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.
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...
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.
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.
Second in The Protector series, contemporary British thrillers from Anthony
Riches, featuring close protection officer Mickey Bale. Blackmailed by MI5
into spying on the client he's been hired to protect, Mickey is pushed to his
limits by this new double-agent status.
The fifth book in the Empire sequence (following The Leopard Sword) takes
centurion Marcus to Dacia, to save the empire's best gold mines from an
unexpected enemy. Praised by authors as varied as Conn Igguleden, Ben Kane and
Manda Scott, Empire is set in the 180s against the background of the Roman
Empire in a time of unrest.
With his compelling Centurions trilogy complete, Anthony Riches returns to his bestselling Empire sequence of novels with his storytelling skills polished to perfection. Set in the second century AD, The Scorpion's Strike continues the story of Marcus Aquila's fight for justice for a family ripped asunder by imperial assassins. Still seeking revenge, Marcus finds himself thrown back into the heart of the chaos that is shaking the Roman Empire to its roots. Fresh from their close escape from imperial betrayal in the German forest, Marcus and the Tungrians are ordered to Gaul, where an outlaw called Maturnus is wreaking havoc. Havoc that may be more than mere banditry, as deserters and freed slaves flock to his cause: rebellion is in the air for the first time in a generation. And if escape from Rome's memories is a relief for the young centurion, he soon discovers that danger has followed him west to Gaul. The expedition is led by Praetorians whom he has every cause to hate. And to fear, if they should discover who he really is. 'A masterclass in military historical fiction' Sunday Express on Retribution
The fourth book in the Empire sequence (following Fortress of Spears) takes
centurion Marcus to Germania Inferior - and to Tungrorum, home of his
auxiliary legion. Praised by authors as varied as Conn Igguleden, Ben Kane and
Manda Scott, Empire is set in the 180s against the background of the Roman
Empire in a time of unrest.
The author of the bestselling Empire sequence begins a new epic set against a
dark episode in the history of Imperial Rome: the revolt of the Batavi in the
Year of the Four Emperors.
Thrilling, authentic and action-packed, this novel introduces soldier hero
Marcus Valerius: a centurion stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the second century
during a revolt against the Roman Empire
“Rimanete a casa, rimanete a casa”, si sente urlare dagli altoparlanti delle uniche auto che circolano per le strade deserte di Milano. La vita congelata nel momento del lockdown ha colto tutti impreparati. Ma alcuni di più. È il caso di Alex che, nel momento in cui il Governo annuncia la quarantena nazionale, si ritrova in isolamento con quella che da poche ore è diventata la sua ex, l’ultima persona con cui vorrebbe condividere l’aria. A distanza di una parete, nell'appartamento accanto al suo, c'è Didi, tornata a casa dei suoi per una breve visita, rimasta ostaggio della sua chiassosa famiglia: una madre complottista dipendente dai social, un padre drogato di lavoro che ha trasformato la casa in un ufficio, una sorella diciottenne aspirante influencer con cui è costretta a dividere la camera e un nonno nostalgico. Per Alex e Didi la situazione è soffocante e, privati dei propri spazi, non resta loro che un posto per trovare un attimo di pace: il terrazzo. Le vite di Alex e Didi s'incrociano in un momento di emergenza e, quello che nasce come un incontro inaspettato, diventa un piacevole appuntamento quotidiano. È possibile che un'amicizia nata in una situazione ai limiti del reale possa trasformarsi in qualcosa di più?
