The Court of a Thousand Suns: STEN, Book 3

Written by Allan Cole and Chris Bunch

Narrated by Jerry Sciarrio

Sten had fought his way up from slave labor on a factory world to commander of the Eternal Emperor’s bodyguard, the Imperial Gurkhas. But during his first three months on Prime World, the most dangerous weapons Sten had encountered were the well–phrased lies of Court politicians. It seemed no place for an honest fighting man. But when a bomb destroys a local bar, Sten discovers the danger and corruption behind Court intrigue. Only quick work by Sten, Alex Kilgour, and a tough female detective can keep the Empire together and the Emperor alive.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books in Motion
• Release date: Jul 15, 2010
• ISBN: 9781605487205

Allan Cole

Allan Cole is a best-selling author, screenwriter and former prize-winning newsman who brings a rich background in travel and personal experience to his imaginative work. Son of a CIA operative, Cole was raised in the Middle East, Europe, and the Far East. He attended thirty-two schools and visited or lived in as many countries. He recalls hearing Othello for the first time as a child sitting on an ancient fortress wall in Cyprus - the island Shakespeare had in mind when he wrote the play. Rejecting invitations to join the CIA, Cole became an award-winning investigative reporter and editor who dealt with everything from landmark murder cases to thieving government officials. Since that time he’s concentrated on books and film. His novels include the landmark science fiction series, “Sten,” the highly-praised fantasy trilogy, “Tales Of The Timuras,” “The Far Kingdoms” series, a World Fantasy Award Finalist, and the Vietnam war classic, “A Reckoning For Kings.” The “Sten” novels, which he coauthored with the late Chris Bunch, have sold upwards of 25 million books worldwide and have been published in 13 languages. His latest novels include “The Lords Of Terror,” which he wrote with Russian fantasy master, Nick Perumov, as well as “MacGregor,” and “Drowned Hopes,” thrillers set in Boca Raton, Florida. “Lords” is the first and only novel written by American and Russian collaborators. Allan has sold more than a hundred and fifty television dramas, ranging from “Quincy” and “The Rockford Files” to and “Walker, Texas Ranger.” He lives in Boca Raton, Florida, with his wife, Kathryn. For more information see his homepage at www.acole.com and his film and entry at IMDB.com

Reviews for The Court of a Thousand Suns

[Daniel Randall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just really enjoy this story is glad it continues

[nikkles_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A fun book about blowing stuff up and doing crazy and inventive things to get past the enemy. Sten squeaks out a victory everytime. Sten is a great series for lovers of military science fiction and adventure. It has the bonus of having interesting characters as well as action.

[byers2142_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Possibly the most intriquely plotted book of the series, but the convoluted plot tends to drag the story itself down. This book puts into motion the Tahn war, which in turn influences the remander of the series. A book necessary for set-up, but better skimmed to get on to the next installment.