Attia, a warrior princess of Thrace, is captured by the Roman army and sold into slavery. Forced to serve as a training partner for the arena's most promising gladiator, Xanthus, she must hide her identity and her skills. As the two form an unlikely alliance, they find themselves at the center of a brewing rebellion that threatens the heart of the Roman Empire.

This edition of Blood and Sand by C.V. Wyk was featured in the Illumicrate 'Rise Up' subscription box in February 2018.