EMPEROR'S AXE: The Imperial Assassin Book 3

Rebellion brews at the edge of the Roman Empire and the fate of Rome rests on the shoulders of one man. After murdering his brother and taking the position of Emperor for himself, Caracalla orders a brutal purge. But then the son of his ally Marcellus is suddenly kidnapped. Why? Silus, an assassin in the Arcani, is ordered to track down and rescue the boy, rumoured to be Caracalla's own child. As Rome buckles beneath the weight of slaughter, Silus travels to the city of Alexandria. There he will need to risk everything to save the boy, the Empire and his own life. The continuing tale of Silus particularly of his friendship, loyalty and compassion have been highly praised in this excellent historical fiction series with well developed characters and accurate historical background. 328pp in paperback.