by Alex Gough
First published 2021
Centurion Lucius Metellus returns home to find his family slaughtered. Vowing to hunt down the killers, he plunges into the chaos of a Rome on the brink of civil war. Battling ruthless rivals and a shadowy cabal, Lucius must navigate the treacherous politics of the imperial court. With the fate of the empire hanging in the balance, he must decide how far he will go to avenge his loved ones and restore order to a world on the edge of collapse.
Genres: roman, historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, action, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, revenge
Setting: Rome
Period: Ancient
332 pages · Paperback · Canelo Adventure