The Druid King - Softcover

"Spinrad realisitically portrays both the strengths and weaknesses of Vercingetorix and Ceasar. . . . Lovers of historical fiction . . . should enjoy The Druid King." -The News & Observer

"Exciting, insightful historical fiction." --Midwest Book Review

"Powerfully written. . . . The stark and compelling portraits he paints of the Gallic people, of Caesar, are painted with a masterful flourish. . . . A good read, with a lot of meat & substance." --Medieval Times

"Refashion[s] an intriguing legend into an epic piece of historical fiction. . . . Spinrad breathes new life into a mythical figure, reimagining the adventures and motivations of a larger-than-life superhero." --Booklist

"Spinrad realisitically portrays both the strengths and weaknesses of Vercingetorix and Ceasar.... Lovers of historical fiction, strategy and battle should enjoy The Druid King." --The News and Observer (Raleigh, NC)

"Powerfully written...The stark and compelling portraits he paints of the Gallic people, of Caesar, are painted with a masterful flourish.... A good read, with a lot of meat & substance." --Medieval Times

"Refashion[s] an intriguing legend into an epic piece of historical fiction...Spinrad breathes new life into a mythical figure, reimagining the adventures and motivations of a larger-than-life superhero." --Booklist

Forced into exile after the death of his father, Vercingetorix learns magic from the druids of the forest and chooses the life of a warrior in order to lead a Gallic army against the conquering Romans during their fateful twenty-seven- day siege at Gaul. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.