Hammer of Rome
(Gaius Valerius Verrens 9): A thrilling and dramatic historical adventure that conjures up Roman Britain perfectly
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4.3 • 61 Ratings
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- £6.99
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Publisher Description
Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane, this formidable and compelling historical thriller from bestselling author Douglas Jackson will have you absolutely gripped...
"Spectacular and satisfying...thrilling and dramatic...Roman historical fiction at its very best" -- SUNDAY EXPRESS
"Douglas Jackson is one of the finest writers about today...this series is a glorious achievement" -- FOR WINTER NIGHTS
"Rightly hailed as one of the best historical novelists writing today" -- DAILY EXPRESS
"I was devastated to finish this novel and look forward to many more from the pen of Douglas Jackson" -- ***** Reader review
"Superb in every way" -- ***** Reader review
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IN THE FAR NORTH, GAIUS VALERIUS VERRENS' DESTINY AWAITS...
AD 80: Gaius Valerius Verrens is back where he belongs, at the head of a legion. But this is no ordinary legion. His command is the 'unlucky' Ninth, tainted by four decades of ill fortune and poor leadership. A unit regarded as expendable by his superior, Gnaeus Julius Agricola...
Yet all that can be swept aside by a single moment of glory, and the invasion of the north of the province provides the perfect opportunity. Valerius leads his men to a devastating victory against the Brigantes, infuriating Agricola... Soon, even greater honours beckon with the death of Emperor Vespasian and the succession of Valerius's friend, Titus.
All Valerius can do is forget the great prizes on offer, concentrate on defeating the savage tribes who lie in the path of the Ninth, and ignore Agricola's intrigues.
But watching his every move is another enemy - and this one is the most formidable enemy he has ever faced...
Hammer of Rome is the last of the Gaius Valerius Verrens novels. Have you read the other eight?
Customer Reviews
Hammer of rome
Once again a great read. But what a useless ending. There was no follow up of Valerus’ surviving the final battle, just a brief mention of a fire in Antioch and then onto his killing his arch enemy. It seems the author just ran out of steam. Very disappointing finish.
Great series but the ending has left a void .
There is definitely
Another book to complete .
Hammer of Rome
This has been a great series of novels and I am sorry to learn that it is the last of Verrens’ adventures. The epilogue caught me off guard as it jumped thirteen years. Verrens was obviously badly burned in Antioch and still suffering slightly from the injury sustained in the battle described in this novel. There could have been at least one other novel before Verrens assassinates the Emperor. Never mind, I am looking forward to Mr. Jackson’s next novel