Emperor’s Spear
Emperor’s Spear by Alex Gough is a historical fiction novel published by Canelo in 2021, featuring 336 pages in English. The story unfolds on the Roman Empire’s Northern border, where tensions are escalating as the Emperor provokes war against the barbarians. When Silus, an Imperial Assassin, is tasked with finding his missing friend Atius in Germania, he becomes embroiled in a deadly intrigue that threatens the stability of Rome.
Readers will encounter a narrative filled with conflict and betrayal as Silus navigates the challenges of a battle-torn region. The novel explores themes of loyalty and the complexities of war, highlighting the dangers faced by the legions. With its intense portrayal of historical events, Emperor’s Spear offers a gripping look at the struggles of the Roman Empire during a tumultuous period.
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An intense novel of war at the Roman frontier.
On the Empire’s Northern border trouble is stirring. For decades the barbarians have been at the gates. Now, facing threats from within as well as outside, the Emperor is provoking war.
When his friend Atius goes missing in Germania, Imperial Assassin Silus is sent into the heart of the battle-torn region.
Plunged into a deadly intrigue and a brutal conflict, can Silus find out who is betraying Rome? Or will the legions start falling, one by bloody one?
One of the standout new voices in historical fiction, bestseller Alex Gough is on riveting form in this brilliant novel, perfect for readers of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden.
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