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The Noise of War (A Tale of Ancient Rome)
- The Sertorius Scrolls, Book 2
- Narrated by: Joshua Saxon
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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Summary
The only survivor of a brutal battle, driven by a desperate need to see his family again....
Rome, 107 BC. Quintus Sertorius fought while the enemy slaughtered 90,000 of his brethren in the city’s bloodiest defeat. Battling night terrors and survivor’s guilt, he vows to preserve his beloved Rome and embarks on a covert mission deep into enemy territory.
Sertorius grows his beard and disguises himself in the garb of a Gaul, all the while his stomach churns with fear of discovery. But in order to gain vital information about the invaders, he must sink deeper into their ranks. As he uncovers the depths of the barbarian’s depravity he alone will have to rise to Rome’s aid.
Will Sertorius avenge his comrades and reunite with loved ones, or will the next massacre mark the end of the Republic?
The Noise of War is the second book in the best-selling Sertorius Scrolls historical fiction series. If you like vivid backdrops, the courage of conviction, and a fight for survival, then you’ll love Vincent B. Davis II’s compelling saga.
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- Norma Miles
- 12-12-19
Dampness rusts men like swords.
Following directly on from the ending of book one, The Man with Two Names, and the horrifying, almost total destruction of the Roman army, where some 90,000 Roman soldiers were believed to have died, miraculously, Quintus Sertorius wakes to find himself still alive. He has lost one eye, and his brother. Eventually, a battered group of some 27 men are regrouped from the total army and begin the treck back to find Marius and his army.
Set a little over 100 years B.C. and told in the first person from Sertonius' perspective, the book is based on actual events and historical people when Rome began it's expansion and military achievements. Well written, it is atmospheric, conveying the harshness of battle and of existence itself - they were a tough people, then. It is a thrilling read which pulls the reader through the terrors and sadness and leaves that person wanting more. Narration is by Joshua Saxon, whose slightly husky voice perfectly captures the presence of our main protagonist, Sertorius, as he recounts his story in his scrol!s. With excellent pacing, emotion and inflection, this is a fine performance.
I was most fortunate in being freely gifted with a complimentary copy of The Noise of War, by the rights holder, at my request. Thank you so much. Ever a fan of novels set in the historical Roman period, this book covers a slightly less written about era when the Republic still stood and before Rome seemed invincible. Definitely recommended for all who enjoy military engagements from the times when fighting was very close up and personal and all wishing to extend their understanding of the greatness that was the Roman Empire.
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- J Smith
- 08-09-21
“The bodies of my brothers covered the earth for miles”
Really enjoyed this book. I accidentally listened to book 3 first and found the “soldier” setting more enjoyable than the “politician” story. That’s not to say book 3 wasn’t good, but this is even better!
Great characters, brilliant story and plenty of action to keep everyone entertained!
Amazing narration too and perfectly portrays the tension and atmosphere. I would enjoy a little more differentiation between the character voices though.
This is my honest opinion on a free review copy.
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- Barbara H
- 02-01-22
Very engaging
Really enjoyed this book; very interesting story and beautifully Narrated. Would definitely recommend as very engaging.
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- sm
- 12-09-19
Brilliant 2nd instalment!!
This is a brilliant follow up to the 1st book, and enjoyed it immensely. I have read both books in the last week, and look forward to further books in the series to follow. Having read a lot of Roman Historical Fiction I would rate this very highly, and it is made more interesting based on the fact it based on a true persons memoirs.
I was given a free review copy at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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