Spartacus: Morituri

Spartacus: Morituri is the second of my pleasure reads in the past month and also the second of the Spartacus novels. Written by Mark Morris, the novel truly captures the spirit of the Starz television series. In the book, Batiatus' ludus is experiencing a general degree of malaise. The gladiators are weak and slow, a deficit apparent both on the training grounds of the ludus and the arena of Capua. In addition to troubles with his gladiator, Batiatus must also contend with a newcomer to Capua, a wealthy Greek with a powerful patron from Rome. The story is full of intrigue, action, and deceit, much like the TV series. I enjoyed this novel better than its predecessor.

Spartacus: Morituri