In this saga is no safe, simple soldier that fate leads to great torments, the gods who descend into the arena for pleasure or vengeance.
So discover this wonderful cycle. If you love a complex and searched universe intrigues that bite the tail of stories whose protagonists are neither good nor bad, but in the space between the two, throw at you.
However, having read in French 2 editions, I recommend buying the old edition of Buchet-Chastel translated much better in my opinion. I assure you though, Calmann-Levy straightened shooting for the other 2 volumes of the saga published.