Stealing FIre by Jo Graham

This historical fiction novel deals with the events after the death of Alexander the Great.  Upon his death Alexander's empire fell apart as the generals grabbed pieces of it to rule.  The story is told through the eyes of Lydias.  Once a slave, he runs away while still young and joins Alexander's army as a groom for cavalry horses.  Over time, he rises to be a soldier, joins the Companions and ends up as a cavalry commander.  After Alexander's death, Lydias throws his lot in with Ptolemy who seized Egypt. As Ptolemy's  chief advisor and general, the two struggle to establish a government for Egypt and to build Alexandria.

This is an entertaining and well-written novel.  Anyone who enjoys historical fiction won't be disappointed in this story.

Three stars (out of five)

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