Hugely enjoyable. The author winds up tension into an explosion of fast-paced events

Conn Iggulden

A thumping good read, well-crafted, atmospheric and thoroughly enjoyable... Where's the next volume, please?'

Ben Kane

I was gripped by the unexpected twists and turns as history came to life in this fast-moving story

Ruth Downie

Ian Ross blazes in the world of Empire and legions... This is up there with Harry Sidebottom and Ben Kane'

MC Scott

Thoroughly exhilarating and utterly thrilling. Ian Ross shows considerable skill in bringing the war to life... [He] dramatises it very well indeed, not least because of the enormously likeable tour de force caught slap bang in the middle of it – Aurelius Castus

For Winter Nights

Infinitely entertaining and the writing was excellent. If you're looking for an interesting take on the Roman empire and a top-notch historical novel give it a chance!

The Bookish God