Path of Nemesis Series by Adam Lofthouse

Germania, winter, AD 168. Balomar, King of the Marcomanni and leader of the united army of the tribes, broods and drinks his way through the long winter as his alliance falls apart. He won great fame when he destroyed the Fourteenth legion and brought his army to Italian soil. Rome will not let his victory go unanswered; new legions have been formed, and their spear tips point north... moreGermania, winter, AD 168. Balomar, King of the Marcomanni and leader of the united army of the tribes, broods and drinks his way through the long winter as his alliance falls apart. He won great fame when he destroyed the Fourteenth legion and brought his army to Italian soil. Rome will not let his victory go unanswered; new legions have been formed, and their spear tips point north. Elsewhere Albinus braves the harsh weather and tribal hordes as he searches desperately for Licina, his lost fiancé. Once more he must play dice with Fortuna as he launches himself into the iron storm. For Rome, and his father’s shade… War In The Wilderness: The epic sequel to The Centurion’s Son. Adam Lofthouse has for many years held a passion for the ancient world. As a teenager he picked up Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden, and has been obsessed with all things Rome ever since. After ten years of immersing himself in stories of the Roman world, he decided to have a go at writing one for himself. The Centurion’s Son is Adam’s first novel. He lives in Kent, with his wife and three sons. less

War still rages at the edge of empire while centurion Albinus Silus fights at its beating heart.Gone is the boy who joined the legions. What remains is a man torn apart by the savagery of battle, the heartache of lost love.He does not know what became of his wife, and now he must balance being both a soldier and a father. And yet, for all his pain, he shall have to endure more than he ever thought he could... moreWar still rages at the edge of empire while centurion Albinus Silus fights at its beating heart.Gone is the boy who joined the legions. What remains is a man torn apart by the savagery of battle, the heartache of lost love.He does not know what became of his wife, and now he must balance being both a soldier and a father. And yet, for all his pain, he shall have to endure more than he ever thought he could. His valour in the northern wars has not gone unnoticed, and now he is to be given a special mission.Marcus Aurelius’ star falls with his health. One day the sun will rise on his successor and son, Commodus. But he must be ready, must know what it is to lead. Centurion Albinus has been chosen to educate him. From Pannonia to Rome, to the far reaches of the east, Albinus must protect Commodus from enemies both inside the empire and out.Can he keep the Caesar safe? Can he nurture him, teach him what it is to be a man? Can he be The Shield of the Rising Sun? less