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Field of Blood

by Anthony Riches Book 15 in the Empire series.

First published 2026

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Cappadocia and Cilicia, AD 194. After the Year of the Five Emperors has narrowed the field, Septimius Severus advances against Pescennius Niger’s retreating eastern army. Marcus Aquila and Scaurus are drawn into the final stage of the campaign.

Two rival claims to imperial power must be decided by battle. The novel follows veterans who wanted peace but are forced back into the line as the Severan civil war moves towards the decisive confrontation traditionally associated with Issus.

Historical Periods

Severan Dynasty193–235 CE Battle of Issus in the Severan Civil War194 CE

Genres

Court & Political Fiction War Fiction

Historical people

Septimius Severus146–211 Pescennius Nigerc. 135/140–194

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