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Douglas Jackson

The Roman grip on Britain is growing weaker and Druids are on the rise. Emperor Nero has turned away. Boudicca is preparing to lead tribes to war. 
 
Standing in her way is Gaius Valerius Verrens, commander of the veterans legion. In this battle he earns the accolade of Hero of Rome - but where will that title lead him next?

An action-packed and riveting novel of Roman adventure…

Hero of Rome (Gaius Valerius Verrens 1)

James Holland

A Jack Tanner Adventure

Blood of Honour

(Jack Tanner: Book 3): an atmospheric and fast-paced action thriller set at the height of WW2.

Giles Kristian

When raiders ransack his village, Osric is taken prisoner - and into the good graces of the raiders' chief. Immersed in the Norsemen's world, Osric provides a natural warrior and forges a deep bond with the chief, who renames him Raven. But the Norsemen's world is a savage one, where loyalty is often repaid in blood, and a young man must become a killer to survive . . . 
Raven is the thrilling Viking series that launched the career of acclaimed historical novelist Giles Kristian.

(Raven: Book 2): A riveting, rip-roaring Viking saga from bestselling author Giles Kristian

Raven 2: Sons of Thunder

James Nelson

A thrilling and exciting maritime adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat…

Lords Of The Ocean

Iris Gower

A sweeping, emotional Welsh saga of love and determination...

The Oyster Catchers (The Cordwainers: 2)

An action-packed historical page-turner full of intrigue and suspense…

Claudius

Darkest Hour

(Jack Tanner: Book 2): an unmissable, all-guns-blazing action thriller set at the height of WW2.

A gripping and swashbuckling seafaring adventure guaranteed to have you gripped from page one

All The Brave Fellows

A gripping naval adventure full of derring-do, guaranteed to have you hooked…

By Force Of Arms

Val Wood

gripping romantic saga from the Sunday Times bestseller

Emily

(Raven: Book 1): A gripping, bloody and unputdownable Viking adventure from bestselling author Giles Kristian

Raven: Blood Eye

a stunning and heart-pounding novel of naval adventure set during the US Civil War

Thieves Of Mercy

An enthralling and swashbuckling naval adventure you won’t be able to put down…

The Maddest Idea

(Jack Tanner: Book 1): an absorbing, tense, high-octane historical action novel set in Norway during WW2.  Guaranteed to get your pulse racing!

The Odin Mission

A thrilling historical epic set in Ancient Rome that you won’t be able to put down…

Caligula

Stella Gemmell

David Gemmell

Bestselling author David Gemmell combines his fantasy storytelling skills with epic history in this unputdownable tale of peace and war. Fall of Kings, the final novel in this series, was finished by Stella Gemmell following her husband's tragic death.

(Troy: 3): The stunning and gripping conclusion to David Gemmell’s epic retelling of the Troy legend

Troy: Fall Of Kings

(Troy: 2): Epic storytelling at its very best, interlacing myth, history, and high adventure

Troy: Shield Of Thunder

(Troy: 1): A riveting, action-packed page-turner bringing an ancient myth and legend expertly to life

Troy: Lord Of The Silver Bow

an exciting, bloody and dramatic naval adventure set during the US Civil War

Glory In The Name

A captivating and stirring maritime adventure that will have you gripped

The Continental Risque

A captivating and thrilling adventure set on the high seas

The Blackbirder

A thrilling, rip-roaring naval adventure guaranteed to keep you gripped

The Guardship

Detective Aidan Waits is a troubled junior detective haunted by his past. Facing an uncertain future, and disconnected from his history, DC Waits and his partner, Detective Inspector Peter 'Sutty' Sutcliffe work on Manchester's streets to uncover the city's worst criminals among the grime of the underworld.

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