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Forgotten Heroes of Rome #6
The Walls of Sparta
The walls of Sparta loom over the heads of Centurion Marcus Varro and his companions, Curio and Falco. War once again rises in in the wake of Macedonia's defeat, and Rome demands a swift and decisive victory.
Pulled from the infantry line for a special assignment, Varro and his companions dare to infiltrate Sparta. The blood-thirsty King Nabis rules through fear and murder. Spartans who would be free of his tyranny await them in the shadows of Sparta's alleys, ready to launch a revolt with Rome's aid.
Yet disasters plague the three Roman infiltrators at the walls of the city. Chaos and torment hound them. Varro, Falco, and Curio are caught in a desperate bid to survive and still fulfill their mission. But their enemies are more resourceful -- and ruthless -- than ever expected.
Pulled from the infantry line for a special assignment, Varro and his companions dare to infiltrate Sparta. The blood-thirsty King Nabis rules through fear and murder. Spartans who would be free of his tyranny await them in the shadows of Sparta's alleys, ready to launch a revolt with Rome's aid.
Yet disasters plague the three Roman infiltrators at the walls of the city. Chaos and torment hound them. Varro, Falco, and Curio are caught in a desperate bid to survive and still fulfill their mission. But their enemies are more resourceful -- and ruthless -- than ever expected.
- GenresRoman
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2022
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About the author
Jerry Autieri
38 books70 followersJerry grew up in a snowy New England town, then decided to move to an arid desert town. Along the way, he got married and started a family.
Jerry has been writing most of his life. He loves fast-paced, pithy stories, hopefully with a few good sword fights sprinkled within.
A writer, gaming geek, and corporate flunky, Jerry spends most of his time in cubeville. He dreams of leaving it behind one day.
Jerry has been writing most of his life. He loves fast-paced, pithy stories, hopefully with a few good sword fights sprinkled within.
A writer, gaming geek, and corporate flunky, Jerry spends most of his time in cubeville. He dreams of leaving it behind one day.
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September 25, 2022
A real page turner of a story!
The Forgotten Heroes of Rome has been an excellent series. Full of blood, guts, treachery and political intrigue. Three young friends, heroes of Rome one and all, work clandestinely behind enemy lines and risk their lives in a never ending circle of violence. Their enemy this time was the mighty Sparta, a cruel and unrelenting foe. Throw a few spies and traitors into the mix and you have one hell of a tale. Highly recommended!
The Forgotten Heroes of Rome has been an excellent series. Full of blood, guts, treachery and political intrigue. Three young friends, heroes of Rome one and all, work clandestinely behind enemy lines and risk their lives in a never ending circle of violence. Their enemy this time was the mighty Sparta, a cruel and unrelenting foe. Throw a few spies and traitors into the mix and you have one hell of a tale. Highly recommended!
June 27, 2024
Might just be my favourite from the series thus far. 5
October 29, 2022
I've read the previous books in this series and they do stand alone well.
This one less so. While it's historical fiction all these books are based off of some form of actual history and authors take varying levels of 'creativeness' when filling in unknown gaps, this was a complete stretch as a stand alone but added to the series, the main characters "antics" are ridiculous.
Yes it's fiction, but its similar to the Jack Reacher series, originally fantastic, now so ridiculous I've stopped reading them, even just as a single book.
This series follows exactly the same route, excellent well set books that make you feel like you're there and pouring over each page and worth the read!
The previous book was good but the same thoughts were there, borderline unbelievable, how many lives do these three have, how ridiculous their "adventures" are becoming, the places and people of importance begin lacking description, it just becomes vague and sub par to the quality of the start of the series or only ever reminding the reader of the three main characters facial features or another's size etc.
This book went a step further down that rabbit hole!
I would still recommend the series, maybe just stop when you reach the "head shaking too much" point!
After the last book I only read this for free as part of my Kindle Unlimited subscription, the first books I'd happily buy.
Will I finish the series?
I haven't decided...
This one less so. While it's historical fiction all these books are based off of some form of actual history and authors take varying levels of 'creativeness' when filling in unknown gaps, this was a complete stretch as a stand alone but added to the series, the main characters "antics" are ridiculous.
Yes it's fiction, but its similar to the Jack Reacher series, originally fantastic, now so ridiculous I've stopped reading them, even just as a single book.
This series follows exactly the same route, excellent well set books that make you feel like you're there and pouring over each page and worth the read!
The previous book was good but the same thoughts were there, borderline unbelievable, how many lives do these three have, how ridiculous their "adventures" are becoming, the places and people of importance begin lacking description, it just becomes vague and sub par to the quality of the start of the series or only ever reminding the reader of the three main characters facial features or another's size etc.
This book went a step further down that rabbit hole!
I would still recommend the series, maybe just stop when you reach the "head shaking too much" point!
After the last book I only read this for free as part of my Kindle Unlimited subscription, the first books I'd happily buy.
Will I finish the series?
I haven't decided...
July 24, 2023
review of book 6, Forgotten Heroes of Rome
I was disappointed after reading first 5 books. I lost interest approx half way, skipping pages and finally putting book down without completing book, which I haven’t done in years. Going to hold off on number 7,next book. All previous series books, 1-5, held my interest quite well.
I was disappointed after reading first 5 books. I lost interest approx half way, skipping pages and finally putting book down without completing book, which I haven’t done in years. Going to hold off on number 7,next book. All previous series books, 1-5, held my interest quite well.
May 26, 2022
it just keeps getting better…
…now let’s see if Autrey (Autieri) can see it in his heart to regale us with more Ione and less Falco-mental gymnastics!
And may Fortuna treat you readers as well as it has Varro and his merry band!
Ave!
…now let’s see if Autrey (Autieri) can see it in his heart to regale us with more Ione and less Falco-mental gymnastics!
And may Fortuna treat you readers as well as it has Varro and his merry band!
Ave!
December 12, 2025
Thrilling Tale of Rome's Conquest of Sparta
Varro and company's most exciting and unbelievable story of bravery and fortune combining to defy death at every turn while managing to open the ancient worlds most impregable city to the legions.
Varro and company's most exciting and unbelievable story of bravery and fortune combining to defy death at every turn while managing to open the ancient worlds most impregable city to the legions.
June 21, 2022
great series
I very much enjoyed this series a look forward to the next book in this series. You feel like your with all the characters and their emotions
I very much enjoyed this series a look forward to the next book in this series. You feel like your with all the characters and their emotions
April 25, 2023
Great Series
Great series. I'm A Roman teen actor and found the books authentic and exciting. Makes me feel bad for Marcus, he's always getting trapped on. When is book X coming?
Great series. I'm A Roman teen actor and found the books authentic and exciting. Makes me feel bad for Marcus, he's always getting trapped on. When is book X coming?
June 20, 2025
the adventure continues—4 stars
A good quick read as the previous adventures. IMO a bit too fantastic for historic credibility hence only 4 stars. But definitely entertaining.
A good quick read as the previous adventures. IMO a bit too fantastic for historic credibility hence only 4 stars. But definitely entertaining.
June 29, 2022
We want more. We want more.
This is a really enjoyable book as is the series so far. Jerry, you must write more but please keep an eye on the proofreading.
This is a really enjoyable book as is the series so far. Jerry, you must write more but please keep an eye on the proofreading.
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