This is an odyssey to democracy; these are the origins of Themistokles... When Phokion is given a mission by a dying queen in Egypt, who wants to atone for atrocities she has committed across the Libyan Desert, he meets up with his sister"s family in Athens. While he is there, he is caught up in the assassination of an Athenian tyrant and must decide how he should proceed with matters concerning his family, his mission and the emerging democratic movement. Some people do what is right, many are mistaken and others deceive... Arkhon : An epic tale from the dawn of democracy is a fast-paced thriller that follows the fate of a former mercenary who becomes entangled in the overthrow of tyranny and the emergence of democracy in ancient Athens. An exciting tale of adventure set in the ancient world, the novel reflects recent political upheavals around the world. Exploring present-day issues that include political legitimacy, foreign intervention, revenge, superstition and the...