The Red Serpent

It’s a mad and violent world. They must be equal to it. A historical thriller filled with jaw-dropping action from the author of Beasts Beyond the Wall . Ex-gladiators Drust, Kag, and their brutal band are as dirt-ridden and downbeat as ever. Drawn to the Syrian frontier at the edge of the Roman world, they are presented with a mysterious riddle from old companions. In the scorching heat, schemes and rumors breed like flies on a corpse. To survive a deadly plot, Drust and his men must face all challengers along with Mother Nature’s rage. Sometimes they’ll run as fast as they can pray to the Gods. But sometimes they’ll have to stand, and fight . . . Praise for the novels of Rob Low “A company of warriors, desperate battles, an enthralling read.” —Bernard Cornwell, New York Times –bestselling author “Low mixes history, archeology, mythology and nonstop, often-sanguinary action into a fast-moving adventure tale.” — Publishers Weekly “An epic tale of hardship, triumph, betrayal and brotherhood.” —S. J. A. Turney, author of Marius’ Mules XV: The Ides of March "It's a mad and violent world. They must be equal to it. Ex-gladiators Drust , Kag , and their brutal band are as dirt-ridden and downbeat as ever. Drawn to the Syrian frontier at the edge of the Roman world, they are presented with a mysterious riddle from old companions. In the scorching heat, schemes and rumours breed like flies on a corpse. To survive a deadly plot, Drust and his men must face all challengers along with Mother Nature's rage. Sometimes they'll run as fast as they can pray to the Gods. But sometimes they'll have to stand, and fight... Filled with gristle, gore and jaw-dropping action, perfect for fans of Giles Kristian, David Gilman and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Robert Low 'A master of the storyteller's art' S. J. A. Turney, author of the Knights Templar series"-- Provided by Freading At the edge of the empire, the hunters become the hunted ... They're back - Drust, Kag, Ugo, Sib and some new faces - as dirt-ridden and downbeat as ever. Drawn to the edge of the Roman world and the blasted deserts of the Syrian frontier, they are presented with a mysterious riddle from their old companions, Dog and Manius. In the scorching heat, plots and rumours breed like flies on a corpse. To survive, Drust and the others must face all challengers along with Mother Nature's rage. Sometimes they'll stand and fight; sometimes they'll run as fast as they can and pray to the Gods. For it is a mad and violent world, and they must be equal to it ..