4 stars out of 5. Shield of Thunder is second part of David Gemmell’s Troy-trilogy that is more historical fiction than fantasy. It tells the tale of events that leads to the war between Troy and Mykene. Neither side is presented as being ‘Good’ or ‘Evil’, the story is rather presenting alternate motives for Agamemnon to lust after Troy than Helen.
This ended up being the last book David Gemmell finished. That is sad as I feel Shield of Thunder was as good a book Gemmell ever wrote. I heartily recommend this one to anyone who likes his previous work. New readers are better of starting at say Legend
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