The Eagle's Shadow

One man stands against the might of the Roman Empire. His name is Caradoc.

In Rome a new Emperor, Claudius, accedes the throne. But he is politically weak, enemies who would take his place circle and plot. If he is to survive Claudius needs a triumph, one that marks him as a leader of men. Claudius's eye turns to the mysterious isle of Britannia, home of the supernatural Druids and brutal, wild-eyed warriors, reputed to fight naked. The place not even Julius Caesar could conquer.

AD43 and a massive invasion force, commanded by Aulus Plautius, lands on a tiny corner of Britannia. Caradoc, King of the country's most powerful tribe, assembles an army to throw his enemy back over the water and into Gaul. But divisions are rife and there are those who are secretly working with the Romans for their own benefit. The very future of the country is at risk and only one man can safeguard it...

Bestselling The Eagle's Shadow reached no. 1 in historical mysteries, no. 2 in war fiction on the UK Amazon charts. Perfect for readers of Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and Bernard Cornwell.

Praise for Keith Nixon's Work

'A gripping story with a fantastic plot, full of family dynamics, war and political intrigue.'

PM Harrison

'A compelling story.'

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What Readers Say

'The perfect blend of historical accuracy and modern pace.'

'A cracking story with totally believable interwoven characters all backed with considerable research. Roll on the sequel!'

'Historically accurate, believable, engaging and enlightening. The attention to detail in the creation of the characters and environment is comparable to Patrick O'Brian.'

'Keith Nixon has done a fine job to weave several sub plots into this at times brutal Roman invasion thriller. I enjoyed The Eagle's Shadow immensely.'

'Plenty of action and a story line that keeps you reading even when you want to put the book down.'

'Wow - action packed from start to end. I enjoyed every minute of it - really interesting, informative , great characters and I loved the social impact of the invasion.'

'The Eagle's Shadow has the trademark Nixon driving narrative, crackling dialogue and vivid characterisation, backed by a formidable depth of research that brings this exciting period in British history to life.'