The Wolf's Gold: Empire V

Empire, Book 5

By: Anthony Riches

Narrated by: Saul Reichlin

Fresh from their victory in Germania, Marcus Aquila and the Tungrians have been sent to Dacia, on the north-eastern edge of the Roman Empire, with the mission to safeguard a major source of imperial power.
The mines of Alburnus Major contain enough gold to pave the road to Rome. They would make a mighty prize for the marauding Sarmatae tribesmen who threaten the province, and the outnumbered auxiliaries are entrusted with their safety in the face of a barbarian invasion.
Beset by both the Sarmatian horde and more subtle threats offered by men who should be their comrades, the Tungrians must also come to terms with the danger posed by a new and unexpected enemy.
They will have to fight to the death to save the honour of the empire - and their own skins.

'Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.' Conn Iggulden

(P)2012 Hodder & Stoughton©2012 Anthony Riches

Critic reviews

This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.

A damn fine read . . . fast-paced, action-packed.

Stands head and shoulders above a crowded field . . . . real, live characters act out their battles on the northern borders with an accuracy of detail and depth of raw emotion that is a rare combination.

'Muscular in prose and approach, the novel is riveting and direct.'

'This is a fast-paced, action-packed read. Anthony Riches brings alive the harsh reality of the Roman world - the period, people, and culture - in a frenetic and exciting novel which is well researched and tinged with humour. The battle scenes are vivid and expertly told . . . Difficult to put down, this is a welcome addition to the genre . . . Recommended'

Great book

Need the next one now. good while there are some historical in accuracies to hear some Names used in my SCA stuff used it was great

Loved every minute of it, great story & narrator

Loved it all, can't get enough of the story really. I especially enjoy the narrator's use of his voice for different characters, it makes them immediately recognizable

The narrator Soul Richlan is amazing

I love the entire series and the narrator is amazing! The author is amazing as well and I can’t wait for more books!

A good book

Each book can stand alone or together that's what makes this serious so good
If I have to say something bad about the book is that mark's revenge is taking a little too long