Hammer of rome by douglas jackson penguin books australia. In 2010, hero of rome, the first of a new series featuring the tribune gaius. I was born in jedburgh on the border between england and scotland in the summer of 1956. Enemy of rome douglas jackson book instock buy now. His survival is good news for the reader since the story of verrens threading the needle between emperors aulus vitellius and vespasian make for a good read. Doug jackson, the quiet gentleman of historical fiction. One of his very first assignments included the restoration of a roman. Douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. I have run out of superlatives for douglas jackson and the valerius series,so i just repeat myself,great,brilliant,fantastic. Enemy of rome no 5 in the seriesfellowson from sword of rome with the same pace of the other four books,all of which had me page turning way into the night. A powerful enemy, a burning temple and divided loyalties all stand in his way, but the prize that awaits has never been more worthwhile. And so he must battle his way south to rome in order to persuade his friend vitellius to stand down for the greater good of the city, its people and the empire. Ive been reading doug jacksons books since caligula first appeared in hardback, while i was still writing my first, and i love his work.
It is criminal that its taken me so long to read sword of rome. Glory of rome by douglas jackson for winter nights a bookish blog. Titus flavius vespasianus, known as vespasian, is emperor of rome, but his grip on power grows increasingly fragile as economic disaster threatens. 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. Not a phew as in that was tough going but a phew as in wow what a powerful conclusion.
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Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens, book 5 by douglas jackson. He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series. Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of rome and have won critical. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Gaius valerius verrens series in order douglas jackson. Enemy of rome, douglas jackson shop online for books in. Defender of rome, avenger of rome and sword of rome followed, winning critical acclaim and confirming douglas as.
Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens, book 5 by douglas. See the complete gaius valerius verrens series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens paperback november 1, 2015 by douglas jackson author. Its got to be difficult keeping up the interest let alone standard when youre at number five in a series. Douglas jackson audio books, best sellers, author bio. Hero of rome 2010 defender of rome 2011 avenger of rome 2012 sword of rome 20 enemy of rome 2014 scourge of rome 2015 saviour of rome 2016 glory of rome 2017 hammer of rome 2018. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two novels highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius.
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The gaius valerius verrens book series by douglas jackson includes books hero of rome, defender of rome, avenger of rome, and several more. However, in the safe hand of gaius valerius verrens and the equally safe hands of douglas jackson, enemy of rome is a really excellent book, with a story full of colour, vitality, action, drama, suspense. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. And as some people might have guessed from the title, this particular series details the life of one gaius valerius verrens. I was born in jedburgh in the scottish borders in the summer of 1956. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels. However, a new challenge has arisen in the east the legions of titus flavius vespasian have declared him their emperor. Douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be published in july 2010. What that meant was that during that dark and miserable time following new year, at least i. Douglas jackson has 18 books on goodreads with 14270 ratings. Douglas jackson books list of books by author douglas.
Particularly given that doug jacksons books are some of the literary highlights of my year. His luck at being born in a place so full of history of bloody warfare that it was believed ghosts from thousands of years before haunted it got him interested in history and. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels. Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens douglas jackson on. Gaius valerius verrens 5 gaius valerius verrens, 2015.
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