Troy: Shield of Thunder - David Gemmell > Reviews

Advantages: Historical fantasy at its best
Disadvantages: None!

Although it is not immediately obvious, this is the second book in a trilogy about the Trojan War. It follows on from “Lord of the Silver Bow”. David Gemmell is one of the earlier fantasy writers, and his historical fantasy is amazing. *** The Main Characters *** Andromache – Once a priestess on the isle of Thera, she is now to be wed to Hektor, son of King Priam. Now she is nursing the wounded Helikaon, whom she loves. He does not seem ... Read review

Advantages: Superb Gripping Story
Disadvantages: The Wait For The Third Novel

Shield of Thunder is the second in the Troy Trilogy being written and released by classic Fantasy writer David Gemmell. Gemmell has a great history of writing fantasy books and with this series he's brought the idea of swords and sorcery to a famous tale. The action in the Trilogy focuses on the story of the seige of Troy - made famous in Homers 'Illiad'. However Gemmell is clever and does not approach the action in the usual way. Rather than ... Read review

I am an avid reader of all Gemmell books and found the Troy series to be just as absorbing as all his other novels. Unfortunately to all those who dont know David Gemmell died on 28th July 2006 bringing and end to an amazing author thanks for the adventures rest in peace David.

Advantages: High Excitement
Disadvantages: Can't put it down

This novel is a follow up to Lord of the Silver Bow and is set at a time when the war of Troy is looming and all of the Kings are congregating each with their own plans for conquest. Shield of Thunder returns the reader back to the time of Ancient Greece, an age of warriors and heroes, a time of myths and legends. Into series come three characters, Piria, a runaway priestess, and two great warriors, Kalliades and Banokles. These are the first books ... Read review