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The Last Roman: Exile Kindle Edition

by B.K. Greenwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 3: The Last Roman

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What if The Gladiator smashed into The Highlander, and then careened into Jason Bourne? You would get The Last Roman: Exile.

Some debts you cannot repay, even if you live forever...

Seasoned imperial officer Marcus Sempronius Gracchus leads the 9th Roman Legion into a bloody battle against a fierce barbarian tribe. It's a battle he won't survive.

When he awakens three days later, clawing his way from a shallow grave, Marcus must face the reality of his new existence. He will never see the afterlife--but that won't stop him from dying time and again over the next 2,000 years.

But Marcus is not the only one cursed with eternal life, and they are determined to bring the world crashing to its knees. Forced to confront the only brother he has ever known, can Marcus prevent the inevitable and find redemption?

Follow the story of a man who should be dead, as he tries to save the world... and his soul.

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"This is a ride that will keep you pinned to your seat from start to finish." The Historical Novel Society

The air was thick with the scent of dying books.

From a dark recess, Marcus watched an old monk move from case to case, his bony hands slipping the ancient volumes into openings on the various shelves.

Gaul, 36 A.D.

Marcus moved along the faltering line and soon encountered the largest man he had ever seen, hacking his way through the thinning ranks.

Constantinople, 1453 A.D.

Isabella stepped toward the ax-wielding soldier who was busy trying to free his weapon, and grabbing him around the waist, threw him over the parapet.

Tours, 732 A.D.

They fought for what seemed an eternity, struggling to stay afoot on the fertile pasture that had now become a gory bog.

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"Greenwood delivers a tightly paced, action-packed novel with strong character development, an unusual hero's tale that will have readers anxiously waiting for the next installment. Alternating between the ancient past and modern times, the reader is witness to an unfolding narrative pitting eternal good against the ultimate evil." The Booklife Prize

"Greenwood... has a real talent for plot and action, and the novel races forward in a style that may remind readers of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. This is a ride that will keep you pinned to your seat from start to finish." The Historical Novel Society

"The concept of immortals, although not new to fiction, is presented in a unique way, and the author does a spectacular job of setting up the storyline for the remaining books in the trilogy. The Last Roman by B. K. Greenwood is a perfect hybrid of historical fiction and thriller, with an engaging and ingeniously original storyline." Lone Star Literary Life

"Greenwood's story offers the opportunity to view historical events through different eyes and surprising perspectives. This lends the story an intriguing tone and nature that is filled with satisfying twists and turns." D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"There's an old adage in Hollywood circles to "give them something familiar, yet new. Greenwood succeeds in this regard with a story that crosses reader genres. Cinematic scenes and settings draw elements in part from films like Gladiator and Highlander, as well as book-to-film characters such as Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and Dan Brown's Robert Langdon... yet the story is highly original and fresh in its own right." Brent E. Jones, Author Days of Steel Rain

"With a strong grounding in the history, this modern-day technothriller will please fantasy fans of epics like Highlander along with those who love the high-octane action of the Bourne series..." Gareth Clegg, Author of Fogbound

"Greenwood's grasp of ancient history, coupled with a breakneck action writing style, barely gives the reader a moment's pause. And the good news? "Exile" is the first part of a three-book series." Dan Szczesny, Author of The White Mountain

"An extraordinary idea extraordinarily well-told. Greenwood has a special talent for creating believable characters set in a believably realized historic setting." Ron Miller, Hugo Award-winning author.

"Greenwood has created a fascinating read that seamlessly transitions from the battlefields of ancient Rome to the dangerous streets of the modern world. His detailed writing and memorable characters keep you turning the pages and promise more great adventures in his coming novels." Jeff Hein, Author of Out of the Northern Mists

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Thanks for considering my book! I know time is valuable, and I hope that my work can provide some entertainment. Feel free to ask any questions or feedback!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09671PTY6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bat City Press (May 29, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2298 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1736794922

Best Sellers Rank: #60,103 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #48 in Ancient Historical Fiction
- #115 in Historical Fantasy Fiction
- #173 in Historical Thrillers (Kindle Store)

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B.K. Greenwood lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and wolfpack of 4 rescue dogs. He loves to travel and has incorporated his experiences into his writing. B.K. enjoys works of fiction and nonfiction, with a heavy emphasis on history, adventure, and classics. His passion for history is on display in his debut novel, The Last Roman: Exile.

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Fast and enjoyable

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

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I enjoyed reading the book it was fast-paced the energy was high, the storyline is great I read stories before of the immortal Casca. This brought new life to a different character. I would encourage Annie to read it that enjoys this type of novel.

