Falling Sky
The gripping historical thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
(Author) Harry SidebottomThe ninth entry in the Warrior of Rome series of historical thrillers AD 265, Gaul - The Roman Empire is on the brink. Emperor Gallienus has amassed a huge army across the Alps to seize back the mountains from the usurper Postumus. War has come. Ballista and his cavalry are on the frontline, battling in the most brutal of conditions. But if he is to survive the campaign and finally retire to his beloved Sicily, it's not just the battlefield he needs to navigate. As he and Praetorian Prefect Volusianus lay siege to Postumus' armies, it becomes clear the greatest threat to Ballista's life might just come from within his ranks. After all, Volusianus has shown he will go to any distance for his own ends. Is Ballista just another pawn in his game?
Harry Sidebottom
Harry Sidebottom is a British historian, archaeologist, and author best known for his historical fiction novels set in ancient Rome. His most notable works include the Warrior of Rome series, which follows the adventures of a Roman soldier named Ballista during the Roman Empire's Crisis of the Third Century. Sidebottom's novels are praised for their meticulous attention to detail, vivid depictions of ancient warfare, and complex characters. His contributions to historical fiction have helped popularize the genre and offer readers a compelling glimpse into the ancient world. Sidebottom's most famous work is "Fire in the East," the first book in the Warrior of Rome series.
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