EMPIRE

BONES OF THE HILLS

Book 3 of 'The Conqueror' series, sequel to 'Lords of the Bow' (8502). Genghis Khan has united the warring tribes but now finds trouble brewing west of the Mongolian plains so he sends his sons out to quell the rebellions. This also serves to diffuse the rivalries between his sons and shows him which should succeed him.

THE GATES OF ROME

In the city of Rome a power struggle is about to begin which will shake the foundations of the Republic. An ambitious young man, Julius Caesar, will face his first great test.

LION

Ancient Greece, 5th century BC. The age of myths and legends has given way to the world of men. In the front rank stands Pericles, Lion of Athens. Behind Pericles lies the greatest city of the ancient world. Before him, on land and at sea, stands the merciless Persian army. Both sides are spoiling for war. Though still a young man, Pericles knows one thing: to fight a war you must first win the peace. It's time for a hero to rise. For his enemies to tremble. And for Athens, a city of wisdom and warriors, to shine with glory . . . Book one in series

LORDS OF THE BOW

Book 2 of 'The Conqueror' series, sequel to 'Wolf of the Plains' (8161). Genghis Khan confronts the Chin in the city of Yenking. They are confident and brave, setting a trap for the raiders, but Genghis will not give up.

PROTECTOR

TWO LEGENDARY BATTLES. ONE FEARLESS WARRIOR . . . Themistocles stands as an archon of Athens: the might of the city is his to command. Yet he is no nobleman, distrusted by many for his modest birthright. For his presumption. But those who stand against him cannot argue with two things: his victories as a warrior and the vast Persian force heading their way. And so Themistocles must fight. To survive the game of politics, to make his name, he must prove himself again and again in battle. On the sea. On land. In the arena of public opinion. His enemies are legion, his allies do not trust him and the Persians would corrupt him - but history belongs to the courageous . . .

QUANTUM OF TWEED

When gentlemen's tailor Albert Rossi hits an unsuspecting pedestrian in his Nissan Micra, he is amazed to escape the inevitable knock on the door from the police. Instead he receives a mysterious phone call from a man who tells him that his money will be left in the 'usual' place. At that very moment, Albert Rossi's life is about to get a whole lot more interesting... Quick Reads.

WOLF OF THE PLAINS (X Rated)

The first book in the Conqueror series on Genghis Khan and his descendants. Young Temijin, of the Wolves tribe, is abandoned on the harsh Mongolian plains, but survives. He gathers together a new tribe and dreams of uniting the warring tribes together under one leader. X rated, contains graphic violence.