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Legionary: The Scourge of Thracia (Legionary 4) Kindle Edition

by Gordon Doherty (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A tale of adventure and military brotherhood in the legions of Rome

The legions are in tatters, and the Gothic hordes are gathering beyond the mountains . . .

377 AD: Thracia’s legions are few and broken in the wake of the Battle of Ad Salices. But the scattered centuries and cohorts rally in an effort to blockade the Haemus Mountain passes and hold back the relentless attacks of Fritigern’s swelling Gothic armies. These passes must endure until Eastern Emperor Valens and Western Emperor Gratian can muster and bring their Praesental Armies in relief.

Numerius Vitellius Pavo and the men of the XI Claudia return to Constantinople from their brutal Persian sortie to hear widespread tales of Thracia’s plight and the precarious mountain blockades. Each of them knows what is at stake should those passes fall: the heartland of the Eastern Empire would face the wrath of the barbarians and loved ones would be at the mercy of their savage blades. When the Claudia are despatched to aid the effort at the mountains, Pavo can think only of two souls wandering in the jaws of the Gothic threat: his beloved Felicia and his lost half-brother, Dexion. So he and his comrades march at haste, headlong into the storm that awaits them . . .

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Gordon is a Scottish writer, addicted to reading and writing historical fiction. His Legionary and Strategos novels have been an Amazon smash-hit, and have gone on to be translated and published in Russia, Italy and Greece.

Gordon's love of history was first kindled by the ruins of Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall, and travelling around the ancient world has kept the fire burning brightly ever since. He finds the Late Roman Empire and Byzantine eras intriguing, particularly the metamorphosis from late antiquity into the 'dark ages' and the medieval period. Equally, the Bronze Age and Classical Greece are firm favourites of his.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SV648PI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ www.gordondoherty.co.uk; 1st edition (February 5, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5659 KB
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  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09BYCW6H3
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Gordon is a Scottish writer, addicted to reading and writing historical fiction. His novels have been Amazon smash-hits, and have gone on to be translated and published in Russia, Italy and Greece.

Gordon's love of history was first kindled by visits to the misty Roman ruins of Britain and the sun-baked antiquities of Turkey and Greece. His expeditions since have taken him all over the world and back and forth through time (metaphorically, at least), allowing him to write tales of the later Roman Empire, Byzantium, Classical Greece and even the distant Bronze Age.

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Paul Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo..another winner for Doherty
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015
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Typically I look forward to the new releases from Gordon Doherty as he has been a favorite of mine for a few years now. Also typically, I race through the new release in the utter delight of being unable to put the book down. Finally, typically, I am devastated when I finish the book because now I have to wait for the next one. These three typical characterizations were in full force while reading the fourth installment of the Legionary series. In this edition, the XI Claudia, or what is left of them after book three, is given the task of rebuilding the Legion while defending a strategic mountain pass against the Gothic horde led by Fritigern. Unknown to the Romans, one of the Goth's leaders, a very, very nasty specimen, has recruited a troop of Huns and this has a devastating impact on the Roman forces. While all this is going on, the author gives us more insights into the minds of Pavo and even more so the mind of Tribune Gallus. These two main characters have been through a lot and Mr. Doherty does a superb job in allowing the reader see them wrestling with their troubled minds and souls.

Eventually Pavo and the rest end up at Trajan's Gate a mountain pass in modern day Bulgaria in another seemingly impossible situation. Farnobious, the very, very nasty Goth has broken away from Fritigern and leads his Goths and Huns on a mission to destroy the Romans at Trajan's Gate. The descriptive ability of the author stands out throughout the book but I found his blizzard scene the most compelling(maybe because I just went through a blizzard blitz this past winter.)

One more typical feature of any of the author's books is his penchant for intricate and intriguing plot twists...and boy, are there ever some of those in this book. Be forewarned...there is stuff happening that will make you glad book five is in the works. 5 stars and a hearty Hoover Book Reviews recommendation.
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Bob Jarvis
4.0 out of 5 stars Pavo & Company are again doing what they do best. Following the Roman V1 Claudia Legion into all ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015
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Pavo & Company are again doing what they do best. Following the Roman V1 Claudia Legion into all kinds of terrible, dire and dangerous escapades and dealing with the overpowering enemy in their usual invulnerable manner. Whilst the action is red-hot and somewhat OTT, Doherty does write a nice line in betrayal and treason. This novel finishes with such a threat to our erstwhile adventurers' future, that there really is a strong reason to follow them. Something of a Saturday Afternoon Matinee Serial shock ending. Can't wait!
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James Dainis
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Desperate Roman Legion Battle Action
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015
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Pavo and his legionary friends face the marauding Goths who have joined with the fierce Huns of the east. The legions they have been promised to bolster the decimated XI Claudia have turned out to be raw recruits who have not even undergone basic training. Can they quickly whip them into fighting shape to hold back the over whelming hordes at the mountain pass known as Trajan's Gate and prevent them from running rampant throughout Thracia?

