Shadow Magus

Rome's most sacred books have been stolen. The thief wants revenge. And the only wizard who can stop him isn't even from this century.

Natta Magus never asked to be the savior of Rome. Thrust into the past from 21st century Detroit, he's spent two years carving out a quiet life as a finder of lost things. But when the Sibylline Books -- Rome's most sacred texts -- are stolen by a mysterious sorcerer bent on revenge, Natta is pulled into a high-stakes magical conflict that threatens to tear the Empire apart.

As daemon attacks terrorize the city and dark forces gather, Natta must unlock the secrets of an unfamiliar form of magic to stop a madman from unleashing an apocalypse. With unlikely allies at his side and enemies lurking in the shadows, he'll need all his wits and newfound powers to save Rome from destruction.

But in a world of political intrigue and ancient grudges, who can he truly trust? And what price will he have to pay to fulfill his destiny? Winning may cost Natta the only home he has left in this world.

Shadow Magus is a pulse-pounding blend of historical fantasy and urban magic that will keep you spellbound until the very last page. Return to the gritty streets of ancient Rome in this thrilling sequel to Citizen Magus. With its richly-drawn world, complex characters, and electrifying magical battles, Shadow Magus is perfect for fans of The Dresden Files and The Iron Druid Chronicles.

Dive into a Rome where magic and history collide -- pick up Shadow Magus today!

Rob Steiner writes fantasy, space opera, and LitRPG novels.
He is the author of the Journals of Natta Magus series, about a wizard from an alternate 21st century stranded in Augustan Roman. He also writes the Codex Antonius series — a complete trilogy about a Roman Empire that never fell and the alien intelligences that guided its rise to the stars. And checkout his Undying Lairs series, which puts a tabletop-RPG twist on LitRPG.
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Rob lives in New Mexico with his wife, daughter, and a rascal cat.