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Simon Turney

    This author writes under an alternate publishing name to explore a wider range of literary themes and genres. Their writing is characterized by depth and nuance, often delving into the complexities of human nature. Through their works, they aim to engage readers and spark their imagination. The goal of their literary endeavors is to craft compelling narratives that resonate.

    Para Bellum
    Commodus
    Agricola: Invader
    Gods of Rome
    The Capsarius
    Bellatrix
    • Agricola: Invader

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The first in a historical adventure series from bestselling author Simon Turney. Young Roman soldier Agricola must find fame and fortune in the warring frontier province of Britannia.

      Agricola: Invader2024
      4.3
    • Bellatrix

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Warrior and combat medic of the Twenty Second Legion, Titus Cervianus, must fight the armies of the fabled Warrior Queen in this blistering new Roman adventure from Simon Turney. Titus Cervianus is no ordinary soldier. And the Twenty Second is no ordinary legion... Egypt, 25 BC. Titus Cervianus marches into the unknown as he and the Twenty Second Legion contend with the armies of the Bellatrix: the Warrior Queen of Kush. The Kushites and the Egyptians are united against the Roman presence in their lands – but there are complex political and military forces at work. Deep in the deserts, Cervianus and his comrades must brace themselves for a furious onslaught as they take on the might of the Bellatrix. Reviews for Simon Turney's Legion XXII series: 'If you want gritty and utterly authentic edge of the seat Roman action, you should be reading Simon Turney.' Anthony Riches'A vivid, historically authentic Roman military thriller, with non-stop action and excitement that keeps you turning the pages.' Alex Gough'Brings a whole new dimension to the genre... Recommended.' Historical Novel Society'A blistering desert epic, brimming with tension, mystery and adventure!' Gordon Doherty

      Bellatrix2023
      5.0
    • Para Bellum

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A powerful new novel set in the fourth-century Roman Empire by critically acciaimed historical novelist Simon Turney, Para Bellum will delight fans of Scarrow, Kane and Cornwell. AD 381. Five years have gone by since a Roman governor ordered the deaths of a Gothic king and his attendants at a feast in their honour. This disastrous act led to warfare in the Roman Empire and the death of the Emperor Valens. The Empire is now at peace, but the powerful brother of the murdered king has sworn revenge on the regicides, and will not rest until they are hunted down. For the eight legionaries who carried out the killings, the bloodshed is only just beginning. Flavius Focalis is one of those legionaries. After narrowly surviving an attempt on his life, Focalis seeks to warn his former comrades, for he knows their enemy is implacable. So begins a deadly game of cat-and-mouse across the Empire, with far more than eight lives at stake. For war is coming – and the only question is: do they die now, or die later? 'You should be reading Simon Turney' Anthony Riches

      Para Bellum2023
      4.3
    • The Capsarius

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Warrior and combat medic, Titus Cervianus, must lead a legion and quell the uprisings in Egypt in a new Roman adventure from Simon Turney.

      The Capsarius2022
      4.5
    • Gods of Rome

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      The story of Constantine and Maxentius, two ambitious young men, two brilliant generals, two friends destined to fight to the death as they strive to become Emperor of Rome. The final instalment of the trilogy.

      Gods of Rome2021
      4.5
    • Masters of Rome

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The story of Constantine and Maxentius, two ambitious young men, two brilliant generals, two friends destined to fight to the death as they strive to become Emperor of Rome. The second instalment of the trilogy.

      Masters of Rome2021
      3.7
    • Sons of Rome

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      The story of Constantine and Maxentius, two ambitious young men, two brilliant generals, two friends destined to fight to the death as they strive to become Emperor of Rome. The first instalment of the trilogy.

      Sons of Rome2020
      4.0
    • Commodus

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Worshipped by Rome. Betrayed by love. Stalked by death.

      Commodus2019
      4.3
    • Caligula

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Evocative, researched to the inch and a truly different take on one of history's villains . . . All through this I am seeing Al Pacino in The Godfather, slowly stained darker and darker by power and blood Robert Low, author of The Oathsworn series

      Caligula2018
      3.8