Because Soto Chica is a preeminent historian on this specific era, every weapon, location, strategy, and political landscape is rendered with flawless accuracy.

A former professional soldier, Soto Chica lost a leg and his sight in an explosive accident during a UN peace mission in Bosnia. He redirected his life entirely to his passion for history, dictating his works.

Set in the year 568 AD, the novel takes place in a chaotic, fragmented Hispania. The Roman Empire has largely abandoned the region, leaving it as a violent free-for-all among weakened, warring factions.

EL DIOS QUE HABITA LA ESPADA (PREMIO NARRATIVAS HISTORICAS EDHASA 2021) | JOSE SOTO CHICA | Editora y Distribuidora Hispano Americana, S.A. | Casa del Libro