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The Sacred Band
- Narrated by: Christopher Crosby Morris
- Length: 31 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
The Sacred Band of Thebes lives on, a world away, in this mythic novel of love in war in ancient times. In 338 BCE, during the Battle of Chaeronea that results in the massacre of the Sacred Band of Thebes, the legendary Tempus and his stepson cavalry rescue 23 pairs of Theban Sacred Banders, paired lovers and friends, to fight on other days. These 46 Thebans, whose bones will never lie in the mass grave that holds their 254 brothers, join with the immortalized Tempus and his Sacred Band of Stepsons, consummate ancient cavalry fighters, to make new lives in a faraway land and fight the battle of their dreams where gods walk the Earth, ghosts take the field, and the angry Fates demand their due.
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- Peter Martin
- 17-01-17
Highly Recommended - An Epic 5*****
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The Sacred Band by Janet Morris & Chris Morris
Without doubt, a magnificent read of epic proportion filling the pages of this stunning work presented by these two authors. The Sacred Band is full-to-the-brim of myth, adventure, ghosts and gods entangled with love and war in this gripping tale.
The writers certainly know how to captivate their readers with strong characters, battle scenes, heroic gestures and torment. The book has a very 'real' essence and you will feel you are part of this wonderfully descriptive amazing page-turner. You will certainly struggle to pull yourself away from this one.
I can't believe I haven't stumbled upon these authors before - time to search through the other numerous books written - true genius!
An extremely well-written novel that will remain in your thoughts for a very long time.
Highly recommended - an epic 5*****
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- ABmonkey
- 28-05-17
A great telling for a great story
What made the experience of listening to The Sacred Band the most enjoyable?
I love this story with its mythic rhythm and style. Exciting, emotional, sad, and glorious - all these sum up this tale of war, love, loyalty and the machinations of gods in a brilliant fantasy setting. The characters capture the reader - with their flaws, their strengths and their fears. They are at once human and more-than-human and this makes for a read/listen that draws in.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Tempus - mysterious, complex and rather tragic Tempus.
Nico - flawed yet courageous and stubborn. He knows he is flawed and just a man at the mercy of the gods but all through - despite the rival forces vying for his loyalty and his soul he remains his own.
What about Christopher Crosby Morris’s performance did you like?
Morris is a musician, and it shows in the mellifluous telling of this epic tale. He obviously loves these characters and the emotional passion of the narration captivates.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes - but it's a long book.
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- Zapple
- 11-12-14
Epic Story
What made the experience of listening to The Sacred Band the most enjoyable?
Hearing the characters come to life.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Sacred Band?
When the immortalized cavalry commander Tempus, with his younger partner Niko's squadron, rescue 23 pairs of male lovers from the doomed Sacred Band of Thebes and bring them to the fantasy town of Sanctuary for training and then the angry Fates and Harmonia follow these warriors.
What does Christopher Crosby Morris bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The passion of the characters and all the wonderful action is brought to the forefront, in all its gore and savagery.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I found myself gripped to my seat and edging closer to the speakers. There were some horrific moments that made me eager to hear what was coming next.
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