Mark of the Thief (Mark of the Thief, Book 1)

In this gripping adventure set in ancient Rome, Nic, a slave working in the mines, uncovers a powerful and magical amulet once owned by Julius Caesar. As the amulet's influence grows within him, Nic becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens to overthrow the emperor and plunge Rome into chaos. Facing traitors, spies, and formidable enemies, Nic must tap into his courage and the magic within to defend the empire and seek his own freedom.