Free from slavery, Marcus is determined to find & save his kidnapped mother. Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves & their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army & resurrect the cause of Spartacus. But Marcus & Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret. Marcus is torn between his friend & master. Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt
- & ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender before more carnage & bloodshed? This book comes from the numbered 1 bestselling adult author Simon Scarrow
- over 1 million copies sold. It is the perfect introduction to Roman history & gladiators for young readers
- great for fans of Rick Riordan`s Percy Jackson & J. K. Rowling`s Harry Potter. Book 3 in the series.