The Emperor's Knives: Empire VII. The iconic Roman adventure series from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches

Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026 Brilliantly researched and packed full of action, bestseller Anthony Riches takes the reader to the heart of Ancient Rome 'Get this book!' ????? Reader review'Great storytelling with a thoroughly researched historical background' ????? Reader review'Anthony Riches doesn't disappoint!' ????? Reader review'I could not recommend this book enough' ????? Reader review'Thoroughly entertaining and well written' ????? Reader reviewMARCUS AQUILA RETURNS TO ROME, TO HUNT THE MEN WHO DESTROYED HIS FAMILY.'Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers.
Anthony Riches is brilliant at both' Conn IgguldenDetermined to wreak vengeance on the shadowy cabal of assassins who butchered his family, Marcus Aquila arrives in Rome to face them on their own ground. But he could not have foreseen what awaits him - a Machiavellian senator, a praetorian officer and the head of a brutal gang all want their pound of flesh. And also lying in wait is Mortiferum - the Death Bringer - a champion gladiator whose knives cry out for blood .