The Blood of Gods - (Emperor) by Conn Iggulden (Paperback)

About the Book

The assassination of Julius Caesar sets in motion political intrigue, epic battle, and righteous retribution throughout the ancient Roman empire as Marc Antony and Gaius Octavian marshal their forces into an avenging army on a mission to reunite all that Caesar's fall has torn asunder.

Book Synopsis

The assassination of Julius Caesar sets the stage for a riveting tale of political intrigue, epic battle, and righteous retribution in this thrilling novel of Ancient Rome from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Emperor: The Gates of Rome.

"[Conn] Iggulden plunges you into the full fury of the action and leaves you gasping for more."--The Northern Echo (UK)

Julius Caesar has been cut down. His blood stains the hands of a cabal of bold conspirators, led by famed general Marcus Brutus--whom Caesar once called a friend. Hailed as heroes by a complicit Senate and granted amnesty, the killers eagerly turn toward plotting the empire's future under their control. But Caesar's death does not rest easily with all of Rome. For two men, the shocking assassination is nothing less than treason. And those responsible must pay with their lives.

Through countless battles and years of peace, Marc Antony has wielded a sword and raised a cup at Caesar's side. Now, he is powerless against the political might of Brutus and his allies. Yet with no more than eloquence and outrage, Antony will spark a rebellion that sets the streets of Rome ablaze. And Caesar's adopted son and chosen heir, Gaius Octavian, will rest only when the blood of the assassins is on his blade.

Drawn together by their common cause, Antony and Octavian marshal their forces into an avenging army. When the opposing legions finally clash, Rome's destiny will rest in the hands of the mightiest and most cunning commander of men.

Ancient Rome comes to vivid life in Conn Iggulden's Emperor series:
THE GATES OF ROME - THE DEATH OF KINGS - THE FIELD OF SWORDS - THE GODS OF WAR - THE BLOOD OF GODS

Review Quotes

Praise for the Emperor series

"What Robert Graves did for Claudius, Conn Iggulden now does for the most famous Roman Emperor of them all--Julius Caesar."--William Bernhardt, author of Criminal Intent

"Stunning. It begins with hints of a mystery and continues as a galvanizing historical thriller. Words like 'brilliant, ' 'sumptuous' and 'enchanting' jostle to be used but scarcely convey the way Iggulden brings the tale to life, or the compelling depictions of battle, treachery, and everyday detail in a precarious world vividly re-created. . . . Exhilarating."--Los Angeles Times

"Dramatic historical fiction to keep adults turning pages like enthralled kids. Iggulden is a grand storyteller. . . . A spirited, entertaining read."--USA Today

"What a find . . . A breathtaking journey through ancient Rome . . . Emperor combines the fantasy of Harry Potter with the historical details of John Jakes. Books don't get better than this."--Contra Costa Times

"People who are interested in history . . . will certainly find this novel engrossing."--Albuquerque Journal

"He excels at describing battle scenes both small-scale and epic."--The Seattle Times

"Utterly marvelous . . . Historical fiction of the highest order. Solid research and a real knack for character development bring Julius Caesar to life in a truly magical, electrifying way."--Toronto Telegram

"An intensely readable story."--Calgary Sun

"Historical fiction at its best . . . The Gates of Rome will keep you on the edge of your seat!"--Aromas Tri-County News

"I loved it. It is one of the best historical novels I have read. . . . Iggulden has the skills of a bestseller writer."--Historical Novels Review

About the Author

Conn Iggulden is the author of the Emperor series--Emperor: The Gates of Rome; Emperor: The Death of Kings; Emperor: The Field of Swords; Emperor: The Gods of War; and The Blood of Gods--as well as the Khan Dynasty novels. He is also the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Dangerous Book for Boys, The Dangerous Book of Heroes, and Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children. He lives with his wife and children in Hertfordshire, England, where he is working on his next book.