“All the immediacy and page-turning appeal I have come to expect in this series.” – Top 500 Amazon reviewer
“Ms Morton writes excellent dialogue and fluid prose. From the first word to the last, the story just flows, carrying the reader with it.” – Anna Belfrage, The Graham Saga
“Perfect for all thriller readers, as well as Roman nuts and anyone who enjoys the What ifs? of alternative history.” – Amazon VineVoice
“This series’ strengths lie with the author’s ability to meld the historical Roman traditions of power, combat and political sabotage with modern day technology and culture.” – Rosie Amber Reviews
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Second in the Carina Mitela Roma Nova adventures
Is learning a lesson worth losing your life?
Bringing back a traitor to face trial seems an easy job for young Roma Novan officer Carina Mitela – until she is catapulted into confrontation with the powerful head of the Praetorian Guard. Will she collapse in face of corruption at high level or risk disgrace and destruction in standing up for her principles?
On her first overseas mission, Carina and her comrade-in-arms Flavius’s sole task is to recover a traitor hiding in the Republic of Quebec. Under no circumstances must she enter the Eastern United States where she is still wanted under her old name Karen Brown.
But when she pursues her investigation, she is horrified to uncover a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of Roma Nova. Now she needs to gather her courage if she is to expose corruption. But what price is personal danger against fulfilling the mission?
Set between INCEPTIO and PERFIDITAS, this fast-paced novella reveals hidden parts of Carina’s early life It offers a thrilling mix of mystery and military adventure in an alternate history where part of the Roman Empire never fell.
The second Carina Mitela adventure, a novella set between INCEPTIO and PERFIDITAS.
Available on Amazon Kobo Apple B&N NOOK and in print through your local independent bookshop or favourite online site.
Published by Pulcheria Press
ISBN 9791097310059 (ebook)
ISBN 9791097310066 (print)
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 Rated 4.51 |
Who would enjoy reading CARINA?
Readers who love smart, fast-paced thrillers with a twist.
Readers who enjoy well-researched alternative timelines, especially Roman-influenced cultures surviving into the modern world.
Strong female protagonists – Carina Mitela is a tough, resourceful heroine who appeals to those who appreciate strong, layered female leads.
Espionage and political thriller enthusiasts – With themes of loyalty, undercover operations, betrayal, and shifting allegiances, CARINA satisfies readers who enjoy fast-paced intrigue grounded in complex political structures in the shadowy world of Roma Nova’s intelligence service.
Novella lovers seeking a quick, gripping read – At novella length, CARINA is ideal for readers who want a satisfying, punchy thriller they can read in an evening or over a weekend.
And, of course, existing Roma Nova readers! Those who’ve read INCEPTIO will enjoy this novella as a bridge to PERFIDITAS, deepening their understanding of Carina’s development, motivations, and challenges as she continues to find her footing in her new homeland.
Alison Morton is the author of Roma Nova thrillers – INCEPTIO, CARINA (novella), PERFIDITAS, SUCCESSIO, AURELIA, NEXUS (novella), INSURRECTIO and RETALIO, and ROMA NOVA EXTRA, a collection of short stories. Audiobooks are available for four of the series. Double Identity, a contemporary conspiracy, starts a new series of thrillers. JULIA PRIMA, Roma Nova story set in the late 4th century, starts the Foundation stories. The sequel, EXSILIUM, is now out.
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