The first book in Adam Lofthouse’s Enemy of the Empire series. An action-packed adventure set outside the boundaries of Ancient Rome.<\/p>\n
‘Raven: Defier of Rome is a book I wish I\u2019d written!’<\/b>\u00a0–\u00a0Michael Jecks<\/i><\/p>\n
Chief Killer. Battle Turner. Oathbreaker.<\/b><\/p>\n
Alaric is an enemy of Rome.<\/b><\/p>\n
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 \u2013 to rise up against the tyranny of an Empire.<\/p>\n
For years he has thwarted Rome\u2019s 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\u2019s downfall.<\/p>\n
As the eagles march with the wolves, together hunting the Raven, Alaric must prove his legend or watch his Ravensworn burn in flames.<\/p>\n
A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Matthew Harffy, Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow.<\/b><\/p>\n
*Title previously published as Oathbreaker<\/p>\n
Praise for Raven: Defier of Rome:<\/b><\/p>\n
‘Raven: Defier of Rome is ideal for lovers of Ben Kane\u2019s and Tony Riches\u2019 Roman stories – this is the story from the other side of the shield wall.\u00a0Blood, guts and glory<\/b>\u00a0for the man who stood against Rome!’\u00a0Michael Jecks<\/i><\/p>\n
‘Raven offers\u00a0a thrilling view of Rome<\/b>\u00a0and its interactions with the Germanic tribes.\u00a0Highly recommended<\/b>‘\u00a0MJ Porter<\/i><\/p>\n
‘Adam Lofthouse brings a Robert E. Howard Conanesque\u00a0vigour and flair<\/b>\u00a0to historical fiction’\u00a0Edoardo Albert<\/i><\/p>\n
‘Fast paced<\/b>,\u00a0full of action<\/b>, with an anti-hero who deserves to live long in your memory!’\u00a0Theodore Brun<\/i><\/p>\n
‘I was fully immersed in the vivid battle scenes’\u00a0David’s Book Blurg<\/i><\/p>\n
‘A vivid, Atmospheric and violent historical tale, full of action, tension and chicanery’\u00a0Bookish Jottings<\/i><\/p>\n
‘Dark, gritty with vivid battle scenes’\u00a0TBHonest<\/i><\/p>\n