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Gordon Doherty
Goodreads Author
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in Glasgow, The United Kingdom
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April 2011
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Legionary (Legionary, #1)
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2011
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Odyssey (Assassin's Creed, #9)
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2018
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Viper of the North (Legionary, #2)
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2012
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Strategos: Born in the Borderlands (Strategos, #1)
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2011
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Land of the sacred Fire (Legionary #3)
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2013
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9 editions
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Son of Ishtar (Empires of Bronze, #1)
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The Scourge of Thracia (Legionary, #4)
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2015
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Gods & Emperors (Legionary, #5)
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2015
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Empire of Shades (Legionary #6)
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2017
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Dark Eagle (Legionary #8)
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2020
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The Old Gods Shall Die!
One day in the summer of AD 390, the gates around the packed horse arena of Thessalonica - the Eastern Roman Empire's second city - slammed shut. Armed legionaries spilled out through the tunnels and waded into the stands, to cut down the crowds like ears of wheat. The stands ran red with blood as between seven thousand and fifteen thousand civilians were butchered that day.
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"It was a very good read and good historical fiction based on a lot of historical battles that I did not know about. It seems to me that the largest penetration of Europe was the Visigoths. The goths came all the way down the Greek peninsula and stopp"
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"This is superbly written! Always one of my favourite authors.It’s such a shame that Pavo and the Claudians’ fantastic series has come to an end. The book kept at a good, strong pace throughout and was always suspenseful. I got whiplash from the twist"
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"Awesome.
Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. A brilliant series. Gordon is a master storyteller. 10 out of 10. " |
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Hi Marc. I don't normally respond to reviews as when i see other authors doing it it usually comes off as bitter or angry or something. I'm none of th
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"A wonderful, heartbreaking finish to Legionary Pavo’s story. A fantastic series from start to finish."
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From the start, A Time for Reckoning grabbed me by the heart. The opening scene shook me, brought tears to my eyes, and drew me right back into the world of the Mallory Clan - a world both touching and brutal. The author expertly leads you onto the pr ...more |
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“What are we and our comrades, but pawns of our Gods and Emperors?' - Sebastianus”
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“This will be the greatest discovery since the extinction of dinosaurs.”
“Assuming dinosaurs did exist, that is,” Derkein said.
Alex shook her head. “Couldn’t just let me have this moment, could you?”
― Talisman of El
“Assuming dinosaurs did exist, that is,” Derkein said.
Alex shook her head. “Couldn’t just let me have this moment, could you?”
― Talisman of El
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Paul wrote: "Thank you very much for the friends add.Wish me luck on your goodreads giveaway :-)
"Most welcome, Paul. Fingers crossed for you on the giveaway - not long to go now ;)
Thank you very much for the friends add.Wish me luck on your goodreads giveaway :-)
Lucinda wrote: "Dear Gordon,I would like to thank you for being my friend here on GoodReads, and for acepting the request. I am looking forward to reading your work (which looks increadible!) and discussing books..."
Cheers Lucinda,
I look forward to chatting with you too. I'm hoping to have more time to really get involved in GoodReads in the next few months, so I'll see you on the forums and discussion boards.
Best,
Gordon
Dear Gordon,I would like to thank you for being my friend here on GoodReads, and for acepting the request. I am looking forward to reading your work (which looks increadible!) and discussing books and authors with you.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x
Look forward to reading your work. Thanks for the add. Have a wonderful week.
