Fields Of Blood (Hannibal, 2) - Softcover

Kane, Ben

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1250001137 ISBN 13: 9781250001139

Publisher: Griffin, 2016

Synopsis

Hannibal's campaign to defeat Rome continues. Having brought his army safely over the Alps in winter, he now marches south to confront the enemy. With him is a young soldier, Hanno. Like his general, Hanno burns to vanquish Rome. Never has the possibility seemed so likely.

Facing Hanno is his former friend, Quintus, whom Hanno met while in Roman captivity. A bitter quarrel with his father led Quintus to join the Roman infantry under an assumed name. Among his legionaries, he finds that his enemies are not just the Carthaginians, but men of his own side.

A stealthy game of cat and mouse is being played, with Hannibal seeking to fight, and Rome's generals avoiding battle. But battle cannot be delayed for much longer. Eventually, the two armies meet under a fierce summer sun in August in the south of Italy. The place is Cannae-the fields of blood. The encounter will go down in history as one of the bloodiest battles ever fought, a battle in which Hanno and Quintus know they must fight as never before-just to stay alive.

About this title

About the Author:

BEN KANE was born in Kenya and raised there, as well as in Ireland. He studied veterinary medicine at University College Dublin, and after that he traveled the world extensively, indulging his passion for ancient history. He now lives in North Somerset with his wife and family.

Review:

"An epic tale, triumphantly told."
—Giles Kristian, author of the Raven series

About this edition

• Publisher: Griffin
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1250001137
• ISBN 13: 9781250001139
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512