Only when fear is at its most intense can true heroism come into the light.

The legions of Emperor Augustus have returned victorious from putting down a massive revolt among the Germanic tribes of the Danube frontier. While Rome basks in its success, a new foe is gathering in the darkness of the Carpathian Mountains.

When a young boy shows up at the distant fortress of Troesmis, it falls to Optio Gaius Justus Vitalis and his centurion to investigate the horrors described by the young refugee.

It is just the beginning of a struggle between the Eagles of Rome and the undead forces of an enemy that could halt the Empire's northern advance.

Download this first novella of The Carpathian Interlude historical horror series and get ready for action, mystery and blood in a clash between Light and Dark.

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