Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Shepherd and The King, the first two volumes in “A Bronze Age Tale” series. This series is published by Histria Fiction, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding original works of fiction.
Pan is a shepherd, not a soldier. One bad night leaves him drunk in the dirt, and he wakes up in a war camp, bought as a slave by a general who believes his men should fear failure more than death. Pan is small, hurt and far from his flock. He is also certain that the army is about to walk into an ambush, and he knows because his sheep showed him. No one has any reason to believe a word he says. Pan says it anyway, and that decision is the first thing it costs him.
That is how The Shepherd begins. The King picks up with Pan older and carrying more than a staff. He has a life worth protecting, and a kingdom has begun to notice him. The question is no longer whether Pan will be heard. It is what he will do now that he is. This is a page-turner for readers who love a long, immersive historical adventure and an underdog worth following.
Praise for The Shepherd:
An original action/adventure novel set in antiquity, author Tristan Nettles’ novel “The Shepherd: A Bronze Age Tale” is a entertaining read from start to finish. Showcasing Nettles’ distinctive and narrative driven storytelling style — making it an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for community library Historical Fiction collections. — Midwest Book Review
Tristan Seth Nettles is an American author, combat veteran, and world traveler known for his intensely realistic storytelling. Born in Atlanta, GA in 1987, he overcame a severe speech impediment and a troubled youth before enlisting with the Marine Corps infantry and later earning a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Florida. His life has intersected at various times with crime, war, and technology, including a combat tour in Ukraine. Drawing from real-life grit, his writing explores the extremes of humanity with needle-like precision. Now, on his fourth passport, Nettles lives abroad, continuing to advocate for Ashley Oosthuizen’s release. His work fuses lived experience with historical scope, delivering fiction that is both timeless and deeply personal.
