The Praetorian: and the Emperor's List: 1 - Softcover

Warren, Rod

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1479274372 ISBN 13: 9781479274376

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Set during the Julio-Claudian dynasty of the Roman Empire, The Praetorian and the Emperor's List is a powerful novel that follows a young man named Antoninus through all the pitfalls and disillusions that come with realizing your dream isn't how you pictured it. Power struggles, betrayals, chariot races, friendship and romance are all important pieces to Antoninus's thrilling and triumphant destiny that overcomes revenge, retribution and injustice. When forced to fight for those he holds dear, his impossible struggle for survival will leave readers gasping for more. Antoninus's story is complete with a bevy of supplemental characters that lend credibility, heart and romance to his journey. His relationship with his family, his close friend Marcus and Julia, his love interest, gives readers a chance to see where Antoninus comes from. With the inclusion of training officer, Centurion Taurus, training commander, Tribune Falconius and legendary Praetorian prefect, Lucius Sejanus, readers get an awakening to the dangerous new world he's entered. Deftly blending real-life events and characters from history into an engrossing fictional tale, The Praetorian is a one-of-a-kind, powerful story that is sure to leave its mark on historical fiction readers.

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Review

"Rod Warren has constructed a historical fiction novel that uses language clear enough for even a casual reader like myself to enjoy. I found myself turning pages so fast that I couldn't remember how long I had even been reading. Now, that's good writing! The characters and historical settings captivated my imagination and took me to places I've never been. A great book for those who want to read an epic adventure with everything that goes into a classic." Steve Anderson-Hollywood, California "I fell in love with the characters, some you loved and some you hated. It was engaging, very visual, and the author painted a perfect picture to make you want to keep reading.You don't have to have any interest in Roman history or battles to love this story. The ending was a surprise. I think this book would appeal to both men and women as well as teenagers. I give it two thumbs up." Pam Onishi-Portland, Oregon "This entire book was most fascinating. I found that it was hard to put down which led me to read the entire book in only a few days. It seems obvious that the author did a great deal of research of this historical period then crafted a fascinating story with historical facts and fictional characters. This story had such components as adventure, loyalty, intrigue, mystery, subversion, action, treachery, murder, revenge, tragedy and a bit of romance to balance it all out. With these items combined this is a very interesting and informative book. My curiosity was piqued to learn more of this period in history. I will definitely recommend this work of art to my friends and those I know who enjoy historical fiction." Julie Ghirdelli-Santaquin, Utah

About the Author

Rod developed an interest for ancient Roman history in college. What started as an infatuation quickly developed into a desire to learn more about the Praetorian Guard. This led him to several years of researching articles, books and historical accounts describing the elite military unit, especially during the reigns of Tiberius Caesar and Gaius "Caligula" Caesar. This research helped greatly in lending authenticity to his writing. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, spent ten years in law enforcement and has a B.A. in Political Science.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1479274372
• ISBN 13: 9781479274376
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 478