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Roma Nova #1-3
Roma Nova Box Set 1: INCEPTIO, PERFIDITAS, SUCCESSIO
21st century Roma Nova – powered by the Roman mindset, ruled by women
Praetorian Carina Mitela is courageous, fallible and sassy. She hefts a gladius or assault rifle as required. But can she defeat treachery, conspiracy and a dark nemesis and still keep an enduring love burning?
"My ancestors fought to hold this land sixteen hundred years ago. I'm not letting some throwback destroy it."
Nearly a thousand pages of action adventure and alternative history thrills in three books with over 150 five star reviews on Amazon between them.
Transformation, deception, rebels, vengeance takers, comradeship and an epic love story bind these three adventures in a new Rome founded sixteen hundred years ago by dissidents from the Roman Empire, and ruled by women.
INCEPTIO – the beginning
“Grips like a vice – a writer to watch out for.” – Adrian Magson
Terrified after a kidnap attempt, New Yorker Karen Brown, has a harsh choice - being eliminated by EUS government enforcer Renschman or fleeing to mysterious Roma Nova, her dead mother's homeland in Europe. In Roma Nova Karen finds safety – at a price – but the enforcer pursues her and sets a trap knowing she has no choice but to spring it...
B.R.A.G. Medallion, finalist, 2013 International Rubery Book Award
PERFIDITAS – betrayal
“Alison Morton has built a fascinating, exotic world! Carina’s a bright, sassy detective with a winning dry sense of humour.” – Simon Scarrow
Captain Carina Mitela of the Praetorian Guard Special Forces is in trouble – one colleague attacks her with a knife and another sets a trap to incriminate her in a conspiracy to topple the government of Roma Nova.
Once proscribed and operating illegally, she risks being terminated by both security services and conspirators. Seeking help from a not quite legal old friend could wreck her marriage to the enigmatic Conrad. As she struggles to save her beloved Roma Nova and her own life, she faces the ultimate betrayal…
B.R.A.G. Medallion, finalist, 2014 Writing Magazine Self-Published Book of the Year
SUCCESSIO – the next generation
“I thoroughly enjoyed this classy thriller, the third in Morton’s epic series set in Roma Nova.” – Caroline Sanderson in The Bookseller
Roma Nova seems at peace. But senior Praetorian Guard Special Forces officer Carina Mitela is soon plunged into a nightmare of drugs, blackmail and breakdown.
Faced with a gifted and vicious enemy, Carina may have met an adversary she cannot overcome. In this part historical thriller, part alternate history, but always Roman thriller, Carina has moments in which to make the hardest decision of her life…
B.R.A.G. Medallion, Historical Novel Society’s indie Editor’s Choice Autumn 2014, Editor’s choice, The Bookseller’s inaugural Indie Preview, December 2014, longlisted for the 2015 HNS Indie prize
Praetorian Carina Mitela is courageous, fallible and sassy. She hefts a gladius or assault rifle as required. But can she defeat treachery, conspiracy and a dark nemesis and still keep an enduring love burning?
"My ancestors fought to hold this land sixteen hundred years ago. I'm not letting some throwback destroy it."
Nearly a thousand pages of action adventure and alternative history thrills in three books with over 150 five star reviews on Amazon between them.
Transformation, deception, rebels, vengeance takers, comradeship and an epic love story bind these three adventures in a new Rome founded sixteen hundred years ago by dissidents from the Roman Empire, and ruled by women.
INCEPTIO – the beginning
“Grips like a vice – a writer to watch out for.” – Adrian Magson
Terrified after a kidnap attempt, New Yorker Karen Brown, has a harsh choice - being eliminated by EUS government enforcer Renschman or fleeing to mysterious Roma Nova, her dead mother's homeland in Europe. In Roma Nova Karen finds safety – at a price – but the enforcer pursues her and sets a trap knowing she has no choice but to spring it...
B.R.A.G. Medallion, finalist, 2013 International Rubery Book Award
PERFIDITAS – betrayal
“Alison Morton has built a fascinating, exotic world! Carina’s a bright, sassy detective with a winning dry sense of humour.” – Simon Scarrow
Captain Carina Mitela of the Praetorian Guard Special Forces is in trouble – one colleague attacks her with a knife and another sets a trap to incriminate her in a conspiracy to topple the government of Roma Nova.
