Emperor'S Axe Av Alex Gough

<h2>The fate of Rome, and thousands of lives, rests on the shoulders of one man.</h2><p>After murdering his brother, and taking the position of Emperor for himself, <strong>Caracalla</strong> orders a brutal purge of the supporters of <strong>Geta</strong>.</p><p>Meanwhile, Caracalla''s ally <strong>Marcellus </strong>has his son suddenly kidnapped. But why? <strong>Silus</strong> is ordered to track down and rescue the boy, rumoured to be Caracalla''s child. </p><p>As Rome buckles beneath the weight of slaughter, Silus will travel to the city of Alexandria. There he will need to risk everything to save the boy, the Empire and his own life...</p><p><strong>An intense and blood-soaked thriller of Ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden and Ben Kane.</strong></p>