The Persian

Inducted into Shapur II's royal forces as a commander, Casca enters the volatile lands of the Persian Empire to battle the military force of the equestrian Huns. However, other powers are teaming to plot Casca's demise; Rasheed, trusted advisor to the king, seeks a death sentence for Casca. Though cursed to journey an immortal life of a soldier, can Casca survive burning at the stake? Fraught with religious zealots, the Brotherhood of the Lamb brands Casca a heretic. Battling a secretive, radical Christian sect, Casca must not only save his life, but that of a political dynasty...as CASCA: THE PERSIAN. Annotation The Eternal Mercenary enters the gates of the Persian Empire to become commander of Shapur II's royal forces. But one man orchestrates Casca's downfall--Rasheed, advisor to the King and member of a sacred brotherhood, is thirsty for Casca's blood. "Sadler writes novels of men and glory."--People. Reissue.