How Long to Read Vengeance at Aulis

How Long Does it Take to Read Vengeance at Aulis?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Vengeance at Aulis by Peter Tonkin

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Trojan Murders: Book Two "Entertaining crime fiction, set against a classical backdrop. For fans of Homer and Sherlock Holmes." Richard Foreman, author of Spies of Rome The Port City of Aulis, Greece 1190 BCE. The Greek fleet of a thousand ships, assembled for the attack on Troy, lies becalmed. The huge army, camped on the shore, swelters under a heatwave. In the forest groves consecrated to the Goddess Artemis which clothe the hills above the port, a sacred stag and a young priestess lie dead. Superstitious soldiers believe that the outraged Goddess will not release the winds until the man who killed them is unmasked and sacrifices a child of his own in revenge. The army begins to run out of patience and turns on its leaders. The soldiers demand that either the killer is found - or the assault on Troy be aborted. Odysseus is asked to look into the case and reveal who is guilty of the sacrilege and crime. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more gruesome murders occur until he and his young assistant become the subjects of brutal attacks themselves. Time is running out. The hunters become the hunted. Peter Tonkin was born in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is the author of the Richard Mariner Thriller Collection, Caesar's Spies and the Tom Musgrave Mysteries. 'Homer meets Holmes in this delightful twist on the Iliad. Through the eyes of a young rhapsode, playing Watson to Odysseus's Sherlock, the murder mystery unfurls amid the build-up to the legendary Trojan war. Tonkin has managed to weave a story that remains true to the spirit of the original myths but keeps the reader guessing. With the stage set for further fun as the ancient detective double-act continues on towards Troy, a series of entertaining stories has only just begun.' Peter Sandham, author of the Porphyry Novels 'Beware of Greeks is an intriguing murder mystery with a skilfully depicted setting and charismatic hero. An unusual and enjoyable read.' Promoting Crime Fiction Praise for Peter Tonkin: 'Riveting tale full of fast action.' Publishers Weekly 'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News 'A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise.' Publishers Weekly 'A good thriller, recommended.' Library Journal 'Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters.' Booklist 'Equals the best of James Clavell.' Daily Telegraph 'A master of sea-going adventure. Enough taut suspense to satisfy any reader.' Clive Cussler 'Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.' Publishing News 'Edge-of-the-seat terror on the high seas.' Daily Post

How long is Vengeance at Aulis?

Vengeance at Aulis by Peter Tonkin is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Vengeance at Aulis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Vengeance at Aulis aloud.

What Reading Level is Vengeance at Aulis?

Vengeance at Aulis is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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