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Thomas Harlan
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Thomas Harlan (b. 1964 in Tucson, Arizona) is a science fiction/fantasy writer and wargame designer. His father is the well known dendrochronologist Thomas Harlan.
He has been twice nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Author (in 1999 and 2000). In May of 2001, he received the SF^2 Award for Best New Fantasy Author.
Aside from his literary career, Thomas spent too many years in the information technology industry as a developer, manager and architect for government, education and healthcare. He currently lives in Salem, Oregon.
Full Series List in Order
In the Time of the Sixth Sun
1 - Wasteland of Flint (Apr-2003)2 - House of Reeds (Feb-2004)
3 - Land of the Dead (Aug-2009)
Oath of Empire
1 - The Shadow of Ararat (Jul-1999)2 - The Gate of Fire (May-2000)
3 - The Storm of Heaven (Jun-2001)
4 - The Dark Lord (Jul-2002)
Book List in Order: 7 titles
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The Shadow of Ararat
- Jul-1999
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In what would be A.U. 600 in our history, the Roman Empire still stands, supported by the twin pillars of the Legions and Thaumaturges of Rome. Now the Emperor of the West, the Augustus Galen Atreus, will come to the aid of the Emperor of the East, t...
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The Gate of Fire
- May-2000
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The Persian sorcerer has withdrawn to a hidden citadel of the King of Kings and a very special new servant. He vows to regain the Peacock throne. Prince Maxian has raised both Julius Ceasar and Alexander the great from the dead. Now, with the powe...
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The Storm of Heaven
- Jun-2001
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The great three-sided war continues, Rome against Persia against the tribes of the desert now commanded by Mohammed of Mekkah. The tide is turning against the Eastern Empire --the Emperor Heraclius lies bedridden in Constantinople and his brother The...
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The Dark Lord
- Jul-2002
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Tom Harlan brings his Oath of Empire series to a shattering conclusion in The Dark Lord. In what would be the 7th Century AD in our history, the Roman Empire still stands, supported by the twin pillars of the Legions and Thaumaturges of Rome. The...
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Wasteland of Flint
- Apr-2003
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In five short centuries, the mighty Empire of the Mexica, descendants of the ancient Aztecs, spread out to conquer the Earth. Now they have left their homeworld and set their sights on the stars. But the universe it finds is a dangerous place Filled...
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House of Reeds
- Feb-2004
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Xenoarcheologist Gretchen Anderssen had hoped to enjoy a well-earned vacation. She hadn't seen her home-world or her children for many months. But the Company has other plans for her--when she checks in for her transport, she finds new orders for her...
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Land of the Dead
- Aug-2009
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It's a small change in our history: imagine that the Japanese made contact with the Aztec Empire. Instead of small-pox and Christianity, they brought an Imperial alliance, samurai ethics, and technology. By the time of these books, the Emperor in Mex...