fictional yet believable

This novel is set during the times of Alexandra the Great. The murder of two close officers, Lysander and Memnon, endanger Alexander's rule and to rid the danger he has to unravale the mysteries behind Oedipus' crown. Lysander was betrayed to the Thebans, who did it? Memnon was in a guarded locked chamber yet fell to his death, who did it? Macedonian sentires perished during the night, who did it? Is the spirit of Oedipus reaving havoc on the Macedonian empire?

This is an exciting historical whodunit, chilling and entertaining with lively characters.


10/10