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Dark Eagle #2
Águila oscura II: Lo oculto
A medida que se acerca la invasión romana de Britania, el Occultum refuerza sus filas con una nueva generación de agentes de élite, forjados a través de un brutal proceso de selección. Su misió infiltrarse en Britania y allanar el camino para las legiones.
Con el equipo listo para entrar en acción, noticias inquietantes procedentes de Germania amenazan con frustrar sus un compañero del Occultum se encuentra en grave peligro, lo que les obliga a tomar una decisión continuar con la misión crucial en Britania o arriesgarlo todo para rescatar a uno de los suyos.
Decidido a no abandonar ninguna de las dos tareas, Séneca divide al equipo. El grupo principal avanza hacia Britania, sembrando el caos tras las líneas enemigas, y la duda y la rebelión entre aquellos que vacilan en su apoyo a Togodumnus y Caratacus.
Mientras tanto, Séneca, acompañado por un prometedor nuevo recluta, se embarca en un peligroso viaje al territorio vándalo para ayudar a su compañero, una misión que los llevará a tierras desconocidas y peligrosas más allá del alcance de Roma.
En The Hidden, la lealtad, el sacrificio y el implacable impulso de servir a Roma se llevan al límite, mientras el Occultum se debate entre dos mundos, ambos llenos de peligros.
Con el equipo listo para entrar en acción, noticias inquietantes procedentes de Germania amenazan con frustrar sus un compañero del Occultum se encuentra en grave peligro, lo que les obliga a tomar una decisión continuar con la misión crucial en Britania o arriesgarlo todo para rescatar a uno de los suyos.
Decidido a no abandonar ninguna de las dos tareas, Séneca divide al equipo. El grupo principal avanza hacia Britania, sembrando el caos tras las líneas enemigas, y la duda y la rebelión entre aquellos que vacilan en su apoyo a Togodumnus y Caratacus.
Mientras tanto, Séneca, acompañado por un prometedor nuevo recluta, se embarca en un peligroso viaje al territorio vándalo para ayudar a su compañero, una misión que los llevará a tierras desconocidas y peligrosas más allá del alcance de Roma.
En The Hidden, la lealtad, el sacrificio y el implacable impulso de servir a Roma se llevan al límite, mientras el Occultum se debate entre dos mundos, ambos llenos de peligros.
343 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 18, 2024
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 26, 2024
Good book!
Great story and would have given it 5 stars if there weren’t so many errors. Names changing e.g. saying you are going east when you wanted to head west, etc.
Great story and would have given it 5 stars if there weren’t so many errors. Names changing e.g. saying you are going east when you wanted to head west, etc.
August 28, 2026
While the story flows and the role of the Occultum is interesting, I have not yet connected with the characters as I have done with other books in the historical military fiction genre. My main critique of this book, as with Dark Eagle I, is that the characters aren't developed enough or to a degree, described enough. Usually, by the first book in any series, I will have a feel for what the characters look like, their moods, personalities, and will have a strong emotional response to each of them. Other than Falco, honestly, I feel "meh" about the characters, but I hope that with the rest of the series, that will change.
December 24, 2025
Excellent
This was book number two in the excellent Dark Eagle series which follows a group of the Occultum( romes undercover troops) prior to the invasion of Brittania by the romans. This is turning out to be a first class series,with plenty of action and is a unusual take on the normal swords and scandals stories which are readily available. I read this on kindle unlimited and there were a couple of formatting problems but nothing too distracting. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. Very Highly Recommended.
This was book number two in the excellent Dark Eagle series which follows a group of the Occultum( romes undercover troops) prior to the invasion of Brittania by the romans. This is turning out to be a first class series,with plenty of action and is a unusual take on the normal swords and scandals stories which are readily available. I read this on kindle unlimited and there were a couple of formatting problems but nothing too distracting. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. Very Highly Recommended.
May 2, 2026
Mostly a great book
Enjoy the characters and character development. There are a few times where wrong names are used but not as often as the previous book. Storyline is great. I’m a stickler for realistic action. Drawing a blade softly across the throat will not decapitate a head. That annoys me but may not be something that bothers someone else. That is my reason for 4 vs 5 stars. Overall I enjoy the writing and this series and look forward to reading the next book.
Enjoy the characters and character development. There are a few times where wrong names are used but not as often as the previous book. Storyline is great. I’m a stickler for realistic action. Drawing a blade softly across the throat will not decapitate a head. That annoys me but may not be something that bothers someone else. That is my reason for 4 vs 5 stars. Overall I enjoy the writing and this series and look forward to reading the next book.
January 3, 2025
fastpaced
Fast-paced and nerve wracking, an absolute new point of view of Roman based novels. Some mistakes in names, for example it says Raven when it should say Talorcan, repeating words or punctuation errors but nothing that a new edition review can’t fix. The only thing, really, Mordred?
