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

“The slave that stole his master’s honor,” Eithne chided as she emerged from her tent. She wore a heavy piece of mail armor that clinked as she paced in front of the tent. Her white hair was once again done up in a single braid.


Most of the camp seemed to be awake and gathered around Cato and Raweg. The two stood before Eithne. The scene reminded Cato of gladiators in the colosseum. Men prepared to die for the entertainment of the mob that is Rome. 


Emperor Claudius had held many gatherings with Costa at the games. He believed in keeping up the spirits of the masses. It was not secret that many of the slaves being slaughtered there were captured by Costa in his conquests for Rome in Gaul and Germania.


“It was he who took mine,” Cato replied. “When he turned on me and enslaved me. I only wish to have it returned to me.”


“Boldly stated slave,” Eithne retorted, pacing the ground in front of him. “Freedom is a mighty price. Something you must stake your life on.”


Chapter 23