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THE COMPLETE FORGOTTEN EMPEROR SERIES six Arthurian inspired historical thrillers
GET THE *COMPLETE* SET OF ARTHURIAN INSPIRED HISTORICAL THRILLERS IN THIS SUPERB-VALUE PACKAGE.
Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Adam Lofthouse, John Drake, Griff Hosker, Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow and J. Clifton Slater.
PRAISE FOR PAUL
‘A thrilling story which weaves together both history and legend.’ Richard Foreman
‘A fantastic insight into Roman life.’ Tom Kasey, best-selling author of The Dante Conspiracy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great read, couldn't put it down.’ B. Coleman
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is one of the most well researched fiction books I have ever read.’ Hlhzimm
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was captivated from the start.’ Madmaggie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent weaving of historical fact with the threads of myth & lore.’ Kozzak10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Most captivating, entertaining and educational.’ CGXV
IN THIS SIX-BOOK BOX
BOOK 1: ARTHUR BRITANNICUS
As a boy Mauseus Carausius’ father is violently killed in front of him. When he becomes a man, he decides to dedicate himself to the Ninth Legion. As a centurion in the Empire's mighty Army, he earns the respect of his men. But just like his father, he is surrounded by enemies. Can Carausius survive and earn the title of Arthur Britannicus? Or will he meet the same bloody end as his father?
BOOK 2: ARTHUR IMPERATOR
Arthur Britannicus has taken the throne as Emperor of Britain — a symbol of hope to unite the tribes. The Roman threat has retreated, but now the Saxon warlords are preparing to strike. Arthur must draw his sword and muster his forces again. But his old enemy, Maximian, Augustus of the West, is plotting his downfall. He wants Arthur's kingdom and will stop at nothing to get it . . .
BOOK 3: ARTHUR INVICTUS
Britain has lost its battle with Rome and Londinium lies in ruins. Arthur must reunite the fractured British tribes to reclaim the kingdom. He risks everything to confront the enemy head on at the Rome border. But the Roman forces are strong, and Arthur must convince Rome’s enemies to join him. Maximian is bound to strike again, and only Arthur can stop the advance of Rome.
BOOK 4: THE KING’S CAVALRY
Arthur has embraced the new Christian religion in the hope of uniting his country under one faith. But when he receives summons from Constantine, the new Emperor of Rome, he worries his decision has upset his traditional Gods. The Emperor claims to want peace, but Arthur killed his father. On enemy ground, Arthur is wary he is signing his own death warrant. As the two mighty warriors face each other, will this clash determine who has outright mastery of the land?
BOOK 5: A FRAGILE PEACE
Britain is at peace, the land united and the unrest between pagan and Christian beliefs vanquished. But a storm is brewing, both within the kingdom and outside it. A rival warlord is gaining power, threatening Britain’s borders. And a terrible plague spreads through the land, killing thousands and weakening Arthur’s army. Arthur must gather his men to stop the threat of war and maintain the land’s fragile peace.
Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Adam Lofthouse, John Drake, Griff Hosker, Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow and J. Clifton Slater.
PRAISE FOR PAUL
‘A thrilling story which weaves together both history and legend.’ Richard Foreman
‘A fantastic insight into Roman life.’ Tom Kasey, best-selling author of The Dante Conspiracy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great read, couldn't put it down.’ B. Coleman
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is one of the most well researched fiction books I have ever read.’ Hlhzimm
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was captivated from the start.’ Madmaggie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Excellent weaving of historical fact with the threads of myth & lore.’ Kozzak10
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Most captivating, entertaining and educational.’ CGXV
IN THIS SIX-BOOK BOX
BOOK 1: ARTHUR BRITANNICUS
As a boy Mauseus Carausius’ father is violently killed in front of him. When he becomes a man, he decides to dedicate himself to the Ninth Legion. As a centurion in the Empire's mighty Army, he earns the respect of his men. But just like his father, he is surrounded by enemies. Can Carausius survive and earn the title of Arthur Britannicus? Or will he meet the same bloody end as his father?
