The Iron Gates

by S.J.A Turney

AD 101. Eleven years have passed since the emperor Domitian led a campaign into Dacia to chastise them for their incursions, meeting the enemy once again at Tapae, the site of an earlier battle. But Domitian is gone, now, and a new emperor sits on the Trajan. This new leader of the Roman world is determined to succeed where Domitian the total subjugation of Dacia.

For Tiberius Claudius Maximus, newly-assigned rider in the Roman auxilia, the new emperor’s campaigns will mean facing the ghosts of his past, for a new war awaits, and fate draws Maximus back to Tapae. This time, will the Romans crush their opposition, defeat the dreaded King Decebalus, and win control of the pass that opens up the Iron Gates?

Genres: Historical Fiction

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2024

Reviews

[09/01 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hopefully first of many

Turney introduces his latest hero. Maximus, a scout in the Roman army in Dacia. Fascinating insight into one of the least known,section of Caesar's legions. Plenty of action and intregue. Roll on the next instalment.

[Paul Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review soon.

[Mr Bill Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid story bring on the next one!

Good start for what I hope is a decent run of stories. solid characters, looking forward to more. Thanks to the author ✍️

[phillip · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nail bitting read

The constant twists in the story you are not sure if they will make it or not. Great characters, roman and enemy alike.

[Mr P L Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

Really enjoyed this story, read over three days, already looking forward to the next instalment. Learning more about Roman cavalry in the process.

[Ross MacCulloch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read exciting book.