FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto, ON — Acclaimed author Joe Hache has unveiled Legacy of Gold: The Final Lap, a sweeping historical epic that resurrects the lost legend of Gaius Appuleius Diocles, the Roman charioteer who defied the odds to become the wealthiest athlete in history.

While modern sports icons dominate headlines with multimillion-dollar contracts, Diocles’ staggering fortune — earned nearly 2,000 years ago — eclipses them all. His story has never been fully told… until now.

With the pace of a thriller and the depth of meticulously researched historical fiction, Legacy of Gold plunges readers into the blood, sand, and spectacle of the Circus Maximus. More than a tale of sport, it is a story of resilience, ambition, and the price of immortality.

Key Highlights:

First full epic novelization of Diocles’ rise from enslaved boy to Rome’s most celebrated charioteer.

Historical depth meets cinematic action, making it a crossover work ripe for adaptation to film or television.

Explores timeless themes: corruption, loyalty, love, betrayal — and the human cost of greatness.

Written with the sweep of a Hollywood blockbuster and the intimacy of a personal drama.

“Diocles was the Michael Jordan, the Tom Brady, and the Lewis Hamilton of his age — multiplied by ten. His victories lit up Rome, but his story speaks to every generation: the pursuit of glory, and what we sacrifice to get there.” — Joe Hache

Already being hailed as a potential “Gladiator of the chariot track,” Legacy of Gold bridges history and drama with relentless energy, transporting readers to an empire where sport was blood sport, and victory could mean freedom — or death.

About the Author:

Joe Hache is a Canadian author with a twenty-year military career, degrees in Political Science and Economics, and over 15 years of writing experience spanning technology, wine, and history. His ability to blend rigorous research with powerful storytelling has made him a voice to watch in the world of historical fiction.

Legacy of Gold: The Final Lap is available in paperback and Kindle editions at Amazon September 2, 2025.

For interviews or media inquiries, contact Joe at jhache@gmail.com