INSURRECTIO (Roma Nova Thriller Series) - Softcover

Morton, Alison

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9791097310127

Publisher: Pulcheria Press, 2018

Synopsis

“INSURRECTIO - a taut, fast-paced thriller and I enjoyed it enormously. Rome, guns and rebellion. Darkly gripping stuff.” – Conn Iggulden

Caius Tellus wants to seize power in Roma Nova and destroy a system that’s safeguarded its people for over fifteen centuries.

Aurelia Mitela, ex-Praetorian and chief imperial councillor, vows to stop him.

But Roma Nova in the early 1980s is paralysed by a ruler afraid to rule. Old laws are choking reform. Fear sparks riots only to be exploited by the charismatic leader of a rising nationalist movement.

Aurelia fights to combat increasing panic engulfing Roma Nova. Founded at the dusk of the old Roman Empire the tiny state now faces total meltdown.

But Caius is also on a personal vendetta – to destroy Aurelia herself.

Part political thriller, part deadly personal rivalry, INSURRECTIO is Roman fiction brought into the 20th century through an alternate history lens with a strong female protagonist with heart and courage leading the action. If you enjoy reading mystery books for women with plenty of twists, this is for you!

Followed by RETALIO

– Historical Novel Society’s indie Editor’s Choice for Spring 2016
– B.R.A.G. Medallion

About this title

About the Author

Alison Morton writes the award-winning Roma Nova thriller series featuring modern Praetorian heroines. She blends her deep love of Roman history with six years' military service and a life of reading crime, adventure and thriller fiction. 

All six Roma Nova full-length novels have been awarded the BRAG Medallion. SUCCESSIO, AURELIA and INSURRECTIO were selected as Historical Novel Society's Indie Editor's Choices. AURELIA was a finalist in the 2016 HNS Indie Award. SUCCESSIO was selected as an Editor's Choice in The Bookseller. CARINA is a novella set between INCEPTIO and PERFIDITAS. ROMA NOVA EXTRA brings together eight short stories. 

A 'Roman nut' since age 11, Alison has misspent decades clambering over Roman sites throughout Europe. She holds an MA History, blogs about Romans and writing. Now she continues to write thrillers, cultivates a Roman herb garden and drinks wine in France with her husband.

Social media links Connect with Alison on her Roma Nova site: http: //alison-morton.com
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Goodreads: https: //goodreads.com/author/show/5783095.Alison_Morton

Review

"INSURRECTIO - a taut, fast-paced thriller and I enjoyed it enormously. Rome, guns and rebellion. Darkly gripping stuff." - Conn Iggulden, author of the Emperor series

"Exploring the insidious spread of totalitarian ideals that undermine the social fabric of Roma Nova, INSURRECTIO is an excellent novel that builds to a fast paced, tense climax that keeps the reader on edge to the very end. Highly recommended." - Elisabeth Storrs, author of the 'Tales of Ancient Rome' series

"Alison Morton's INSURRECTIO is a triumph of the imagination. She uses her forensic knowledge of ancient times to create a Roma Nova that feels utterly authentic, populated by genuine real life characters. Roma Nova is under attack from within by a merciless dictator and only Aurelia Mitela has the strength to face him. But even Aurelia's powers and principles are stretched by an enemy who seems to know more about her than she does herself. A brilliant helter-skelter mix of action and intrigue that hurtles to a bloody, heart-rending climax." - Douglas Jackson, author of Gaius Valerius Verrens series

"Morton's thrilling world-building is a masterclass in alternate history. You don't just believe her version - you live every twist and turn." - E.M. Powell, author of the Fifth Knight series

About this edition

• Publisher: Pulcheria Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 13: 9791097310127
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 296