Alex Gough Emperor's Lion Paperback Book

A single death could plunge the Empire into chaos. Silus, member of Emperor Caracallas elite assassins, the Arcani, is dispatched to Numidia. Rumours of assassination plots against Marcellus, the Emperors closest aide, are rife. Silus must stop them. But the forces arrayed against the Arcani are now as powerful as they are clandestine. Inducted into the Emperors bodyguard, his Lions, Silus soon discovers secrets that should have stayed hidden. And as the Emperor becomes ever more reckless in battle, Silus unearths a conspiracy that runs deeper than his worst nightmares. Its not clear who is a friend, and who an enemy. Yet come what may Silus must keep the Emperor alive or yet again watch the ones he loves die. An aweinspiring historical thriller of Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow. | Alex Gough Emperor's Lion Paperback Book