Fast-paced and nerve wracking, an absolute new point of view of Roman based novels. Some mistakes in names, for example it says Raven when it should say Talorcan, repeating words or punctuation errors but nothing that a new edition review can’t fix. The only thing, really, Mordred?
December 11, 2024
Brilliant Story Telling
I can’t wait for the next in the series. Gripping yarns superbly written. Stealth, subterfuge, hidden plots within plots, comradeship, wilderness skills and above all a story line that keeps you reading to the absolute end.
I can’t wait for the next in the series. Gripping yarns superbly written. Stealth, subterfuge, hidden plots within plots, comradeship, wilderness skills and above all a story line that keeps you reading to the absolute end.
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December 12, 2024A good enough read
This book reads well enough: lots if action and adventure, albeit not far above a 'Boys Own' level!
Several holes in the plot you can drive a bus through and several annoying content and grammatical errors.
Overall though, not a bad way to pass a wet weekend.
This book reads well enough: lots if action and adventure, albeit not far above a 'Boys Own' level!
Several holes in the plot you can drive a bus through and several annoying content and grammatical errors.
Overall though, not a bad way to pass a wet weekend.
December 12, 2024
And so the tale continues
Seneca continues his adventures,in unconquered territories. The oculorum grows,new members and old,are they friends or enemies? Britannia awaits new foes await.
Seneca continues his adventures,in unconquered territories. The oculorum grows,new members and old,are they friends or enemies? Britannia awaits new foes await.
October 30, 2025
Fast passed, well written
Really enjoyed the book. The multiple stories ensuring that it was a very fast paced and entertaining book. The end was not what I expected but clearly sets the scene for future novels in the series. Make sure you read the books in sequence.
Really enjoyed the book. The multiple stories ensuring that it was a very fast paced and entertaining book. The end was not what I expected but clearly sets the scene for future novels in the series. Make sure you read the books in sequence.
December 31, 2025
Great storytelling.
NOTE: I am a bit surprised on the number of editing errors…once included using a character name incorrectly (he was in a different country at the time). Other errors might have been how the book translated to Kindle…maybe?
NOTE: I am a bit surprised on the number of editing errors…once included using a character name incorrectly (he was in a different country at the time). Other errors might have been how the book translated to Kindle…maybe?
February 4, 2026
Really wanted to like this- plot, setting, themes are right up my street but there were too many errors in the text and it was poorly written. I felt the same after the first book but wanted to give the author a second chance.
November 20, 2024
This is a great storyline and I’m enjoying every page. A different perspective on the way things were done. Heartbreaking when you lose your friends the way they do
Highly recommend this series
Highly recommend this series
December 15, 2024
Sheer brilliance.
He has done it again. Superb . Can't wait for the final book. He never disappoints. My most favourite author
He has done it again. Superb . Can't wait for the final book. He never disappoints. My most favourite author
December 15, 2024
Good book
Another great book by the author plenty of action found that it was very hard to put aside once started looking forward to reading next book
Another great book by the author plenty of action found that it was very hard to put aside once started looking forward to reading next book
December 21, 2024
A really good storyline, with great characters.
January 22, 2025
You start to get to know the characters and Bittania during this period is scary and mysterious, wet and cold!
February 4, 2025
Not as good as the first book and a little predictable but still worth a read. About to start book 3 🤞🏻
February 12, 2025
Dark Eagle 2
A great continuation of the storylines. Two parallel adventures singing simultaneously. Who is the traitor and who is sponsoring him? Into book 3
A great continuation of the storylines. Two parallel adventures singing simultaneously. Who is the traitor and who is sponsoring him? Into book 3
March 1, 2025
Interesting preview of Roman attempt to make their invasion of Britain easier. I have to wonder, it's so detailed, were any of the founders of the modern special forces interested in history?
March 14, 2025
A really good read
April 12, 2025
Excellent book. A good Roman Army novel is extra exciting when written by this author.
April 26, 2025
Awaiting ivasion
Stories within Stories what more can be said. Excellent the way the various characters are described and the ending which tid everything together.
Stories within Stories what more can be said. Excellent the way the various characters are described and the ending which tid everything together.
December 9, 2025
Wonderful
This book is brilliant, it intertwines history with the lives of the Occultum and how they are drawn in and affected by events around them. Wonderful
This book is brilliant, it intertwines history with the lives of the Occultum and how they are drawn in and affected by events around them. Wonderful
January 19, 2026
great Fun with realism
Believable and good descriptions of guerrilla warfare in the time,of the Romans.
The descriptions of Europe when it was a vast forest is very believable
Believable and good descriptions of guerrilla warfare in the time,of the Romans.
