The Mechanic of Rhodes
A Novel of the Antikythera Mechanism

About this book:

Dive into the forge of ancient Rhodes, where master bronze‑caster Eudoros dreams of turning the heavens into a machine of interlocking gears—a device that can predict eclipses, track the wandering planets, and reveal the secret rhythms of the cosmos. As he hammers molten copper into the heart of the world’s first analog computer, whispers of Roman ambition and scholarly intrigue swirl around him, threatening to seize his creation for power rather than wonder.

From the soot‑filled foundry to the star‑lit observatory of Hipparchus, every chapter blends meticulous historical detail with pulse‑pounding tension: a Roman envoy offering silver for his designs, a jealous Alexandrian architect urging him to flee to Rome, and a young apprentice learning that a single mis‑cut tooth could stall the universe itself. The novel’s richly drawn characters—craftsmen, astronomers, soldiers, and spies—forge a tale where geometry is both art and weapon, and where the pursuit of knowledge walks a razor‑thin line between liberation and conquest.

If you’ve ever marveled at the Antikythera Mechanism, loved the clash of intellect and empire in works like *The Name of the Rose* or *Arcadia*, or simply crave a story where science feels as tangible as a hammer’s strike, *The Mechanic of Rhodes* will pull you into a world where bronze wheels turn the fate of empires—and where one man’s quiet obsession might just change the course of history. Open the cover, and let the gears begin to turn.