Octavius Cadmus Cato is a Camp Prefect of the 9th Legion Hispania. Under the command of his father, Atticus Costa, the 9th legion is successfully leading the push for Rome’s conquest of the island of Britannia. While encamped for the winter, Costa assigns Cato to escort Boudicca, a princess of the Iceni tribe, a tribe loyal to Rome, north to negotiate a peace treaty between the Brigantes and the Empire. Plagued by dreams of angels and gods, Cato's journey takes him through a land of myth and magic as he is forced to confront his long-forgotten past.

This is a tale of dreams and nightmares, of secrets and deceit, of love and loss. Cato must find his way through betrayal and save those he loves.

Hunted in the Mist is created by Adam Toefy, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Hunted in the Mist

“Alright lads, the new day is upon us.” Lingus’ voice echoed through the dusty dining hall. 


Dawn had not yet broken, but Cato was determined to have his men prepared before the barbarian princess had the time to wake. He could still see that sly smile perfectly sketched across her elegant features.


Cato shook his head. He needed to focus. They had nine days to get to Eboracum and the rest of the journey was going to be through the dense forests many legionaries had come to dread. Some of the Iceni had called it the Moon Garden. From what Cato could gather, they would be venturing through a land that had been the source of many folktales.


“I heard we are to march through the land of spirits and faeries.” Cato heard one soldier mutter as they staggered out into the plaza. 


“I’d be more concerned about the cold than the land of spirits.” Another commented. “AT least you can be certain that the cold will take your fingers.”


Chapter 5