Carrhae

Parthian Chronicles, Book 4

By: Peter Darman

Narrated by: Nezar Alderazi

Length: 24 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

Carrhae is the fourth installment in the Parthian Chronicles, the adventures of King Pacorus of Dura, and follows on from Parthian Vengeance.

The great Parthian Civil War is over, leaving behind an empire exhausted by years of bloodshed. But no sooner have hostilities ended than Armenia, the client state of Rome, declares war on the empire and unleashes its army against Parthia. Even Dura’s mighty army cannot stave off a series of defeats as the enemies of Parthia circle the empire like hungry wolves. And Pacorus knows that Marcus Licinius Crassus is also marching east to extend Rome’s rule from the Euphrates to the Indus and enslave the whole of Parthia. The scene is set for a final showdown on the battlefield of Carrhae, a clash that will decide the destinies of two empires and two men.

A map of the Parthian Empire at the time of Pacorus (the 1st century BC) can be found on the maps page of my website.

©2013 Peter Darman (P)2022 Peter Darman

Very Good

I really like the story, and this is a story more than a history which is fine. Historical fiction is tough, but this is a good balance that gets you invested in the characters. Even Pacorus, the hero has several glaring faults, but that adds to the realism that people aren't perfect. In his case, he needs to shut up from time to time.

The only thing I'd change, is the narrator. In no way am I trying to be insulting to the narrator, who did a good job, but the first three books had a narrator who have each character a voice and manner, which I became very used to. So, with the books going forward, I hope they go back to him. I would listen to another book by this narrator though.

I am very pleased to listen that audible.

This is a great finish to the Parthian series, lots of battle action, tactics and character interaction as in the first three books of the series.

It is one of the best audible!

His ending to the book is well done. I will truly miss reading about the adventures of these Parthians.

I recommended this audiobook.

Tears in my eyes as all the great characters of the journey come to their glorious climax. One of the best reads to keep your mind busy in these times

Very happy to listen this great book.

Almost done with it, not quite. It's shorter than book three, and that was good. But all four books were interesting and inspiring.

I truly enjoyed taking note of this audiobook.

I carried swords, became a female archer, a ruler, one who lived life fully. I have dwelt in Parthia and fell in love with a barren desert worth fighting for.

This audiobook is really good!

The action never ceases. this author is a master weaver of stories all exciting and extremely interesting.

Wow, Very excellent audiobook for me!

With ease the author surmises the journey of Pacorus. I would not change a sentence. A great twist on the legends of Spartacus and Pacorus

Really good audiobook to listen!!!

A page-turner that I enjoyed from beginning to end. Peter Darman writes so well I can almost smell the horses and taste the wine.

Give this one a chance!

At first, I hated the narration. He didn’t sound as “war lord” and “tough” as previous books. I almost gave up…but then I didn’t. I ended up loving the story! I got swept up and at the end…I wept. This is so well written! So well told! I highly recommend!