Rome, 262 AD. It had been the capital of the civilization on Earth. Now both city and civilization are dying. Imperial unity has shattered as separatists and usurpers squabble among themselves as greater enemies gather to swallow them all. One man stands between humanity and the Long Night, matching his savage determination against a hopeless future. He is Aulus Perennius, an Imperial secret agent as tough and ruthless as the age in which he lives. Until now, though, his enemies have all been human.
- ISBN10 0671577905
- ISBN13 9780671577902
- Publish Date 27 August 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 September 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Baen Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 352
- Language English