Happy 4th of July, everybody! If you’re looking for a fun summer read that includes a lot of fireworks, look no further. Romae Futurum: Invaders is a fast-paced, action sci-fi thrill ride — a big summer movie in book form. Perfect for the beach or a long flight. I hope have as much fun reading it as I did writing it!
I could not have done it at all without the help of the stalwart Silvern Press production team: My editor, Clancy Vettel Mendoza; beta readers, Daniel Robichaud, Mike Billips, and Todd Rainsford; and my consulting art director, Tom Edwards. Thank you, one and all. I am grateful beyond words.
Enjoy,
David L. Duggins
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In a distant future, the Roman Empire is at war.
It is the reign of Gaius Augustus, son of Julius, the greatest Emperor in Rome’s twelve thousand year history. Gaius, a more compassionate, temperate ruler than his father, would see Rome become a Republic again.
Many others in the Empire seek their own paths to the throne, aligning forces against Gaius. Some bring armies to batter down the doors and flood the streets with blood and death. Others scheme in shadows, waiting in the half-darkness between worlds for a chance to strike.
An Emperor has enemies on all sides. Gaius has more enemies than he knows, but he must first face the threat of an enemy army on his doorstep.
An army led by the mother of his child. The woman he once loved.