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The Colosseum (4 book series) Kindle Edition
The Colosseum (4 book series)
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by Melissa Addey (Author)
Rome, 80 AD. They called it the Flavian Amphitheatre. We call it the Colosseum. It showcased brutal gladiatorial combats, exotic wild animal hunts, naval battles and the re-enactment of extraordinary mythological adventures. But the Games didn’t just happen. They had to be made. The Colosseum series follows the lives of the quick-witted, fiercely loyal backstage team as they serve an unpredictable Emperor, put on shows to please the masses and live out their lives in the shadow of the greatest amphitheatre ever built.
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From the Ashes (The Colosseum Book 1)
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From the Ashes (The Colosseum Book 1)
by Melissa Addey (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 308 4.5 on Goodreads 251 ratings

They called it the Flavian Amphitheatre. We call it the Colosseum. Let the Games begin.

Rome, 80AD. A gigantic new amphitheatre is being built.The Emperor has plans for gladiatorial Games on a scale no-one has ever seen before. But the Games don’t just happen by themselves. They must be made. And Marcus, the man in charge of creating them, has just lost everything he held dear when Pompeii disappeared under the searing wrath of Vesuvius.

Now it will fall to Althea, the slave woman who serves as his scribe, to ensure the Colosseum is inaugurated on time – and that Marcus makes his way out of the darkness that calls to him.

Can a motley crew comprising a retired centurion, slaves, a prostitute and an ex Vestal Virgin pull off the greatest gladiatorial Games ever seen? Or will they fail and find themselves in the arena as punishment? Time is running out to deliver an unforgettable spectacle.

From the Ashes is the first, fast-paced novel in the gripping new Colosseum series. Follow the quick-witted and fiercely loyal backstage team of the Colosseum through the devastation of Pompeii, plague and fire. This is historical fiction at its most captivating: both action-packed and tender.

Take a front row seat at the Colosseum’s inaugural gladiatorial Games. Buy From the Ashes today.

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Beneath the Waves (The Colosseum Book 2)
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Beneath the Waves (The Colosseum Book 2)
by Melissa Addey (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 183 4.5 on Goodreads 143 ratings

Flooding the Colosseum brings both hidden dangers and emotions to the surface.

Rome, 80AD. The Emperor orders the Colosseum to be flooded. There must be vast battles, astonishing props and epic storytelling to put on a spectacle no-one will ever forget. But water brings its own dangers, mistakes and emotions rushing to the surface and manager of the Games, Marcus, must face them head-on, even if his life is in danger.

Meanwhile his scribe Althea is facing a hidden danger of her own. Secrets and desires must be spoken out loud, but finding the right words is harder than it seems.

Will the backstage team survive the flooding of the Colosseum? Will Althea realise her own desires? And when all hope is lost, will the only solution be a sharp blade in the watery depths?

Beneath the Waves is the second novel in the engrossing Colosseum series. Grow to care more deeply for the members of the backstage team as they take on the daunting task of flooding the Colosseum and find their own lives growing ever more challenging.

Dive into a new adventure with Marcus and Althea. Buy Beneath the Waves today.


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On Bloodied Ground (The Colosseum Book 3)
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On Bloodied Ground (The Colosseum Book 3)
by Melissa Addey (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 81 4.5 on Goodreads 71 ratings
Below the Colosseum’s arena lies a dark labyrinth. And a darker secret.
Rome, 82AD. Domitian is the new Emperor. At his command, a vast labyrinth is being built below the arena floor. Lit only by burning torches, echoing with the roars of wild animals, this is a place for men, women and beasts with a taste for blood. But all scribe Althea wants is to win Marcus’ heart and leave the macabre life of the Games behind.

While Althea hopes for a romantic conclusion to the season, a new beast-hunter sparks a chain of events that brings a hidden danger close to the backstage team. Why are gladiators dying before they’ve even reached the arena? Can the new Emperor be trusted? Will Marcus declare his own feelings before it’s too late? Hearts beat faster as blood spills across the arena’s sand.

Third in the gripping Colosseum series, On Bloodied Ground follows the backstage team as they uncover dark secrets and bring long-held desires into the light. This enthralling historical fiction will capture your imagination… and your heart.

Enter the labyrinth to find out its secrets. Buy On Bloodied Ground today.

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The Flight of Birds (The Colosseum Book 4)
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The Flight of Birds (The Colosseum Book 4)
by Melissa Addey (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 106 4.5 on Goodreads 72 ratings

A dangerous emperor brings darkness close to home

Rome, 83 AD. Marcus and Althea are married at last and dreaming of a peaceful life in the country, far away from their jobs managing the gore of the gladiatorial Games. But before they can leave Rome Emperor Domitian has three final tasks for them to complete, and his erratic behaviour is beginning to frighten them. Is he just strange, or is he dangerous? As the tasks grow ever darker and more and more lives are lost, perhaps it is time to take flight from Rome. But who will reach safety? And who will be left behind?

The compelling final novel in the Colosseum series, The Flight of Birds follows the backstage team of the Colosseum as they risk everything to escape the deadly Games.

Pick your way through Rome’s dark streets and darker history. Buy The Flight of Birds today.

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Melissa Addey

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Hello!

Would you like two free historical novellas? Visit my website (my name .com) and pick up your copy of The Cup and The Consorts.

I write historical fiction across several different eras, as I love to research new times and places. Come with me to:

Ancient Rome: meet the backstage team of the Colosseum, tasked with creating spectacular gladiatorial Games.

Medieval Morocco: four women's lives intertwine to tell the story of a rising empire across North Africa and Spain.

18th century China: the gilded lives of four imperial concubines, each struggling to find her place in the Forbidden City.

And my latest: Regency romances, where our heroes and heroines are a little unusual...

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