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In the fifth book of the Warrior of Rome series, Ballista embarks on a perilous expedition into northern tribes during a period of rebellion in 263 AD. Facing the ferocious Heruli, famously called the Wolves of the North, he must rally internal conflict and confront a mysterious predator ruthless enough to cut through his own ranks. Sidebottom blends vivid action with historical detail, offering readers an immersive glimpse of Rome’s military and political strife.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Harry Sidebottom
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