Ring of Lapis

How far would you go to protect your family?

A sweeping action epic about the legendary Roman legion: Sixth Victrix. Set in Roman Britain when Emperor Septimius Severus invades the lands north of Hadrian’s Wall.

York, AD 211: When Tullius was promoted in a battle to decide the next emperor of Rome, fourteen years ago, his future seemed assured. But he earned the enmity of someone he did not know existed … someone who will become the monstrous Caracalla?

Tullius has done what he can to protect Emperor, Septimius Severus from Caracalla. Now, he must keep his wife and children safe. He looks north of Hadrian’s Wall and lays his plans.

Will the emperor’s wife, Julia Domna, the real power of Rome,aid or hinder him?

Has one of his two closest friends betrayed him?

Tullius walks a dangerous line between duty to the emperor and a need to forge new alliances among his enemies.

You will be gripped until the last twist.

What readers are saying about Ring of Lapis:

Great read!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book … it’s written so beautifully that I was gripped immediately.
Listening to this Audible book at every opportunity, MD Hall’s narration took me into each scene as if I was right there, observing as the story unfolded.
So sad was I, to reach the end, that I started it over again.
Can’t wait for the next one from MD!
Kelley*****

A must-read!
A thoroughly enjoyable read, full of intriguing plots and gory battles. Highly recommended!
KB *****

A must-read: fascinating Roman history
M.D Hall’s intricate and in-depth detail and knowledge of this era will have you hooked from the get-go.
Fascinating history, incredible storytelling and depiction of ancient Roman times - brought to life with authentic research.
Definitely looking forward to more from M.D Hall.
Valerie*****

This is a very well-written, well-researched novel set in a fascinating period of Roman occupation in Northern Britain … a real page-turner … a flowing, easy-to-read style and the story unfolds with a cracking pace and energy.
Db *****

A thundering ride through a divided northern Britain in the early 3rd Century.
I particularly enjoyed the first dark stirrings of Caracalla and the intrigues of the imperial family - after all, what’s a story involving Ancient Rome without at least a few swirling plots and mad emperors in the mix?
Miri *****

Bloodthirsty!
A punchy and gritty, warts n all depiction. If you enjoy historical fiction, then this is a captivating read.
GRAHAM B. *****

M.D. Hall takes the time to capture the sights, smells, and atmosphere of Scotland, creating vivid descriptions that give readers a ‘you are here’ feel.
Readers of historical fiction who look for drama and action against a backdrop of real events will applaud Ring of Lapis for its ability to capture the changing lives of ordinary people fielding extraordinary revolutionary times.

D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review