Reluctant Siege, J. Clifton Slater
Reluctant Siege, J. Clifton Slater
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Reluctant Siege

Author: J. Clifton Slater

Narrator: P.J. Ochlan

Unabridged: 8 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/11/2023


Synopsis

A battlefield covered with dead Legionaries

An Empire encroaching on the Republic

A Senate in turmoil

Welcome to 265 B.C.

Alerio Sisera will need all of his skills as a heavy infantryman, a scout and a weapon's instructor to survive. Standing with two gladii in a river of blood, the Legionary will battle for his life in the Reluctant Siege.

About J. Clifton Slater

J. Clifton Slater writes military adventures, both future and ancient. He is the author of the historical fiction series Clay Warrior Stories (Clay Legionary, Spilled Blood, Bloody Water, Reluctant Siege) and more historical adventure books set during the first Punic War.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Glen

Sisera is back with the legions, participating in what the General thinks will be a 5 day siege. Unfortunately, the General doesn't know what he's doing, and leads a rout--against The Romans. Sisera has to rally the troops, get relief, and that's only the beginning! Another exciting book in this hist......more

Goodreads review by Richard

Great book Once again the Clay Warrior has been thrust into his new role of spy/ weapons master/trainer. And like Josey Wales when he spits, people die,when the Clay Warrior sings, people die.......more

Really liking this series There is a lot to like about this series. Interesting characters, scenery changes, explorations of differing types off ancient regimes, and how an individual eels to make his way in the world. I liked the Syracuse and Messina adventure, the way he was accepted for his skills......more

Goodreads review by Thomas

A hero rises to new opportunities and challenges. Not quite the somewhat typical Roman novel this starts at a new, earlier point in time with different challenges and opportunities. A hard core cadre as a resource trainer provides a perspective uncommon in novels of this style. Although lacking some......more

Fantastic page turner This book like all the previous books in the series is hugely enjoyable. The historical details are very good as is the story line. It's unusual in that it's set in pre Caesaran rome even the curse words are diligently researched. Highly recommended to both action/adventure and......more