Hero of rome douglas jackson

Gaius valerius verrens 1 kindle edition by jackson, douglas. Douglas jackson the roman grip on britain is weakening. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first novel, caligula. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valeri. Aug 27, 2015 for fans of simon scarrow and ben kane, the spectacular new novel in douglas jackson s epic series sees gaius valerius verrens banished from rome only to be caught up in one of the most savage uprisings the roman empire had witnessed. When i got the phone call, i ignored my fathers advice for the third and final time in my life, not to give up the day job.

Gaius valerius verrens series in order douglas jackson. Hero of rome is douglas jacksons new trilogy featuring valerius verrens. Claudius isbn 9780552162494 pdf epub douglas jackson. Scourge of rome douglas jackson 9780593070581 netgalley. Douglas jacksons excellent series has come a full circle. Olcso hero of rome douglas jackson 2011 konyvek arak, akciok. Emperor nero has turned his face away from this farflung outpost. Valerius leads the veterans in a last stand against the unstoppable horde of boudiccas rebel army. Caratacus, war chief of the britons, isbn 9780552162494.

Im the author of caligula and claudius, and in july 2009 i received a contract to write hero of rome, my latest book and the first of a new trilogy. Hero of rome gaius valerius verrens, book 1 by douglas jackson book cover, description, publication history. Gaius valerius verrens 1 ebook written by douglas jackson. Oct 31, 2011 douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first two novels, caligula and claudius. Douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be published in july 2010. Now hailed a hero of rome, valerius is not the man he once was scarred both physically and emotionally by the battles he has fought, his sister is mortally ill, his father in selfimposed exile. Douglas jackson one man will stand against boudiccas armies. Oct 19, 2011 hero of rome is douglas jacksons new trilogy featuring valerius verrens. See all books authored by douglas jackson, including caligula the tyranny of rome, and claudius, and more on thriftbooks. List of books by author douglas jackson thriftbooks. How to expertly buy, manage and sell real estate in japan.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jun 29, 2010 douglas jackson is the author of the successful historical novels caligula and claudius and my next book hero of rome, the first of a new trilogy, will be published in july 2010. Glory of rome ebook by douglas jackson rakuten kobo. Douglas uses gaius as the eyes through which his readers interact with the first century rome. Claudius emperor of rome, conqueror of britain emperor claudius has unleashed the roman legions against britain. A journalist on local and national newspapers for 36 years, jackson left the scotsman where he was assistant editor, in 2009 to become a fulltime writer. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first. When i first met gaius valerius verrens in the opening chapters of hero of rome by scottish author douglas jackson, he was leading his cohort into a silurian hill fort bristling with celtic spears on a hilltop in neros roman britain. When i got the phone call, i ignored my fathers advice for the third. Claudius by douglas jackson overdrive rakuten overdrive. Fortunately, i only ever regret it once a month on pay day.

Author division douglas jackson is composed of at least 4 distinct authors, divided by their works. Mar 26, 2012 valerius leads the veterans in a last stand against the unstoppable horde of boudiccas rebel army. So, i went in search of a new series and found douglas jacksons gaius valerius verrens series. Gaius valerius verrens 1 by jackson, douglas from amazons fiction books store. Gaius valerius verrens 1 audiobook by douglas jackson. I was born in jedburgh in the scottish borders in the summer of 1956. He was born in jedburgh, in the scottish borders and now lives in bridge of allan. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Jun 29, 2010 when i first met gaius valerius verrens in the opening chapters of hero of rome by scottish author douglas jackson, he was leading his cohort into a silurian hill fort bristling with celtic spears on a hilltop in neros roman britain.

Seven further novels featuring valerius have followed the most recent being glory of rome and have won critical acclaim and confirm. Step by step, the bloodied survivors are forced back into the temple of claudius. Besides gaius, though, every other story told in this series is historically accurate. Hero of rome is the first in a major new roman trilogy, featuring valerius verrens. Douglas jackson turned a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans into his first two novels, caligula and claudius. It is twenty odd years since the invasion of britain and the legions are still campaigning in the north and west of the country. The druids are on the rise, spreading seeds of rebellion among the british tribes. Emperor nero has turned his face away from this far flung outpost. Police were called when neighbors reported a woman having sex with her pit bull in her backyard in broad daylight. Ive just finished the first book, hero of rome, and what an adventure.

Hero of rome douglas jackson 2011 vasarlas 4 009 ft. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hero of rome. Verrens hero of rome returns to britain with an administrative title, but, before long he is leading his legion to overcome the druid led uprising in the assault on mona. His third, hero of rome, introduced readers to a new series hero, gaius valerius verrens.

I havent read douglas jacksons previous offerings, but i certainly will now. Read glory of rome gaius valerius verrens 8 by douglas jackson available from rakuten kobo. The savvy foreign investors guide to japanese properties. Woman arrested for having sex with her pit bull in broad. For fans of simon scarrow and ben kane, the spectacular new novel in douglas jacksons epic series sees gaius valerius verrens banished from rome only to be caught up in one of the most savage uprisings the roman empire had witnessed. Jackson has always been fascinated by history and combined with his love for reading.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hero of rome. At the head of the ninth legion he will face rome s enemies. It is here that valerius wins lifelong fame and the accolade hero of rome. Douglas jackson books list of books by author douglas. Gaius valerius verrens returns to rome from the successful campaign against boudicca in britain. The complete series list for gaius valerius verrens douglas jackson. Woman arrested for having sex with her pit bull in broad daylight. Hero of rome is the first novel in a major new roman historical action series.

For fans of the authors previous books caligula and claudius this. It will be followed on 18 august 2011, by defender. Avenger of rome north yorkshire libraries overdrive. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. When they arrived, they found kara vandereyk naked and on the ground. When i first met gaius valerius verrens in the opening chapters of hero of rome by scottish author douglas jackson, he was leading his. This acclaimed book by douglas jackson is available at in several formats for your ereader. He was born in jedburgh, in the scottish borders and now lives in.

Saviour of rome the new gaius valerius verrens adventure by douglas jackson paperback, 400 pages, published 2017 by bantam press isbn. Hero of rome1st edition roman trilogy 1 by douglas jackson hardcover, 336 pages. Jackson grew up in the town of jedburgh in the scottish borders. Defender of rome north yorkshire libraries overdrive. Hero of rome gaius valerius verrens, book 1 by douglas jackson.

A journalist by profession, douglas jackson transformed a lifelong fascination for rome and the romans in to his first two highlypraised novels, caligula and claudius. It is worth noting that gaius valerius verrens is a fictional creation, a character crafted from the mind of douglas jackson. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The reader, writer, and historian in me was greatly impressed at how douglas jackson melded all the elements for a great read together. The battle scenes are superb, exciting and nail biting. Kidnapped, by rl stevenson was the first taste of historical fiction for the young douglas jackson. The emperor neros erratic and bloody reign is in its death throes when gaius valerius verre. For fans of the authors previous books caligula and claudius this book will come as a real treat. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Douglas jackson is the author of caligula and claudius. Gaius valerius varens has been romes hero, its defender, and its avenger, and now he is the empires sword, in his fourth brutal and bloody adventuread 68. Online shopping for rome valerius verrens 8 from large inventory.