Gods and Legions
Michael Curtis Ford
(Reviewer - D. H. BROWN)
2002 Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 0312275382

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In 354 A.D. Julian is a young scholar in Athens & the last survivor of a bloody, political purge.

Summoned to the court of the Emperor Constantius, Julian fears the worst, only to find himself given the ring of Caesar of Western Europe, where he is tested as a military commander & found to be a genius.

Before the age of 30, Julian will have conquered the world, seized the Roman Empire, & turned back the tide of Christianity. Then he reaches out for the sands of Persia, & that seals his doom.

Sr. Staff Reviewer D. H. BROWN writes:

As I have stated in previous reviews, an historical adventure has to be somewhat extra-ordinary to hold my attention. Michael Curtis Ford & his The Ten Thousand met that criteria without a single fault.

Now comes his second effort, Gods & Legions, which leaves me wondering where he's going to take me next. All the grand words of praise that are in my lexicon are applicable--the detail is remarkable, the depth of character with which he writes, is amazing.

Michael Curtis Ford not only writes about historical times & places, he actually has the knack of making you experience them. Few authors have that innate ability.

Michael Curtis Ford makes you realize that heroes are human & not always godlike. They too have dark sides & their heroism can also make them anti-heroic. I found Gods and Legions like watching a train wreck in the making--you can see where it's going & cannot tear your eyes away.

For a truly gripping read, I recommend without reservation Gods and Legions, & I eagerly await this historical Master's next book.

More from Michael Curtis Ford:
The Ten Thousand
The Last King
The Sword of Attila

Visit www.michaelcurtisford.com

Do catch our Interview with this extraordinary & modest author.
(03/09/03)

D. H. Brown
A RebeccasReads.Com Sr. Staff Reviewer

Reviewer's Bio:
D. H. BROWN is the author of the critically acclaimed HONOR DUE and the Citizens Warrior Series. The son of missionary parents and with the help his Uncle Sam, he has touched base in more than 40 countries.  In 1986 he produced the independent children's film Lessie's Rainbow.  During the late 80s and early 90s, he wrote the book Common Sense and delivered the seminars of the same name for the Community Action Network of Seattle (CAN).  While doing his early Vietnam recovery work, he counseled Veterans and spoke widely to men's groups in Washington state, and was a founder of The Lodge of the Wolf.

D. H. BROWN has worked as a  Logistics and Weapons Specialist in Viet Nam;  day laborer; Director of Security;  Armored Car Driver; Police Officer;  Professional Hunting Guide;  Trapper;  Dog Sledder; Homesteader;  Truck Driver;  General Contractor;  Minister;  Editor; Writer;  Speaker;  Restaurateur;  Movie Producer;  Antique Restoration Specialist;  Personal Care Worker;  PC Repair Specialist; Computer Instructor;  Webmaster and Web Designer. "I write about what I know."

He lives deep in the Pacific Northwest rainforest with his wife, author and editor Rebecca and Buddy Dog, working on his next book.Editor; Writer; Speaker; Restaurateur; Antique Restoration Specialist; Personal Care Worker; PC Repair Specialist; Computer Instructor, Webmaster and Web Designer among others.
“Always Learning” He says.