Making History
Making History by K. J. Parker, published by Tor Publishing Group on September 2, 2025, is a dark fantasy that explores the intersection of scholarship and tyranny. In this 128-page novel, a group of scholars is coerced by a ruthless king to fabricate a historical narrative that serves his agenda. The narrative unfolds as these academics are tasked with creating a fake ancient city to support the king’s dubious claims, highlighting the precarious balance between truth and propaganda.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as the scholars navigate the dangerous demands of their ruler. The story delves into themes of power and manipulation, set against a backdrop of horror and fantasy elements. As the characters grapple with the implications of their work, the stakes become increasingly dire, emphasizing the consequences of defying authority. This edition is presented in English and measures 8 inches in height and 5 inches in length, making it a compact addition to any bookshelf.
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In K. J. Parker’s new whip-smart dark fantasy, a group of scholars must do the impossible for a ruthless king. The cost of refusal, of course, is death.
History isn’t truth, it’s propaganda.
Seeking war with his neighbor, the tyrannical ruler of Aelia convenes several of his kingdom’s professors for a chat. First Citizen Gyges only just invaded Aelia a few years back and, naturally, his public image can’t take the hit of another unjustified assault.
His totally sane solution? Simple, really. These scholars must construct a fake ancient city from scratch to verify Gyges’s apocryphal claims.
Now these academics must put their heads together to make history. Because if they don’t, they’ll lose their heads altogether.
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