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Ballistus—who, despite his barbarian origins, had managed to build a successful career in Rome—received the risky mission of holding back the invaders and saving the nation that welcomed him from destruction, relying only on the help of a small and disorganized contingent of soldiers. To accomplish his mission, Ballistus would need the help of his valuable servants and friends: Demetrius, his secretary, a young Greek scholar; Maximus, his bodyguard, a skilled ex-gladiator; and Calgacus, his sharp-tongued personal servant. However, before facing his enemies, he must overcome an invisible evil: a traitor, who could cost him the war and his life. A historical novel that portrays the decline of the Roman Empire with absolute fidelity, Fire in the East, the first volume in the Warriors of Rome historical fiction series, is a must-read for fans of the genre. 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Meanwhile, Ballista, a seasoned general and survivor of the siege of Arete, returns to the imperial court at a time of intrigue and religious fanaticism, but receives a less than warm welcome. Despite his great courage and strong loyalty to Rome, he is frowned upon by most of the nobles due to the defeat at Arete and his origins as a slave born in Germanic territory. However, it is on Rome's eastern border—where a vast Sassanid Persian army advances—that the real danger lies. 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