The Journal of Rome is a series of five novels, beginning in 180 AD at the height of the Roman Empire. This historically accurate fictional adventure, is intertwined with supernatural mythology. The author intends for you to truly understand every aspect of ancient life, within a fast paced epic tale.

Manipulated by the gods, a young athlete illegally enters the Olympic games. Pursed by the authorities, Zestra flees Athens, only to be chased by bounty hunters after brother Lyrias steals gold. Andomini, the family's paternal leader is a devoutly religious farmer, and is constantly at odds with his wife, Demarete, an atheist and a descendent of Spartan royalty, who is hiding in the foothills outside Athens.

Zestra voluntarily submits to slavery as a chariot driver in order to book passage out of Greece. A sea battle claims Andomini. As slaves to Prometheus, they travel city-to-city, eventually reaching Rome, and become entangled in chaos, treason, and political corruption. The gods squabble over their own interference, and realize their own fate.

A Praetorian guard, Bosarius, discovers their secret, and recruits Zestra as an agent to aid those who wish the Emperor dead. The death of Commodus brings the appointment of Emperor Pertinax and peace, until rebellious Legions march on Rome. Zestra must convince Athens and Sparta to fight for the Empire; otherwise all will be food for the lions in the theater. Unexpected reinforcements answer age old questions, while the gods speak not in riddles but in truth.

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Born on the island of Sardinia, west of Italia, Bosarius works as a young man in the family owned quarry. Treated worst than a slave by his father and grandfather, his unbroken spirit is hardened. Seeking adventure Bosarius and his childhood friends, Robario and Allegro join the
Legion and are put on campaign in the northern frontier.

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Prior to being moved to the war with Germania, Bosarius is called home to become chief Prefect (Police Guard) on Sardinia. Prefects from throughout the Empire are called to Rome for an exhibition in the Coliseum, where Bosarius is condemned to night duty as a Praetorian Virgile. Rising through the ranks he becomes entangled in the corruption and power struggles between the Senate and the Emperor. Life was devoid of meaning until he recruits Zestra as an assassin for Rome.