Bøger af Ben Kane

Stormcrow is the first epic and thrilling Viking adventure from Sunday Times bestseller Ben Kane. This visceral story about the Norsemen who forever changed Ireland is packed with blood and intrigue, battles and magic, love and betrayal.

Napoleon's Spy, an intriguing novel by the renowned author Ben Kane, takes you on a thrilling journey through history. Released in 2023, this book is a fascinating exploration of espionage in the era of Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative skillfully blends historical facts with gripping fiction, creating a story that is as educational as it is entertaining. Ben Kane, a master storyteller known for his detailed historical research, brings the past to life with his vivid descriptions and complex characters. The book falls under the genre of historical fiction, a genre that Kane has excelled in throughout his writing career. Published by Orion Publishing Co, one of the leading publishers in the industry, Napoleon's Spy is a must-read for anyone who enjoys history, mystery, and adventure. The book is available in English.

Spartacus and his ragtag army take on the mighty Roman army in Ben Kane's brilliant recreation of one of the best-known epics of the modern era Spartacus has already done the impossible-not only has he escaped from slavery, he and his seconds have created a mighty slave army that has challenged Rome and defeated the armies of three praetors, two consuls, and one proconsul. On the plain of the River Po, in modern Northern Italy, Spartacus has defeated Gaius Cassius Longinus, proconsul and general of an army of two legions. Now the road home lies before them-to Thrace for Spartacus, and to Gaul for his seconds-in-command, Castus and Gannicus. But storm clouds are gathering on the horizon. One of Spartacus's most powerful generals has defected, taking his men with him. Back in Rome, the immensely rich Marcus Licinius Crassus is gathering an unheard-of Army. The Senate has given Crassus an army made up of ten legions and the authority to do whatever it takes to end the slave rebellion once and for all. Meanwhile, Spartacus wants to lead his men over the Alps and home, but his two seconds have a different plan. They want to march on Rome itself and bring the Republic to its knees. Rebellion has become war. War to the death.

The second thrilling novel in the Lionheart series, by Sunday Times Bestseller, Ben Kane.

HAS ROME FINALLY MET ITS MATCH? Clash Of Empires is the gripping first historical novel in a new series from the Sunday Times bestselling author - for fans of Simon Scarrow, Harry Sidebottom, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.

The odyssey has begun which will see Spartacus become one of the greatest legends of history, the hero of revolutionaries from Karl Marx to Che Guevara, immortalised on screen, and now brought to life in Ben Kane's great bestseller - a novel which takes the story to its halfway point and is continued in Spartacus: Rebellion.

The brand-new historical adventure from Sunday Times bestseller Ben Kane. Imperatrix is the gripping story of Galla Placidia, the last empress of Rome, who married a barbarian and ruled when the world power fell into chaos.

NAPOLEON: emperor of France, master of Europe. The epic new standalone from Sunday Times bestselling author, Ben Kane.

The first gripping, bloodthirsty and epic Viking adventure from Sunday Times bestseller Ben Kane

'An epic tale that never loses sight of the raw experience of the hero. I loved Napoleon's Spy' Simon Scarrow 'Exciting, immersive, well researched and great fun.' Giles Kristian'Harrowing and totally gripping. A masterclass in writing fiction about real historical events' Leonora Nattrass, author of Black Drop Russia, 1812. Has France finally met its match?On the eve of the invasion of Russia, half-French, half-English Matthieu Carrey finds himself in the ranks of Napoleon's five hundred thousand strong army. With Tsar Alexander seemingly ill-prepared, a French victory seems certain. The Grande Armee will obliterate everything in its path. Carrey's purpose is less clear. Blackmailed into becoming a spy in the emperor's army, he hopes to follow his lover, a French actress who has gone to work in the Moscow theatre. As supplies grow scarce and temperatures plummet, the Grande Armee begins to crumble. Caught up in the maelstrom of war, Carrey embarks on an epic journey, while the Russians circle like hungry wolves. Hundreds of miles lie between Carrey and safety. To reach it seems utterly impossible.

A brand new short story collection from the Sunday Times Bestselling author of the LIONHEART series.

CAN GREECE RESIST THE MIGHT OF ROME? Get ready for the climax of the Roman invasion of Greece in Sunday Times bestseller Ben Kane's latest historical adventure.

The German chieftain Arminius has been defeated, one of the lost Roman eagles recovered, and thousands of German tribesmen slain. Not until Arminius is dead, his old legion's eagle found and the enemy tribes completely vanquished will he rest.But Arminius - devious, fearless - is burning for revenge of his own.

AN ARMY DEFEATEDAD 14: Five long years have passed since the annihilation of three legions in the wilds of Germania. AN EAGLE RECOVEREDThe eagle belonging to Tullus' old legion is still in enemy hands, but as the Romans' reprisals take their army deep into German tribal lands, he remains convinced that it is within reach.

BASED ON REAL HISTORICAL EVENTSA TIME FOR VENGEANCEAD 9, German frontier: Close to the Rhine, a Roman centurion, Lucius Tullus, prepares to take his soldiers on patrol.

As Rome's war with Carthage continues, two friends - now on opposing sides - confront each other in one of the most brutal sieges of all time. Pledged to bring death to all Romans, he is diverted from his mission by the discovery of Quintus' sister Aurelia, a captive within the city. Two friends on opposing sides.

Hannibal's campaign to defeat Rome continues as he marches south to confront his enemy. With him is a young soldier, Hanno. Like his general, Hanno burns to vanquish Rome. Never has the possibility seemed so likely. But a stealthy game of cat and mouse is being played as Rome's generals seek to avoid confrontation.

The mighty slave army, led by Spartacus, has carried all before it, scattering the legions of Rome. Crassus, the richest man in Rome, begins to raise a formidable army, tasked specifically with the defeat of Spartacus.

In the First Punic War, the Roman legions defeated and humiliated Carthage, their only serious rival for power in the Mediterranean. Now a brilliant young Carthaginian general, called Hannibal, is out for revenge. Caught up in the maelstrom are two young boys, Hanno, the son of a distinguished soldier, and Quintus, son of a Roman equestrian.

Having survived the perils of a journey across half the world, Romulus and Tarquinius are press-ganged into the legions, which are under imminent threat of annihilation by the Egyptians. Meanwhile in Rome, Romulus' twin sister Fabiola lives in fear for her life, loved by Brutus, but wooed by Marcus Antonius, his deadly enemy.

Romulus and Fabiola are twins, born into slavery after their mother is raped by a drunken nobleman. At thirteen years old they are sold - Romulus to gladiator school, Fabiola into prostitution, where she will catch the eye of one of the most powerful men in Rome.

The Forgotten Legion fought against almighty odds at the very edge of the known world - and lost. Now Brennus the Gaul, Tarquinius the Etruscan soothsayer and Romulus, bastard son of a Roman nobleman, are prisoners of Parthia.