Flood Tide : Ptolemaios Publishing & Entertainment, LLC : 9780989258449 : 0989258440 : 22 Apr 2019 : Emperor Darius of Persia, king of kings, lord of many, Ahura Mazda's representative on Earth and keeper of his flame, commands the greatest army the world has ever seen. But can he hold back the tide of history? Barsine, a beautiful, resourceful, spunky young woman held hostage in Darius's harem, plots her flight to freedom. But can she escape the bonds of misogyny? Alexander (not yet known as Great) - young, presumptuous, and preternaturally self-confident - leads his ragtag band of Greek warriors on a suicide campaign. He's convinced he's riding the torrent of destiny. But is his faith sufficient to save their souls? Ptolemaios, a mysterious traveler marooned out of place and time, wants to go home. But first, he must navigate the treacherous shoals of duty, loyalty, and the Prime Directive. Strap on your life preservers and dive into the maelstrom of Flood Tide, the next insta