Spartans at the Gates

Book II of the Warrior Trilogy

By: Noble Smith

Narrated by: Elijah Alexander

Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

The Peloponnesian War has begun. An army of merciless Spartan invaders have arrived at the gates of Plataea, bent on obliterating the city and its inhabitants. Plataea's oldest allies, the Athenians, are spread too thin in their own campaigns to send help. Cut off and alone, the Plataeans dig in behind their high walls for the coming siege, while the ruthless Spartans gather outside.

On a rugged mountain road, a young Plataean warrior named Nikias rides to Athens on an urgent quest. He carries with him a bag of ill-gotten gold, hoping to raise an army of mercenaries to help defend his city from the coming Spartan assault. But in the sprawling stronghold of Athens, Nikias encounters perils that prove to be more dangerous than those he has faced on the battlefield.

Noble Smith's Spartans at the Gates is a thrilling action-adventure novel set during the war between the great powers of ancient Greece.

©2014 Noble Smith (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Amazing!!!! addictive!!! loves it amazing narrator

Amazing!!!!
addictive!!!
loved it
amazing narrator , I listened it 7 times , doesn't get old

amazing

I love it every time I listen want to here more about the ox landers

Trilogy? Where's book three?

If you like ancient Greek history, you'll love these novels. But where's book 3? Its been 4 years! Make an audio version!

where is book 3?

good story, great reader (Elijah), but we are missing the third book of the warrior trilogy for audio...

good story very similar to the first book

This book is a wonderful continuation of the first. the blood and gore almost rival that of the first. I was not a fan of all the sexual scenes though. The story arch is not bad however the end feels a bit rushed like the deadline was coming and the author was just like and the end.
The guy who voiced this book has an amazing talent with voices and keeping the Listener attentive. Would most certainly listen to another book read by him.

An amazing story continues! LOVE the narration.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes I would recommend! The perfect combination of engaging historical fiction and an great narration performance. The story is rich and full, and I ws pulled into an exciting world where men and women were truly struggling to be masters of their own fates and had a hand in the fulfillment of their destiny.

What does Elijah Alexander bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The narrator takes a great story to a whole new level. He has molded wonderfully specific and distinct characters, creating what, for me, was a very dynamic and immersive experience. The narration allowed me to "get lost" in the story, in a way I would not have done in reading the book.

The War Between Athens and Sparta!

“The God of Battle is our Liege Lord.” A Spartan saying. Nickies was being chased by Magarian Dog Raiders. He and Colax were on the road to Athens to speak to Pericles about releasing Platea from their alliance and buying warriors to help protect Platea from the Spartans. Two weeks after the Theban defeat, the Spartans arrived in the Oxlands, too late to help their Theban allies. They took up residence in the old Persian fort, demanding that Platea break their alliance with Athens and join them or they would siege Platea. Menasarkus, now Arkon of Platea, needed warriors after the battle with the Thebans. He offered Cusar citizenship if he would stay and help them. Making his way to Athens, Nickies, as usual, gets himself in trouble, captured, and interrogated by Cleon. He managed to escape with the help of his cousin, Phoenix. They traveled by ship back to Platea. Meanwhile, Colax had found his father Osiris, and convinced him to go to Platea. “The Persian Gods were strange to us, but that did not make them any less formidable.” Papyrus fragment from the lost history of the Peloponnesian War by the Exiled Scribe. The ship Nickies sailed on was attacked by the Corinthians. He swam to shore but was again captured in Tenagra where Urimicus got his revenge. Eventually, Nickies was traded for the Spartan General that Menasarkus had been keeping. In the Persian fort, the Spartans had built a battering ram to attack Platea. Piece by piece the slaves brought wood and metal from Sparta. That night, Skifian mounted archers attacked the Persian fort with their poisoned arrows, 2,000 Platean hoplites in reserve. Sparta would not forgive. As Nickies recovered, Cursar said his goodbyes and left for the sea.

Not really worth it.

too much unnecessary sexualization. the first one had a better story. I don't even care to read about a male to female encounter but this second book had way more gay sodomy. this book is just a lit porno for gay guys. there's a fine line with sexual abuse on it and this book got volleyball spiked over it. absolutely awful. I couldn't even finish the book because of how sexual it turned into. disgusting.

Good story

Way to much recap, but enjoyable second book in the series. The story takes satisfying twists.

Struggled to finish

The storyline is one wet dream cascading to the next with a consistent repetitive babble. Couldn't finish.