by Alex Gough
First published 2023
Centurion Lucius Valerius is a battle-hardened veteran of Rome's endless wars. But when a skirmish with rebellious Britons goes horribly wrong, he is court-martialed and exiled to a remote northern outpost. There, he must earn his way back into the good graces of the empire - or die trying. Surrounded by untamed wilderness and warring tribes, Lucius faces brutal challenges that will test his skills, his loyalties, and his very soul. In this harsh crucible, he will be reforged into the man he was always meant to become.
Genres: historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, redemption
Setting: Britain, Rome
Period: ancient
336 pages · Hardcover · Canelo Adventure
Content warnings: violence