The Aegis and the Oasis

A Tale of the Shards

by Michael Livingston

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Part of The Shards

Pub Date 16 Apr 2026 | Archive Date 16 Apr 2026

Head of Zeus | Ad Astra

General Fiction (Adult) | Novellas & Short Stories | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

The prequel to Livingston's incredible historical fantasy series THE SHARDS

Set during Alexander the Great's conquest of Egypt, this prequel delves into the events leading up to THE ARK AND THE EMPIRE, answering questions previously left unanswered and exploring how the Shards first ended up in Alexandria.

Crossing the desert after visiting the Siwa Oasis, the Greek king encounters the army of the king and queen of Nubia, which soon sets Alexander and his friend and lover Hephastion on an adventure to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant.

The prequel to Livingston's incredible historical fantasy series THE SHARDS

Set during Alexander the Great's conquest of Egypt, this prequel delves into the events leading up to THE ARK AND THE...