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Dark Eagle #5
Dark Eagle V: The Wraith
As Romes invasion of Britannia continues, the Occultum are summoned once more. Their mission is clear, infiltrate enemy territory, cross the shadowed forests and sacred hills, and assassinate a traitor who has betrayed Rome.
But this is no ordinary assignment. The mission is perilous, a near-suicidal undertaking—and as the truth unravels, a devastating revelation shatters their resolve. Rome has made a fatal mistake and worse still, the real threat comes from something they have never seen before.
From the blood-soaked battlefields of the Tamesis to the sacred isle of Mona, the Occultum must race against time to uncover the truth behind a conspiracy that reaches out from the darkest corners of druidic power. Betrayal lurks at every turn and facing an enemy unlike any they've faced before, they are thrust into an impossible choice.
In this gripping continuation of the Dark Eagle saga, the Occultum face their deadliest mission yet—a harrowing trial of courage, loyalty, and humanity that will change their fates forever.
But this is no ordinary assignment. The mission is perilous, a near-suicidal undertaking—and as the truth unravels, a devastating revelation shatters their resolve. Rome has made a fatal mistake and worse still, the real threat comes from something they have never seen before.
From the blood-soaked battlefields of the Tamesis to the sacred isle of Mona, the Occultum must race against time to uncover the truth behind a conspiracy that reaches out from the darkest corners of druidic power. Betrayal lurks at every turn and facing an enemy unlike any they've faced before, they are thrust into an impossible choice.
In this gripping continuation of the Dark Eagle saga, the Occultum face their deadliest mission yet—a harrowing trial of courage, loyalty, and humanity that will change their fates forever.
451 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 10, 2025
About the author
K.M. Ashman
59 books238 followersKevin Ashman is the author of twenty-six novels including the best-selling Roman Chronicles and highly ranked Medieval Sagas.
Always pushing the boundaries he found further success with the India Sommers Mysteries as well as three other stand-alone projects, Vampire, Savage Eden and the dystopian horror story, The Last Citadel. These cross-genre books have now been added to by the two Sci-fi novels, The Legacy Protocol and The Seventh God.
Kevin was born and raised in Wales in the United Kingdom and now writes full time having been signed by a major publishing company. He is married with four grown children and enjoys cycling, swimming and watching rugby as his hobbies.
Recent works include the Blood of Kings trilogy and the follow-up books, Warrior Princess and The Blade Bearer.
The most recent project is a five-book series about the Templars during the 12th century. Templar Steel, Templar Stone, Templar Blood and Templar Fury are already on sale and Templar Glory is due for release in Oct 2021.
An exciting project is also underway, a three-book series chronicling the years leading up to and beyond the Battle of Hastings.
Always pushing the boundaries he found further success with the India Sommers Mysteries as well as three other stand-alone projects, Vampire, Savage Eden and the dystopian horror story, The Last Citadel. These cross-genre books have now been added to by the two Sci-fi novels, The Legacy Protocol and The Seventh God.
Kevin was born and raised in Wales in the United Kingdom and now writes full time having been signed by a major publishing company. He is married with four grown children and enjoys cycling, swimming and watching rugby as his hobbies.
Recent works include the Blood of Kings trilogy and the follow-up books, Warrior Princess and The Blade Bearer.
The most recent project is a five-book series about the Templars during the 12th century. Templar Steel, Templar Stone, Templar Blood and Templar Fury are already on sale and Templar Glory is due for release in Oct 2021.
An exciting project is also underway, a three-book series chronicling the years leading up to and beyond the Battle of Hastings.
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December 15, 2025
Muy entretenido de fácil lectura como todos los anteriores libros. En este volumen la trama se desarrolla en varios frentes al mismo tiempo y con un ritmo trepidante hasta el final. No queda explicado el paradero de algunos personajes e imagino quedará aclarado en el siguiente libro titulado “Los Siluros”
August 16, 2025
Another exceptional book and really enjoyed the 5th instalment of the series. Some fantastic battles described between the Romans and the Britannic tribes. If you like history and understanding how the Romans and Tribes/Druids were successful in the many difficult battles then you may enjoy this series. Additionally and without too many spoilers you are following what I can only describe as the Special forces of the Roman army, working behind the lines well before the Legions get into the battlefields.
June 3, 2025
Fantastic!!!!!
This should be enough to say what are truly must read books for anyone who enjoys rapid development and progression of a story with details and action that firmly grips you until the end. This coupled with almost startling twists makes for absolutely must read books. I have read three in succession one immediately after the other !!! I am now starting the next instalment. E.Smith
This should be enough to say what are truly must read books for anyone who enjoys rapid development and progression of a story with details and action that firmly grips you until the end. This coupled with almost startling twists makes for absolutely must read books. I have read three in succession one immediately after the other !!! I am now starting the next instalment. E.Smith
April 27, 2025
Riveting Story
This book grabs you. At times I wanted to put I down and bot read it. But I had to know more so I continued read in and I’m glad I did. This book is a page turner, but the Wraith was the real story. Get the book, you won’t be disappointed.
