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Between the rivers

Harry Turtledove

1998381 pagesabout 6–9 hours
1998
first published
  • 1998Tor · 381 pages · ENGISBN 9780312862022
  • 2013Orion Publishing Group, Limited · ENGISBN 9780575121508
  • 1999Tor Fantasy · 416 pagesISBN 9780812545203

In ancient Mesopotamia, a revolt breaks out against the gods by men seeking the right to choose their own destiny. They say that by dictating every little act the gods are destroying human creativity. The leader is a young merchant and his main task is to find a talisman that will assure victory.

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