Colin Dean
Colin Dean is a British author who fuses gritty historical accuracy with pulse-pounding fiction, immersing readers in the brutal, disciplined world of the Roman legions. With a fascination for ancient warfare and the psychology of men under arms, Colin crafts stories that march the line between fact and fiction—where real history meets raw imagination.
Drawing on deep research into Roman military structure, battlefield tactics, and daily life in the ranks, Colin’s work brings forgotten names and untold campaigns vividly to life. Whether writing about the thunder of marching cohorts or the quiet fears of a lone scout in the forested wilds of Dacia, his stories resonate with authenticity and heart.
Colin’s writing is a tribute to discipline, courage, and the ghosts of Rome who still march in the imagination.
Draco Dawn
Draco Dawn, the first in a trilogy, is a gripping historical Roman fact-fiction novel set against the brutal backdrop of the Dacian Wars during the reign of Emperor Domitian.
At its heart is Titus, a battle-hardened Roman scout acting under direct orders from Domitian. When the infamous ambush of Cornelius Fuscus devastates the Roman forces in the treacherous Carpathian passes, Titus, accompanied by his fiercely loyal war dog Lakon, must navigate the shattered legion against the hostile Dacian Wolf Warriors, aware that it is contrary to his orders.
Blending historical events with intrigue and drama, Draco Dawn is a tale of survival, vengeance, and the fragile hope of redemption amid the chaos of empire.
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Draco Return
Following the devastating slaughter of the Roman legions, Emperor Domitian found himself humiliated and desperate to restore his honour. To reclaim Rome’s pride, he dispatches the seasoned senator and general, Tettius Julianus, with a single mission: crush King Decebalus and bring Dacia to its knees.
Our heroes are vital to the success of this bold campaign. Can they aid Julianus in defeating Decebalus and recovering the lost legionary standard? Will they uncover the elusive treasure that lured Cornelius Fuscus into a fatal trap, one that led to the slaughter of thousands of his men?
Release date: july 2026
Draco Fall
Rome comes back heavier, colder, and determined to finish it. But Dacia does not yield quietly. Decebalus fights on, his warriors striking from the ridges, the war shrinking into something closer, harsher, and more desperate.
Titus Livius Decimus, Sabinus, Lucius, and Quintus - know the ground, they know the enemy, and they know how little separates endurance from death.
As the net tightens and the last campaign unfolds, there are no easy victories left.
All wars end.
Some in victory.
Some in legend.
Draco Fall is the final chapter of the trilogy. A hard, unflinching story of the war that broke a kingdom and the men who lived long enough to see it end.
Release date: 2027
