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Troy: The Shield of Thunder No.2 (Hardcover)

by David Gemmell (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 449 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Press (1 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0593052226
  • ISBN-13: 978-0593052228
  • Product Dimensions: 24.3 x 16.5 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 193,768 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Praise for "Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow":
" A powerful, page-turning series encompassing the Trojan war . . . packed with high adventure, vivid characters and fascinating historical detail."
- "Birmingham Independent"


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The war of Troy is looming, and all the kings of the Great Green are gathering, friends and enemies, each with their own dark plans of conquest and plunder. Into this maelstrom of treachery and deceit come three travellers; Piria, a runaway priestess nursing a terrible secret, Kalliades, a warrior with a legendary sword, and Banokles who will carve his own legend in the battles to come. "Shield of Thunder" takes the reader back into the glories and tragedies of Bronze Age Greece, reuniting the characters from Lord of the Silver Bow; the dread Helikaon and his great love, the fiery Andromache, the mighty Hektor and the fabled storyteller, Odysseus.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant novel, 29 Oct 2006
This book has the same humour and 'grit' typical of all Gemmell novels.
It continues from Troy - Lord of the Silver Bow. Although the main characters in this book feature only briefly in the first novel, it does have many of the same characters such as Helikaon, Andromache and Oddyeus. The main characters in this book are Banokles and Kalliades.

This book, which is sadly Gemmells last, is in my opinion not one of Gemmells very best but is never the less a gripping read.
I have read 22 of Gemmells 30 novels and not one has been a 'bad' book. Some i'll admit are better than others, but it is an amazing feat to write such a wealth of novels, and at the such high standard. He was very ill when he was writing it, so its amazing that he managed to write it at all.
David Gemmell wrote many gripping novels and was undoubtedly the best in his field. His books had humour, great characters, and that made him the best known heroic fantasy author.
I'm sure his novels will be read by future generations.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A definate middle book, 21 Oct 2006
By Lynn M. Watt "lynn watt" (edinburgh) - See all my reviews
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I agree with those who expressed sorrow on hearing that David Gemmell had passed away, and like many others I am an avid reader of all his books, but this a review so. The first book was a fast paced book that seemed to rush up to the start of war (in a good way), this one begins three years later with the war started and the two sides trying to out manover each other, and take as much of the Great Green as possible. This is a well written book and I have to admit I love some of the characters Kallides and Banokles especially, and these two are often the main characters in this one as well as the last. The main problem though is it is a middle book and feels like one, slow in places as it builds up to the last book (I hope david's wife is going to finish it a fitting tribute). A few parts feel rushed, but all in all it keeps you hooked and continues the story well, although i admit to finding it difficult to feel anything for Achillies, Hektor or the rest as we already know what is going to happen in the end, but it is fun reading a fantasy author's idea of it.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One last time, old friend..., 28 Sep 2006
By Paul Tapner (poole dorset england) - See all my reviews
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In David Gemmell's first novel, Legend, Druss the mighty warrior spoke the above words as he decided to head off to battle for one last time. The following story, of warriors facing impossible odds and going through great personal change, captured the imaginations of many readers. And his following books were just the same.

So you come to this knowing what you'll get. History is taking it's course, and war between troy and it's enemies is looming. But the book is about the people involved in this struggle. Some we saw in the first book, such as noble king heliakon, who cannot be with the woman he loves more than anything. Famed sailor and teller of tales Odysseus, who nonetheless can be a fearsome opponent when pushed too far. Mighty trojan warrior Hektor. And we meet new characters, the mercenaries banokles and kalliades who discover they have a sense of honour. Piria, a lady with secrets. And we also meet Achilles, the mightiest warrior of his time.

Fans will know what to expect from what follows. As history takes it's course around them, these characters will struggle and find their destinies. There will be battles, there will be death, people will do their duty, and some will find romance. All in gemmell's typically splendid prose and superb characterisation. And your heart will be in your mouth during a stunning final chapter when motherly love leads one character to take an astonishing leap of faith.

We know what will happen to troy. Or do we? The end hints at many possibilities.

But we will find out for sure? I don't know how far he'd gotten with the third volume, so seemingly this is the last book he wrote. And I was acutely conscious throughout that once it was over, there would be no more. Goodbye david, and thanks for the great stories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Completely Readable!
I first read this book about 2 yrs ago, and couldn't stop! It's brilliantly written, and historically sound. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. J. R. Backhouse

5.0 out of 5 stars A Troy-mendous book....
After reading the Lord of the silver bow, and thoroughly enjoying it is was very excited about starting the second book, and i have to say i wasnt dissapointed. Read more
Published on 20 Jul 2007 by Mr. A. L. BARKER

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I loved this book, i am a major book worm and the first book attracted me so after reading the first i went and bought this one and i was not dissapointed! Read more
Published on 2 Jul 2007 by Dk Singh

5.0 out of 5 stars Shield Of Thunder
When I first bought the book I was a bit dubious in reading such a large novel, however I thought this book was fantastic. Read more
Published on 25 April 2007 by Mr. JJ Huntley

5.0 out of 5 stars A stepping up of gear!
Gemmell moves into the middle section of his Troy trilogy and manages to keep the reader turning the page. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2007 by S. D. Hutt

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence!!
This is the 2nd installment in his Troy series and is by far much better than the 1st one. Troy: Lord of the silver Bow took an age to get into with forgettable names and an... Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2006 by Scott Bounds

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read.
I have had the extreme pleasure of reading all of David Gemmell's books and my delight in this one was only tinged by the knowledge that he had left us for the great beyond... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2006 by Anthony B. Redmore

5.0 out of 5 stars As Brilliant as ever
Yet another masterpiece over the last 20 years David Gemmell's books
have thrilled me this book is no exception the news that David had died hit me like a hammer blow... Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2006 by CVH

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a disappointment
Sadly David Gemmell's last book before his death is somewhat of a disappointment. Lacking the fast pace of Lord of the Silver Bow it is still a good read but rather predictable... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2006 by S. Murphy

5.0 out of 5 stars Farewell David
I have been reading David Gemmell's books since 1989, I remember walking around Preston looking for something to read and noticing Last Sword of Power in the window of Sweetens... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2006 by M. Beasley

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