The Dragon: Genesis
At the peak of Rome’s might a dragon is born among eagles, an heir to a line both blessed and cursed by the Gods for ages.
It is the year A.D. 142 and Avus Metellus Anguis, a young man from humble beginnings in the Subura of Rome, is fighting at the edge of the Empire. Courageous, forthright, and strong, he is a born leader who finds success and respect in the army.
His life is suddenly changed, however, when he receives a mysterious inheritance that alters his perspective of himself and the world around him. When tragedy strikes while he is on campaign in the wilds of Caledonia, he is forced to return to Rome to face some terrible truths.
Avus feels quite alone in the world, that is, until the Gods set a new path before him and he realizes that he is a part of something much bigger, and more ancient, than he could possibly have imagined. As time passes, Avus comes to understand his purpose in life, and the important role he has to play in the Empire, and in the lives of those around him.
After all the successes and failures of his life, can Avus find the strength and courage to complete the final task the Gods have set for him? Will he hold his head high in the twilight of his life?
Only the Gods and Avus himself know.
The Dragon: Genesis is a story of love, loss, and the paths the Gods put before us.
Step into the world of the Roman Empire and discover how dragons came to be among eagles.
The Dragon: Genesis is a full-length prequel novel in Adam Alexander Haviaras’ ground-breaking Eagles and Dragons historical fantasy series. If you like books by Douglas Jackson, Marion Zimmer Bradley, David Gemmell, and Bernard Cornwell, or movies like Gladiator and Pompeii, then you will love this bestselling historical fantasy series that will throw you head-first into the mystery, passion, and brutality of the Roman Empire.
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The article on the evocati was the finest I’ve read.. Looking forward to reading your novel..
Thank you very much, James. That’s greatly appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the article, and hope you enjoy the book too. Cheers! 🙂
The Dragon: Genesis: What a wonderful book. Again, Adam has hit the mark spot on!!! I live for his new books!!! If you want a good understanding of the people who lived in Roman times, Adam is the source for entertaining and education reading. I highly recommend all his books!!!!!
I have all your books on file and thoroughly enjoyed the character and honour of Avus.
Amongst the so called scum of the Subura who joined the Legions there have had to be some of them with a quality of humanity who fought when ordered or attacked but who had a measure of compassion.
I have recently formed Legio XVIII Gallica here in Victoria Australia due to my personal interest in the Varus/Arminius massacre in 9AD. I have recommended your books to new members.
Please keep on researching and writing and enlightening your readers.
Cheers, John! We’re so glad you enjoyed The Dragon: Genesis, and all the other books. Avus certainly is a great character, a man of honour. Thank you for recommending the books to the members of Legio XVIII Gallica too! Re-enactment plays an important part in understanding the past, so we wish you all well. Thank you again for the kind words, John. Strength and Honour! 😉
I have just binge read all the Eagles and Dragons books, absolutly brilliant.
So when is the next one out as I can’t see it on amazon.
Thanks so much, Jo! Glad you enjoyed them! 🙂 The next two Eagles and Dragons series novels will be coming out toward the end of the summer – early autumn. Stay tuned!
Roman Britain is my favourite place. Thank you for making it come alive!
You’re very welcome, Sarah Jane! Glad you can join the adventure!
My husband and myself have loved your eagles and dragons books and are looking forward to The Blood Road. You paint an amazing picture and the story flows so that you don’t want to stop reading. Thank you.
I think because what I have just written is so true, more than one person must have said it!
Thank you for the very kind words, Susan! I’m so glad you and your husband have enjoyed the books. As an historian, I really do try to paint an accurate picture of the world in which I am writing, but the writer in me also wants to make it entertaining and interesting. I’m glad you can’t stop reading! 😉
Brilliant book Adam, it’s your first book I’ve read and must say its rates at the top with Scarrow,Kane and some others.
I can’t wait to read the others coming out
Many thanks, Nick. Very glad you enjoyed it. Great to be mentioned along with Simon and Ben. The adventure continues in A Dragon among the Eagles, so hope you enjoy that one if you read it. Strength and Honour! 😉
I have designed many book covers for Simon Scarrow and Harry Sidebottom to name a few-I love historical ‘fiction/faction’. Sign me up 👍
Glad to have you in the Legions, Nik! BTW – great artwork on Simon and Harry’s books! A lot of our fans will recognize them 🙂
Truly enjoyed this book. And am glad had a chance to read it before going on with the rest of the series after reading the first book. Have read a number of other Roman based books and this series ranks among the best of them. Thank you for bringing this to life for us. Can’t wait to read the rest of them and any new instalments as they come.
Thank you for the kind words, Greg. I’m so glad you enjoyed The Dragon: Genesis. Looking forward to getting the next Eagles and Dragons book to you! Thank you for reading and following along on the adventure! 🙂
I just finished all of the Dragon books. I can’t wait for L
Blood Road to come out. What is the estimated due date.
Thank you for your comment, Dave! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the books 🙂 The Blood Road is still with the editors but we hope for it to be released in late February or early March 2021. Not long now, but we want to make it the best it can possibly be for everyone. Stay tuned! Cheers!
So far these are the best books around about ancient Rome. Keep them coming!
Thank you very much for the very kind words, Donald. We really appreciate it and are thrilled that you’ve enjoyed the books so much. More to come!
Fantastic series of books
Cheers, Colin! So glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
I’ve read already except ix and lm about to start that now, great read thanks.