Cover of The Ark and the Empire

The Ark and the Empire

Narrated by John Smith

The Shards Trilogy, Book 1

Released
January 15, 2026
Length
14 hrs 10 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book
In The Ark and the Empire by Michael Livingston, narrated by John Smith, an epic historical fantasy unfolds in the aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination. As Octavian, Marc Antony, and Cleopatra battle for control of Rome's legacy amidst civil war, the Numidian prince Juba embarks on a relentless quest for the Shards of Heaven, ancient treasures with divine power. This gripping tale weaves together a cast of characters—including exiled Roman legionnaires, a Greek librarian, assassins, and Cleopatra's young daughter—as they navigate a hidden celestial conflict that threatens to reshape history itself.

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