Once proscribed and operating illegally, she risks being terminated by both security services and conspirators. Seeking help from a not quite legal old friend could wreck her marriage to the enigmatic Conrad. As she struggles to save her beloved Roma Nova and her own life, she faces the ultimate betrayal…
B.R.A.G. Medallion, finalist, 2014 Writing Magazine Self-Published Book of the Year
SUCCESSIO – the next generation
“I thoroughly enjoyed this classy thriller, the third in Morton’s epic series set in Roma Nova.” – Caroline Sanderson in The Bookseller
Roma Nova seems at peace. But senior Praetorian Guard Special Forces officer Carina Mitela is soon plunged into a nightmare of drugs, blackmail and breakdown.
Faced with a gifted and vicious enemy, Carina may have met an adversary she cannot overcome. In this part historical thriller, part alternate history, but always Roman thriller, Carina has moments in which to make the hardest decision of her life…
B.R.A.G. Medallion, Historical Novel Society’s indie Editor’s Choice Autumn 2014, Editor’s choice, The Bookseller’s inaugural Indie Preview, December 2014, longlisted for the 2015 HNS Indie prize
906 pages, ebook
Published November 10, 2015
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About the author
Alison Morton
37 books150 followersAlison Morton's award-winning thrillers feature tough but compassionate heroines. She lives in Poitou in France, the home of Mélisende, the heroine of her contemporary thrillers, Double Identity, Double Pursuit and Double Stakes.
Her eleven-book Roma Nova thriller series is set in an imaginary European country where part of the ancient Roman Empire has survived and is now ruled by women who face conspiracy, revolution and heartache with courage and a sharp line in dialogue.
Six years’ military service, a fascinating with Ancient Rome and a life of reading crime, historical and thriller fiction have inspired her writing. On the way, she collected a BA in modern languages and an MA in history.
Subscribe to her newsletter at https://www.alison-morton.com/newslet... and receive two short stories as a thank you gift.
Her eleven-book Roma Nova thriller series is set in an imaginary European country where part of the ancient Roman Empire has survived and is now ruled by women who face conspiracy, revolution and heartache with courage and a sharp line in dialogue.
Six years’ military service, a fascinating with Ancient Rome and a life of reading crime, historical and thriller fiction have inspired her writing. On the way, she collected a BA in modern languages and an MA in history.
Subscribe to her newsletter at https://www.alison-morton.com/newslet... and receive two short stories as a thank you gift.
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October 19, 2018
Original modern thrillers with a flavour of Ancient Rome
I’ve read the first three books in this series and am pacing myself, as I know I’ll enjoy the next ones just as much.
If you’re an avid reader like me, you binge and then get jaded with the ‘same old’ and need something different to clear your palate. The Roma Nova series is different! Modern thrillers set in an alternative world, they develop in maturity along with the main character, Karen, who becomes Carina as she accepts her patrician Roman birthright. Or rather matrician, because this Roman society is based entirely around the women as power-holders. This neat twist has many consequences in how Roma Nova is organised and I love the way Alison Morton has fully realised this society. I believe completely in the world she has created.
Carina’s military training and the competition between adrenalin-driven soldiers is also totally realistic, while adding excitement and suspense. My favourite part so far is when Carina goes under cover in gangland and has to use all her training to come out alive – and changed. She reminds me of Katniss Everdeen in her gutsy, physical approach to survival, but the series allows her to develop and interact with the powerful, mature women in her society.
Carina’s partner, Conrad, on the other hand, irritates me intensely. The political conflict between them offers some romantic / adventurous scenes but I’d be very happy if Carina gave him the boot.
I was confused when I started the first book because I expected historical fiction. It is NOT historical fiction and even the ‘alternative history’ tag is misleading. Then I realised that these are modern thrillers incorporating the culture of Ancient Rome (especially the second book onwards). If you know anything about Ancient Rome (as I do, from my Latin studies at school and university) you’ll appreciate the references. If you don’t, it won’t in any way spoil your enjoyment!
