• Carrhae

  • Parthian Chronicles, Book 4
  • By: Peter Darman
  • Narrated by: Nezar Alderazi
  • Length: 24 hrs and 33 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)

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Carrhae

By: Peter Darman
Narrated by: Nezar Alderazi
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Carrhae is the fourth installment in the Parthian Chronicles, the adventures of King Pacorus of Dura, and follows on from Parthian Vengeance.

The great Parthian Civil War is over, leaving behind an empire exhausted by years of bloodshed. But no sooner have hostilities ended than Armenia, the client state of Rome, declares war on the empire and unleashes its army against Parthia. Even Dura’s mighty army cannot stave off a series of defeats as the enemies of Parthia circle the empire like hungry wolves. And Pacorus knows that Marcus Licinius Crassus is also marching east to extend Rome’s rule from the Euphrates to the Indus and enslave the whole of Parthia. The scene is set for a final showdown on the battlefield of Carrhae, a clash that will decide the destinies of two empires and two men.

A map of the Parthian Empire at the time of Pacorus (the 1st century BC) can be found on the maps page of my website.

©2013 Peter Darman (P)2022 Peter Darman

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Love it

This was such an epic series!!! Great story telling the change in reader was a little jarring but the writing was on point

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I really like the story, and this is a story more than a history which is fine. Historical fiction is tough, but this is a good balance that gets you invested in the characters. Even Pacorus, the hero has several glaring faults, but that adds to the realism that people aren't perfect. In his case, he needs to shut up from time to time.

The only thing I'd change, is the narrator. In no way am I trying to be insulting to the narrator, who did a good job, but the first three books had a narrator who have each character a voice and manner, which I became very used to. So, with the books going forward, I hope they go back to him. I would listen to another book by this narrator though.

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Give this one a chance!

At first, I hated the narration. He didn’t sound as “war lord” and “tough” as previous books. I almost gave up…but then I didn’t. I ended up loving the story! I got swept up and at the end…I wept. This is so well written! So well told! I highly recommend!

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I am very pleased to listen that audible.

This is a great finish to the Parthian series, lots of battle action, tactics and character interaction as in the first three books of the series.

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It is one of the best audible!

His ending to the book is well done. I will truly miss reading about the adventures of these Parthians.

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I am exceptionally happy with this audio book.

There is a good deal of sadness when those characters who one has come to cherish and enjoy eventually die but he deals with this inevitability in a very respectful way.

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Very happy to listen this great book.

Almost done with it, not quite. It's shorter than book three, and that was good. But all four books were interesting and inspiring.

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I recommended this audiobook.

Tears in my eyes as all the great characters of the journey come to their glorious climax. One of the best reads to keep your mind busy in these times

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I truly enjoyed taking note of this audiobook.

I carried swords, became a female archer, a ruler, one who lived life fully. I have dwelt in Parthia and fell in love with a barren desert worth fighting for.

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Excellent audio guide for newbies

Some history, great story, and character development, action, violence, love, hate, hope; what more could you ask for? this is the 4th book in "the Parthian" series and it was fabulous.

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