To Thunderous Applause — Keith C. Blackmore

Strength.
Honor.
Death.

The fighting season continues, with Goll realizing he might have killed one opponent too many. Confronting the wrath of a dead gladiator's stable, he discovers a much more vengeful force behind a slew of blood matches.
While the gladiators fight within the Pit, Brozz fights for his life in a much different arena.

Escaping an attempt on his life, Borchus finds refuge with an old friend.
Struggling to both recover from his wounds and find a purpose in a little village, Halm of Zhiberia discovers that giving up a pit fighter's life isn't quite as it easy seems. Nor is it solely one man's decision.

And all the while, in the west, a monstrous enemy makes itself known and positions itself to strike at both the games and Sunja's heart.

This is blood sport at its finest.
At its worst.
At its longest.