The Wolves of the North
A Warrior of Rome Novel

In the fifth novel in Harry Sidebottoms acclaimed and bestselling Warrior of Rome historical fiction series, Ballista returns to undertake yet another epic missionwhile the Roman Empire reels in chaos around him. In AD 263, the Roman Empire is close to turmoil as violent uprisings threaten to shatter the fragile balance of power. In the north, the tribes are increasingly bold in their raids on the Imperium. Ballista must undertake his most treacherous journey yet. He must face the Herulithe Eaters of Flesh, the Wolves of the Norththe most brutal tribe of them all, and try to turn them against one another. As Ballista and his retinue make their journey, someoneor somethingis hunting them, picking them off one by one, and leaving a trail of mutilated corpses and terror. Ballista is in a strange land, among strange people, but is it possible that the greatest threat may come from within his own circle? Renowned for their skilled blending of action and historical accuracy, Sidebottoms Warrior of Rome novels take the reader from the shouts of the battlefield to the whisperings of the emperors inner circle. Rich in detail and punctuated by harrowing action, theres no better way to transport yourself back to the days of the Roman Empire.