Bloody Dominions

The Conquest Trilogy:1

by Nick Macklin

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Pub Date 4 Jun 2021 | Archive Date 16 Jul 2021

Matador

General Fiction (Adult) | Historical Fiction

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58-56 BCE. As Caesar’s campaign unfolds, tests of courage and belief will confront the three protagonists, shaping them as individuals and challenging their views of the world and each other:

Atticus – an impetuous but naturally gifted soldier, whose grandfather served with distinction in the legions;

Allerix – a Chieftain of the Aduatuci, who finds himself fighting both for and against Caesar; and

Epona – a fierce warrior and Allerixs’ adopted sister.
Experiencing the brutalities of conflict and the repercussions of both victory and defeat, Atticus, Allerix and Epona will cross paths repeatedly, their destinies bound together across time, the vast and hostile territories of Gaul and the barriers of fate that have defined them as enemies. In a twist of fate, Atticus and Allerix discover that they share a bond, a secret that nobody could ever foresee…

58-56 BCE. As Caesar’s campaign unfolds, tests of courage and belief will confront the three protagonists, shaping them as individuals and challenging their views of the world and each other:

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A Note From the Publisher

Nick Macklin worked as a HR Director in the NHS before placing his career on hold to take up writing full time. His writing is fuelled by his early academic studies as a historian and a lifelong interest in ancient history. He lives in Exeter with his two daughters and is juggling work as an Independent HR Consultant whilst writing the second novel in the Conquest Trilogy, Battle Scars.

Nick Macklin worked as a HR Director in the NHS before placing his career on hold to take up writing full time. His writing is fuelled by his early academic studies as a historian and a lifelong...

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ISBN	9781800469044
PRICE	US$6.99 (USD)
PAGES	200

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Dawn L, Reviewer

At first, "Bloody Dominions" felt disjointed. I struggled a little bit, as I wanted answers to my questions long before the author was willing to give them (a fault of mine). It's a crackingly good story though, so it didn't take me too long to bind my impatience and settle down "for the journey" - and it really is an enjoyable journey. Looking forward to book 2 - and 3!

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Robin P, Reviewer

Nick Macklin captures the terror and the glory of life in a Roman legion and the intense fight for survival of the brave warriors they fought. This is a novel that stands head and shoulders above competition from better known writers in the genre: Bernard Cornwell, Simon Scarrow and Anthony Riches to name but three.
The story of Atticus, Epona and Allerix is written with deep emotion and feeling whilst still evoking the brutality of the age.
At times tragic, at times triumphant, this is a novel holding a flaming torch to illuminate the darkness of every motive that is lyrical and visceral, and beautifully realized.