In 210 BCE, the assassination of beloved King Hamilcar plunges the mighty Mediterranean power of Carthage into chaos. His son, young military general Lysander, is suddenly thrust into a deadly game of politics and betrayal as he fights to claim his father's throne and uncover the truth behind his murder.

As Lysander navigates the treacherous halls of power, he discovers a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of Carthaginian society. Some of his father's closest advisors are secretly collaborating with Rome, Carthage's greatest enemy, plotting to transform the proud city-state into a puppet regime. Among his few allies are Dido, a brilliant and ambitious female senator with her own mysterious agenda, and Aulus Fabius, a Roman general whose conscience places him at odds with his own government's expansionist policies.

With Rome's legions gathering at the borders and traitors undermining him from within, Lysander must outmaneuver his enemies on multiple fronts. The conspiracy proves more complex than he imagined, with layers of deception that challenge everything he thought he knew about loyalty and betrayal.

As naval battles erupt in Carthage's harbor and assassins lurk in the shadows of the palace, Lysander faces the ultimate test of leadership: balancing justice with mercy, personal vengeance with national interest, and defending Carthage's independence without plunging the Mediterranean into all-out war.

The Throne of Carthage is an epic tale of political intrigue, military strategy, and personal transformation set against the richly detailed backdrop of the ancient world's greatest maritime power. Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Steven Saylor, and Simon Scarrow, this meticulously researched historical thriller brings to life a fascinating period of ancient history with resonant themes about leadership and power that speak directly to our modern world.