Howl of the Golden Jackal: Babylon/Persia #1 - Paperback

by Kristin Swenson (Author)

When Amytis, the bastard daughter of an ineffective and paranoid king learns that her wild, mountain country could be ravaged by powerful Babylonians desperate to seize Media's natural resources, she takes matters into her own hands. Thus begins a tale that brings to life historical figures and events about which little is known but much possible. Rich with gods, ambition, and intrigue, this is Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon, a time of the Bible's origins and the rise of Cyrus II, Amytis's nephew (and who, with her - in subsequent events - becomes "the Great"). As she faces alienation, attempted assassination, and heartbreaking loss, Amytis's story plumbs the lengths of love, personal identity, and the meaning of home.

A stand-alone novel, Howl of the Golden Jackal is part of the Babylon/Persia series of novels.