My new novel, Hunting The Eagles, is published by Penguin Random House this March (http://amzn.to/1PI9QQo) and before that I have written a prequel short story, Part 1 is now live on Wattpad. Read it here: https://www.wattpad.com/204633947-the-arena-prequel-to-hunting-the-eagles-part-one
A day out with comrades, brutal gladiator fights, a bet with disastrous consequences. A Roman soldier's much anticipated payday plays out in very different ways to those he expected.
The German frontier, AD 12. Legionary Marcus Piso is set to enjoy a four monthly payday with his comrades. Wine, food and gladiatorial entertainment are on offer, and his purse is full. But thanks to a dishonest bet maker, events take on a very dangerous life of their own...