Titus flavius vespasianus, known as vespasian, is emperor of rome, but his grip on power grows increasingly fragile as economic disaster threatens. Defender of rome, avenger of rome and sword of rome followed, winning critical acclaim and confirming douglas as. The emperor otho is dead by his own hand and his rival, aulus vitellius, occupies the imperial throne. 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. However, a new challenge has arisen in the east the legions of titus flavius vespasian have declared him their emperor. I probably made my first attempt at writing one a couple of years later and ive been trying, on and off, ever since. With every book he takes his writing to a new level, the gaius valerius verrens series. Ben kane is an irish author of historical fiction novels. Douglas jackson recreates the bloody and turbulent times of the year of the four emperors in this thrilling fifth volume in his excellent series about his hero gaius valerius verrens.
Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens paperback november 1, 2015 by douglas jackson author. 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. Douglas jackson books list of books by author douglas. Rome and its empire are in turmoil, caught in the coils of a desperate and destructive civil war. My father first took me to the library when i was about five. His first novel was the critically acclaimed caligula that was published in 2008. Douglas jackson is a scottish novelist that hails from jedburgh, scottish borders. Buy enemy of rome by douglas jackson at mighty ape australia. Defender of rome, avenger of rome and sword of rome followed, winning critical acclaim and confirming douglas as one of the. The tyranny of rome 2008 claudius 2009 gaius valerius verrens. This acclaimed book by douglas jackson is available at in several formats for your ereader. This acclaimed book by douglas jackson is available at. Gaius valerius verrens 5 gaius valerius verrens, 2015.
Doug jackson, the quiet gentleman of historical fiction. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels. The complete series list for gaius valerius verrens douglas jackson. Not a phew as in that was tough going but a phew as in wow what a powerful conclusion. Shop amongst our popular books, including 17, hammer of rome, glory of rome and more from douglas jackson. Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of rome and have won critical acclaim and confirm. In every shadow he sees an enemy, and like a cornered animal, he lashes out.
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. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Douglas jackson has 18 books on goodreads with 14270 ratings. See the complete gaius valerius verrens series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Rome and its empire are in turmoil, caught in the coil. Douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. Its got to be difficult keeping up the interest let alone standard when youre at number five in a series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But this is civil war and this is rome, and valerius his loyalties divided and branded an enemy of the people is trapped in a maze of distrust, corruption, betrayal and blood. I was born in jedburgh on the border between england and scotland in the summer of 1956. Gaius valerius verrens 3 audiobook by douglas jackson. The noble character of gaius, hero of rome but repeatedly in danger of losing his life at the hands of romans as well as enemies of rome, is vividly portrayed and has become just as real to me as the historical characters he encounters and serves.
Ive been reading doug jacksons books since caligula first appeared in hardback, while i was still writing my first, and i love his work. Written by douglas jackson, audiobook narrated by cornelius garrett. Gaius valerius verrens series in order douglas jackson. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valerius verrens. One of his very first assignments included the restoration of a roman. Hammer of rome by douglas jackson penguin books australia. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A powerful enemy, a burning temple and divided loyalties all stand in his way, but the prize that awaits has never been more worthwhile. I was born in jedburgh in the scottish borders in the summer of 1956.
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. Douglas jackson avenging rome one page at a time s. 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. 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. Complete order of douglas jackson books in publication order and. It is criminal that its taken me so long to read sword of rome. His third novel, hero of rome, introduced readers to his new series hero, gaius valerius verrens. 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. Explore books by douglas jackson with our selection at. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
And as some people might have guessed from the title, this particular series details the life of one gaius valerius verrens. The gaius valerius verrens book series by douglas jackson includes books hero of rome, defender of rome, avenger of rome, and several more. Find the complete gaius valerius verrens book series by douglas jackson. See all books authored by douglas jackson, including caligula the tyranny of rome, and claudius, and more on thriftbooks. What that meant was that during that dark and miserable time following new year, at least i. For fans of simon scarrow and ben kane, the spectacular new novel in douglas jacksons epic series sees gaius valerius verrens banished from rome only to be caught up in one of the most savage uprisings the roman empire had witnessed. Enemy of rome by douglas jackson overdrive rakuten. Douglas jackson audio books, best sellers, author bio. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first two novels highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. But watching his every move is the most formidable enemy he has ever faced. A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. In 2010, hero of rome, the first of a new series featuring the tribune gaius. Ad 80 gaius valerius verrens is back where he belongs, at.
Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens, book 5 by douglas jackson book cover, description, publication history. Enemy of rome douglas jackson book instock buy now. I have run out of superlatives for douglas jackson and the valerius series,so i just repeat myself,great,brilliant,fantastic. Growing up, ben was always an avid reader, but his favourite books were. Born in kenya to irish parents while his father worked there as a veterinarian.
He writes the forgotten legion chronicles, hannibal, and eagles of rome series. 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. Enemy of rome by douglas jackson, 9780552167949, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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.
Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens douglas jackson on. This book opens with gaius valerius verrens execution in this sequel to sword of rome. Hammer of rome douglas jackson 9780593076170 netgalley. Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens, book 5 by douglas. In the dry heat of an august morning, gaius valerius. Fortunately for douglas jackson, he changed tact soon after and launched into the gaius valerius verrens series, a collection of novels set in first century rome. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valeri. Enemy of rome, douglas jackson shop online for books in. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Particularly given that doug jacksons books are some of the literary highlights of my year.
Saviour of rome isbn 9780593075937 pdf epub douglas. Glory of rome by douglas jackson for winter nights a bookish blog. The political intrigue is authentic and the description of bloody battles, in which romans slaughter romans, is among the best i. Enemy of rome gaius valerius verrens, book 5 by douglas jackson.
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