The descriptions of Europe when it was a vast forest is very believable
May 21, 2026
Nuevo emperador, nueva cara para los Occultum.
★★☆/★★★
Enfoque y narrativa del tema:
El mayor problema de esta segunda parte es que la principal fortaleza del grupo debería ser permanecer desconocido, moviéndose desde las sombras; sin embargo, el autor rompe parcialmente esa lógica al introducir un campo de entrenamiento, algo que resulta difícil de justificar para una organización cuya esencia es el anonimato.
Dejando la logica por un lado, el libro se disfruta bastante. El autor divide la historia en dos líneas narrativas, un recurso útil para evitar que ciertos momentos se vuelvan repetitivos o tediosos. Aunque ambas tramas no se conectan directamente durante buena parte del libro, la novela perdería fuerza si alguna de las dos no existiera.
Por un lado, tenemos una historia cargada de tensión, donde los personajes sobreviven en un entorno hostil y dependen de su entrenamiento y de mantenerse unidos para soportar los límites físicos y mentales a los que son llevados. Aquí el autor logra transmitir una Britania salvaje y distinta, previa a la consolidación romana. No obstante, aunque intenta dar personalidad propia a las tribus y personajes britanos, muchas veces termina recurriendo a descripciones simples y estereotípicas.
La otra línea sigue al líder del grupo en la búsqueda de un antiguo camarada. Esta parte posee una tensión más ligera y una narrativa más sencilla, ya que el viaje entre un punto y otro ocurre sin demasiadas complicaciones, permitiendo enfocarse en el objetivo principal de la trama. Eso hace que la lectura sea bastante fluida, aunque también provoca que varios acontecimientos resulten demasiado predecibles. Existen algunas sorpresas, pero predominan las resoluciones obvias y el clásico heroísmo casi invencible.
☆/★
Calidad del material y presentación:
Al igual que el libro anterior, la edición carece prácticamente de material gráfico y la portada no está a la altura de lo narrado. Mantiene los mismos problemas visuales de la entrega anterior y desaprovecha la oportunidad de reforzar la identidad secreta y militar de la historia.
½★/★
Conexión personal y emocional:
En esta segunda parte resulta más sencillo conectar con algunos personajes, ya que al separarlos el lector puede conocer mejor sus capacidades y personalidades individuales. Sin embargo, esa misma decisión también limita el tiempo compartido con cada uno, haciendo que un vínculo no termine de desarrollarse del todo.
★★☆/★★★
Enfoque y narrativa del tema:
El mayor problema de esta segunda parte es que la principal fortaleza del grupo debería ser permanecer desconocido, moviéndose desde las sombras; sin embargo, el autor rompe parcialmente esa lógica al introducir un campo de entrenamiento, algo que resulta difícil de justificar para una organización cuya esencia es el anonimato.
Dejando la logica por un lado, el libro se disfruta bastante. El autor divide la historia en dos líneas narrativas, un recurso útil para evitar que ciertos momentos se vuelvan repetitivos o tediosos. Aunque ambas tramas no se conectan directamente durante buena parte del libro, la novela perdería fuerza si alguna de las dos no existiera.
Por un lado, tenemos una historia cargada de tensión, donde los personajes sobreviven en un entorno hostil y dependen de su entrenamiento y de mantenerse unidos para soportar los límites físicos y mentales a los que son llevados. Aquí el autor logra transmitir una Britania salvaje y distinta, previa a la consolidación romana. No obstante, aunque intenta dar personalidad propia a las tribus y personajes britanos, muchas veces termina recurriendo a descripciones simples y estereotípicas.
La otra línea sigue al líder del grupo en la búsqueda de un antiguo camarada. Esta parte posee una tensión más ligera y una narrativa más sencilla, ya que el viaje entre un punto y otro ocurre sin demasiadas complicaciones, permitiendo enfocarse en el objetivo principal de la trama. Eso hace que la lectura sea bastante fluida, aunque también provoca que varios acontecimientos resulten demasiado predecibles. Existen algunas sorpresas, pero predominan las resoluciones obvias y el clásico heroísmo casi invencible.
☆/★
Calidad del material y presentación:
Al igual que el libro anterior, la edición carece prácticamente de material gráfico y la portada no está a la altura de lo narrado. Mantiene los mismos problemas visuales de la entrega anterior y desaprovecha la oportunidad de reforzar la identidad secreta y militar de la historia.
½★/★
Conexión personal y emocional:
En esta segunda parte resulta más sencillo conectar con algunos personajes, ya que al separarlos el lector puede conocer mejor sus capacidades y personalidades individuales. Sin embargo, esa misma decisión también limita el tiempo compartido con cada uno, haciendo que un vínculo no termine de desarrollarse del todo.
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