Orion and the Conqueror
Author: Ben Bova
Year: 1994
Abstract:
Orion, a man constructed by Aten, one of the Creators, is sent back in time to be a pawn once again in the Creators' plans.
This time, he's sent back to ancient Macedonia, during the reign of King Phillip, shortly before Alexander the great rose
to power. He must defend King Phillip from assassination, and fit another piece into the Creators' cosmic puzzle.
| Advanced Mind | |
| Exploration/Quest |  |
| Military/Fighting | |
| Horror | |
| Magic | |
| Advanced Technology | |
| Time Travel/Alternate History | |
| Science | |
| Aliens/Beasties | |
| Contemporality | |
Other books in this series: Orion
The Star Conquerors [1959]
Star Watchman [1964]
The Dueling Machine [1969]
As on a Darkling Plain [1972]
Escape Plus [1984]
Orion [1984]
Vengeance of Orion [1988]
Orion in the Dying Time [1990]
Legendary Heroes [1996]
Spectre's Review
As is usual with most of Ben Bova's writings, I loved this book. I loved it! There is absolutely nothing missing from
this one (except space stuff, which is always good). Mr. Bova throws us far back in time, to ancient Macedonia. He is so
technically accurate with the period, I learn more from his Orion books about history than I could learn reading a history
textbook. Bova's style is exquisite, elegant, and deliciously rolls off the tongue. I love how it ends, too. I can't say
enough good things about this one.
Spectre's Rating
Oh yeah. One of my personal favorites.