A Man at Arms - by Steven Pressfield

A gripping historical epic set in 1st century Jerusalem and the Sinai desert, "A Man At Arms" follows a former legionary, Telamon of Arcadia, as he is hired by the Roman Empire to intercept a letter from a religious fanatic that could bring down the empire.

Despite operating by a dark code with no room for noble causes or lofty beliefs, Telamon finds himself questioning his mission when he overtakes the courier.

Powerfully told and humbling, this novel explores the warrior ethos through the eyes and heart of a mercenary, capturing not only the ferocity and shock of battle but also the relationships and emotions that make warfare so awful and yet so glorious.

With stunning prose and vivid characters, "A Man At Arms" is an epic saga about conquest and rebellion, bloodshed and faith, sure to remain with you long after you put it down.