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Raven
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781836785002
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Feb 3 2025
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Raven: Defier of Rome is a book I wish I'd written!' - Michael Jecks
Chief Killer. Battle Turner. Oathbreaker.
Alaric is an enemy of Rome.
144 AD. Alaric Hengistson, leader of the Ravensworn, revels in his many fear-fuelled names whispered in the hearth flames. Cunning in battle, a ruthless war lord. He sleeps sound in the knowledge that he has been chosen by the Gods for a higher purpose ' to rise up against the tyranny of an Empire.
For years he has thwarted Rome's attempts to gain control over the land that has long resisted them. His land. Germania. However the rules are changing, and new deals are struck between the conquering Roman legions and the feuding Germanic tribes. Deals that could prove Alaric's downfall.
As the eagles march with the wolves, together hunting the Raven, Alaric must prove his legend or watch his Ravensworn burn in flames.
A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Matthew Harffy, Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow.
*Title previously published as Oathbreaker
Praise for Raven: Defier of Rome:
Raven: Defier of Rome is ideal for lovers of Ben Kane's and Tony Riches' Roman stories - this is the story from the other side of the shield wall. Blood, guts and glory for the man who stood against Rome!' Michael Jecks
Raven offers a thrilling view of Rome and its interactions with the Germanic tribes. Highly recommended MJ Porter
Adam Lofthouse brings a Robert E. Howard Conanesque vigour and flair to historical fiction' Edoardo Albert
Fast paced, full of action, with an anti-hero who deserves to live long in your memory!' Theodore Brun
I was fully immersed in the vivid battle scenes' David's Book Blurg
A vivid, atmospheric and violent historical tale, full of action, tension and chicanery' Bookish Jottings
Dark, gritty with vivid battle scenes' TBHonest
Praise for Adam Lofthouse:
The characters are full of the life of the period, their flaws, their doubts, their abilities all on display; a feast for the readers Hoover Book Review
A great mix of legion comradery with a personal plot you can get invested in, add in a couple of big twists along the way and you've got a smashing read David's Book Blurg
A fast paced, page turning story!' Reader review
Brilliant! Reader review
The dark and gritty tale I've been looking for!' Reader review
A brilliantly written book, full of action.Reader review
A tightly woven tale of a tightly wound man.Reader review
A great story with a wonderful anti hero! Reader review
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