Anthony Riches Books

January 1, 1961

Anthony Riches' lifelong fascination with war and soldiers, sparked by early encounters with stories of conflict, underpins his literary work. His academic pursuits in Military Studies further fueled his dedication to exploring the human experience of service. Riches delves into the intricate motivations and profound impacts of military life, offering readers a compelling and insightful perspective. His narratives illuminate the courage and complexities faced by individuals within the context of historical warfare.

Storm of War. Empire XIII
320 pages
12 hours of reading
A new civil war has begun: with the emperor Pertinax's murder Marcus and his protector Scaurus have escaped Rome, seeking sanctuary for their familia in the East. But they are soon pressed back into service by Septimius Severus, the ruthless commander who has seized the imperial capital and who holds the military balance of power over his two rivals. Niger, the would-be emperor in the East is on the march with six legions, and Scaurus's legion is ordered to Thrace as a sacrificial advance guard, tasked with delaying them. Whatever the cost...
4.7
Thunder of the Gods: Empire VIII
432 pages
16 hours of reading
The eighth book in the Empire sequence takes Centurion Marcus Aquila and his Tungrian legion on a dangerous mission to the heart of the Parthian empire.
4.7
Vengeance: Empire XII
336 pages
12 hours of reading
In the twelfth Empire novel, Marcus Aquila returns to Rome, for his final reckoning with the Emperor Commodus.
4.6
Onslaught: The Centurions II
432 pages
16 hours of reading
The author of the bestselling Empire series continues his new epic surrounding the uprising of the Batavi in AD 69
4.5
The Emperor's Knives: Empire VII
400 pages
14 hours of reading
The action moves to Rome itself in the seventh novel in the Empire sequence, praised by authors including Conn Iggulden, Ben Kane and Manda Scott.
4.4
Retribution: The Centurions III
416 pages
15 hours of reading
The author of the bestselling Empire series reaches the action-filled climax of his epic story of the uprising of the Batavi in AD 69.
4.4
The Eagle's Vengeance: Empire VI
384 pages
14 hours of reading
The barbarian leader Calgus defies both his barbarian captors and Britannia's legions - and Marcus Aquila - once more in the sixth thrilling novel in the Empire sequence, praised by fellow-authors Conn Iggulden, Ben Kane and Manda Scott.
4.4
Nemesis
435 pages
16 hours of reading
Mickey Bale, a Met close protection officer, wants revenge on the mafia family who killed his sister.
4.4
Fortress of Spears: Empire III
340 pages
12 hours of reading
The Romans take the fight north from Hadrian's Wall - to the enemy's greatest stronghold.
4.3
Arrows of Fury: Empire II
352 pages
13 hours of reading
The thrilling sequel to WOUNDS OF HONOUR continues this action-packed series set in Roman Britain
4.3