Kate Murphy Bücher

Das Schicksal Roms ruht auf den Schultern eines Mannes Hervorragend, spannend und actionreich – perfekt für Fans des alten Roms Rom, 211 n. Chr.: Nachdem Caracalla seinen Bruder Geta ermordet und die Kaiserwürde an sich gerissen hat, ordnet er eine brutale Säuberungsaktion unter Getas Anhängern an. Währenddessen wird der Sohn von Caracallas Verbündetem Marcellus nach Ägypten entführt. Aber warum? Der kaiserliche Assassine Silus erhält den Auftrag, den Jungen aufzuspüren und zu retten, von dem man behauptet, er sei in Wahrheit Caracallas Kind. Während Rom unter der Last des Gemetzels zusammenbricht, reist Silus nach Alexandria. Dort muss er alles riskieren, um den Jungen, das Reich und letztendlich sein eigenes Leben zu retten ... »Düster und realistisch, spannend und rasant. Dies ist ein erstklassiger historischer Roman, und Gough ist eindeutig bereit, seinen Platz unter den führenden Autoren des Genres einzunehmen.« SJA Turney, Autor der ›Praetorian‹-Serie zu Band 1 der Reihe ›Die Assassinen von Rom‹ von Alex Gough Alle Bände der ›Die Assassinen von Rom‹-Reihe: Band 1: Das Schwert des Kaisers Band 2: Der Dolch des Kaisers Band 3: Die Axt des Kaisers

»Ich war nur kurz abgelenkt.« Viele Menschen halten sich für gute und empathische Zuhörer. Das ist ein Trugschluss – das Gegenteil ist der Fall. Wir sind viel zu sehr mit uns selbst beschäftigt, planen bereits im Voraus die nächsten Argumente, meinen, im Vorfeld zu wissen, was der Andere sagen will. Wir sind abgelenkt durch ständige Erreichbarkeit auf allen Kanälen, die unterschiedlich bedient werden wollen, durch Multitasking und den beschleunigten Puls der ganzen Gesellschaft. Die vermeintlich simple und passive Tätigkeit des Zuhörens haben wir verlernt. Was das für uns, unsere Familie und unser Miteinander bedeutet und wie wir wieder zurück in den beidseitigen Dialog finden, erläutert die bekannte Wissenschaftsredakteurin Kate Murphy auf anschauliche Weise.

Rome will never be the same again… The empire is at a crisis point. Caesar, Rome’s greatest general and conqueror of Gaul, now faces being stripped of his command and dragged back to Italy for prosecution by his enemies.His former ally, Pompey, has sided with his opponents in the Senate and frustrates all efforts to find peace.Caesar does the unthinkable. He crosses the Rubicon and marches his army into Italy to invade Rome, with Mark Antony at his side. The empire is thrown into civil war. Antony will either rise to the heights of power, or be executed as a traitor. The die has been cast.This is the greatest story of Roman history retold from Mark Antony’s perspective by a rising star of the genre. Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden and Ben Kane.

A desolate wasteland. A mission gone wrong. An impossible goal. A gripping new series of Ancient Rome.Roman scout Silus is deep behind enemy lines in Caledonia. As he spies on a raiding party, he is abruptly discovered by an enemy chief and his son.Mounting a one man ambush, everything quickly goes wrong. Silus must run for his life, the head of the enemy leader in his hands. Little does he know the price he will pay...As Silus is inducted into the Arcani, an elite faction of assassins and spies, he must return to Caledonia, back into the wilderness, and risk everything in the service of his Caesar. The odds don’t look good.Failure is not an option.

"On the Empire's Northern border trouble is stirring. For decades the barbarians have been at the gates. Now, facing threats from within as well as outside, the Emperor is provoking war. When his friend Atius goes missing in Germania, Imperial Assassin Silus is sent into the heart of the battle-torn region. Plunged into a deadly intrigue and a brutal conflict, can Silus find out who is betraying Rome? Or will the legions start falling, one by bloody one?"--Publisher

"A single death could plunge the Empire into chaos. Silus, member of Emperor Caracalla's elite assassins, the Arcani, is dispatched to Numidia. Rumours of assassination plots against Marcellus, the Emperor's closest aide, are rife. Silus must stop them. But the forces arrayed against the Arcani are now as powerful as they are clandestine. Inducted into the Emperor's bodyguard, his Lions, Silus soon discovers secrets that should have stayed hidden. And as the Emperor becomes ever more reckless in battle, Silus unearths a conspiracy that runs deeper than his worst nightmares. It's not clear who is a friend, and who an enemy. Yet come what may Silus must keep the Emperor alive or - yet again - watch the ones he loves die."--Publisher

When his stepfather is executed for his involvement in the Catilinarian conspiracy, Mark Antony and his family are disgraced. His adolescence is marked by scandal and mischief, his love affairs are fleeting, and yet, his ambition is vast. Antony's path to prosperity leads him to an education in Athens, a campaign for a seat in the Senate, and a position of military command. Undeterred by his baptism of fire on the battlefields of Judaea and Egypt, he climbs the ranks to become the right hand man of Rome’s most famous general, Julius Caesar . The first of an epic new four book series, Caesar’s Soldier brings to life the world of one of history’s greatest warriors and romantics, as he becomes an integral part of the Roman Republic in its moment of glory and crisis.

The book has garnered praise from notable figures, including Chris Evans, highlighting its brilliance. It features engaging storytelling and compelling themes that captivate readers, making it a standout choice for those seeking an impactful literary experience. The narrative is likely to resonate with a wide audience, showcasing the author's skill in crafting memorable characters and thought-provoking plots.

"Emperor Severus is on his deathbed. His sons Geta and Caracalla, feuding in Britannia, are readying for a devastating power struggle. Silus, now a centurion in the Arcani, the secretive network of spies and killers, is thrown into the maelstrom. Back in Rome, plots breed in the stinking alleys. Everyone might be an enemy. Everyone a traitor. As an Imperial Assassin, Silus' loyalty will be tested to breaking point. And with the Empire starting to buckle under the strain, Silus must ask what matters: Rome or his own damned soul?"--Publisher