I just want to let everyone know that my current Kindle Countdown Deal is on until May 5. You can get Of Wind and Wolves for $0.99 or FREE with Kindle Unlimited. If you’re a fan of ancient historical fiction, curious about steppe culture, or just want to read something a little different, please check it out! It has earned FIVE STARRED/RECOMMENDED REVIEWS so far. I’d love to hear what you think!
Anaiti is a hamazan, trained in riding and archery yet untested in war. When her father seeks alliance with the Skythian king, she consents to an arranged marriage—but no hamazan may wed without first taking an enemy's scalp. Riding with the warband offers her both promise and peril. Fiercely protective of her freedom yet desperate to prove her worth, refusing to kill could win her liberty . . . or lose her all she loves.
Set on the windswept steppes of the fifth century BCE, Of Wind and Wolves is a haunting, poetic tale of survival and sacrifice. Brutal battles and fragile moments of love stand side by side, as Anaiti wrestles with honor, freedom, and fate.
Praised as "a deft, hypnotic tale that fuses poetry, mythology and the hard realities of life on the ancient steppe" and "a story of truly epic proportions," this historical novel brings to life a world as unforgiving as it is unforgettable.
A historical novel of extraordinary complexity set against a harsh background of tribal warfare, love, and survival. —Foreword Clarion Reviews (Five Stars)
A deft, hypnotic tale that fuses poetry, mythology, and the hard realities of life on the ancient steppe. Elliott’s powerful characters shine brightly in the well-drawn, well-researched historical context. —BlueInk Review (Starred Review)
A remarkable first book . . . full of memorable sentences and reflection on the human condition. . . an excellent work of historical fiction. —US Review of Books (Recommended Review)
A magisterial evocation of life on the steppe, J.M. Elliott’s OF WIND AND WOLVES crackles with tension. —IndieReader (IR Approved, 4.9/5 rating)
Gritty, entertaining, and intriguing. . . . Our Verdict: GET IT. —Kirkus Review (Recommended Review)
The prose is often lyrical, and the pace is as relentless as a horse’s gallop across the fierce steppes. . . . Highly recommended. —Historical Novel Review
A story of truly epic proportions, spanning vast distances both geographically and metaphorically. —Independent Book Review
Brutal, poetic, and unforgettable. . . . A haunting, vivid read that lingers long after the final page. —The Prairies Book Review
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