Hunted: The Shorten Chronicles, Book 5

by Rosalind Tate, Katy Sobey (Narrator)

***COMPLETE SERIES***

Sophie and Freddy are in ancient Rome, searching for the artefact that can destroy a god and save their daughter. Hugo is there too with Sophie’s dog, Charlotte—and so is a hired assassin.

Hunted through gleaming temples and sleazy backstreets, they must survive until the Festival of Janus, when the artefact will be in plain sight. But killing a god comes with the ultimate price....

Dive into another hold-your-breath story in the fifth and penultimate book of the Shorten Chronicles. Savour this fast-paced romantic adventure in ancient Rome—and hold tight. You’ll believe you’re there.

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Published June 4, 2025

About the author

Rosalind Tate is the author of the Shorten Chronicles — the award-winning, bestselling time-travel series featuring Sophie Arundel and her dog, Charlotte.

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REVIEWS

Stranded, The Shorten Chronicles Book 1:

★★★★★ “An absolutely outstanding book.” GOODREADS

Escape, The Shorten Chronicles Book 2:

★★★★★ “Tate beautifully interjects elements of time travel while delving into the intricacies of love and relationships … a wholly engaging, substantial time travel romance.” BOOKVIEW

Exile, The Shorten Chronicles Book 3:

★★★★★ "OMG, what a great next book in the series. Amazing. Terrifying. Fascinating." PEN PRINCESS, AMAZON REVIEWER

Intermezzo, The Shorten Chronicles Book 3.5 (exclusive to Rosalind's Fantasy Bookshop: https://bookshop.rosalindtate.com/en-...)

★★★★★ "A fun, rom-com novella! What's not to like?" ADVANCED COPY REVIEWER

Defiance, The Shorten Chronicles Book 4

★★★★★ “Well, I couldn’t put it down!” ADVANCED COPY REVIEWER

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Rosalind Tate lives in Gloucestershire, England, and holidays on the Cornish coast. She served in the British military, then worked as a journalist and a lawyer. She has grown up children, a tolerant husband and two utterly gorgeous dogs.

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When she’s not behind her computer, you can also find Rosalind reading her favourite books, walking her dogs, swimming, or watching her favourite Sci-Fi and Fantasy shows.