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Adam Lofthouse

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in Rochester, Kent, The United Kingdom

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Historical Fiction

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Conn Iggulden; Bernard Cornwell; Ben Kane

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Adam has for many years held a passion for the ancient world. As a teenager he picked up Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden, and has been obsessed with all things Rome ever since. After ten years of immersing himself in stories of the Roman world, he decided to have a go at writing one for himself. The Centurion’s Son is Adam’s first novel. He lives in Kent, UK

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Average rating: 4.34 · 3,408 ratings · 230 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	Eagle and the Flame (Shadow of Rome, #1) 4.35 avg rating — 591 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Centurion's Son (Path of Nemesis #1) 4.21 avg rating — 525 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raven: Defier of Rome (Enemy of the Empire #1) 4.13 avg rating — 386 ratings — published 2019 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wolf and the Crown (Shadow of Rome, #2) 4.50 avg rating — 351 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	War in the Wilderness (Path of Nemesis #2) 4.38 avg rating — 338 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shield of the Rising Sun (Path of Nemesis #3) 4.38 avg rating — 329 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE PATH OF NEMESIS TRILOGY a thrilling ancient Roman historical series 4.40 avg rating — 313 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Outlaw: Nemesis of Rome: Discover the next action-packed thriller from Adam Lofthouse (Enemy of the Empire Book 2) 4.31 avg rating — 230 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	War Lord: Scourge of Rome: Discover the final instalment of THE ENEMY OF THE EMPIRE trilogy! 4.45 avg rating — 163 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tribune and the Sword (Shadow of Rome, #3) 4.55 avg rating — 157 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Adam Lofthouse

Path of Nemesis (3 books)
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4.30 avg rating — 1,192 ratings

Shadow of Rome (3 books)
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4.43 avg rating — 1,097 ratings

Ravensworn (2 books)
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4.20 avg rating — 615 ratings

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The Shining Mountains (The Mallory Saga)

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The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy, #2)

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Adam Lofthouse made a comment on Joanna Lambert’s review of Barbarian and the Throne: BRAND NEW for 2026, an epic historical adventure of war, power and loyalty, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow (Shadow of Rome Book 4) " Thankyou Joanna! Always a joy to hear a fellow author has enjoyed my work "
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Adam Lofthouse and 1 other person liked Joanna Lambert's review of Barbarian and the Throne: BRAND NEW for 2026, an epic historical adventure of war, power and loyalty, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow (Shadow of Rome Book 4): "I was given the opportunity to read Barbarian and the Throne straight after finishing The Eagle and the Wolf by Gordon Doherty. Although two completely different stories, the historic timing was similar and the first novel had caught my imagination. " Read more of this review »
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Adam Lofthouse rated a book it was amazing Jade Legacy (The Green Bone Saga, #3) by Fonda Lee (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Adam Lofthouse rated a book it was amazing Hadrian's Jackals: The first in a BRAND NEW Roman historical adventure series for 2026, full of action, outcasts and treachery (Outcasts of Rome Book 1) by Alex Gough (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An exhilarating ride through Hadrian's Rome. Sometimes poignant, other times brutal, often hilarious, Gough has created a cast of characters that linger long in the memory and leave you rooting for them long after the last page has been turned. ...more
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Adam Lofthouse is currently reading The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy, #2) by James Islington (Goodreads Author) Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Fantasy	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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