Storm of Heaven : Book Three of the oath of empire: A Historical Novel

The great 3-sided war continues, Rome against Persia against the tribes of the desert now commanded by Mohammed of Mekkah. The tide is turning against the Eastern Empire -- the Emperor Heraclius lies bedridden in Constantinople, & his brother, Theodore, has lost a great battle to the tribes. And in the hidden valley of Damawand, the Persian sorcerer Dahak plots his revenge. In the West, Rome lies devastated by the long-pent eruption of Vesuvius. Among the lost are Princess Shirin, vanished in the volcano's explosion, & Thyatis, still living but broken in mind & body. Her struggle will mirror the torment of the Empire as it rebuilds its strength after so much destruction. And there is hope for the West. A powerful & engrossing novel.ÓHarlan, Thomas is the author of 'Storm of Heaven : Book Three of the oath of empire: A Historical Novel', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756795153 and ISBN 075679515X.