Below the Colosseum's arena lies a dark labyrinth. And a darker secret. Rome, 82AD. Domitian is the new Emperor. At his command, a vast labyrinth is being built below the arena floor. Lit only by burning torches, echoing with the roars of wild animals, this is a place for men, women and beasts with a taste for blood. But all scribe Althea wants is to win Marcus' heart and leave the macabre life of the Games behind. While Althea hopes for a romantic conclusion to the season, a new beast-hunter sparks a chain of events that brings a hidden danger close to the backstage team. Why are gladiators dying before they've even reached the arena? Can the new Emperor be trusted? Will Marcus declare his own feelings before it's too late? Hearts beat faster as blood spills across the arena's sand. Third in the gripping Colosseum series, On Bloodied Ground follows the backstage team as they uncover dark secrets and bring long-held desires into the light. This enthralling historical fiction will capture your imagination... and your heart. Enter the labyrinth to find out its secrets.