In the old days, this series would have gone on the Science Fiction shelf but categories are breeding like rabbits these days and who knows where Roma Nova belongs – it’s an original concept and a great series – try it!
I’ve read the first three books in this series and am pacing myself, as I know I’ll enjoy the next ones just as much.
If you’re an avid reader like me, you binge and then get jaded with the ‘same old’ and need something different to clear your palate. The Roma Nova series is different! Modern thrillers set in an alternative world, they develop in maturity along with the main character, Karen, who becomes Carina as she accepts her patrician Roman birthright. Or rather matrician, because this Roman society is based entirely around the women as power-holders. This neat twist has many consequences in how Roma Nova is organised and I love the way Alison Morton has fully realised this society. I believe completely in the world she has created.
Carina’s military training and the competition between adrenalin-driven soldiers is also totally realistic, while adding excitement and suspense. My favourite part so far is when Carina goes under cover in gangland and has to use all her training to come out alive – and changed. She reminds me of Katniss Everdeen in her gutsy, physical approach to survival, but the series allows her to develop and interact with the powerful, mature women in her society.
Carina’s partner, Conrad, on the other hand, irritates me intensely. The political conflict between them offers some romantic / adventurous scenes but I’d be very happy if Carina gave him the boot.
I was confused when I started the first book because I expected historical fiction. It is NOT historical fiction and even the ‘alternative history’ tag is misleading. Then I realised that these are modern thrillers incorporating the culture of Ancient Rome (especially the second book onwards). If you know anything about Ancient Rome (as I do, from my Latin studies at school and university) you’ll appreciate the references. If you don’t, it won’t in any way spoil your enjoyment!
In the old days, this series would have gone on the Science Fiction shelf but categories are breeding like rabbits these days and who knows where Roma Nova belongs – it’s an original concept and a great series – try it!
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January 8, 2020TRUE ROMAN WAY SURVIVES THE FALL
In this alternate universe, the basic Roman ideal survive in Northern Italy. Tempered with some Celtic ideas, a strong group of Roman families survived the fall and has Imperium. Their country is as modern as any other, perhaps even a bit more....
Highest Society is matriarchal, but there is gender equality in all of institutions.
Their vigiles are better than their forebears, their legionaries are superb, but the Praetorian Guard sets elite a new standard!
Well written, you feel the soldier's point of view. Realistically gritty training and action, real thoughts, real entertainment for the reader! I enjoyed this immensely. SPQR on the 28th century since the founding of the Eternal City by the sons of the wolf. Vale!
In this alternate universe, the basic Roman ideal survive in Northern Italy. Tempered with some Celtic ideas, a strong group of Roman families survived the fall and has Imperium. Their country is as modern as any other, perhaps even a bit more....
Highest Society is matriarchal, but there is gender equality in all of institutions.
Their vigiles are better than their forebears, their legionaries are superb, but the Praetorian Guard sets elite a new standard!
Well written, you feel the soldier's point of view. Realistically gritty training and action, real thoughts, real entertainment for the reader! I enjoyed this immensely. SPQR on the 28th century since the founding of the Eternal City by the sons of the wolf. Vale!
April 10, 2020
COVID rescue
In this time of pandemic isolation the relief of finding an escape in the imagined world of ROMA NOVA was a lifesaver. I loved the books, plots, characters, the plausability of an alternate history, my thanks to the author for following her passion in writing these stories, it allowed for a few hours escape each day, BC
In this time of pandemic isolation the relief of finding an escape in the imagined world of ROMA NOVA was a lifesaver. I loved the books, plots, characters, the plausability of an alternate history, my thanks to the author for following her passion in writing these stories, it allowed for a few hours escape each day, BC
March 31, 2018
GREAT BOOKS, GREAT VALUE
I've reviewed all the books in this box set individually. Suffice to say, they were all page-turning thrillers and up there with the best books I've read. Buying them bundled together was great value, too.
I've reviewed all the books in this box set individually. Suffice to say, they were all page-turning thrillers and up there with the best books I've read. Buying them bundled together was great value, too.
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