Historical fiction but with a dose of fantasy. His name was Trax. When the marauding Romans raped his home, he became a bold soldier to defend it. But the Roman machine stopped even the stong; and soon Trax the soldier became Trax the slave. But Trax was no ordinary prisoner. Self-confident, cynical, and fast with his fists, he was a natural-born maverick made to train for the most savage sport. As a gladiator, he learned to circle, spar and come in for the kill. And with the help of his wily friend, Locus, he went from chattel to champion and turned their punishment into his profession and his pride...