Silence & Lies (A Short Story): A Throne of the Caesars Story Audiobook By Harry Sidebottom cover art

Silence & Lies (A Short Story): A Throne of the Caesars Story

A Throne of the Caesars Story

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Silence & Lies (A Short Story): A Throne of the Caesars Story

By: Harry Sidebottom
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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A tense and brilliantly dramatic 20-page short story from the bestselling author of The Throne of the Caesars Series.

AD238. Emperor Maximinus’ reign is under threat as Gordian the Younger and Elder are proclaimed as Emperor.

Julius Burdo, official of the Empire, must accompany the knife-boy Castricius north, to assassinate Maximinus. The order is from the new Augusti; death is a certain fate to both men, whether they succeed or fail.

But as the two men journey north, they have plans to survive this deadly mission.

A fascinating insight into a scheme that happens offstage in Iron & Rust, this is a taut and thrilling short story.

 Action & Adventure Anthologies & Short Stories Crime Thrillers Historical Historical Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Short Stories Thriller & Suspense

Critic reviews

Praise for Harry Sidebottom:

‘An amazing story of bloodlust, ruthless ambition and revenge’ THE TIMES

‘Sidebottom’s prose blazes with searing scholarship’ THE TIMES

‘Superior fiction, with depth, authenticity and a sense of place’ TLS

‘A storming triumph…wonderful fight scenes, deft literary touches and salty dialogue’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

‘Explosive action and knuckle-whitening drama’ GUARDIAN
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Great story! I wish the first book was as good as this short story 😀

Much better than the first book

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