Romulus Must Die

They say I murdered my twin brother.To save the empire, I may have to prove them right.

The Story

They say I murdered my twin brother. To save the empire, I may have to prove them right.My brother and I were raised to compete for the right to rule. Now I hide beyond the empire’s light, hunted for a murder I did not commit.Romulus lives.My brother now serves a burn-scarred cult born from an ancient cataclysm. They seek to destroy the aether flowers which arm our magi and protect our borders.From the decadent streets of Tiberia, through the war-dust of the legions, and beyond the wild frontier, I must hunt the brother my father believes I killed.To save my people, I may have to forsake my blood.To restore my name, I must destroy it.Hail and farewell, Romulus.

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Romulus Must Die is a dark, character-driven epic fantasy inspired by Roman history and mythology. Set in a dying empire sustained by ancient flowers, it combines political intrigue, brotherhood, and ancient magic with the scale of a world on the brink of collapse.Perfect for readers of:

  • The Will of the Many (James Islington)

  • Game of Thrones (George R. R. Martin)

  • Farseer Trilogy (Robin Hobb)

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About the author

Vincent Anton writes epic fiction inspired by history and ancient mythology. Romulus Must Die is his debut novel.