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The first book in Adam Lofthouse''s Enemy of the Empire series. An action-packed adventure set outside the boundaries of Ancient Rome.

''Raven: Defier of Rome is a book I wish I’d written!'' - Michael Jecks

Chief Killer. Battle Turner. Oathbreaker.

Alaric is an enemy of Rome.

144 AD. Alaric Hengistson, leader of the Ravensworn, revels in his many fear-fuelled names whispered in the hearth flames. Cunning in battle, a ruthless war lord. He sleeps sound in the knowledge that he has been chosen by the Gods for a higher purpose – to rise up against the tyranny of an Empire.

For years he has thwarted Rome’s attempts to gain control over the land that has long resisted them. His land. Germania. However the rules are changing, and new deals are struck between the conquering Roman legions and the feuding Germanic tribes. Deals that could prove Alaric’s downfall.

As the eagles march with the wolves, together hunting the Raven, Alaric must prove his legend or watch his Ravensworn burn in flames.

A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Matthew Harffy, Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow.

Praise for Raven: Defier of Rome:

''Raven: Defier of Rome is ideal for lovers of Ben Kane’s and Tony Riches’ Roman stories - this is the story from the other side of the shield wall. Blood, guts and glory for the man who stood against Rome!'' Michael Jecks

''Raven offers a thrilling view of Rome and its interactions with the Germanic tribes. Highly recommended'' MJ Porter

''Adam Lofthouse brings a Robert E. Howard Conanesque vigour and flair to historical fiction'' Edoardo Albert

''Fast paced, full of action, with an anti-hero who deserves to live long in your memory!'' Theodore Brun

''I was fully immersed in the vivid battle scenes'' David''s Book Blurg

''A vivid, Atmospheric and violent historical tale, full of action, tension and chicanery'' Bookish Jottings

''Dark, gritty with vivid battle scenes'' TBHonest

Praise for Adam Lofthouse:

''The characters are full of the life of the period, their flaws, their doubts, their abilities all on display; a feast for the readers'' Hoover Book Review

''No holds barred, Praise for Raven: Defier of Rome:, probably the next best thing to actually being there'' Speesh Reads

''A great mix of legion comradery with a personal plot you can get invested in, add in a couple of big twists along the way and you’ve got a smashing read'' David''s Book Blurg

''A fast paced, page turning story!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review

''Brilliant!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review

''The dark and gritty tale I''ve been looking for!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review

''A brilliantly written book, full of action.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review

''A tightly woven tale of a tightly wound man.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review

''A great story with a wonderful anti hero!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review

The next instalment in Adam Lofthouse''s Enemy of the Empire series. An action-packed thriller set outside the boundaries of Ancient Rome.

''Highly recommended!'' - M J Porter

It takes years to build a legend.

It takes mere heartbeats to shatter it to dust.

150 AD. Alaric, once lord of the Ravensworn is no longer feared nor revered. It has been six long years since his great defeat. He now lives life in the shadows. All hopes of glory and eternal rest in the Heroes Hall are gone. Alaric is alone. An outlaw to his land.

When a band of horsemen appear on the horizon, eager to recruit the man they still believe to be a lord of war. And so Alaric is pulled back to a life he thought had forsaken him. For in the far north of Germania lies a tribe in desperate need of aid.

In the far reaches of the land, for a cause not his own, Alaric will fly the Raven banner once more. In doing so, he will show both man and Gods that his story is not yet over.

*Title previously published as Ravensworn

Praise for Adam Lofthouse:

''Blood, guts and glory - the life of a German renegade and outlaw during the Roman occupation - fabulous!'' Michael Jecks

''The characters are full of the life of the period, their flaws, their doubts, their abilities all on display; a feast for the readers'' Hoover Book Review

''No holds barred, vivid Roman entertainment, probably the next best thing to actually being there'' Speesh Reads

''A great mix of legion comradery with a personal plot you can get invested in, add in a couple of big twists along the way and you’ve got a smashing read'' David''s Book Blurg

''An absolute roller coaster.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

''It''s a thoroughly un-put-down-able book!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

''A very, very good book from a very, very good new, young writer.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

''Brilliant!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader review