If you enjoy historical fiction, action, and adventure your probably going to enjoy this book. Set in the aftermath of Alexander the greats conquest of Persia, the main character is a athenian mercenary serving as the captain of the bodyguard of the tyrant of a greek city state on the shores of the black sea. This book is the first in a series and sets the stage for the rest of the series which is mostly about the current main characters two children. Tyrant has its share of fighting, action, and intrigue if thats what your looking for. The main character is caught up in a clash between internal city factions, Scythian tribesmen, and the Macedonian expansion.