Blood Oath: Book 1 (Gladiator School)

Blood Oath: Book 1 (Gladiator School) by Scott, Dan. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781908177483.

Introducing Gladiator School, a thrilling series set in ancient Rome. Young Luciuss privileged life crumbles when his father Aquila is accused of being a spy and a traitor. Now, Aquila has mysteriously disappeared—and, in order to support their family, Luciuss brother Quintus has taken the dreaded blood oath to become a gladiator. While Quintus risks his life in the arena, Lucius fights for their survival among the slaves and criminals he meets in this new world—and vows to prove his fathers innocence. Where has Aquila gone? Why has he abandoned everything he once stood for? And what is the meaning of the coded messages that Lucius has been receiving? Action packed and exciting, Blood Oath will keep kids turning the pages.