The Last King of the Colosseum

By Felice Tomei

*The Last King of the Colosseum* is a gripping historical fiction novel set in Imperial Rome at the height of Domitian's reign, where one gladiator's fight for survival becomes a rebellion against tyranny.

Carpophorus was never meant to be a hero. Bought into the brutal world of the *ludus*, he is trained to kill, forced to survive, and condemned to entertain the crowds of the Colosseum with blood and violence. But when he crosses paths with Aelia, the senator's daughter, and becomes entangled in a conspiracy against the emperor, his struggle turns into something far greater than survival.

From the shadowed corridors of the Tullianum prison to the deafening roar of the arena, *The Last King of the Colosseum* is a cinematic tale of courage, love, sacrifice, and resistance. Packed with unforgettable characters, brutal gladiatorial combat, political intrigue, and emotional depth, it brings ancient Rome vividly to life in a story that asks a timeless question: what does it mean to remain human in a world built on cruelty?

If you love historical epics, Roman gladiator stories, and high-stakes tales of rebellion, *The Last King of the Colosseum* delivers an unforgettable journey into the heart of an empire-and the soul of a man who dared to defy it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYJCS3Z3
• ISBN13: 9798258754080
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"