*2025 NYC Big Book Award WINNER in the category of Historical Fiction* At the peak of Rome's might a dragon is born among eagles, an heir to a line both blessed and cursed by the Gods for ages. In A.D. 197, Emperor Septimius Severus led one of the largest invasion forces in Rome's history against the Parthian Empire. Among the men of thirty-three legions is Lucius Metellus Anguis, a young man from an ancient Equestrian family. Against the wishes of his conservative father, Lucius is determined to pursue a career in the military and resurrect the glory of his family name on the battlefield rather than the marble of the Senate. However, as in all conflicts, Lucius' ideals and his faith are challenged as he witnesses the worst in humanity. As the imperial legions fight their way through Mesopotamia to the Parthian capital of Ctesiphon, Lucius discovers the inner strength that may well ensure that this young dragon rises from the ranks of Rome's eagles. Can a man survive the trials of war unscathed? Do the Gods indeed favour the bold? March to war with Rome's legions and find out! More Eagles and Dragons series novels are coming soon, so be sure to sign-up for email updates at www.eaglesanddragonspublishing.com. Subscribers get a FREE Eagles and Dragons series novel not available anywhere else when they sign-up! A Dragon among the Eagles is a prequel novel in award-winning author and historian Adam Alexander Haviaras' ground-breaking Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series. If you like books by Douglas Jackson, Bernard Cornwell, and David Gemmell, or movies like Gladiator, then you will love this historical series that combines adventure, romance, and the supernatural. Purchase this book now to set off on a thrilling adventure in the Roman Empire! Historic Novel Society: "...Haviaras handles it all with smooth skill. The world of third-century Rome--both the city and its African outposts--is colorfully vivid here, and Haviaras manages to invest even his secondary and tertiary characters with believable, three-dimensional humanity." Amazon Readers: "Historical fiction at its best! ... if you like your historical fiction to be an education as well as a fun read, this is the book for you!" "An outstanding and compelling novel!" "I would add this author to some of the great historical writers such as Conn Iggulden, Simon Scarrow and David Gemmell. The characters were described in such a way that it was easy to picture them as if they were real and have lived in the past, the book flowed with an ease that any reader, novice to advanced can enjoy and become fully immersed..." Goodreads: "... a very entertaining read; Haviaras has both a fluid writing style, and a good eye for historical detail, and explores in far more detail the faith of the average Roman than do most authors." Epinions: "Well written historical drama with an eye for detail... I can't wait for the next book... Killing the Hydra. There is so much more misery and mischief to puzzle and vex our worthy Metellus." Adam Alexander Haviaras is a writer and historian. He is the author of the best selling Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series, and other works of historical fiction and non-fiction. Get a FREE book when you sign-up for Adam's Eagles and Dragons Newsletter by clicking here: eaglesanddragonspublishing.com/newsletter-join-the-legions/ In addition to a FREE book, Eagles and Dragons subscribers will be the first to receive new book releases and blog posts, enter contests, and get first access to other new products. Join thousands of other readers and share your common love of ancient history and historical fiction with the rest of the Eagles and Dragons Legion! Adam has studied ancient and medieval history and archaeology at the University of Toronto, Canada, and St. Andrews University, Scotland. He lives with his wife and children in Stratford, Ontario where he is currently writing another ground-breaking work of historical fiction. If you like ancient history and fiction set in Greece or the Roman Empire, Greek and Roman mythology, or stories like Gladiator, Pompeii, and The Mists of Avalon, then you'll love Adam's books. Adam is always happy to connect with readers, writers and those who love history in general. You can find him on Twitter (@AdamHaviaras), on the Eagles and Dragons Facebook page, or on Instagram (@adam_haviaras) Most of all, don't forget to sign-up for the Eagles and Dragons Newsletter here: eaglesanddragonspublishing.com/newsletter-join-the-legions/ Thank you for reading.