Alaric Higginson is home with his wife and children. Having lost an eye, gotten older, and out of shape he is not the man he once was. He isn’t unhappy but he does miss the good ole days of his previous fame and renown. A group of riders visit him at home, asking him for his assistance.
Alaric soon realizes not all information has been relayed and that he may be in for a different fight than he had expected.

“Outlaw: Nemesis of Rome” is the sophomore effort in the Ravensworn series by Adam Lofthouse. I enjoyed this book at least as much as I did “Raven: Defier of Rome”, more in some respects. The action scenes, battles, injuries, as well as emotions, feelings and impressions are well written.

I look forward to reading more about Alaric. It is great fun to read about a character who isn’t one-dimensional. I’m hoping there are many more exploits for him to be involved in.

Thanks to NetGalley for an opportunity to read this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

4.75/5 stars and highly recommended for those who like their action to be on the fiercer side.

This was a very interesting read, especially with the way the story developed. The story was very interesting to a point I didn’t want to put the book down. With everything that the characters had to manage to go through many challenges in which occurred throughout the book. There were so many twists and turns that occurred throughout the book that meant I didn’t want to put it down.

This is the second book in the series, and you need to read book 1 first to truly get a sense of Alaric's character, and understand his journey of redemption in this book.
It's full of action, tension and intrigue, and is a high stakes test of leadership, intense battles, and loyalty and alliances.
I enjoyed how Alaric trusts his instincts about people, and his suspicions of a traitor amongst them. He has a difficult time doubting the loyalty of his warriors, but the tension increases throughout including attempts on his life as he figures out who is plotting against them.
His character growth shows through with his honour, willingness to show mercy, and his regrets from his glory days and losses.
I enjoyed the bonds he forms with his warriors, his new found empathy, and the epic challenges they face together.
This is a high stakes epic adventure, with vibrant battles and a powerful character arc.

This is book 2 in a series featuring a character called Alaric. Having read the authors note after, Alaric actually first appeared in another series of his and he decided Alaric had more to say, I would agree. Alaric came across as someone with a huge amount of story to give, and I can definitely see there still being more to go. I hadn't read book 1 but didn't feel like I was missing anything here.
This isn't my usual type of read, and I definitely struggled to get into it, but I did find the second half absolutely flew. There's so much action, the second half is pretty non-stop!
I really enjoyed the relationships between the characters, and think that was a real warmness in what was at times quite a descriptively dark read.
Fans of historic action fiction will definitely enjoy this.

Lord Alaric, of the Ravensworn, a name feared throughout Germania and hated by Rome, is feared no longer since his defeat in battle six years ago. Now he spends his days drinking and remembering past battles and the men he lost. When a group of riders arrive asking for his aid to save their people Alaric feels the pull of battle and he agrees to help.

With action from the start, Alaric soon realises that he isn’t being told the whole story and as their journey progresses it becomes clear that one of the group is bent on sabotage but who and why? This is a real roller coaster of a read with plenty of twists and turns, engaging characters (especially Loki the dog) and battles against the odds showing that Alaric hasn’t lost his wily touch.

When I realised that this was the second book about Alaric, I read the first one (Raven: Defier of Rome) before reading this. Although Outlaw can be read as a standalone, I think you’ll get a better understanding of Alaric by reading Raven first.

This was an interesting read as it has been based on roman and Germanic cultures, during the trying times of war. There are underlying tones of family and loss - however i think the most prevalent theme is of resilience and overcoming things that are sent to test you. The author has managed to convey the feelings that people have in war and how constantly having to fight for everything by the way that they have written the characters. The settings remind me of the highlands where you have to be aware of everything around you and that was what I was picturing while reading. I will be going back and reading the first book in this series to see where everything started.

Alaric was once a warrior but has become idle living a soft life. He is now an outlaw. Riders come and want his help and so he will raise the Raven banner once again. This German renegade will fight to help a powerless people with a weak leader. A story of hope, belief, despair and honour.

Very well written novel with great characters. Alaric proves himself a warrior once again but also an honourable man. Lots of action, fights, battles, friendship and treachery. Well paced and action packed, enjoy.

Set in the years after the defeat of the Romans in the Teutonberg forest Alaric a German warrior of some reknown, is down on his luck after a major defeat 6 years previously. Not the most loveable or trustworthy person follow his trials as he seeks to rebuild his reputation.

The Ciminii tribe reaches out for Alaric's help against an invading northern enemy, promising hima ship load of amber for his troubles. Theymistakenly believe he has a large following.
Alaric has few warriors left but takes up the challenge, but what is the reason for the dispute and what has he walked into.

Though a fictional story, if you enjoy stories set in the Roman era, with the clash of shield walls, deception, set backs and plenty of action then you will enjoy this novel, and will want to try the previous ones in the series..

Outlaw; nemesis of Rome is the second book in the Ravensworn series by Adam Lofthouse, in the book Alaric Higginson is at home having a pity party after being defeated in Rome all he wants to do is drink wine and sit in the dark so he could feel sorry for himself. When one of the only three want to be warriors tells Alric strangers are coming he tries to put on his Chainmaile only to learn he’s gained a few pounds and he cannot do it as swiftly as once before. When the strangers arrive he is surprised to see they are not foe but a want to be friend sent by their chief to gain Ravensworn’s services. he doesn’t possess a warring party but what he does have his weapons and his three loyal want to be warriors batter, Kya and Cedric and agree to defend the newcomer Edjer Chiefton and his tribe. before Alaric and his men reached the land they are to defend he learns there is a traitor amongst them and when he arrives he learns the chief and is a coward but Alric is a man of his word and helps defend them. It isn’t until they’ve been victorious that Alerick learns there is a bigger coo a foot. this is a man who has lived with many summers at his back and because of that he has many enemies but does this have to do with him the try he’s defending or some wrong he’s made that he knows nothing about. This was a good book with an interesting plot I just found Alerick, for a warrior to be very soft hearted and sentimental. I have never read a book based on Germania Rome the Vikings Anglia with the Warriors that wanted to hug and comfort the underlings but having said that I still like the book I liked Alric and his gang of misfits and I would definitely read the next book in this series. I love books about ancient Warriors and found this one with Al Rick getting his motor back to be a really good one despite him having a much softer side than most warriors a definite recommend. #NetGalley, #BoldwoodBooks, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #RavenSworn,#AdamLofthouse, #OutlawNemesisOfRome,

Excellent adventure story set in Northern Germany during the Roman period. Alaric, the main character, leads a rag-tag band of villagers in a fight for survival. Very well told story and lots of pace and action. The descriptions of the landscapes in the story are wonderful and the action was told really well. Interesting to see how much Alaric changes as a man between the beginning and end of the book. I don’t know if there will be a series based on Alaric but I hope there will be more books about his adventures.

Another well written book of Alaric and the Ravensworn. I would say you should read the first book "Raven" to have a better understanding of who Alaric is and what is being discussed throughout the book. Although, this story has brand new characters so you may be able to gather the story from flashbacks. This book picks up 6 years after the end of book one, but has the same action and drama. There are some fantastic characters and those you love to loathe, as well as touching and emotional spots. This is a great read for both historical and action loving readers.