I liked the fast-moving action, which wasn't too gory, and the well-evoked ancient setting - interestingly in a less familiar period of Roman history. I am keen to read on and see if Ballista succeeds in thwarting the plot and who is behind it.
The cover conveys the idea of approaching nightfall and the danger lurking in the city.
The cover conveys the idea of approaching nightfall and the danger lurking in the city.