Fortress of the Ninth

Fortress of the Ninth

A Forgotten Army. A Deadly Secret. A War Two Thousand Years in the Making. Deep in the Amazon, a legend refuses to die—the Ninth Legion of Rome, an elite force that vanished without a trace. For centuries, historians have speculated about its fate, but when an ill-fated expedition uncovers proof that the legion survived, it sets off a deadly chain of events that draws the attention of those willing to kill to keep it secret. William Cade, a former Army veteran turned military contractor, is pulled into the mission by eccentric historian Myles Webster, whose research suggests the Ninth never perished—but endured. What was once an empire’s most feared fighting force has become something even deadlier. Trained, disciplined, and still following the doctrines of Rome, the Ninth is protecting something far more valuable than gold or lost history. As Cade and Myles push deeper into the jungle, they find themselves hunted by warriors whose skills have been sharpened over centuries of isolation. Every step closer to the truth brings them face to face with a brutal force that has never stopped fighting. With his loyal German Shepherd, Odin, at his side, Cade must rely on his military instincts and firepower to survive. But the deeper they go, the more Cade realizes that the past is not as distant as it seems. What is the Ninth really protecting? And what happens if it falls into the wrong hands? Packed with action, suspense, and historical intrigue, Fortress of the Ninth is a relentless thriller where the past refuses to stay buried—and the deadliest warriors in history never truly disappeared.