Colossus

What if Alexander the Great had not died young? An alternative history set against the brutal, ancient worlds of Babylon, Carthage and Sicily.

Babylon, 323 BC: Alexander has survived every effort to kill him. Restless, ruthless, he wonders which world to conquer next. He has a powerful new weapon – the war elephants he brought back with him from India.

As captain of the elephants, Gajendra is both ambitious and deeply loyal to Alexander, the great soldier who plucked him from obscurity. He begins a meteoric rise through the ranks of the Macedonian army, protected by his fiercely devoted elephant, Colossus.

But Colossus is far more than a brute weapon of war, and the bond he forms with Gajendra ultimately threatens the life of the world’s greatest general. Just as all he has dreamed of is within his grasp, Gajendra faces a terrible choice. Betray his beloved general or sell his soul.

‘A fantastic read.’ Wilbur Smith.

'A helluva good read! Colin Falconer has unleashed all the gods of war in this thrilling adventure.' Noble Smith.

'Duplicity, depravity and desire abound in this thrilling novel.' James Aitcheson.

'Spectacular historical fiction blazing with romance, intrigue and dramatic action.' Booklist.

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Genre: Historical

"A helluva great read! Alexander Cole has unleashed all the gods of war in this thrilling adventure! . . . A young captain of elephants who seeks heroism at all costs, and discovers the face of pure evil staring back through the flames of vanquished citadels. Part romance, part orgy of violence, the author skillfully brings to life a vibrant and exotic historical period. I can't wait for the sequel." - Noble Smith

"A fantastic read." - Wilbur Smith