The Forgotten Legion

The struggle for freedom in the Roman empire begins for four troubled souls in this epic historical series opener—“A bloody, fast-paced thriller—what Wilbur Smith does for ancient Egypt, Kane does for ancient Rome” (James Rollins, author of The Last Oracle)

Romulus and Fabiola are twins, born into slavery, and then later sold; Romulus to gladiator school and Fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of one of the most powerful men in Rome.

Tarquinius is an Etruscan, a warrior, born enemy of Rome and trained in the forgotten arts of divination. He has a long-foretold destiny that will take him to the ends of the known world.

Brennus is a Gaul whose entire clan was killed in a battle against the Roman army. After being sold as a slave he rises to become one of the most famous and feared gladiators of his day.

In a story that ranges from a Rome riven by corruption, violence, and political entities to very edges of the empire, The Forgotten Legion is a novel of the most powerful empire in history told from the perspective of the lowest rungs of society.

“Lively . . . riveting . . . captures much of the chaos, brutality, and splendor of the late republic. . . . Kane clearly knows the history of the period.” —Booklist

“I thoroughly enjoyed The Forgotten Legion—so much so that I stayed up until 2am to finish it.” —Manda Scott, author of the Boudica novels