Uprysing - by Will Meldman (Paperback)

About the Book

In Nero's Rome, a gladiator's fight for freedom sparks rebellion. Hunted by the empire and haunted by the lost Kane lineage, he faces beasts, betrayal, and the wrath of gods. Uprysing is a tale of steel, survival, and a legacy born in blood.

Book Synopsis

Under the iron heel of Emperor Nero, ancient Rome stands on the brink--an empire built on spectacle and power now stretched to breaking point. In this brutal world, a gladiator known only as the Gladiator is thrust into a struggle that will reshape his fate and the legacy of his bloodline. The Romans have drawn his name into a game of dominance when Nero targets the hero's ancestor, forcing the Gladiator to enter the arena not just for survival, but for a cause bigger than himself.

Sweat-soaked sand, roaring crowds, the clash of steel and the thunder of beasts: the Gladiator must face a monstrous creature said to be unkillable, fight his way through the emperor's machinations, and unravel a prophecy tied to his family crest. Allies rise and fall, betrayal lurks in every corridor of power, and the question looms: can one man's revolt ignite a legacy of freedom? As the façade of the empire cracks, the Gladiator must decide whether to fight merely for his life--or to spark a rebellion that will echo across generations.

About the Author

Will Meldman, a USC School of Cinematic Arts alumnus and the founder of Double Down Pictures, is the brain behind the Kane comic universe. Meldman is the producer of films such as The Resort and the upcoming El Tigre starring Tom Segura, along with his acclaimed podcast "Studio 22" which he hosts alongside Brock O'Hurn. Additionally, he co-founded Recover 180, a brand focused on wellness and recovery.