Sometimes teens will read books that are classified as adult fiction, but hold appeal for other teens. The Conqueror series by Conn Iggulden is one of those series with enough action and history to appeal to older teen boys. The latest in the series is Genghis: Bones of the Hills, which came out in 2009.

Genghis: Lords of the Bow, by Conn Iggulden
Book review by: Zilun Zhang
Genghis: Lords of the Bow, by Conn Iggulden, is a well researched sequel that is even more engaging than the first novel of the Conqueror series, Genghis: Birth of an Empire. Genghis has united the Mongols into a single nation and proceeds to bring down the great Chin Empire, city by city. The battles are bigger and the great Khan faces his greatest challenge yet. The empire is crumbling on the eve of one of the bloodiest battles in history.
Conn Iggulden succeeds in bringing forth another gripping novel as he retells the history of Genghis, more thrilling than ever. Iggulden not only weaves a tale exemplifying leadership but delves into Genghis’ complicated social life regarding a could-be bastard son. Learning about history is almost never fun but Conn Iggulden’s novels are definitely exceptions. The series is a pleasure read that will keep the reader on the edge of his seat.
Thanks for the review!
Sharon Long
Teen Services Librarian