AD 49, Egypt. Roman soldiers Cato and Macro are on the trail of a rebel gladiator, whose actions are putting the Roman Empire in jeopardy. The exciting tenth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes CENTURION, BRITANNIA and INVICTUS.
AD 49, Egypt. Roman soldiers Cato and Macro are on the trail of a rebel gladiator, whose actions are putting the Roman Empire in jeopardy. The exciting tenth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes CENTURION, BRITANNIA and INVICTUS.
When the actions of a rebel gladiator in Egypt threaten the stability of the Roman Empire, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro know he must be stopped. The locals are holding the Romans responsible for the attacks Ajax and his crew have been making along the coast and now Egypt is dangerously volatile. Tasked with tracking and defeating the renegade, Cato and Macro are soon hot on Ajax's trail, determined to destroy the enemy. But will the strength of a psychotically fatalist gladiator and his new-found allies, hell-bent on destruction, defeat the Roman warriors?
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Gripping... ferocious and compelling, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice Daily Express
A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy The Times
Rollicking good fun Mail on Sunday
A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff Good Book Guide
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best Independent
[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended Historical Novels Review
Simon Scarrow is a former teacher who now devotes himself to writing full time. He lives outside Norwich with his family. For more information on this author,
When the actions of a rebel gladiator in Egypt threaten the stability of the Roman Empire, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro know he must be stopped. The locals are holding the Romans responsible for the attacks Ajax and his crew have been making along the coast and now Egypt is dangerously volatile. Tasked with tracking and defeating the renegade, Cato and Macro are soon hot on Ajax's trail, determined to destroy the enemy. But will the strength of a psychotically fatalist gladiator and his new-found allies, hell-bent on destruction, defeat the Roman warriors?
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