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Nick Brownlee

    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.

    Vive le Tour!
    The Far Shore
    The Imperial Banner
    The Black Stone
    The Earthly Gods
    The Emperor's Silver
    • 2017

      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.

      The Earthly Gods
    • 2016

      The Emperor's Silver

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Cassius Cobulo, agent of Imperial Rome, returns in his most incredible adventure yet.

      The Emperor's Silver
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 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.

      The Imperial Banner
    • 2010

      Vive le Tour!

      • 270 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.8(20)Add rating

      Vive le Tour! is the ultimate guide to the competition's heroes, cheats, controversy, extreme terrain, triumphs and tragedy - on and off the trail.

      Vive le Tour!
    • 2010

      The third book by acclaimed UK crime author, Nick Brownlee, featuring the crime-busting duo Jake and Jouma

      Machete
    • 2009

      Burn

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.6(24)Add rating

      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 . . .

      Burn
    • 2004

      Highlighting all the weird and wacky facts that make the UK one of the number one tourist destinations, this guide is filled with off the wall facts, quotes, inane trivia and essential information on etiquette and slang featuring the latest attractions to visit, hidden gems to unearth and places to avoid. It is an ideal way for the tourist to understand the minutiae of the UK.

      Everything You Didn't Need to Know about the UK