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H. Ted Buehring

Actually 41/2 Stars. - Definitely recommend this book and series

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024

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This book is well written and will keep the reader captivated. The author introduced a new concept which gives the story an interesting twist. The Historical time line is very accurate. When I was about a 1/3rd of the way through the book, I ordered book 2.

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James R. Smith

A well crafted historical fiction action novel with characters you will care about.

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021

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At its heart, "the last Roman", is an action novel. And on that, it certainly delivers. It has an excellent pace and keeps the reader running to keep up. The author provides enough to get you to the next scene and doesn't hold you back with extraneous description or events. You can see the action, the fights as they play out in the slow motion that only the written word can portray. You see the hits, the grappling, the leaps and the pain as Marcus fights off the enemy.
As a work of historical fiction, the flashbacks of historical events are carefully researched and reliable. You can relive history through these carefully crafted retellings through the eyes of Marcus. As a student of History, I appreciated this attention to detail and not allowing anachronisms in the writing of these past events. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres so this is added bonus to this novel.
The dialogue is natural and thought-provoking; with healthy doses of humor, satire, and sadness. The dialogue and the action reveal both the darkness and nobility of human character often within the same character. The dialogue often waxes philosophic, asking questions many of us ask in the course of our lives when things get really dark.
The plot is well constructed and the author gives sufficient cues to let us know when we are changing between places and times, very important since there are a number of flashbacks.
The main characters are well-developed and I look forward to seeing more about them in the following novels. But I have seen enough to actually care about them at this point. I even care about Thomas and what happens to him.
I really liked the quotes starting each chapter, another special something that makes this novel stand out to me.
Whenever I read the first book in a series this is the question that I have to answer yes to. Do actually care about these characters? I look forward to reading more about Marcus, Sam, Isabella and Thomas.

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Gary Drum

The Last Roman, Casca Updated

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024

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I read a series of books many years ago called Casca. In that series Casca was the centurion who stabbed Jesus with a spear and was cursed to be reincarnated as a soldier every time he died.

The Last Roman, to me, is just an updated version of the Casca series. Entertaining but, if you read the Casca series you will recognize the plot immediately.

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Resurrection by Jesus

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024

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I really liked this book because it is about immortality and suffering with a plot that won't let you go until the end. This is a story about Marcus Agrippa the Roman soldier that put the speed through Jesus side and Jesus made him immortal to fight for Christianity. Jesus resurrected aseveral people during that time Nicodemus, doubting Thomas, Lazarus, Isabella and Rebecca. Marcus is a fighter and has lived for 2,000 years. He has help from a small group of people. This issues his story. The story is about his exile, he can never have contact with his family again. They were sold into slavery and his wife died and he has to live with that grief. Immortality comes with a lot of regret. He does not die. It is not impossible to die but it is hard to die. This is about his connection to the church and what is right. Doubting Thomas has a crush in faith because Rebecca has died burned as witch. He a nd Lazarus have plotted to bring Jesus back from the dead with the shroud of Turin and put the devil into his body and open the gates of hell. That is how the book ends. I may have given the plot away but this book is about Marcus and his story and battles throughout the ages, his strength and conviction and his story with Isabellla. It is a good story and you learn about holy wars. It is a historical non element with interesting storyline that keeps you engaged. It is a kindle unlimited boook. Enjoy.

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024

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Very interesting I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024

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This trilogy was well written. B.K. keeps you interested and there is no Skip when you start the next book. It starts right where you left off. It ended a bit different than I expected, but, it ended well. I recommend this series to all.

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INTRIGUING

Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2022

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This work of fiction was written in such a way that one could almost believe it was true. A real page Turner. I was intrigued by the concept of earthly immortality as opposed to living forever in heaven or hell.

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Great book

Reviewed in Australia on August 4, 2022

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Excellent book but a shock to end like that, you have to buy the rest of the 3 part series, worth the read.

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Very well written and great plot!

Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2022

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The story is a new twisty on the second coming of Jesus, and those healed pin his first visit on earth! Always exciting and hard to put down! It's a trilogy that keeps you guessing,and wanting more! Looking forward to the next instalment!

David Q

A great read with a fantastic storyline and twist.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2023

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The storyline is great with fantastic characters and a good twist that encourages you to read the next book. Some of the descriptions of the action scenes are a little drawn out and could be shorter, but I’m nitpicking. This story would make a great movie.

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"This is a ride that will keep you pinned to your seat from start to finish." The Historical Novel Society

The air was thick with the scent of dying books.

Gaul, 36 A.D.

Constantinople, 1453 A.D.

Tours, 732 A.D.

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