Adeline Chrome is more than just a regular thirteen-year-old girl.
She's a thief.
Living in the small village of Muresville, Adeline's only way to live is to cheat, lie, and steal. With one parent dead, and the other a traitor, her world is far from perfect. And then it takes a turn for the worse.
She's caught stealing and is banished to prison for life, under the guidance of the terrible Muresville Police. And to take it further, when a strange organization is determined to bring back the horrible events of the past, Adeline is the sacrifice. To bring back the thrill of the ancient Greek Gladiator Events.
Adeline soon discovers she's got more secrets than she can live with. The strange disappearance of her mother, the death of her father, and their actual identity..... as the cherry on top, she's got a curse. Such a shame gifts aren't always good. And now Adeline's split between two sides.....
In a thrilling journey, Adeline has more excitement than she can ever imagine. She'll always accept a challenge, even if it means certain death...
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Nearly two decades have passed since Krista and her band of gladiators won their freedom, but the empire is far from peaceful.
The Colosseum still remains and with their escape scarring Rome's history, the emperor's hunger for power has never been greater.
Extinguishing all attempts at rebellion, it is only a matter of time before the enslaved people of Gallia take a stand against their tormentors.
Fearing another slave rebellion, the Emperor Trajan orders the legions of Rome to march on Gallia.
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Born to two gladiator parents, Lazarus's dreams are filled with following in their footsteps and fighting upon the sands of the arena.
With his trusted friend by his side, Lazarus will make the journey to Rome only to find his future of glory thrown into turmoil.
The arrival of his parents in Rome has set off a chain of events that will test Lazarus's bravery and skills to the limit.
With a new young commander threatening his loved ones, Lazarus must choose between a life of glory and a life of freedom.
And with everything not being what it seems, can Lazarus make his parents proud or will he die trying?
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Non est ad astra mollis e terris via.
There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.
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Book 3 of the Gladiator series.
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