Wolf of Masada

by John Fredman

Though he ranges from the hills of Galilee to the wilds of Britannia, from Rome's blood-drenched areanas to its couches of debauchery, Simon ben Eleazar - shepherd boy, galley slave, gladiator, proud centurion, and finally, guerrila leader - never forgets the dying words of his father, victim of Roman "You must avenge us all."

Simon's strength will be tried in many savage battles. His love will be tested by many beautiful women - among them, Andrasta, the delicate pagan princess, and Messalina, wife of Claudius. And his friendship in blood will be sealed with Vespasian, Rome's future Emperor, who, ultimately, with his massed Imperial might, will confront Simon at Masada, mountain fortress and the Jewish rebels' last courageous stand.

Genres: Historical Fiction

397 pages, Hardcover

First published July 17, 1978