180 AD. North of the Wall, Sarmatian warrior Kai and his adopted tribe, the Votadini, struggle for survival, cast into unfamiliar lands by Roman reprisals. When news arrives that an old enemy is in charge of the Votadini's hated foes, a confederation of tribes known as the Painted People, and has roused them to action, Kai heads south towards the Wall, hoping to ally with the Romans against this resurgent threat. Meanwhile, the Romans have heard tales of butchery and mayhem beyond the Wall. Lucius, Legate of the North, believes is is Kai and his allies who are responsible, and sends forth an expedition to capture his old comrade. Can Kai and his loved ones survive the onslaught - or will the combined might of Rome and the hatred of their enemies spell the end for the warrior and his tribe?
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This author navigates the spaces between literature and adventure, with their work reflecting a diverse range of interests. Their style is shaped by a life lived outside conventional norms and a deep study of creative writing. Expect narratives infused with themes of nature, introspection, and the pursuit of one's own path. Their writing challenges readers to reconsider expectations and explore less-traveled roads.






- 2023
- 2022
Cast to the edge of the Empire, the Sarmatian army must fight in defence of Rome in the second of a new trilogy set in the second century AD.
- 2021
A Winter War
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A disgraced warrior must navigate a course between honour and shame, his people and the Roman Empire, in the first of a new trilogy set in the second century AD, from the author of Smile of the Wolf.
- 2019
The story revolves around Toby, a determined hedgehog who dreams of flying despite the common belief that hedgehogs cannot. His journey emphasizes the importance of perseverance and following one's dreams, showcasing the idea that with dedication and refusal to give up, anything is possible.
- 2018
Smile of the Wolf
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Tenth-century Iceland. One night in the darkness of winter, two friends set out on an adventure but end up killing a man.
- 2014
A brilliant and strikingly original debut novel that imagines the bloody rise and fall of Croesus, 'the richest man on earth', and powerfully shows how happiness, even for those who have everything, is so often elusive.
- 2014
A new novel of the ancient world - in all its splendour and barbarity - from a hotly talented, prize-nominated rising star.