BOOK 2: ARTHUR IMPERATOR
Arthur Britannicus has taken the throne as Emperor of Britain — a symbol of hope to unite the tribes. The Roman threat has retreated, but now the Saxon warlords are preparing to strike. Arthur must draw his sword and muster his forces again. But his old enemy, Maximian, Augustus of the West, is plotting his downfall. He wants Arthur's kingdom and will stop at nothing to get it . . .
BOOK 3: ARTHUR INVICTUS
Britain has lost its battle with Rome and Londinium lies in ruins. Arthur must reunite the fractured British tribes to reclaim the kingdom. He risks everything to confront the enemy head on at the Rome border. But the Roman forces are strong, and Arthur must convince Rome’s enemies to join him. Maximian is bound to strike again, and only Arthur can stop the advance of Rome.
BOOK 4: THE KING’S CAVALRY
Arthur has embraced the new Christian religion in the hope of uniting his country under one faith. But when he receives summons from Constantine, the new Emperor of Rome, he worries his decision has upset his traditional Gods. The Emperor claims to want peace, but Arthur killed his father. On enemy ground, Arthur is wary he is signing his own death warrant. As the two mighty warriors face each other, will this clash determine who has outright mastery of the land?
BOOK 5: A FRAGILE PEACE
Britain is at peace, the land united and the unrest between pagan and Christian beliefs vanquished. But a storm is brewing, both within the kingdom and outside it. A rival warlord is gaining power, threatening Britain’s borders. And a terrible plague spreads through the land, killing thousands and weakening Arthur’s army. Arthur must gather his men to stop the threat of war and maintain the land’s fragile peace.
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Published July 9, 2024
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About the author
Paul Bannister
31 books44 followersA recovering journalist who worked for national publications on both sides of the Atlantic, and who has freelanced for magazines worldwide, Bannister began writing historical fiction in 2012 and is still working at the craft.
He authored the autobio 'Tabloid Man & the Baffling Chair of Death' which details his life as the National Enquirer's chief reporter of the paranormal, when he worked worldwide on stories such as the Stanford Research Institute's decade-long investigation into psychic spying; he traveled with astronaut Dr Edgar Mitchell for months during his time founding the Institute of Noetic Sciences and with Guy Playfair during his investigation into the Enfield poltergeist case.
Bannister uses his research and investigative training to provide exhaustive and accurate detail in his Roman and Crusader suites of novels and posits that the hero of 'Arthur Britannicus,' the usurper emperor Carausius (CE 286 - 293) is the real source of the Arthurian legends.
He authored the autobio 'Tabloid Man & the Baffling Chair of Death' which details his life as the National Enquirer's chief reporter of the paranormal, when he worked worldwide on stories such as the Stanford Research Institute's decade-long investigation into psychic spying; he traveled with astronaut Dr Edgar Mitchell for months during his time founding the Institute of Noetic Sciences and with Guy Playfair during his investigation into the Enfield poltergeist case.
Bannister uses his research and investigative training to provide exhaustive and accurate detail in his Roman and Crusader suites of novels and posits that the hero of 'Arthur Britannicus,' the usurper emperor Carausius (CE 286 - 293) is the real source of the Arthurian legends.
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August 20, 2024
A new take on the Arthurian legend
A great story that weaves the legend of Arthur with the collapse of the Roman Empire. There is a lot of repetition on details of the Roman army but I can forgive this in a fast paced narrative
A great story that weaves the legend of Arthur with the collapse of the Roman Empire. There is a lot of repetition on details of the Roman army but I can forgive this in a fast paced narrative
September 4, 2024
Roman Briton
An enthralling and exciting series. Very well thought out and written. The stories flow well, with terrific action. Unusually descriptive and informative these books are not only enjoyable, but I have learned much about life in Roman times. Well worth reading.
An enthralling and exciting series. Very well thought out and written. The stories flow well, with terrific action. Unusually descriptive and informative these books are not only enjoyable, but I have learned much about life in Roman times. Well worth reading.
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November 7, 2024
Arthur the Bear!
A fine set of stories and a lot of history of our Island nations
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It helps to understand where we came from
A fine set of stories and a lot of history of our Island nations
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It helps to understand where we came from
June 2, 2025
Great
These were six great stories on Author of Britain. It was perhaps closer to the truth than many original stories.
These were six great stories on Author of Britain. It was perhaps closer to the truth than many original stories.
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