Joe Corso, author of Lafitte’s Treasure.
This book grabs you. At times I wanted to put I down and bot read it. But I had to know more so I continued read in and I’m glad I did. This book is a page turner, but the Wraith was the real story. Get the book, you won’t be disappointed.
Joe Corso, author of Lafitte’s Treasure.
June 11, 2025
Top notch Roman Historical Fiction
It doesn't get any better than this. It has everything one wants in a classic historical novel. I couldn't find any faults with authors approach. Its up there for me in top Roman reads or any historical fiction novel, no weaknesses anywhere. Great characters, plots/subplots, action, history, story line. I only wish it was longer!
It doesn't get any better than this. It has everything one wants in a classic historical novel. I couldn't find any faults with authors approach. Its up there for me in top Roman reads or any historical fiction novel, no weaknesses anywhere. Great characters, plots/subplots, action, history, story line. I only wish it was longer!
April 30, 2025
- Spoiler alert: This was a good book and I would have rated it a “5” if it hadn’t been for the need of an imagination stretch: the Druids’ supposed creation of human mutants as attack animals. Otherwise, this was a good book and a worthwhile series.
May 2, 2025
T&T
So many twists and turns in story ! I think K.M. Did a great job with changing up the story lines. Well written and enjoyable.
So many twists and turns in story ! I think K.M. Did a great job with changing up the story lines. Well written and enjoyable.
May 10, 2025
Finished books 1-5, waiting for #6! Hard to put down when reading. The plots, history,characters, detail of action. Strongly recommend!
June 7, 2025
Great
Good series really enjoyed it, waiting for the next 2 books. I read quite a few different Roman books series and this is one of the better ones.
Good series really enjoyed it, waiting for the next 2 books. I read quite a few different Roman books series and this is one of the better ones.
June 12, 2025
Excellent story which takes you from the invason of Brittania to the demise of a traitor.
June 15, 2025
Roman SAS
A great read, Roman SAS operating behind enemy lines across different locations. Loyalty and trust challenges along the way. On to the next volume!
A great read, Roman SAS operating behind enemy lines across different locations. Loyalty and trust challenges along the way. On to the next volume!
October 23, 2025
don’t open the box indeed !!
Another great tale of true adventure and spirit
Nice to be given a different history of Britain as a cultured island and not as most historians state barbarians
What did Rome give us roads, baths, education and Change with16 days of an Emperor who then left for home ( I wonder if the weather put him off ) ha
Another great tale of true adventure and spirit
Nice to be given a different history of Britain as a cultured island and not as most historians state barbarians
What did Rome give us roads, baths, education and Change with16 days of an Emperor who then left for home ( I wonder if the weather put him off ) ha
January 12, 2026
Excellent
This series just gets better and better, the stories are so gripping that as soon as you finish one you can't wait to start the next one
This series just gets better and better, the stories are so gripping that as soon as you finish one you can't wait to start the next one
February 9, 2026
Full of action and surprises
Great story and characters kept me reading through the night when I should have been sleeping! Well worth it though.
Great story and characters kept me reading through the night when I should have been sleeping! Well worth it though.
June 3, 2026
Creo que este libro termina de confirmar que la saga ya entró más en el terreno de la fantasía que en el de una realidad histórica alterada para beneficio de la novela. Los elementos que antes tocaba el autor, aunque exagerados, al menos conservaban cierta sensación de plausibilidad; aquí, en cambio, varias decisiones narrativas cruzan una línea donde cuesta mantener esa credibilidad.
Mi mayor problema con el autor sigue siendo que nunca comparte de forma clara cuáles fueron sus inspiraciones históricas o mitológicas para construir la trama. Apenas menciona datos generales al final del libro, cuando lo habitual en este tipo de novelas es que el escritor explique qué hechos, teorías o leyendas sirvieron de base para determinadas situaciones o personajes. Incluso cuando se toma libertades creativas, resulta interesante conocer de dónde nace la idea y qué parte pertenece a la historia o únicamente a la imaginación del autor. Aquí, esa ausencia termina afectando más la experiencia, porque muchas situaciones parecen exageradas sin que exista un contexto que las sostenga por mínimo que sea.
Mi mayor problema con el autor sigue siendo que nunca comparte de forma clara cuáles fueron sus inspiraciones históricas o mitológicas para construir la trama. Apenas menciona datos generales al final del libro, cuando lo habitual en este tipo de novelas es que el escritor explique qué hechos, teorías o leyendas sirvieron de base para determinadas situaciones o personajes. Incluso cuando se toma libertades creativas, resulta interesante conocer de dónde nace la idea y qué parte pertenece a la historia o únicamente a la imaginación del autor. Aquí, esa ausencia termina afectando más la experiencia, porque muchas situaciones parecen exageradas sin que exista un contexto que las sostenga por mínimo que sea.
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