Book Tour and Giveaway: Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice (Book One) by Stephen D Owen

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  ICENI: THE YEAR OF SACRIFICE (Book One) by Stephen D. Owen 
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 yrs +),  336 pages
Genre: Historical fiction / thriller​
Publisher:  Book Guild/Troubador Publishing 
Release date:   January 28, 2025
Content Rating: PG: I have listed my book as PG, Adult Fiction due to scenes of battle and violence. There are no explicit adult themes or excessive violence. However, the novel describes the early stages of rebellion and conflict between the Romans and British tribes. 

Book Description:

Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice is the first thrilling instalment in this historical trilogy.

60 AD. The death of Prasutagus, the Iceni king, leaves his kingdom divided between Rome and his daughters. The Roman Procurator Catus Decianus seizes the entire territory and brutalizes Boudica and her family.

Driven by vengeance, Boudica rallies the Iceni tribe and allies including the Trinovantes, Coritani, and Catuvellauni. As Roman forces are preoccupied in the north, Boudica's rebel army advances on Camulodunum, the Roman provincial capital, where a vastly outnumbered Roman defence struggles to hold.

With the fate of Roman Britannia hanging in the balance, the epic tale of sacrifice, rebellion, and fierce determination unfolds.

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Meet the Author:

I live in Bristol in the heart of the West Country in England. I have also lived in Bath and Frome in Somerset. I have had a passion for history since childhood. I studied creative writing at college and have written for the local newspaper. Iceni: The year of Sacrifice is my debut novel. I hope to publish further novels, telling the full story of Boudica and the Iceni Revolt. As well as writing novels, I am a wedding and event photographer. 

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My Review: 

I have to admit I am one of those "judge a book by its cover" type of reader. When I saw the cover for ICENI: The Year of Sacrifice, I was excited to have the opportunity to get a copy for myself and see what it was about. Stephen D. Owen's first book from his ICENI series was far from being a disappointment. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. It was full of adventure, history, mystery, suspense, and action with twists and turns. I loved Boudica and felt like I could some of myself within her. I admired her bravery, courage, and determination. She refuses to back down and does all she can to protect herself and those she loves. I thought this story was great to read and was easy for me to turn page after page.

I am going to give ICENI: The Year of Sacrifice a very well deserved five plus stars. I would have given it one hundred stars if I could have. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read the combination of historical fiction and thriller fiction. I am looking forward to getting my hands on the next installment from the ICENI series to see what happens next and what author, Stephen D. Owen, has in store for his fans.

I received a digital copy of Stephen D Owen's ICENI: The Year of Sacrifice from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.