Clay Legionary, book #1 of Clay Warrior Stories: A gladius is a short sword. A prodigy is a talented youth. Put them together and people die.Welcome to the world of 271 B.C. One thing separates the civilized farms and towns of the Republic from hordes of murderous barbarians. Standing sentinel along the border is the heavy infantry of the Legion, the Republic's killing machine. The farm of retired Legion Sergeant Sisera sits fifteen miles from the border... moreClay Legionary, book #1 of Clay Warrior Stories: A gladius is a short sword. A prodigy is a talented youth. Put them together and people die.Welcome to the world of 271 B.C. One thing separates the civilized farms and towns of the Republic from hordes of murderous barbarians. Standing sentinel along the border is the heavy infantry of the Legion, the Republic's killing machine. The farm of retired Legion Sergeant Sisera sits fifteen miles from the border. From a young age, his son Alerio has worked side by side with his father to create a profitable farm from the dirt and rocks of their homestead. Alerio Sisera, is a gangly teen with bully problems. Right now, he is desperate to survive another year at school. But, he has a talent that has yet to materialize. When it does, it will change the farm boy's future and thrust him into the brutal life of a Legionary.Also by author J. Clifton Slater, The Galactic Council Realm series, On Station, On Duty & On Guard. less
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