Sigmund

by James Walker

Philosopher Sigmund has found rare company as court writer and close friend to Caesar Julian. He is party to the intrigues of the imperial court, but he finds himself increasingly torn between his loyalty to Julian and the demands of his gentle conscience. Meanwhile, tensions are on the rise between Julian and his estranged cousin Emperor Constantius II.

Sigmund is the fourth novel in the Barbarians series of Ancient Rome. It has been two years since the Battle of Argentoratum, but threats to the Empire are only escalating. The Franks expand into Gaul, the Germans flood across the Rhine, and the Persian Empire has broken its ten-year truce. Julian may be cheered as the hero of the prosperous west, but his ascendance can only be a threat to the paranoid and embattled Emperor. Where will Sigmund stand if a prideful Julian drives Rome to civil war?

315 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 23, 2024

About the author

Hi! My name is James Walker and I am a Psychiatrist from Atlanta, GA. I got into writing out of a passion for telling the sort of stories that I love to read. My favorite genres are historical fiction and sci-fi. I enjoy exciting adventures with believable characters and good villains. I've made a personal goal of writing a book every year! The Barbarians of Rome series has five books planned already, I just finished a psychological adventure story and I'm halfway through writing a fun sci-fi book. When I'm not writing I enjoy traveling and riding motorcycles. Thanks for taking the time to read my stories! It means a whole heck of a lot to me. Feel free to send me your questions and I'll try and get back to you right away!

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in this series that I've read and I found it as intriguing as the first. Well written with some fascinating characters, lots of interesting historical information and a perspective that is unique. Can't wait to find those books I've missed.