New author: Kevin Ashman

We've added Kevin Ashman to our list of authors publishing fiction set in ancient Rome. Kevin writes under the name KM Ashman and has so far published over 20 books, three of which are set in the first century AD and forming The Roman Chronicles series: The Fall of Britannia,The Rise of Caratacus and The Wrath of Boudicca.

1. The Fall of Britannia (Roman Chronicles book 1 of 3)

It is too late for peace. Prepare for war.

Britannia, 43 AD. The last unconquered stronghold of the Celts. A dangerous place of men without fear, soon to face the might of an invading Roman army.

Two young friends from drastically different backgrounds, Prydain and Cassus, are posted to a training cohort under the sadistic tutorage of a battle scarred veteran, Remus. The training is brutal but eventually the trainees set sail for their first campaign… the invasion of Britannia.

The Romans find themselves in strange and unfriendly environment and, as they close in on their quarry, a long held secret will be revealed, culminating in a savage and astonishing climax that affects the very future of Britannia.

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2. The Rise of Caratacus (Roman Chronicles series: book 2 of 3)

Old friends will clash, armies will collide... let there be blood.

50 AD. The Invasion is over and Roman legions spread throughout the land, a blood red stain on Britannia. Caratacus has fled south to rebuild his army and warriors flock to his banner.

In the north, a disgraced legionary grasps the chance to regain his honour and joins the Exploratores, the elite Roman unit operating behind enemy lines. He nurtures a deeper desire, however: the chance to fulfill an oath made six years previous.

As the armies of Caratacus and Scapula prepare for their final clash, a devastating, blood-soaked battle, the soldier draws closer to his ultimate prize, the chance to murder the man he once called brother.

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3. The Wrath of Boudicca (Roman Chronicles series: book 3 of 3)

One warrior will bring an army to its knees.

Britannia, 60 AD. When her husband dies, Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni, expects Rome to enter into a new agreement with her people. However, when Rome betrays them and her daughters are raped by Roman soldiers, Boudicca swears revenge.

The Britannic tribes rise up and join her in a campaign against their oppressors and soon her enormous army sweeps across the country in an unstoppable campaign of brutality.

A young boy races to join her cause, but when it is discovered that he is the last true blood of the Deceangli, Prydain, the ex-legionary, embarks on a mission to save him. For the final time, his path is destined to cross with Cassus, the boyhood friend who has sworn to kill him, whatever the cost.

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Kevin's fiction available in paperback and kindle format. If you want to read more about Kevin and his work, his website is kmashman.com and he posts on twitter as @kmashman.

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