Set in the turbulent times and territory of ancient Roman Britain, 'Hostage Lands' delivers an exciting historical adventure that is both gripping and satisfying. The fast-paced plot definitely holds much intrigue and didn't fail to in its task to keep me engaged in the story. Even though the vast majority of the plot is rooted in Roman Britain, the story's modern-day beginning gives an interesting perspective to the main events of the plot. The mix of characters — Romans and Celts, tribunes and chieftains, plebians and centurions — is a varied and balanced ingredient that lends good flavor to the plot. Many terms and customs of Latin and Roman history are scattered throughout the book; these historical nuggets were fun to learn about and greatly help to set the historical atmosphere for the book. Also proving historically interesting are the many references to the Roman and Celt gods of mythology; a helpful glossary aids the reader in further understanding the meaning of the gods' names. Entertaining, thought provoking, and instructive, 'Hostage Lands' is an exciting and intriguing historical novel that aptly shows the workings of the one true God within the pages of history.