The Earthly Gods
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The stunning sixth novel in Nick Brown's acclaimed Agent of Rome series, featuring Cassius' most astonishing race against time yet.
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This author delves into historical fiction, meticulously researching and immersing readers in the intricacies of the ancient world. Driven by a passion for bringing the past to life, their narratives often feature unconventional protagonists navigating complex historical settings, frequently infused with elements of espionage and mystery. The writing is characterized by a detailed and atmospheric approach, crafting vivid imagery and a compelling sense of place that transports the reader to bygone eras.
- 2017
- 2016
The Emperor's Silver
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Cassius Cobulo, agent of Imperial Rome, returns in his most incredible adventure yet.
- 2015
A source of fabulous power in the heart of an enemy's kingdom.
- 2014
Treason waits at the furthest reaches of Empire.
- 2013
The Roman Emperor Aurelian has defeated Queen Zenobia and crushed the Palmyran revolt, but now dark forces threaten a fragile peace, in the sequel to The Siege Faridun's Banner, hallowed battle standard of the Persian Empire, has fallen into Roman hands and is to be returned to the Persians as part of a crucial peace treaty. But on the eve of the signing the banner is stolen. Recalled to Syria, imperial agent Cassius Corbulo is charged with recovering the flag. Accompanied by his faithful servant Simo and ex-gladiator bodyguard Indavara, Cassius must journey across the dangerous Syrian desert to the equally perilous streets of Antioch. He and his companions face ruthless brigands, mysterious cults, merciless assassins, and intrigue at every turn. The hunt is on.
- 2012
In Mombasa terrorisiert ein Kopfjäger, der seine Opfer enthauptet und die Köpfe verschickt. Nach dem Mord an einem Freund schwört Jake Moore Rache und arbeitet mit dem kenianischen Ermittler Daniel Jouma zusammen, um den grausamen Killer zu fassen.
- 2010
Vive le Tour!
- 270 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Vive le Tour! is the ultimate guide to the competition's heroes, cheats, controversy, extreme terrain, triumphs and tragedy - on and off the trail.
- 2010
The third book by acclaimed UK crime author, Nick Brownlee, featuring the crime-busting duo Jake and Jouma
- 2009
Burn
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Just when Inspector Daniel Jouma believes calm has returned to Mombasa, all hell has broken loose. Bodies are piling up in the morgue, Jouma's new boss wants answers - and the mayor wants him out.Meanwhile, bulldozers are hurtling towards Jake Moore's stomping ground. Ever the hero, the maverick cop turned fishing-boat skipper faces up to the might of Kenya's most ruthless - and dangerous - developer.Then a chilling secret, long thought to be buried in the ashes of a deadly inferno, brings the crime-busting duo together once again. And Jake and Jouma are about to discover that, when you play with fire, someone always gets burned . . .
- 2009
Zwei verstümmelte Leichen und ein gesprengtes Boot rufen den kenianischen Ermittler Daniel Jouma und den englischen Ex-Elitepolizisten Jake Moore auf den Plan. Gemeinsam kommt das ungewöhnliche Duo einem Verbrecherring auf die Spur, dessen Netzwerk weit über die Unterwelt von Mombasa hinausreicht. Wer sich nicht an die Spielregeln hält, wird eiskalt ausgeschaltet … African Crime: realistisch wie Deon Meyer, packend wie Margie Orford.
