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Clay Warrior Stories #4
Reluctant Siege
Reluctant Siege Book #4 of Clay Warrior StoriesA battlefield covered with dead Legionaries, an Empire encroaching on the Republic and a Senate in turmoil. Welcome to 265 B.C.Alerio Sisera will need all of his skills as a heavy infantryman, a scout and a weapon’s instructor to survive. Standing with two gladii in a river of blood, the Legionary will battle for his life in the Reluctant Siege.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
308 pages, Paperback
Published March 29, 2018
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J. Clifton Slater
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I write Military Adventure both Future and Ancient.
In early 2015 I sat down and began On Station. The Galactic Council Realm series is now four books long.
My wife and I have three rescue dogs. Our home is a dog house. Luckily, they are small dogs. This doesn't explain why the Galactic Council Realm has Space Cats. It's still a mystery to my dogs.
Another subject I am passionate about is history.
While researching ancient Rome, I looked for books set before Rome became an Empire. They are few. Further study led me to the Roman Republic which lasted over 200 years.
Clay Warrior Stories takes place before the first Punic War in a world where making steel and clay bricks were the height of technology. There are 19 book in the Clay Warrior Stories. Welcome to 264 B.C.
A Legion Archer is a series set during the 2nd Punic war. The books follow Cornelius Scipio who would become Rome's greatest general and Jace Kasia, an archer, who saves him. Welcome to 218 B.C.
I am a United States Marine Corps veteran. My father was career Air Force, so I am also a service brat. I have lived in numerous states and a fair share of foreign countries. This influences my writing in creating diverse characters and locations.
To follow my progress sign up for my monthly Author Report at www.JCliftonSlater.com
Thank you for reviewing my Author Page.
I wish you faith, courage and enthusiasm. Now, go have a perfect day.
J. Clifton Slater
I write Military Adventure both Future and Ancient.
In early 2015 I sat down and began On Station. The Galactic Council Realm series is now four books long.
My wife and I have three rescue dogs. Our home is a dog house. Luckily, they are small dogs. This doesn't explain why the Galactic Council Realm has Space Cats. It's still a mystery to my dogs.
Another subject I am passionate about is history.
While researching ancient Rome, I looked for books set before Rome became an Empire. They are few. Further study led me to the Roman Republic which lasted over 200 years.
Clay Warrior Stories takes place before the first Punic War in a world where making steel and clay bricks were the height of technology. There are 19 book in the Clay Warrior Stories. Welcome to 264 B.C.
A Legion Archer is a series set during the 2nd Punic war. The books follow Cornelius Scipio who would become Rome's greatest general and Jace Kasia, an archer, who saves him. Welcome to 218 B.C.
I am a United States Marine Corps veteran. My father was career Air Force, so I am also a service brat. I have lived in numerous states and a fair share of foreign countries. This influences my writing in creating diverse characters and locations.
To follow my progress sign up for my monthly Author Report at www.JCliftonSlater.com
Thank you for reviewing my Author Page.
I wish you faith, courage and enthusiasm. Now, go have a perfect day.
J. Clifton Slater
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
December 16, 2023
Sisera is back with the legions, participating in what the General thinks will be a 5 day siege. Unfortunately, the General doesn't know what he's doing, and leads a rout--against The Romans.
Sisera has to rally the troops, get relief, and that's only the beginning!
Another exciting book in this historical series.
Sisera has to rally the troops, get relief, and that's only the beginning!
Another exciting book in this historical series.
May 25, 2019
Great book
Once again the Clay Warrior has been thrust into his new role of spy/ weapons master/trainer. And like Josey Wales when he spits, people die,when the Clay Warrior sings, people die.
Once again the Clay Warrior has been thrust into his new role of spy/ weapons master/trainer. And like Josey Wales when he spits, people die,when the Clay Warrior sings, people die.
April 13, 2019
Really liking this series
There is a lot to like about this series. Interesting characters, scenery changes, explorations of differing types off ancient regimes, and how an individual eels to make his way in the world.
I liked the Syracuse and Messina adventure, the way he was accepted for his skills despite his youth. I have read about the change from Republic legions, through the reforms of Markus (or maybe Sulla), to the final form of the legions which pretty much conquered the ancient world. It is interesting how he meets people, and things still seem to work out.
Hope he gets to see his family. Does he get female companionship at some point?
There is a lot to like about this series. Interesting characters, scenery changes, explorations of differing types off ancient regimes, and how an individual eels to make his way in the world.
I liked the Syracuse and Messina adventure, the way he was accepted for his skills despite his youth. I have read about the change from Republic legions, through the reforms of Markus (or maybe Sulla), to the final form of the legions which pretty much conquered the ancient world. It is interesting how he meets people, and things still seem to work out.
Hope he gets to see his family. Does he get female companionship at some point?
September 13, 2019
Fantastic page turner
This book like all the previous books in the series is hugely enjoyable. The historical details are very good as is the story line. It's unusual in that it's set in pre Caesaran rome even the curse words are diligently researched. Highly recommended to both action/adventure and historical fiction readers
This book like all the previous books in the series is hugely enjoyable. The historical details are very good as is the story line. It's unusual in that it's set in pre Caesaran rome even the curse words are diligently researched. Highly recommended to both action/adventure and historical fiction readers
June 29, 2020
A hero rises to new opportunities and challenges.
Not quite the somewhat typical Roman novel this starts at a new, earlier point in time with different challenges and opportunities. A hard core cadre as a resource trainer provides a perspective uncommon in novels of this style. Although lacking somewhat in reality, it is mildly entertaining.
Not quite the somewhat typical Roman novel this starts at a new, earlier point in time with different challenges and opportunities. A hard core cadre as a resource trainer provides a perspective uncommon in novels of this style. Although lacking somewhat in reality, it is mildly entertaining.
April 11, 2026
Review of “Reluctant Siege”
A really good story once again but spoilt by continuous typo errors especially on words such as “passed” for “past” amongst others indicating that no proof reading sadly had been done..
A really good story once again but spoilt by continuous typo errors especially on words such as “passed” for “past” amongst others indicating that no proof reading sadly had been done..
April 30, 2021
Excellent!
Very good, scenes are believable, characters are good. A rousing story, kept me up past my bedtime. Want to read the rest of them.
Very good, scenes are believable, characters are good. A rousing story, kept me up past my bedtime. Want to read the rest of them.
October 9, 2021
Lots of “sipping” and “chewing.”
(Extremely annoying writerly devices. VERY ANNOYING!)
(Extremely annoying writerly devices. VERY ANNOYING!)
January 19, 2022
Reluctant siege
Good use of characters. Great use of Roman tactics and weaponry. Good story plot. Great use of detail without u exactly details to bog down readers.
Good use of characters. Great use of Roman tactics and weaponry. Good story plot. Great use of detail without u exactly details to bog down readers.
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