“All the immediacy and page-turning appeal I have come to expect in this series.” – Top 500 Amazon reviewer

“Ms Morton writes excellent dialogue and fluid prose. From the first word to the last, the story just flows, carrying the reader with it.” – Anna Belfrage, The Graham Saga

“Perfect for all thriller readers, as well as Roman nuts and anyone who enjoys the What ifs? of alternative history.” – Amazon VineVoice

“This series’ strengths lie with the author’s ability to meld the historical Roman traditions of power, combat and political sabotage with modern day technology and culture.” – Rosie Amber Reviews

"I love this country. My ancestors struggled for it. I’m not going to let some throwback poison it."
Pulled into a nightmare of blackmail, drugs and breakdown, 21st century Roma Novan Carina struggles to defend her family and country against a gifted and vicious enemy.

An experienced military intelligence officer and undercover investigator tasked with protecting Roma Nova – the last remnant of the Roman Empire that’s survived into the 21st century – Carina is no novice. But for once, she may not have the mental and physical strength to defeat this manipulative killer intent on destroying her and her husband's families.

Her career in meltdown, her husband in breakdown and the children under threat of murder; her heart and nerves are at break point. But in the final agonising confrontation with her enemy, Carina has to make the hardest decision of her life…

A thriller with a difference – Roman fiction brought into the 21st century through the lens of alternative history and driven by a female protagonist with heart and courage.

– Longlisted for the HNS Indie prize
– Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice
– B.R.A.G. Medallion
– Editor’s Choice, The Bookseller’s inaugural Indie Preview

Review "I thoroughly enjoyed this classy thriller." Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller

“Alison Morton has done it again. SUCCESSIO is the latest in her series of powerful tales of family betrayals and shifting allegiances in Roma Nova. Once again, I was gripped from start to finish.” – Sue Cook, writer and broadcaster

What readers say...
"Exciting, well plotted, unique thriller with incredible world building and characters your will love and hate in equal measure…..I loved it." – Lsb23 Top 500 Reviewer Vine Voice
"The mature and confident way in which the plot, characters and setting are handled make it a wonderful read." – Northern Reader
"I loved the pace of this book, it’s so fast paced and easy flowing that you can’t help but sucked in." – David's Book Blurg ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Morton’s familiarity with the inner workings of the military as well as solid research and a fabulously imagined Roman-descended culture—and the rich details provided—make this novel a page turner." – Lisl ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Excellent book, but be warned, they're addictive!" – Heather ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️