Children of Apollo

<p>Lucius Metellus Anguis is a young warrior who is inspired by the deeds of his glorious ancestors and burdened by the knowledge that he must raise his family name from the ashes of the past. Having achieved a measure of success in the Emperor’s Legions in North Africa Lucius is recalled to Rome where he finds himself surrounded by enemies cast into the deadly arena of Roman politics.</p><p>Amid growing fears of treachery Lucius meets a young Athenian woman who fills his darkening world with new-found hope. Their love grows as does their belief that the Gods have planned their meeting but when an ancient oracle of Apollo utters a terrifying prophecy regarding his future Lucius’ world is once more thrown into chaos. Ultimately he must choose sides in a war that threatens to destroy his family his faith and all that he has worked for.</p>