Roman soldier Manoletus must face some of the most formidable creatures of the underworld, yet his time is running out…
Paul Doherty writes a gripping historical adventure in Tenebrae, a mystery of the Roman underworld. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor.
‘Teems with colour, energy and spills’ – Time Out
Germany, A.D. 9. Highly-esteemed Roman soldier, Manoletus, finds himself trapped and immersed in Varus’ camp surrounded by dead comrades, but manages to flee. Thinking himself safe, he encounters a more fearsome enemy than the German army: the Tenebrae and its Ataru. This deadly, cloaked, blood-sucking killer and keeper of the Underworld, capable of slaying villages of people, trains its gaze upon Manoletus.
The Tenebrae are born from Cleopatra’s death, and Manoletus’ path becomes tied with the legend and is drawn to Egypt to delve deeper into the mystery of these immortal creatures.
Still on the run, Manoletus meets a late comrade’s daughter and vows to protect her. When the Tenebrae send her back to Rome, Manoletus is determined to make his way home to her. But will Manoletus find her before the Tenebrae find him?
What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘Paul Doherty is a synonym for quality and entertainment‘
‘A compelling tale of historical fiction that exudes accuracy and detail‘
‘The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of [Paul Doherty’s] books’
Paul Doherty writes a gripping historical adventure in Tenebrae, a mystery of the Roman underworld. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor.
‘Teems with colour, energy and spills’ – Time Out
Germany, A.D. 9. Highly-esteemed Roman soldier, Manoletus, finds himself trapped and immersed in Varus’ camp surrounded by dead comrades, but manages to flee. Thinking himself safe, he encounters a more fearsome enemy than the German army: the Tenebrae and its Ataru. This deadly, cloaked, blood-sucking killer and keeper of the Underworld, capable of slaying villages of people, trains its gaze upon Manoletus.
The Tenebrae are born from Cleopatra’s death, and Manoletus’ path becomes tied with the legend and is drawn to Egypt to delve deeper into the mystery of these immortal creatures.
Still on the run, Manoletus meets a late comrade’s daughter and vows to protect her. When the Tenebrae send her back to Rome, Manoletus is determined to make his way home to her. But will Manoletus find her before the Tenebrae find him?
What readers are saying about Paul Doherty:
‘Paul Doherty is a synonym for quality and entertainment‘
‘A compelling tale of historical fiction that exudes accuracy and detail‘
‘The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of [Paul Doherty’s] books’
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Praise for Paul Doherty: Teems with colour, energy and spills
Deliciously suspenseful, gorgeously written and atmospheric
Supremely evocative, scrupulously researched
If you want to know whodunnit in ancient times, Doherty is your man
Doherty's scholarly historical knowledge lays a firm foundation for his ingenious plots, and adds greatly to the enjoyment of the novel