Welcome to Rome during the crisis of the third century
In 253 AD, Gallienus, a Roman Patrician and son of a powerful senator, is unexpectedly appointed co-emperor alongside his father, Valerian. When Valerian marches east to face a rising Persian threat, Gallienus is left to govern the fractured western empire—struggling against a deadly plague, invading tribes, and ambitious generals who crave the throne for themselves.
As civil wars erupt and loyalty becomes a rare commodity, Gallienus must fight not only to defend Rome’s borders but to preserve his own reign. Off the battlefield, he’s drawn into a web of political intrigue and personal temptation, where trust is dangerous and survival is never guaranteed.
Read a sample section and discover a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and resilience in the heart of a crumbling empire.
You’ve had a glimpse—now dive into the full story of ambition, betrayal, and survival at the edge of a collapsing empire. Perilous Privilege awaits—claim your copy today and experience the rise of Rome’s most underestimated emperor.
Solitary Journey: One General. One City. No Way Out.
As the Persian campfires stretch to the horizon, Roman General Callistus stands on the ramparts of Edessa, staring into the cold night and the grim certainty of defeat. Starving, outnumbered, and abandoned, his weary troops cling to the hope that Emperor Valerian will arrive with reinforcements—but Callistus has learned not to count on hope.
In Solitary Journey, Skip Carter delivers a tense and haunting exploration of duty, loss, and the heavy solitude of command during one of Rome’s most catastrophic moments. As Callistus faces his final days, he is haunted by memories of family, past battles, and an emperor who may never come.
Read a sample section now and step inside the mind of a man preparing for the end.
The book is scheduled for release September 26, 2025.