There is much battle action in this novel. Often that can become rather boring but the fighting, withdrawals and further desperate situations make this a hard to put down page turner. One suspects that the legions will prevail, of course, but one also is not too sure who, if any, of the main protagonists will survive. Will Pavo's newly found brother, Dexion, and Tribunus Gallus both make it through enemy ravaged territory in a bid to seek reinforcements? Will Pavo get the revenge he needs upon the person who has slain his wife, Felicia? With their defenses falling and the barbarian hordes all around them, how are the legionaries to prevail? Or will they? Good questions.

There is often reference to a clandestine group know as Speculatores. They seem to be a Roman version of secret police and Gestapo. That adds to the plot line as it seems that Gallus and Pavo have to be concerned not only with barbarians but with personal attacks by them. There is a rather surprise ending to the book that sets up the reader for a continuation in the next book in the series. I think I will look forward to that.
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Robert J. McA
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Enthralling
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
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This had been such a great read. There story just continues on and is so difficult to put down. I am really enjoying this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Critique
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Some of the character development was at time tedious, but all and all a good "historical" novel. I read it with my google search ready to check on the unfamiliar situations or characters.
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Bill S
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical fiction at its best.
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The Goths are loose in Thracia and a military union of East and West is needed. Historical fiction at its best.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
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okay I don't enjoy at all being compelled to write a review or anything else you know what I'm saying
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Edward Hathaway
4.0 out of 5 stars History plus Action
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016
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Doherty continues to take me on a good ride with this book on Roman military action in Thracia. I like the consistent use on the same characters and the surprises that we find out about them. The book is easy to"get in to" and keeps me intrigued as the action developed. I am looking forward to the next one. The book also seems to be consistent to the history of the times.
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Terry Bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Continuation of Series
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2022
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Once again, the series continues to be better and better. The storylines are great and the characters are strong and interesting. A must read for anyone who enjoys a story about the Romans and their conquests!
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Linda Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars Story of life in the Roman Legions
Reviewed in Germany on February 15, 2019
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Storyline is gripping from start to finish.
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David Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! it just keeps getting better!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2018
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After the battle of Ad Salices the legions are in tatters but the Goth’s will be back soon..The forces of Emperor Valens and Emperor Gratian must combine if they have any chance of stopping the Gothic horde.

Pavo and the XI Claudia were assumed dead by most. Including Felicia who happens to Pavo’s beloved. He doesn’t have much time to rest as every man is needed to man the mountain passes. He gets his chance at a reunion with Felicia but also gets closer to his half-brother Dexion..it’s not going to be smooth sailing though that’s for sure!

Haunted by the past Pavo travels blindly on until he finds Dexion and no one could be happier for the pair than Gallus the fearless XI Claudia centurion. This book really made Gallus stand out and I couldn’t love the character more. His dealings with the speculatores are explored and it really adds to an already exciting plot.

What I really enjoyed about this book was the build up, it’s not just a simple tale of Roman’s vs Goth’s fighting to the death.. smash..smash..smash..there’s so much more, the plot goes deeper and when we get towards the end of the book the author hits you dead between the eyes with some revelations you just don’t see coming.

Gordon Doherty stands out for me as one of only a few authors I’ve read that truly know how to mix plot and descriptiveness. It’s too easy to add information that just isn’t needed for the reader to pad the word count out a bit but not with Gordon, every bit of detail feels important to the tale. I’ve read too many books that have paragraphs that leave me wondering why it was even included but not Gordon Doherty!

The author also stands out for me as one who can really engage a reader. Usually I find myself burning through a book or sometimes losing a little bit of interest (staring into space type of moment) but not with Gordon Doherty’s work. He makes me take my time.. Makes me truly appreciate the time and effort heput in to writing what I can only describe as a masterpiece! (That’s the first time I’ve ever used the word (“masterpiece” in a review)

Super plot, super twists and I’m just left with that excited/nervous feeling for more. So much so I’ve already finished books 5 & 6 ready for book 7 of the series which is released on July 10th!
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Eduardo Moreira
5.0 out of 5 stars O Melhor da Série
Reviewed in Brazil on March 9, 2015
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O quarto livro da série Legionary superou todos os outros. Além da ampla e excelente descrição das armas e batalhas da época, o livro tem um final que surpreende.
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JEAN FOURCADE
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent saga
Reviewed in France on February 7, 2016
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The 5th episode of a great saga encompassing the epic Gothic wars and the fall of Emperor Valens. An excellent page-turner, grandiose warlords and heroic legionaries, to be discovered.
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