Triumph in Dust

Twilight of Empire, Book 6

By: Ian Ross

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

Ferocity, heroism, and savage bloodshed: the next gripping instalment in the Twilight of Empire series. 

When the simmering conflict between Rome and Persia threatens once again to ignite into open war, there is only one man the Emperor Constantine can trust to hold the eastern frontier. Aurelius Castus, retired general of the empire. When the summons comes to command an army once more, he obeys with a heavy heart. Is he still a fearsome fighting machine? Will his young, ambitious officers respect and follow a great soldier of former days? When tragedy strikes, Castus must race to defend the last bulwark standing against the might of Persia. 

In the pitiless heat of the Syrian desert, engulfed by whirling sandstorms and facing a fearless, treacherous foe, Castus knows that the fight ahead will be the fiercest he has ever known.

©2019 Ian Ross (P)2019 Head of Zeus

Critic reviews

"I was immersed from the very first page. Wonderful writing. Rich and evocative, astute and assured. Great stuff!" (Giles Kristian, best-selling author of Lancelot)

A fitting end to a brillaint series

I recommend this book and the complete series to anyone who enjoys historic novels, particularly Roman period. Exceptionally Well written with twisting plots, creative storylines and intense battle scenes.

Narrator is excellent. Really contributes to making this book gripping and absorbing, hard to stop listening to!!! 5 Stars all round from me.

Never a dull listen

The tale of Castus has gone from strength to strength and didn't disappoint with the final book as so many other series seem to do. It didn't get bogged down in historical clutter but bounced along skimming into it as and when needed to keep it moving on. Nor did it overload you with a multitude of Roman named characters trying to produce an implausible mystery of twists and turns but with enough drama and plots to keep you wanting more.
Jonathan Keebles story telling took you along the journey with Castus. You could feel the press of bodies in the Roman front lines and the tension waiting for the next attack, feel the grit in your mouth and smell the smoke from the fires as each battle was fought out. It eft you cheering encouragement when things were looking bleak and oddly silent when a friend was lost. His selection of character accents while perhaps not geographically correct was not a distraction, even the Bishop.

Three great books

Really enjoyed listening to this book great story &well narrated thoroughly recommend it was a great story

Orelius Castus - True Roman

I've forced a steady relationship with Castus throughout this Series of books. Loved it.

superb end of the story of Aurelius Castus

Great story of great times and events highlighting the evils of greed and opportunism of some

So very grateful!

Thank you Mr Ross. A truly mesmerising and inspiring series from the first word to your last. And of course, to Mr Keeble too for an incredibly plausible and entertaining performance. Will miss these characters, these friends.

Castus, a real soldier!

Loved this series! I was rooting for Aurelius Castus all the way. Really enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. Gutted i've finished it. Narrator was excellent!

WOW

Absolutely brilliant story. From the first word of book 1 to the last word of this one, the author and narrator have woven a love story into the brutality of a dying empire. Intrigue and deception threading their way through the narrative. The humanity of the characters was epitomised by Diogenese' and Castus' relationship. A mix of sadness and joy at the end too. Superb

Wonderful Adventure - from the first to the last s

6 *
What exciting, nail biting action and outstanding narrative by Jonathan Keeble. I'm so sorry this is the last book in the series. What a wonderful series of six books. I thought that Simon Scarrow was unsurpassed but he now has a very fine peer in Ian Ross.

For those who have not yet started listening to this series by Ian Ross, I envy you.