Centurion and Assassin The Complete Book edition by Ian Corey Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
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Rome, year 116 AD
The mission of a Praetorian centurion is to protect the emperor and his family, but when an attack against the imperial convoy occurs, everything becomes a thrilling action full of mystery.
Several investigations packed with suspense unveil the desire of power leaded by violence and crime. At the heart of the Roman Empire life has a very low price. The centurion Caius Messara shall go back and face his own demons to get to the truth.
A historical full of adventure thriller that will keep you hooked from the first to the last page and will not let you sleep.
Centurion and Assassin The Complete Book edition by Ian Corey Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks
Ian Corey has done a lot of research on the Roman Army of the 2nd century A.D., but, unfortunately he hasn’t done much on the social structure of Roman society. There are 153 footnotes-terms explained at the back of the book. It would seem that the author immersed himself in research, it’s just that he seems unclear on a few concepts. Centurions came from the lower strata of Roman citizens. They rose through the ranks based on their bravery and their ability to command men. The position was not a stepping stone to become a military tribune. Military tribunes were recruited from the upper classes: the patrician and equestrian classes, and was a stepping stone for an ambitious young man to aspire to higher military or civilian office.Romans, especially Romans of the upper classes did not marry for love. A young woman married whomever her father told her to marry, and marriages had the function of creating bonds between two families that wanted to ally with one another, bonds which strengthened both families. Love never entered into it.
Corey’s tale is exciting and keeps the reader’s interest, but the writing is amateurish and sometimes hard to follow. There is plenty of blood and gore and brutality for those who are into that, including dogs tearing prisoners to pieces. There is even a scene where a character is made to swallow wine containing a live snake so that he would die a slow death. I expect though, that if the wine itself didn’t kill the snake, the gastric juices of the stomach surely would.
The plot centers loosely about the kidnapping of a young girl and the efforts of the main character, Centurion Caius Masarra, to ransom or rescue her. Unfortunately the matter of the kidnapping is never resolved in this volume and the reader must go on to the next to find out how it comes out. I’m afraid I have other priorities for future reading. Readers interested in the Roman army will do better to read the novels of R.J. Peake.
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Centurion and Assassin The Complete Book edition by Ian Corey Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews
Great read
Really good anti-hero story.
Really disjointed and hard to follow. I have no idea what happened in this book. Ended abruptly. Would not recommend.
I love books about the Roman Legions and Ian Corey didn't disappoint. If there is a negative to be reported it is that the first book ended abruptly and the story is continued in the sequel. Actually I bought the sequel when I purchased this book and I can't wait to read it but it will have to wait until I complete an author friend of mine's book. Centurion and Assassin Volume 1 was an excellent read which I recommend highly.
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Some mistakes of terminology and the first half of the book moved pretty slowly. I never felt much caught up in the characters and the prose jumped around a bit.
This could have been a great book but it falls very short. Story is very haphazard one minute you are here then you are there. The most important thing in a book is when you connect with the characters here there is no connection at all with them. Very disappointed with this one.
Takes a little while to get into the characters and sometimes the transitions are a little rough. A few grammatical errors but not enough to distract from the story or meaning. Knowing this is a series helps understand the hung ending. The glossary is very good and helpful. Actually a good read for 99 cents and if you enjoy ancient Rome this book brings out a little of the everyday hard life and discipline of the legionary soldier.
Ian Corey has done a lot of research on the Roman Army of the 2nd century A.D., but, unfortunately he hasn’t done much on the social structure of Roman society. There are 153 footnotes-terms explained at the back of the book. It would seem that the author immersed himself in research, it’s just that he seems unclear on a few concepts. Centurions came from the lower strata of Roman citizens. They rose through the ranks based on their bravery and their ability to command men. The position was not a stepping stone to become a military tribune. Military tribunes were recruited from the upper classes the patrician and equestrian classes, and was a stepping stone for an ambitious young man to aspire to higher military or civilian office.
Romans, especially Romans of the upper classes did not marry for love. A young woman married whomever her father told her to marry, and marriages had the function of creating bonds between two families that wanted to ally with one another, bonds which strengthened both families. Love never entered into it.
Corey’s tale is exciting and keeps the reader’s interest, but the writing is amateurish and sometimes hard to follow. There is plenty of blood and gore and brutality for those who are into that, including dogs tearing prisoners to pieces. There is even a scene where a character is made to swallow wine containing a live snake so that he would die a slow death. I expect though, that if the wine itself didn’t kill the snake, the gastric juices of the stomach surely would.
The plot centers loosely about the kidnapping of a young girl and the efforts of the main character, Centurion Caius Masarra, to ransom or rescue her. Unfortunately the matter of the kidnapping is never resolved in this volume and the reader must go on to the next to find out how it comes out. I’m afraid I have other priorities for future reading. Readers interested in the Roman army will do better to read the novels of R.J. Peake.
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