AD 48. Fate lands centurions Macro and Cato in Crete, just as an attempt to overthrow Roman rule erupts. The ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and CENTURION.
Roman army heroes Macro and Cato face an uprising against the Empire in Crete in this action-packed and compeling adventure epic from the bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of Rebellion and Death to the Emperor.
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AD 48. Fate lands centurions Macro and Cato in Crete, just as an attempt to overthrow Roman rule erupts. The ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and CENTURION.
Roman army heroes Macro and Cato face an uprising against the Empire in Crete in this action-packed and compeling adventure epic from the bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of Rebellion and Death to the Emperor.
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The ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series.
While centurions Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave. They barely make it to the port of Matala in Crete where they are stunned to find a devastated town. An earthquake has struck the island, destroying its cities and killing thousands. In the chaotic aftermath, large bands of the island's slaves begin to revolt and local bandits, taking advantage of the slave rebellion, urge the Cretans to overthrow the Roman administration. With many of the island's troops either killed or wounded during the earthquake, the governor of the province calls on Macro and Cato for help. Can they move swiftly enough to counter the rebellion before it sweeps the Romans from the islandCritic Reviews
“I don't need this kind of compeition - Bernard CornwellFast paced and compelling... another excellent addition to this enjoyable series - Canberra Times , Australia”
I don't need this kind of compeition - Bernard Cornwell
Fast paced and compelling... another excellent addition to this enjoyable series - Canberra Times, AustraliaAbout the Author
Simon Scarrow is the very well-established author of a bestselling series of Roman adventure novels. He lives outside Norwich.
The ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series.While centurions Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave. They barely make it to the port of Matala in Crete where they are stunned to find a devastated town. An earthquake has struck the island, destroying its cities and killing thousands. In the chaotic aftermath, large bands of the island's slaves begin to revolt and local bandits, taking advantage of the slave rebellion, urge the Cretans to overthrow the Roman administration. With many of the island's troops either killed or wounded during the earthquake, the governor of the province calls on Macro and Cato for help. Can they move swiftly enough to counter the rebellion before it sweeps the Romans from the island
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