War and military, adventure, historical, fiction in the fourth book of talon, james boschert delivers fastpaced adventures, packed with violent confrontati, isbn 9781942756033 buy the greek fire ebook. But when talon, his friend reza, and ravan, the masters own sister, become targets of treachery in the stronghold of alamut, they must flee. Mar 14, 2015 assassins of alamut by james boschert, 9781942756125, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He is now a rich man, the owner of ships and and in possession of a license to play the merchant within the empire to the north. Boschert has also written when the jungle is silent, a novel about the 1960s jungle wars in malaysia, and.
James boschert has painted a vibrant picture of ancient persia, and has created well developed characters to carry his exciting plot. Boschert has also written when the jungle is silent, a novel about the 1960s jungle wars in malaysia, and force 12 in german bight, a thriller aboard a tanker in the stormy north sea. Talon book 1 comparte tus pensamientos completa tu resena. James boschert, the author of the talon series assassins of alamut, knight assassin, assassination in al qahirah, and greek fire is joining us today for an interview.
Assassins of alamut ebook por james boschert 97819427562. It is a fastpaced story which smacks of authenticity in every line. James boschert has 12 books on goodreads with 1741 ratings. Continuous heart stopping historical adventure at its best. The characters, the intrigue, the action and pace of the story was relentlessly brilliant. The second book of the assassins series continues the greatness of the first book assassins of alamut. A novel of persia and palestine in the time of the crusades. This is my second post in the james boscherts talon series. Using all their skills to evade the ruthless assassins who are sent to hunt them down, they cross frozen wastes of snowladen mountain passes to the flowering gardens of isfahan and beyond, in search of. It is obvious the author has put a lot of research into the historical facts behind this story but blending it with fiction made more than interesting reading. Knight assassin was the type of book one cannot put down. When the jungle is silent james boschert 9781611792003.
May 24, 20 james boschert is the author of the talon series, set in 12th century palestine and includes, assassins of alamut, knight assassin, and assassination in alqahirah, and most recently, greek fire. Assassins of alamut ebook by james boschert rakuten kobo. Jan 09, 2017 james boschert grew up in the then colony of malaya in the early fifties. The book takes its title from the name of an area regularly referred to in the legendary bbc shipping forecast and one which experiences some of the worst weather conditions around the british isles.
Not exactly an historical book, but the reader can learn a lot about the time of the crusades and how people lived and fought. Smashwords assassins of alamut a book by james boschert. I was browsing amazon and stumbled across this book and found the subject matter quite interesting, so i decided to order it, hoping for the best. Read assassins of alamut by james boschert available from rakuten kobo. I recommend this book and the subsequent books in the series for a good read. He learned first hand about terrorism while there as the communist insurgency was in full swing. Books by james boschert author of assassins of alamut. The assassins of alamut is a riveting tale, painted on the vast canvas of life in palestine and persia during the 12th century. James boschert served in borneo with the british army and is the author of assassins of alamut, a story of persia in the time of the crusades. Assassins of alamut by james boschert, 9781942756125, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. May 03, 2010 an epic novel of persia and palestine in the time of the crusades the assassins of alamut is a riveting tale, painted on the vast canvas of life in palestine and persia during the 12th century. He grew up in the colony of malaya in the early fifties during the turmoil of a chinese communist insurgency.
Browse james boscherts bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Reorientalizing the assassins in western historicalfiction literature. A novel of persia and palestine in the time of the crusades authors. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. James boscherts assassins of alamut from 2010, the first book of his. Smashwords about james boschert, author of storms of. His school was burnt down and the family, while traveling, narrowly survived an ambush, saved by a gurkha patrol, which drove off. Assasins opens a window into the countryside and history of this fascinating area of the world. The books of talon have been translated into turkish. Set in the time of the crusades, it is the story of talon, a young frank who is captured by the ismaili muslims, themselves hunted by the sunni and shia. I look forward to reading the sequel knight assassinmore.
An epic novel of persia and palestine in the time of the crusad. To read my other post so far, more information on the other books, and upcoming posts in the series, please visit my james boscherts talon series page at the top james boscherts first novel, assassins of alamut, takes place in the 12th century. Set in borneo during a little known war known as the confrontation, this story tells of the british soldiers who fought in one of the densest jungles in the world. Assassins of alamut, knight assassin,assassination in alqahirah, greek fire, and a falcon flies. The aga khan is the lineal descendant of the grand masters of alamut. Greek fire isbn 9781942756033 pdf epub james boschert.
James boschert james boschert s unique biography has provided him with an indepth knowledge of his novels subjects. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. Set in twelfthcentury palestine, the novels follow the adventures of a young frankish boy, captured on a pilgrimage and raised as a hashashin assassin in persia. In selfdefense, the ismailis develop an elite band. A novel of persia and palestine in the time of the crusades paperback may 3 2010 by james boschert author 4. Alamut available for download and read online in other formats. Explore books by james boschert with our selection at.
