Crossroads of Empire

Crossroads of Empireicon

by Michael J. Cooper

Publisher
Koehler Books
Publication
Nov 19, 2024
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
20.95
Dimensions
6 x 9 in
ISBN
979-8-88824-512-5
ASIN
B0DLXXFVXY
Pages
368
Age
Adult 18+
Category
General FictionHistorical FictionMystery & Detective

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Description

Winner of the 2024 CIBA Hemingway First Place Prize for 20th Century Wartime Historical Fiction 2024 SF Writers Conference Writing Contest FinalistAdult Fiction ". . . both a gripping page turner and a series of carefully observed character studies. Beautifully written in a voice and in details that capture the era, Crossroads of Empire is a mustread for readers of all ages" Chanticleer Book Reviews The story of Evan Sinclair that began in Wages of Empire continues in Crossroads of Empire. Having survived German artillery, poison gas, and friendly fire in helping to turn the tide of the war in its first months, Evan barely survives his hospital ship's sinking by a German Uboat. Left with amnesia, he no longer remembers who he is. Likewise, Evan doesn't recall that, despite the European war, the true source of conflict is in Ottoman Palestine, since it's from Jerusalem's Temple Mount that Kaiser Wilhelm II dreams to rule as Holy Roman Emperor over Arabian oil reserves and the Suez Canal. The Middle East Front soon explodes with pitched battles at Suez and Gallipoli as Evan's story is interwoven with those of historical figures Gertrude Bell, T. E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, Faisal bin Hussein, and Chaim Weizmann. During his quest to recover his memory Evan will discover far more: love for his father, grief for his late mother, and hidden secrets of his bloodlinean unbroken lineage that stretches back to the Crusades and will determine his future role in the Great War.

Awards & Endorsements

Review
". . . a captivating historical chronicle fused with a personal drama-Evan's quest to rediscover himself is the emotional core of the novel . . . a supernaturally charged adventure story." -Kirkus Reviews ". . . A richly layered narrative that sheds light on the human toll of conflict and celebrates an indomitable spirit of resilience amid overwhelming adversity." -BookLife Review "Beautifully written in a voice and in details that capture the era, Crossroads of Empire is a must-read for readers of all ages with high hopes for more of Evan's adventures yet to come. Five Stars-Highly Recommended." -Chanticleer Book Reviews "Crossroads of Empire dives into the tumultuous waters of World War I, presenting a thrilling narrative enriched by a blend of historical and fictional characters. Cooper's writing is compelling and richly detailed, offering a tapestry of scenes that bring early 20th-century conflicts vividly to life." -Literary Titan Review "In page after page of Crossroads of Empire, I was thrilled with how the plot widened with various actors added as history unfolded one step at a time. The book picked up speed as it moved along with rising tension as disparate subplots charged forward to the conclusion. I loved it! Bravo!" -Sylvia Boorstein, PhD, bestselling author, teacher of Buddhist Insight Meditation, and cofounder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. "A novel full of gripping intrigue, tension, and lively, witty characters, including T. E. Lawrence. At the heart of the book is a father-son story like no other. Crossroads of Empire both instructs and entertains . . . great storytelling that brings history to life. Highly recommend!" -Alfredo Botello, award-winning author of 180 Days "In Crossroads of Empire, Michael Cooper has again taken a historic footnote and has, with great story telling and amazing character development, animated WWI. As an example of subtle insights contained in this novel, Cooper mentions in passing a comment by Gertrude Bell dispa...

Author(s)

Michael J. Cooper

Michael J. Cooper emigrated to Israel in 1966 and lived in Jerusalem during the last year the city was divided between Israel and Jordan. He graduated from Tel Aviv University Medical School, and after a fortyyear career as a pediatric cardiologist in Northern California, he continues to do volunteer missions serving Palestinian children who lack access to care. Wages of Empire won the 2022 CIBA Rossetti Award for YA fiction, along with firstplace honors for the 2022 CIBA Hemingway Award for wartime historical fiction. His other historical fiction novels include Foxes in the Vineyard, set in 1948 Jerusalem, which won the 2011 Indie Publishing Contest grand prize, and The Rabbi's Knight, set in the Holy Land in 1290. He lives in Northern California with his wife and a spoiledrotten cat. His three adult children occasionally drop by.

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