Here’s something that might interest anyone in the mood for a new novel of ancient Rome. I'm the author of this new series, so I'm doing what I can to get the word out about it.
"Sand of the Arena," Book One of the new Gladiators of the Empire series, has just been released by McBooks Press and is now available in bookstores and at Amazon.com .
"Sand of the Arena" is a realistic look at life and death in the ludi and arenas of the Empire in the 1st Century AD. The story follows the life of Quintus Honorius Romanus as he struggles to overcome the loss of his family and the loss of his identity to a scheming slave. The epic adventure that follows sends Quintus across the Empire in search of a new life and a new family. He finds both in the gladiatorial schools and arenas of Britannia, Pompeii, and Rome. Set during Nero’s turbulent reign, "Sand of the Arena" is a tale of graphic arena battles, devotion, friendship, and vengeance.
Reviews have been positive and the book has received a great deal of praise from other ancient world authors, such as John Maddox Roberts (“…an exciting, thrilling novel… an extraordinary knowledge of the world of the Roman arena…”) and Nicolas Nicastro (“…an action-packed, head spinning ride… his affection for his gladiators shines through on every page..”).
For more information, and to view a :30-second video trailer on the book and listen to audio excerpts, visit: www.GladiatorsOfTheEmpire.com .
Thanks so much for your interest.
James Duffy
Author
Sand of the Arena: A Gladiators of the Empire Novel
"Sand of the Arena," Book One of the new Gladiators of the Empire series, has just been released by McBooks Press and is now available in bookstores and at Amazon.com .
"Sand of the Arena" is a realistic look at life and death in the ludi and arenas of the Empire in the 1st Century AD. The story follows the life of Quintus Honorius Romanus as he struggles to overcome the loss of his family and the loss of his identity to a scheming slave. The epic adventure that follows sends Quintus across the Empire in search of a new life and a new family. He finds both in the gladiatorial schools and arenas of Britannia, Pompeii, and Rome. Set during Nero’s turbulent reign, "Sand of the Arena" is a tale of graphic arena battles, devotion, friendship, and vengeance.
Reviews have been positive and the book has received a great deal of praise from other ancient world authors, such as John Maddox Roberts (“…an exciting, thrilling novel… an extraordinary knowledge of the world of the Roman arena…”) and Nicolas Nicastro (“…an action-packed, head spinning ride… his affection for his gladiators shines through on every page..”).
For more information, and to view a :30-second video trailer on the book and listen to audio excerpts, visit: www.GladiatorsOfTheEmpire.com .
Thanks so much for your interest.
James Duffy
Author
Sand of the Arena: A Gladiators of the Empire Novel
