Making History

Making History by K J Parker is out now (published September 2, 2025).

See if this book is on Audible (Free Trial)

Making History
Check availability on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
Making History Release Date: September 2, 2025

Published

KJ Parker’s new novella is a darkly witty historical fantasy. A group of scholars are asked to do the impossible by a ruthless king. The cost of refusal being death, of course.

History isn’t truth…it’s propaganda.

Academics can be cocky. Atop their perches of authority high above the thrumming masses of the unquestioning world they can begin to think themselves gods. It is extremely rare for this authority to be tested. But a challenge from an idiotic, power-hungry king—that’ll do it.

Our narrator is one of a dozen professors at the University of the Kingdom of Aelia. Early one morning, all of them are rounded up for an audience with their dictator, Gyges. You see, Gyges is new to the job—he only just invaded Aelia last year—and like any good tyrant, he’s looking to expand his empire. But he doesn’t think his public image can take the hit of (another) unjustified assault. No problem, he’s come up with a plan—have the scholars construct an ancient city from scratch that justifies his right to the lands of the neighboring city-state.

Now these bookworms must put their heads together to do the impossible. They must make history. Because if they don’t, they’ll lose their heads all-together.

At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Reader Anticipation Rating:
[Average Rating: 0]

Book Club Journal: Reading Log For Adults & Kids Who Love Books!
Book Club Journal: Reading Log For Adults & Kids Who Love Books!
Check Latest Price
We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Genre: Fantasy

K J Parker

More books from K J Parker

🎧 While You Wait for Making History

Prefer audiobooks?

Check Audible to see if Making History is available to listen to.

Start a free trial and get your first audiobook free.

✔ Listen while commuting or relaxing
✔ Your first audiobook is free with the trial
✔ Cancel anytime

Start Audible Free Trial

Book Club Journal: Reading Log For Adults & Kids Who Love Books!
Book Club Journal: Reading Log For Adults & Kids Who Love Books!
Check Latest Price
We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Book Release Guides

Similar Books Liked By Our Readers

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *