“Book Descriptions: Everything Marcus Verius Pavo has learned is about to be tested in the Primus of the Roman Games: his most prestigious contest yet. He will face Britomaris - the man who killed his father - for the second time, as well as the feared German warrior Armerius. Surely he cannot outwit two opponents on his own? To make matters worse, the devious imperial secretary Narcissus has enlisted Centurion Macro to train Britomaris in how to kill Pavo. Why is Narcissus so determined to see Pavo's demise? One thing is certain: the fight will be bloody to the bitter end, and it will continue far beyond the confines of the gladiatorial arena...” DRIVE