Falling Sky: The brand new 2022 historical thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller

Ballista is on the frontline of a war with Emperor Gallienus, battling in the most brutal of conditions. He and Praetorian Prefect Volusianus lay siege to Postumus' armies, but Volusianus has shown he will go to any distance for his own ends, making Ballista question if he is just another pawn in his game.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Zaffre

The Roman Empire is on the brink of collapse in AD 265, as Emperor Gallienus has amassed a massive army across the Alps to reclaim the mountains from the usurper Postumus. The war has begun, and Ballista and his cavalry are on the front lines, facing the most brutal conditions imaginable. However, if Ballista is to survive the campaign and finally retire to his beloved Sicily, he must navigate not only the battlefield but also the treacherous political landscape. As he and Praetorian Prefect Volusianus lay siege to Postumus' armies, it becomes increasingly clear that the greatest threat to Ballista's life may come from within his own ranks. Volusianus, known for his cunning and ruthless tactics, has proven that he will stop at nothing to achieve his own goals. Is Ballista merely a pawn in Volusianus' game?

The Roman Empire is in a state of crisis, with Emperor Gallienus mobilizing a vast army across the Alps to reclaim the mountains from the usurper Postumus. The war has commenced, and Ballista and his cavalry are at the forefront, facing the most treacherous conditions imaginable. However, if Ballista is to emerge victorious and return to his beloved Sicily, he must navigate not only the battlefield but also the complex political landscape. As he and Praetorian Prefect Volusianus lay siege to Postumus' armies, it becomes evident that the greatest threat to Ballista's survival may arise from within his own ranks. Volusianus, renowned for his cunning and ruthless tactics, has demonstrated an unwavering determination to achieve his own goals, regardless of the cost. Is Ballista merely a pawn in Volusianus' grand scheme?

The Roman Empire is teetering on the edge of collapse in AD 265, as Emperor Gallienus has amassed a massive army across the Alps to reclaim the mountains from the usurper Postumus. The war has commenced, and Ballista and his cavalry are at the forefront, facing the most treacherous conditions imaginable. However, if Ballista is to emerge victorious and return to his beloved Sicily, he must navigate not only the battlefield but also the treacherous political landscape. As he and Praetorian Prefect Volusianus lay siege to Postumus' armies, it becomes increasingly clear that the greatest threat to Ballista's survival may arise from within his own ranks. Volusianus, renowned for his cunning and ruthless tactics, has proven that he will stop at nothing to achieve his own goals, regardless of the consequences. Is Ballista merely a pawn in Volusianus' game?

The Roman Empire is on the precipice of collapse in AD 265, as Emperor Gallienus has amassed a vast army across the Alps to reclaim the mountains from the usurper Postumus. The war has commenced, and Ballista and his cavalry are at the forefront, facing the most treacherous conditions imaginable. However, if Ballista is to emerge victorious and return to his beloved Sicily, he must navigate not only the battlefield but also the complex political landscape. As he and Praetorian Prefect Volusianus lay siege to Postumus' armies, it becomes increasingly clear that the greatest threat to Ballista's survival may arise from within his own ranks. Volusianus, renowned for his cunning and ruthless tactics, has demonstrated an unwavering determination to achieve his own goals, regardless of the cost. Is Ballista merely a pawn in Volusianus' grand scheme?

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 199 x 129 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838778033