Kate Murphy is een journaliste wiens werk is verschenen in toonaangevende wereldwijde publicaties. Ze staat bekend om haar frisse en toegankelijke aanpak bij het uitleggen van complexe onderwerpen, met name de wetenschap achter menselijke interacties. Haar artikelen, die een breed scala aan onderwerpen bestrijken, van gezondheid en technologie tot kunst en reizen, helpen lezers te begrijpen waarom mensen zich gedragen zoals ze doen. Murphy is ook een gediplomeerd commercieel piloot, waardoor ze zelfs vanaf afgelegen locaties effectief kan rapporteren.
Originally published in the UK in 2020, this edition offers readers a unique perspective on the subject matter. The book likely delves into themes relevant to its time, presenting insights and narratives that resonate with contemporary issues. The context of its UK origins may also influence its style and content, providing a distinct voice within its genre.
"On the Empire's Northern border trouble is stirring. For decades the barbarians have been at the gates. Now, facing threats from within as well as outside, the Emperor is provoking war. When his friend Atius goes missing in Germania, Imperial Assassin Silus is sent into the heart of the battle-torn region. Plunged into a deadly intrigue and a brutal conflict, can Silus find out who is betraying Rome? Or will the legions start falling, one by bloody one?"--Publisher
"A single death could plunge the Empire into chaos. Silus, member of Emperor Caracalla's elite assassins, the Arcani, is dispatched to Numidia. Rumours of assassination plots against Marcellus, the Emperor's closest aide, are rife. Silus must stop them. But the forces arrayed against the Arcani are now as powerful as they are clandestine. Inducted into the Emperor's bodyguard, his Lions, Silus soon discovers secrets that should have stayed hidden. And as the Emperor becomes ever more reckless in battle, Silus unearths a conspiracy that runs deeper than his worst nightmares. It's not clear who is a friend, and who an enemy. Yet come what may Silus must keep the Emperor alive or - yet again - watch the ones he loves die."--Publisher
The book has garnered praise from notable figures, including Chris Evans, highlighting its brilliance. It features engaging storytelling and compelling themes that captivate readers, making it a standout choice for those seeking an impactful literary experience. The narrative is likely to resonate with a wide audience, showcasing the author's skill in crafting memorable characters and thought-provoking plots.
"Emperor Severus is on his deathbed. His sons Geta and Caracalla, feuding in Britannia, are readying for a devastating power struggle. Silus, now a centurion in the Arcani, the secretive network of spies and killers, is thrown into the maelstrom. Back in Rome, plots breed in the stinking alleys. Everyone might be an enemy. Everyone a traitor. As an Imperial Assassin, Silus' loyalty will be tested to breaking point. And with the Empire starting to buckle under the strain, Silus must ask what matters: Rome or his own damned soul?"--Publisher
"After murdering his brother, and taking the position of Emperor for himself, Caracalla orders a brutal purge of the supporters of Geta. Meanwhile, Caracalla's ally Marcellus has his son suddenly kidnapped. But why? Silus is ordered to track down and rescue the boy, rumoured to be Caracalla's child. As Rome buckles beneath the weight of slaughter, Silus will travel to the city of Alexandria. There he will need to risk everything to save the boy, the Empire and his own life..."--Publisher
Carbo returns in an unputdownable novel of murder and mystery in ancient RomeAfter years of captivity and torture by German barbarians, former legionary Cicurinus' ordeal should be over.Hearing of the legendary Carbo, he returns to Rome to seek out this hero who might help to bring him balance. Instead he finds Carbo descending into alcoholism and gambling, a broken man who brutally rebuffs him.Devastated and disgusted by the immoral city around him, Cicurinus, embarks on a rampage of slaughter through Rome's poor and downtrodden. And to hide his tracks, he frames Carbo for the crimes.With everything at stake, can Carbo master his demons, clear his name, and stop the Killer of RomeThis latest from Alex Gough, a master of the genre, is a Roman thriller that you won't be able to put down. Perfect for readers of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden and Ben Kane.