FREE from slavery, Marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother.
Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves and their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army and resurrect the cause of Spartacus.
But Marcus and Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret. Marcus is torn between his friend and master. Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt - and ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender before more carnage and bloodshed?
** From the #1 bestselling adult author Simon Scarrow - over 1 million copies sold.
** The perfect introduction to Roman history and gladiators for young readers - great for fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter.
** Book 3 in the series.
- ISBN10 0141338741
- ISBN13 9780141338743
- Publish Date 6 March 2014 (first published 7 February 2013)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint Puffin
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 352
- Language English