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    The Temples of the Ark: A Tale of Alexander the Great
    The Temples of the Ark: A Tale of Alexander the Great
    The Temples of the Ark: A Tale of Alexander the Great
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    The Temples of the Ark: A Tale of Alexander the Great

    By Michael Livingston

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    A prequel to Livingston's historical fantasy series The Shards of Heaven (Tor/Macmillan), "The Temples of the Ark" is set in Egypt, during Alexander the Great's conquest. Crossing the desert after visiting the famed oracle of Siwa Oasis, the Greek king encounters the army of the king and queen of Nubia, which soon sets Alexander and his friend and lover Hephastion on an adventure to protect the fabled Ark of the Covenant.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Livingston
    Release dateNov 18, 2016
    ISBN9781370534708
    The Temples of the Ark: A Tale of Alexander the Great
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    Michael Livingston

    An award-winning writer and professor, Michael Livingston holds degrees in History, Medieval Studies, and English. He teaches at The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina.

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