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What if the greatest conqueror in history had lived?
It is one of the ancient world’s greatest unanswered questions.
'A fantastic read.'Wilbur Smith
An unforgettable epic adventure for readers of Conn Iggulden, Steven Pressfield and Wilbur Smith.
Alexander lived.
The conquest continued.
The world would never be the same.
History remembers the empire Alexander built.
This is the empire he might have conquered.
Babylon, 323 BC
Against all expectation... Alexander survives.
For Gajendra, commander of the mighty war elephants, it is nothing short of a miracle.
Alexander rescues him from obscurity.
Makes him a soldier.
Gives him purpose.
Now Gajendra will follow him anywhere.
Even if it means marching into another impossible war.
Alexander's next target is Carthage, the richest city in the western world.
Standing in his way is one of Carthage's greatest generals, a man prepared to sacrifice everything for his people… except his daughter, Mara.
Alexander's dream of world conquest begins to consume everyone around him.
Kingdoms burn.
Empires fall.
Friendships shatter.
And only Gajendra and his magnificent elephant, Colossus, stand close enough to witness the terrible cost of a man who refuses to stop conquering.
Because some legends are destined to change history.
Others are destined to destroy it.
Sweeping from Babylon to Carthage and Sicily, Colossus is an epic tale of conquest, loyalty and ambition built around one of history's greatest unanswered questions.
Perfect for readers who love epic adventures of the ancient world.
*****
PRAISE FOR COLIN FALCONER
'A fantastic read.'
Wilbur Smith
'A helluva good read... skillfully brings to life a vibrant and exotic historical period.'
Noble Smith
'Makes dry history into a real rip-roaring read.'
Forum Magazine
'Spectacular historical fiction blazing with intrigue, romance and dramatic action.'
Booklist
'A magisterial tale.'
Daily Mail UK
'Living history at its best.'
Good Reading
'Falconer's grasp of period and places is almost flawless... he's my kind of writer.'
The Australian
'Poignant characterization, dazzling dialogue, and impeccable research.'
Bibliotica
'Truly made this historical era come alive.'
Historical Novel Review
'Nothing short of brilliant!'
History and Women
'Sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.'
Liverpool Daily Post
'Moves along at a cracking pace, the narrative fraught with action and tension at every turn.'
Bookmuse
'Beautifully written in typical Falconer style with plenty of snap and sharpness, and wonderfully researched.'
Great Historicals
'A great read.'
Martina Cole
'In the same bare-knuckled school as Simon Scarrow, Steven Pressfield and Ben Kane.'
Steve Donoghue
Genre: Historical
It is one of the ancient world’s greatest unanswered questions.
'A fantastic read.'Wilbur Smith
An unforgettable epic adventure for readers of Conn Iggulden, Steven Pressfield and Wilbur Smith.
Alexander lived.
The conquest continued.
The world would never be the same.
History remembers the empire Alexander built.
This is the empire he might have conquered.
Babylon, 323 BC
Against all expectation... Alexander survives.
For Gajendra, commander of the mighty war elephants, it is nothing short of a miracle.
Alexander rescues him from obscurity.
Makes him a soldier.
Gives him purpose.
Now Gajendra will follow him anywhere.
Even if it means marching into another impossible war.
Alexander's next target is Carthage, the richest city in the western world.
Standing in his way is one of Carthage's greatest generals, a man prepared to sacrifice everything for his people… except his daughter, Mara.
Alexander's dream of world conquest begins to consume everyone around him.
Kingdoms burn.
Empires fall.
Friendships shatter.
And only Gajendra and his magnificent elephant, Colossus, stand close enough to witness the terrible cost of a man who refuses to stop conquering.
Because some legends are destined to change history.
Others are destined to destroy it.
Sweeping from Babylon to Carthage and Sicily, Colossus is an epic tale of conquest, loyalty and ambition built around one of history's greatest unanswered questions.
Perfect for readers who love epic adventures of the ancient world.
*****
PRAISE FOR COLIN FALCONER
'A fantastic read.'
Wilbur Smith
'A helluva good read... skillfully brings to life a vibrant and exotic historical period.'
Noble Smith
'Makes dry history into a real rip-roaring read.'
Forum Magazine
'Spectacular historical fiction blazing with intrigue, romance and dramatic action.'
Booklist
'A magisterial tale.'
Daily Mail UK
'Living history at its best.'
Good Reading
'Falconer's grasp of period and places is almost flawless... he's my kind of writer.'
The Australian
'Poignant characterization, dazzling dialogue, and impeccable research.'
Bibliotica
'Truly made this historical era come alive.'
Historical Novel Review
'Nothing short of brilliant!'
History and Women
'Sure to find its way onto the bookshelves of lovers of a thrilling tale.'
Liverpool Daily Post
'Moves along at a cracking pace, the narrative fraught with action and tension at every turn.'
Bookmuse
'Beautifully written in typical Falconer style with plenty of snap and sharpness, and wonderfully researched.'
Great Historicals
'A great read.'
Martina Cole
'In the same bare-knuckled school as Simon Scarrow, Steven Pressfield and Ben Kane.'
Steve Donoghue
Genre: Historical
Praise for this book
"A helluva great read! Alexander Cole has unleashed all the gods of war in this thrilling adventure! . . . A young captain of elephants who seeks heroism at all costs, and discovers the face of pure evil staring back through the flames of vanquished citadels. Part romance, part orgy of violence, the author skillfully brings to life a vibrant and exotic historical period. I can't wait for the sequel." - Noble Smith
"A fantastic read." - Wilbur Smith
"A fantastic read." - Wilbur Smith
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