View christian kachels profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The sword of truth is a series authored by terry good kind. From the spoils of olympus series, volume 1 by christian kachel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christian kachel, author of the military historical by. World on fire continues the story of a young mans comingofage through alliances, espionage and epic battles played out over the span of the known world. By the sword is the first novel in the spoils of olympus series and introduces us to the storys protagonist, andrikos. The first book in the series daemon sword, introduces us to a young scotsman who finds himself a target by an english hexer who is also possessed by a daemon. A reader will find themselves enthralled with each scene, page, and word of this epic tale. Books by yahwehs sword pdf book 1 of baruch chapters 1 through 6 1.
Christian kachel archives historical novel society. Nov 12, 2014 christian kachel is the author of spoils of olympus. A hero comes into his own in kachels debut work of historical fiction. Litfin is the first book in a very interesting trilogy about a kingdom, chiveis, set 400 years after a deadly virus and resulting nuclear war has eliminated most of the people on the planet, including all their technological advances and more importantly their understanding of. While attending the university of maryland college park, the events of september 11, 2001 inspired him to join the u. By the sword and served three combat tours in afghanistan and iraq for the army. That in mind, it shouldnt surprise anyone to learn i opened kachels work. Christian kachel is a long island, ny native and current resident of northern virginia. Thank you again for all the great work you do for indie authorswe need all the help we can get.
The macedonian empire is on the verge of civil war followin. A good hearty size with an eyecatching, glossy black and white cover that you really have to see in person to truly appreciate. Christian kachels debut to a riveting and energetic read with a unique and creative prospective brings to life, the time era of 322 bc in the spoils of olympus. Civil war looms as his generals and heirs position themselves to replace their god king or tear off a piece of the empire for themselves. White, the sword in the stone is the story of the early years of king arthur. As for the book itself, by the sword is actually a lovely book in the flesh. Mar 10, 2015 welcome to flashlight commentary christian. World on fire by christian kachel continues from where the first volume, by the sword, leaves off. Her side of history by claudia severin publication date. Kachel, who served three tours of duty in americas wars in iraq and afghanistan, has clearly channeled his wartime experiences and accompanying insights into human behavior to create a thrilling and entertaining historical novel. Eleanor oliphant is completely fine by gail honeyman from sand and ash by amy harmon and then there were none by agatha christie the emperors soul by brandon sanderson till we have faces by c. It is 322 bc and the macedonian empire is reeling in the wake of alexanders death.
Christian kachel is the author of spoils of olympus. It is for biblical christians who are serious about their faith. Follow her foremothers, four mothers plucked from her family tree. Christian kachel, author of the military historical by the sword. Spoils of olympus by the sword by christian kachel october, 2015 october, 2015 tigers68 leave a comment alexander conquered the world but then the godking died and the tumult resulting from his death is the backdrop to this very entertaining book by christian kachel. Apr 17, 2018 so like god wants you to wear makeup or not wear makeup, like whatever, but not too much makeup, but really the amount of makeup doesnt matter just the intention but the amount does matter because. His two bestselling books, the purposedriven life and the purpose driven church have taken the christian community by storm.
So while by the sword is a good book and i believe that christian kachel is a good writer, i did have a hard time coping with the dialogue. This remarkable and eventful era also serves as the backdrop to the new novel by firsttime author christian kachel, appropriately entitled spoils of olympus. Readers are sure to be captivated as they are once again drawn in by kachels vivid depictions of the ancient world in this thoroughly researched historical narrative. It takes us into a world of a protagonist named andrikos, a young greek man from the city of asia minor whom flees his home town because of a a very skillfully crafted historical fiction novel which is well deserving of the sequel yet to come. Home page of the spoils of olympus book series by christian kachel. The book and the sword is a 2008 chinese television series adapted from louis chas novel of the same title. It is first in a series called spoils of olympus and it is fresh off an independent publishers printing press just for me.
I know that can be a device to ensure a reader comes back for the next installment, but it irritates me. I am an avid the sword of truth series fan up until the book confessor and i would definitely recommend reading the whole of the series up to that point and beyond if the change in story direction doesnt leave you cringe and upset i really. Thanks to evocative writing and impressive research, the world of the. Christian kachel lieutenant colonel united states army reserve. Filled with spectaclar martial arts action, the book and the sword is a rousing tale of honor, patriotism, and brotherly love edit translation. It starred qiao zhenyu, adam cheng, niki chow, and liu dekai. A hero comes into his own in kachel s debut work of historical fiction. So like god wants you to wear makeup or not wear makeup, like whatever, but not too much makeup, but really the amount of makeup doesnt matter just the intention but the amount does matter because. Sign up for daily opinion newsletter manage newsletters. To start things off, please tell us a bit about by the sword. The series was first broadcast on cetv3 in china in 2009.
