The Wolf's Gold: Empire V

Read this book in 2014, and its the 5th volume of the wonderful "Empire" series. After their victory in Germania, Marcus Aquila and his Tungrians are sent to Dacia with the mission to safeguard a major source of imperial power. But what Marcus and his men will find is not only riches of gold aplenty,......more

I have enjoyed all of Anthony Riches' Empire series (featuring centurion Marcus 'Two Knives' Aquila and his indomitable Tungrian cohorts) but this fifth volume in the series is sensational. There was me thinking that Fortress of Spears, the third in the series, was unbeatable and Anthony Riches prov......more

Entry number 5 in the Empire series finds the Tungrians and their colleagues up against some devious foes as they're ordered to protect a lucrative gold mining operation. Entry number 5 also finds the author on top of his game as he spins a yarn that is full of drama, camaraderie, plot twists and su......more

A battle-heavy Roman historical fiction book. Well worth a read if you enjoy war strategy, and learning lessons from inept Roman officers who use their heritage more than their brains, and even better lessons from battle-hardened Centurions and their peers. With a higher body count than Rambo, this......more

One of the best books so far in the series. Well written and engaging throughout, with a nice twist that are becoming a hallmark of these books. The author carefully balances the accuracy of the historical setting with the need for creating an enjoyable experience for the reader,......more