Destiny's Shield

Written by David Drake and Eric Flint

Narrated by Pete Bradbury

EVIL FROM BEYOND TIME The Malwa Empire squats like a toad across 6th century India, commanded by ruthless men with depraved appetites. The thing from the distant future that commands them is far worse. AN ADVISOR WITHOUT A BODY Those who oppose the purulent Hell the Malwa will make of Earth have sent a crystal, Aide, to halt their advance. Aide holds all human knowledge-but he cannot act by himself. A CHAMPION FOR ALL TIMES Count Belisarius, the greatest general of the age and perhaps of all ages, must outwit the evil empire - and then, when there is no longer room to maneuver, to meet it sword-edge to sword-edge, because, no matter what it costs EVIL CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO RULE MEN!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9781980049807

David Drake

David Drake (born 1945) sold his first story (a fantasy) at age 20. His undergraduate majors at the University of Iowa were history (with honors) and Latin (BA, 1967). He uses his training in both subjects extensively in his fiction. David entered Duke Law School in 1967 and graduated five years later (JD, 1972). The delay was caused by his being drafted into the US Army. He served in 1970 as an enlisted interrogator with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, the Blackhorse, in Viet Nam and Cambodia. He has used his legal and particularly his military experiences extensively in his fiction also. David practiced law for eight years; drove a city bus for one year; and has been a full-time freelance writer since 1981, writing such novels as Out of the Waters and Monsters of the Earth. He reads and travels extensively.

Reviews for Destiny's Shield

[karlstar_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The third book in the Belisarius series. Two AI's from the future have come to Earth - one to change the future in favor of machines, the other to prevent as much change as possible. (if you ignore the firearms.....) The action is in full swing now with Belisarius and his troops in the field countering the evil Link and minions. The in the field action in this book takes place in Persia, with the Roman legions facing off again against the skilled Persians. Good action, good setting, great characters and great military action.

[traveller1_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

One more read, they seem to be getting better. The bad guys are now being challenged and even defeated. The good guys are doing well.