The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes, is one of my favorite kinds of stories. I love a mystery. But her mysteries aren’t just any mystery. Her mysteries are set in history. Ancient history. More precisely the Hittite period. Not only does she write great stories, the language is beautiful, the world is very descriptive, the imagery is evocative, and her characters are so alive. N. L. Holmes is an author I will not tire of recommending.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2020-09-07 09:23:492020-09-07 09:23:49The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jonell Collins
The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes was an intriguing historical read. While not my usual cup of tea, I found the book pulled me in on a journey. I enjoyed the attention to detail and descriptions. It really solidified the world for me as I was reading. I cannot wait to read more!
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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight #1) by N.L. Holmes
This is the second book I’ve read by Holmes and I’ve got to say this is another great read. Holmes has managed to capture my attention with this book and I can’t wait to read the next book of hers.
Tiwatipara, the charioteer, learns from a young age that life isn’t fair. He lost his mother due to child-birth and he lost his father due to an accident with the chariot.
Things are getting worse three years after the accident. Tiwatipara is not himself anymore. He’s ridden with guilt, blaming himself. Things do turn around for him. The quote I chose for Tiwatipara is: “Well, I’m quitting, too. He can’t treat us like that and expect us to do him favors.”
I highly recommend this as Crime book. It’s got twists and turns throughout.
The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1 ) By N.L. Holmes 4 Stars!!!!
This is the first book by this author I have read and I was not let down. I really like books that are based on historical events and peoples. I like how the author was able to bring the characters to life. There was drama mixed in with bits of intrigue and draws the reader in. I was unable to put this book down.
I really like how there are a lot of twist and turns. I also like how this being the first book really sets up the series to come. I found that the author has a unique style and is able to wind the story around the characters and the sort of dangled ending to this first book really leaves the reader wanting more . I will definitely read more from this author as well as this series. I am quite eager to see how it will progress.
The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes is the first book in the Empire at Twilight series. This is a brilliant historical fiction book that really made the pages come alive. I didn’t really know what to expect when I started this book but knew that I was intrigued by the description. I never expected to be transported to an ancient time and pulled into a story that I honestly couldn’t put down. The author has done an amazing job with this book – I could so easily picture everything she was describing as if I were right there in the story. It really helped to give a sense as to what this time period would have felt like. I loved the political aspect to it – the plot against the King, the mission to uncover it all – but I also really liked the more pulled back, family aspect. It gave an additional level to the book that for me really made it what it is. If you love this genre, or even if you just want something new, then I would definitely recommend reading this book!
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Oh, how I loved this book. I love historic fiction. I loved Troy by David Gemmell, and all Rick Riordan books. Any historic fiction entices me because more than the plot and the characters itself, it gives an insight into a culture which existed and flourished centuries before our times. We understand their way of living, their beliefs, their traditions, customs, rituals and their practices. There are many who attempt to write historic fiction, but despite having the setting, their plot gets lost in the complex shades of the characters. This book does not fail in that aspect. Though the characters are in plenty and each character has multiple layers, the background runs concurrently to paint the Hittite empire, present day-Turkey vividly to the eyes of the reader. It was a little difficult to remember the characters (there are many), the king, his many wives, his offspring and other descendants of the royal family. The story revolves around a charioteer who seeks to solve the mystery behind the accident of his father. What is visible to the eye is not always the truth. The truth is hidden deep under layers and layers of treachery and deceit. The mystery runs through out the book, it is hard to suspect the culprit till the very end. Overall, for historic fiction fans like me, it is a great read !
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While history was not my favorite genre, I have learned to really like them. I like to see history through other people’s eyes. In this book N.L. Holmes took to the past. The plotline held my interest and I found myself flying through the pages. There had to be hours of research to make the story seem real. The characters are fully developed and connectable. The story is about a young charioteer who saw his father and grandfather in an accident that was more than just an accident. Will good and evil be discovered or will they remain hidden? Can the charioteer deal with what is happening around him? You will have to read the book to find out the answers to these questions.
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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes is a historical mystery fiction story where lies and secrets, murder and political espionage, danger and acts of war are the name of the game. NL is passionate and clearly well researched in the genre that each story is written, and she paints a vivid picture. The Lightning Horse is a slow cosy read that transports the reader to a different time and world and way of life.
If you like a story where fiction meets historical mystery, then give this one a shot.
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The Lightning Horse is the first book in the Empire at Twilight seriesby N.L Holmes. This is my second book from Ms. Holmes, and the one thing I love about her books is the historical detail she manages to infuse into her stories. As with the other book of Ms. Holmes that I have read, the authors passion for history is evident in her writing. This passion certainly added to my enjoyment of the story. I love ancient history- and Ms. Holmes seems to know this subject incredibly well- but I imagine a lot of meticulous research, blood, sweat, and tears also went into the creation of this book. The story is a fascinating blend of fiction and historical fact woven into quite an intriguing piece of work. This time, the story is set in the Hittite period, which the author does a great job of recreating and bringing to life. The story is a slow building cozy mystery, with a little drama for added interest. So, if you love ancient history, original stories with interesting characters and settings, cozies, and crime fiction- then you will probably want to grab a copy of this book. Happy Reading!
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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) By N.L. Holmes 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes. It is a story that had me hooked from the very beginning and I was turning pages to find out what happens next. It is a book that is exciting and enjoyable to read. The story has wonderful characters to read about. I liked the main character who is a young Hittite charioteer. He finds his life and family changed after a chariot accident. After it is revealed that what happened was sabotage, he becomes determined to find out what the saboteur is. Will he succeed? Read this book to find out. This story takes you back in time and to another land. The author does a wonderful job of making both the storyline and the characters come alive. I felt like I was right there with them. There are twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. Don’t miss out on an intriguing and exciting story that you won’t be able to put down until the final page. I highly recommend it.
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I enjoyed this historical story. The characters brought the story to life and kept the story engaging. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from them. This is a well written story that kept me turning pages and pulled me in right from the beginning. The story was easy to read and interesting. The story is about a charlot accident that killed a young man’s family. What will happen when he goes after finding the killer? Sometimes things are not what they seem, what happens next you will need to read this great book to find out. I highly recommend this book.
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When a young Hittite charioteer discovers that the chariot accident that killed his father and maimed his grandfather was sabotage aimed at the king, he sets out to find the killer. Facing the loss of everyone he holds dear, he learns that good and evil are often not what they seem, and he must struggle to adjust to a new identity.
N.L. Holmes is an archaeologist who has taught ancient history and humanities at the college level for many years. She is the author of eight novels set in the Bronze Age. With her husband, she splits her time between Florida and northern France.
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