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Nic, a young chariot driver in ancient Rome, finds himself hunted by the Praetors after unearthing a powerful magical amulet. As the race to retrieve it intensifies, a dormant menace—Atroxia—begins to stir, threatening the city and all who clash in the roaring arena.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jennifer A. Nielsen
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