From bestselling author MC Scott, a heady, fast-paced and exciting historical adventure full of religious and political tensions, passion and intrigue. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden.
-As exciting as Ben Hur, and far more accurate-- - The Independent.
-A gripping tale-- - Daily Mail.
-I was totally engrossed-- - Reader review.
AD 64:Rome is burning. Only one man can save it.
The Emperor: Nero, Emperor of Rome and feared by his subjects for his temper and cruelty, is in possession of an ancient document predicting that Rome will burn.
The Spy: Sebastos Pantera, assassin and spy for the Roman Legions is ordered to stop the impending cataclysm. He knows that if he doesn-t, his life - and that of thousands of others - is in terrible danger.
The Chariot Boy: Math, a young charioteer, subject to the wiles and schemes of the Emperor and the Sp