Acclaimed author and screenwriter Christopher Cosmos invites readers to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Alexander the Great with his latest novel, Young Conquerors.
Following the great success of his bestselling debut novel, Once We Were Here, Cosmos now focuses again on ancient tales, this time talking about the Hephaestion and Alexandros, the story of Macedonia’s legendary King who later became known as Alexander the Great.
A gripping novel about Alexander the Great
Young Conquerors takes us back to Pella, the heart of ancient—and modern—Macedonia. More precisely, readers are being transported almost two and a half millennia ago to 341 BC.
The novel follows a young boy named Alexandros, a middle child born to a fearless king and devoted queen. Alexandros’ story was meant to be simple. He was a son never destined to rule. Nonetheless, his life takes a fundamental turn when he meets a mysterious young man from the north.
The man was a character tortured by familial strife. Their encounter in a beautiful Macedonian garden which was probably the work of fate, sparks a profound bond between the two young men. This bond would later on shape their destinies and the course of the history of the world.
Cosmos’s new fascinating novel offers its readers a fresh look and perspective on Alexander the Great. It explores his personality and life through the lens of love, ambition, and the importance of relationships between humans. The novel focuses on events as seen through the eyes of Hephaestion. Readers see first-hand the emotional and political toll the extraordinary life journey of these young conquerors had on them. This makes the story both educational and engaging, creating a storyline that captivates audiences.
Young Conquerors is a must-read novel for fans of Alexander the Great
Young Conquerors is indeed a novel that will captivate those who seek the adrenaline rush of Greek historical fiction and Alexander the Great. It is a novel that captures the interest and imagination of all those readers who appreciate the tales ancient Greece and its Macedonian epics have to offer.
Readers who enjoyed The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller will most definitely find a similar aroma of meticulous research and compelling storytelling that captivates every Greek-loving soul.
The portrayal of Alexandros and Hephaestion that Cosmos managed to create provides a novel with a truly vivid and utterly human perspective into the lives of two of the most legendary characters of the history of ancient Greece’s Macedonia.
Christopher Cosmos is a talented storyteller whose work includes both novels and screenplays. His screenplay American Rebel was featured on the prestigious Black List and sold to Sony Pictures. He also contributed to the upcoming Red Sonja remake directed by MJ Bassett. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Cosmos divides his time between Grand Rapids, Michigan, Los Angeles, and Greece, drawing inspiration.
Cosmos has also been nominated for multiple Pushcart Prizes for his short fiction, and his work has also been featured in places such as CNN, Electric Literature, Hyperallergic, NPR and many more.
His debut novel, Once We Were Here, was a bestseller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It was praised for its exploration of Greece’s wartime history.
Young Conquerors was released on September 10, 2024 and is available in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook formats. With its release, readers are invited to go on a fascinating and adventurous journey through ancient Greece and Macedonia to witness the power of love and ambition in characters that shaped the world.
