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Scott Oden

    June 24, 1967

    Scott Oden crafts narratives that resonate with a deep appreciation for historical verisimilitude and epic scope, immersing readers in worlds of ancient civilizations and mythic quests. His style blends the raw intensity of the battlefield with a profound understanding of the human condition, forging stories that are as thrilling as they are thought-provoking. Oden explores themes of honor, loss, and the search for meaning amidst tumultuous eras. His works serve as a vibrant testament to the past, brought to life through his distinctive prose.

    Scott Oden
    The Lion of Cairo
    A Gathering of Ravens
    Memnon
    Men of Bronze
    Scott Oden Presents The Lost Empire of Sol
    Twilight of the Gods
    • 2021

      Scott Oden Presents The Lost Empire of Sol

      A Shared World Anthology of Sword & Planet Tales

      • 194 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Set in an ancient empire predating recorded history, this collection features ten adventurous tales inspired by American pulp fiction. Each story celebrates a time of exploration and the allure of space travel, showcasing bold heroes and heroines who confront perilous unknowns with courage and determination. The narratives evoke a sense of wonder and excitement, capturing the spirit of high adventure and the thrill of discovery.

      Scott Oden Presents The Lost Empire of Sol
    • 2020

      Twilight of the Gods

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.5(25)Add rating

      A Gathering of Ravens was called "satisfying...complex...and a pleasure to read" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Now, Scott Oden continues the saga of Grimnir in this new epic Viking fantasy novel, Twilight of the Gods. In A Gathering of Ravens, he fought for vengeance. Now, Grimnir is back to fight for his survival. It is the year of Our Lord 1218 and in the land of the Raven-Geats, the Old Ways reach deep. And while the Geats pay a tax to the King in the name of the White Christ, their hearts and souls belong to the gods of Ásgarðr. But no man can serve two masters. Pledging to burn this Norse heresy from the land, famed crusader Konráðr the White leads a host against the Raven-Geats, using torch and sword to bring forth the light of the new religion. But the land of the Raven-Geats has an ancient protector: Grimnir, the last in a long line of monsters left to plague Miðgarðr. And he will stand between the Raven-Geats and their destruction. Aided by an army of berserkers led by their pale queen, Grimnir sparks off an epic struggle—not only against the crusaders, but against the very Gods. For there is something buried beneath the land of the Raven-Geats that Odin wants, something best left undisturbed. Something the blood of the slain, Christian and pagan, will surely awaken.

      Twilight of the Gods
    • 2018

      For Dubhlinn is set to be the site of a reckoning-the Old Ways versus the New- and Grimnir, the last of his kind left to plague mankind, must choose: stand with the Christian King of Ireland and see his vengeance done or stand against him and see it slip away?

      A Gathering of Ravens
    • 2010

      The Lion of Cairo

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.6(27)Add rating

      It is the middle of the 12th century . . . On the banks of the Nile, in a city alive with intrigue, Caliph Rashid al-Hasan rules as a figurehead over a crumbling empire. In the shadow of the Grey Mosque, generals vie for power and influence under the scheming eyes of a venal grand vizier. Warring factions use murder and terror to silence their opponents. Egypt bleeds - and the scent draws her enemies in: the swaggering Shirkuh, who serves the Sultan of Damascus, and Amalric, king of Jerusalem, whose greed is insatiable and whose Crusader knights are hungry for a fight. Yet all is not lost. In a distant land, there lives an old man who holds the power of life and death over the Moslem world. He has decided to help the Caliph and sends his greatest weapon. A single man. An Assassin. The one they call the Emir of the Knife...

      The Lion of Cairo
    • 2007

      Memnon

      • 686 pages
      • 25 hours of reading
      4.1(36)Add rating

      The narrative reveals the life of Memnon of Rhodes through the poignant reflections of a dying woman, showcasing his remarkable journey filled with victories, heartaches, and passionate relationships. It highlights his fierce resolve and ultimate confrontation with Alexander the Great, painting a vivid picture of a man shaped by both his successes and struggles in a tumultuous historical context.

      Memnon
    • 2006

      Men of Bronze

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading
      4.2(29)Add rating

      For leading the fiight to preserve the soul of Egypt is the Phoenician warrior, Hasdrabal Barca, the pharaoh's deadliest killer - possessor of a rage few men can fathom and fewer can withstand.

      Men of Bronze