His greatest enemy wears the uniform he once swore to serve. The northern frontier of the Roman Empire is drowning in blood. General Laetonius Nepos, commander of the feared Sixth Legion, claims he's restoring order in Britannia. Instead, entire settlements are falling beneath his ruthless campaign, and whispers of treachery threaten the Empire from within. For Tacitus, the mission is more than another assignment for Septem Fideles. Nepos is the man who destroyed his career, stole his honor, and left him with nothing but a thirst for vengeance. Now Tacitus must return to the legion that cast him aside and confront the commander who made him an enemy. But revenge comes at a price, and every step toward Nepos risks the lives of his allies--and the future of Rome itself.

As conspiracies spread through the Empire and war closes in from every side, Tacitus must decide whether to become the weapon his enemies fear. or the hero Rome desperately needs. Perfect for readers who love historical fantasy, Ancient Rome, military adventure, political intrigue, found family, forbidden love, and epic action.