Jul 31, 2019 in the second book in the series, knight assassintalon, with the help of his uncle phillip, makes the trek back to his birthplace and true home. Boschert for answering these questions so informatively and with such fervor. Mar 3, 2020 historical fiction author of the talon series set in 12th century palestine and persia adventure. James boschert is the author of the talon series, set in 12th century palestine and includes, assassins of alamut, knight assassin, and assassination in alqahirah, and most recently, greek fire.
So talon, rav an the princess and a faithful companion perilously escape alamut and flee through the deadly persian winter. His school was burnt down and the family, while traveling, narrowly survived an ambush, saved by a gurkha patrol, which drove off the insurgents. Although the book deals with the political aspects of the assassins, its main focus is on their extraordinary ideas, based in large part on neoplatonism seen through iranian eyes. The book of talon james boschert historical fiction online.
With an act of savage banditry, an infamous lord of the kingdom of jerusalem destroys the treaties that have made possible trade and a fragile peace. The kingdom of jerusalem, also known as outremer, is the land far beyond the sea. Baptized in blood when the men of the first crusade captured jerusalem from the saracens in the early 12th century, the kingdom defined an utterly new world, a land of blazing heat and a medley of cultures, a place where enemies were neighbors and neighbors became enemies. He joined the british army at fifteen, and from eighteen to twentytwo fought in the jungle wars in borneo and malaysia. Assassins of alamut talon, book 1 by james boschert. The assassins of alamut is a riveting tale painted on the vast canvas of life in palestine and persia during the 12th century, over vast snow covered mountains, through the frozen wastes of the winter plateau. Boschert has also written when the jungle is silent, a novel about the 1960s jungle wars in malaysia, and force 12 in german bight, a thriller aboard a tanker in the stormy north.
Set in twelfthcentury palestine, talons adventures include. James boscherts first novel, assassins of alamut, takes place in the 12th century. I wanted to read some books about the knights templar and the time of the crusades so i did some research and found this series. This novel is the first of the series of talon adventure stories, set in the crusades era.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The year old son of a crusader knight and nobleman is captured in palestine by members of the assassin cult and taken to one of their bases in persia. The author james boschert researched in depth to create this novel and it actually got me interested in learning more about the real assassins of alamut along with the history of the middle east during this time period. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. James boschert is the author of the popular talon series. Assassins of alamut talon book 1 kindle edition by james. Certainly there are horrible abuses that are part of christianitys history, but there have always been faithful, humble men and women of god who love gods word, seek. A novel of persia and palestine in the time of the crusades the first book of talon by james boschert having previously. Assassins of alamut talon book 1 kindle edition by boschert, james. Instead of selling him into slavery, or ransoming him, his captors impose a dire. Assassins of alamut, knight assassin, assassination in alqahirah, greek fire, and a falcon flies. Assassins of alamut by james boschert painted on the vast canvas of life in palestine and persia during the 12th century.
James boschert grew up in the then colony of malaya in the early fifties. The article analyzes the novelistic representations of the assassins. James boscherts unique biography has provided him with an indepth knowledge of his novels subjects. Assassins of alamut talon book 1 kindle edition by james boschert. Talon has returned to acre the crusader port after more than a year in byzantium. Immeshed in the crusades, it is the story of talon, a young frank who is captured by the ismaili muslims, themselves hunted by the sunni and shia. Assassins of alamut by james boschert, paperback barnes. See more ideas about historical fiction authors, historical fiction and 12th century.
Lee assassins of alamut por james boschert disponible en rakuten kobo. Assassins of alamut by james boschert 2015 0314 james boschert on. James boscherts unique biography has provided him with an indepth knowledge of his. In the second book in the series, knight assassintalon, with the help of his uncle phillip, makes the trek back to his birthplace and true home. Talon, a young frank, returns to france with his uncle phillip, a templar knight, to be reunited with his family who l. Kartal yuvasi alamut birinci kitap, james boschert. A joyous homecoming turns into a nightmare, as a trained assassin must do the one thing he didnt want to do become an assassin again. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes.
Also, i appreciate james boscherts balance with regard to the clergy. Alamut by judith tarr and a great selection of related books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading assassins of alamut talon book 1. The assassins series by james boschert are some of the best most entertaining books i have ever read. He went on to join the british army serving in remote places like borneo and. Set in borneo during a little known war known as the confrontation, this story tells of the british soldiers. As a pastor myself, it is often disheartening to read in some authors a disdain for the christian faith. The year 1187 is one of the most fateful for the christian crusades in the holy land, and one of the most disastrous. James boschert is an author of historical and military fiction. On one hand, its a tale of the crusadesas told from the islamic sidewhere shia and sunni are as intent on killing ismaili muslims as they are crusaders. Assassins of alamut talon book 1 kindle edition by. James boschert set in twelfthcentury palestine, talons adventures include. Shop amongst our popular books, including 20, assassins of alamut, the dragons breath and more from james boschert. James boschert audio books, best sellers, author bio.