
A TIME FOR VENGEANCE
AD 9, German frontier: Close to the Rhine, a Roman centurion, Lucius Tullus, prepares to take his soldiers on patrol. On the opposite side of the river, German tribes are resentful of the harsh taxes about to be imposed upon them. Suspicious that there might be unrest, Tullus knows that his men’s survival will be determined not just by their training and discipline, but by his leadership.
A TIME FOR WAR
What neither Tullus nor his commander, Governor Varus, realise is that ranged against them is the charismatic chieftain and trusted ally of Rome, Arminius, who has long been plotting to drive the Romans from the tribal lands east of the Rhine.
A TIME TO DIE
As Varus’ legions prepare to leave their summer encampment, thousands of warriors – directed by Arminius – are massing nearby. Eager to throw off the Roman yoke, the tribesmen prepare a deadly ambush. Only the gods can save the Romans now…
sae.bidwell@googlemail.com says
A wonderful read! Couldn’t put it down – when may we expect the next treat? Attention to detail superb – I was there with Tullus and his force, spitting feathers re Arminius’ treachery and how easily Varus was taken in … things don’t change.
Ben Kane says
@sae.bidwell: I’m glad you liked it! Book two, Hunting the Eagles, will be out next year.
bill_rukundo@hotmail.com says
Great read, can´t wait for the next one.
brianhornby@yahoo.com says
Fantastic reading . Can’t wait for book 2.
Ben Kane says
@Bill: Many thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hunting the Eagles will be out in spring 2016. If you’ve got the time, a short Amazon (and/or Goodreads review) would be super helpful. It doesn’t have to be long. I’ll even mail you a signed limited edition Eagles at War postcard – if you’re interested! Many thanks – Ben.
Ben Kane says
@Brian: Cheers! I’m pleased you enjoyed it. The sequel, Hunting the Eagles, will be out in spring 2016. If you’ve got the time, a short Amazon (and/or Goodreads review) would be super helpful. It doesn’t have to be long. I’ll even mail you a signed limited edition Eagles at War postcard – if you’re interested! Many thanks again – Ben.
emsons@talktalk.net says
Ben I have read your book Eagles at War,and have just finished reading Roman Mask by Thomas M D Brooke and the story is virtually identical to yours.Strange?
Vic
Ben Kane says
Hi Vic, and thanks for your comment. Virtually identical in that it’s about the Teutoburg Forest disaster, or something else? (Will email you.) Cheers.
neil916@btinternet.com says
Brilliant read, I thought the Forgotton Legion trilogy books were brilliant, however you managed to raise the bar even higher with ‘Eagles at War’. Brilliant mate
Ben Kane says
@neil916: Many thanks for your praise! I think that Eagles is better than the my first three books, and I am glad you think so too. Cheers! Ben.
gazzahill2000@yahoo.co.uk says
Hi I picked up ” The Forgotten Legion ” at a second hand bookshop while on holiday, I enjoyed it so much I couldn’t wait to get home & get the next one. In the last. 4 months I have gone through the Forgotten Legion Trilogy – The Spartacus series – and The Hannibal series. I guess that means I am hooked
Keep it up Ben
Gary
Ben Kane says
Hi Gary, and thanks a lot for your message. I’m delighted to hear you’re hooked! I hope you continue to enjoy my books for many years to come. Best wishes to you – Ben.
eduardoazanza@yahoo.com says
Again a fantastic, wonderful read; and a great start for the new trilogy; can’t wait for the next one; looking forward to see what will happen with Tullus (and the rescued baby).
Brilliant!
Eduardo
Ben Kane says
@eduardo; perdoname por estar tan tarde – thank you, I am so pleased you liked Eagles at War! Saludos! Ben.
chris.harvey11@btinternet.com says
just finished hunting the eagles cracking read you could almost smell the fear of the roman troops cant wait for next one
Ben Kane says
@Chris: Cheers!
thuelbig23@gmail.com says
Ben,
First posting. Historical fiction is my favorite genre and I am a big fan. Loved the Forgotten Legion trilogy as well as all your other novels that I have gotten to. Can’t wait to read Eagles at War. Also looking forward to reading Rebellion and the 2nd and 3rd in the Hannibal series. Keep ’em coming!
Tom
Ben Kane says
@Tom: Many thanks for taking the time to leave a message here. I’m delighted you like my books! Best wishes to you – Ben
marcofilho@hotmail.co.uk says
I just finished reading the Eagles at War books 1 and 2 (actually I read them 2 then 1). I keep being amazed at how history is stranger than fiction. I thought several times during reading that you must have made that bit up. But no, the end notes show that it really happened that way. I’ve read all your books now. Can’t wait for the final volume in the Eagles at War series and more volumes in the Hannibal series. I guess I’ll have to be content with the short stories until then. Many thanks Ben.
Marco Filho.
Ben Kane says
@Marco: Thank you for your message. I’m glad you enjoyed the first two Eagles books, and the stranger than life true elements in them! Only 7 months to wait for Eagles in the Storm! Best wishes – Ben
shellfawn1@hotmail.com says
I loved this book , historical fiction is my favourite genre and this was excellent, I liked the lost legion but I loved this ben kane is quickly becoming one of my favorite writers
Ben Kane says
@shellfawn1: Thanks for taking the time to drop me a line. I’m glad you liked this book more than The Forgotten Legion! Best wishes to you – Ben
markmurray1983@gmail.com says
Brilliant books Ben, I’ve read your Hannibal and Forgotten legion series along with Eagles 1 and 2 so looking forward to number 3. keep up the great work!
Ben Kane says
Cheers, Mark – glad you enjoy them! Best wishes to you – Ben
Gideon says
This book was absolutely amazing! Greetings from South Africa 🙂
Please continue to distribute your books SA and I will most definitely read them all!
Ben Kane says
Hi Gideon, and apologies for the delay in replying. Happy New Year to you! I’m delighted you enjoyed Eagles at War, and I hope you enjoy the other two books. Read the two free short stories that tie in with the first two books online at Wattpad, if you like…Best wishes – Ben.