The Legions of the Mist
Written by Damion Hunter
Narrated by Martin Reeve
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
An awe-inspiring account of the final days of Rome’s forgotten legion.
The Ninth Hispana was once the pride of the Roman Army, wreathed in honour for numerous successful campaigns. But by the time it was joined by Centurion Justinius Corvus, it had clearly fallen on hard times.
Smarting from the sting of his recent demotion, and a transfer to Britain, a land he despises, Justinius nevertheless works hard to bring to his men some of the same pride he feels as a Roman soldier.
As their bond grows strong, with each other and with the occupied land, their skill in combat is tested to its limits against the forces of Vortrix, High King of the Britons. As the battle lines muster, the fate of an Army, and of a nation, will be decided...
The Legions of the Mist is an earth-shattering tale of loyalty, love and war, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden and Ben Kane.
Damion Hunter is a pseudonym of Amanda Cockrell. Along with the Centurions Trilogy, she is also the author of Pomegranate Seed, What We Keep Is Not Always What Will Stay, the historical trilogies The Deer Dancers and The Horse Catchers, and The Legions of the Mist, a Roman historical adventure novel. She lives in Roanoke, Virginia.
'Damion Hunter's first novel is more than an auspicious debut; it is an extraordinary achievement' George Garrett 'Her fine dramatic sense and eye for colourful detail make her an excellent historical novelist. The Legions of the Mist is a pleasure to read' William Jay Smith 'An excellent historical novel' Reader review
Damion Hunter
Amanda Cockrell, writing as Damion Hunter, is the author of seven previous Roman novels: the four-volume series The Centurions, concluding with The Border Wolves, and The Legions of the Mist and its sequel The Wall at the Edge of the World. Shadow of the Eagle is the first in The Borderlands, a new Roman series. She grew up in Ojai, California, and developed a fascination with the Romans when a college friend gave her Rosemary Sutcliff’s books to read. After a checkered career as a newspaper feature writer and a copywriter for a rock radio station, she taught literature and creative writing for many years at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, where she now lives. www.amandacockrell.com
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Reviews for The Legions of the Mist
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very well written story that is very different from most stories written about the medieval period. The hero, Justin is a real hero in every way- dedication, bravery, selflessness and sacrifice. The narration is excellent.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It's OK, but I've listened to most of the book and still haven't reached the point where we know what happened to the 9th Legion. Not very exciting either. Just daily life in the legions and a bit about the corresponding Britons.