Army rotc program and volunteer for three tours of duty in iraq and afghanistan upon his commissioning in 2003. Alexander conquered the world but then the godking died and the tumult resulting from his death is the backdrop to this very entertaining book by christian kachel. It was first serialised between 8 february 1955 and 5 september 1956 in the hong kong newspaper the new evening post. The spoils of olympus has been a 2 12 year project that began in a marriott hotel room in san antonio, texas while attending pre deployment training for a tour in afghanistan in late 2011. Chanticleer international book awards to include nonfiction book awards. I liked the idea, but if i learned anything from queen of sparta, it was not to get my hopes up. That in mind, it shouldnt surprise anyone to learn i opened kachel s work.
The author has written five other books that form part of the story to make a total of seventeen books under the series. Set in the manchuled qing dynasty during the reign of the qianlong emperor r. Oct, 2015 spoils of olympus by the sword by christian kachel october, 2015 october, 2015 tigers68 alexander conquered the world but then the godking died and the tumult resulting from his death is the backdrop to this very entertaining book by christian kachel. It was released in november 2014 and is most commonly found as an ebook, although a paper copy can be bought online as well. Hfvbt presents christian kachels spoils of olympus. Lewis a man called ove by fredrik backman the bird and the sword by amy harmon. Spoils of olympus by the sword by christian kachel. Being a nut for a map, i was pleased to discover a map on the opposite page to the first chapter. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover christian. Together with the nomads, chan executes a daring return to the capital and an audacious plan to capture qian lung once and for all. The next the books by dave duncan is the kings blade series in which it begins with troublemakers, orphans and other boys all around the age of 14 who are brought or find their way to.
The book and the sword is a wuxia novel by jin yong louis cha. Desperate for coin, errol volunteers to deliver them but soon finds himself hunted by deadly assassins. Nicknamed wart, the future king arthur is squire to a knight when he meets merlin the magician, who promises to take on his education. I liked the idea, but if i learned anything from the queen of sparta, it was not to get my hopes up. Christian kachels by the sword is a fine debut novel that explores the little known, but fascinating, age of postalexandrian greece. Hfvbt presents claudia severins her side of history book. By the sword by christian kachel has, in my opinion, the best bar none. The author has written five other books that form part of the story to make a. Christian kachel, author of the military historical by the. Volume 1 the spoils of olympus by christian kachel isbn.
Severin took things into her own hands when her genealogy research seemed limiting. By the sword is a wellresearched military historical epic where christian kachel, the author, portrays the effect that chaotic, warring times have on women and children, on the weak and infirmed, and the men who are caught up in the violent and ruthless swells of battles, and then the heartrending aftermath that follows even on the heels of victory. Litfin is the first book in a very interesting trilogy about a kingdom, chiveis, set 400 years after a deadly virus and resulting nuclear war has eliminated most of the people on the planet, including all their technological advances and more importantly their understanding of christianity. Kachel, who served three tours of duty in americas wars in iraq and afghanistan, has clearly channeled his wartime experiences and accompanying insights into human. Forced to flee with the priest and a small band of travelers, errol soon learns hes joined a quest that could change the fate of his kingdom. Readers get to see andrikos and vettios, the two instruments of vengeance, beginning their journey to pella, the heart of macedon to prove they are going to take their revenge that could change the course of history. By the sword by christian kachel ancient greek military historical fiction hells foundations quiver by w. At the same time, i loved both the characters and the moderate pacing of the story that just kept increasing. The character development and scenes are skillfully well written and amazingly intriguing.
Sword magazine is a bimonthly christian printed publication promoting the unchanging word of god for an unyielding faith. Army rotc program and volunteer for three tours of duty in iraq and afghanistan upon his commissioning into the army reserves in 2003. Christian kachel lieutenant colonel united states army. Buy world on fire by christian kachel online at alibris. The series is composed of twelve initial novels based on epic fantasy.
Christian kachel has done his homework, researching the facts, details, and time lines for his historical fiction novel, the spoils of olympus. The book follows him from an adolescence of criminality and capriciousness to his forced enlistment in the wars of succession. Keeton scifi dystopia nephilim by jeb kinnison mormon gothic yamature mormon boy jared and jewish new arrival sara find love and danger as they fight off demons from under the mountain. By the sword wins first place in the best ancient history category of the 2015. Based on the real history of carnton, an antebellum home that served as a. While attending college, the events of september 11, 2001 inspired him to join the u. By the sword is a wellresearched military historical epic where christian kachel, the author, portrays the effect that chaotic, warring times have on women and children, on the weak and infirmed, and the men who are caught up in the violent and ruthless swells of battles, and then the heartrending aftermath that follows even on the heels of. Readers are sure to be captivated as they are once again drawn in by kachel s vivid depictions of the ancient world in this thoroughly researched historical narrative.