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Simon Scarrow is the acclaimed author of multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, including Revenge of Rome and The Gladiator. He is also the author of many other acclaimed novels including the Sunday Times bestseller A Death in Berlin, and a quartet of bestselling novels about Wellington and Napoleon. With T. J. Andrews he has co-written Warrior, focusing on the rebel chief Caratacus, and Arena, following the career of a gladiator hero, and more.Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: <b>'Gripping</b>... <b>ferocious and compelling'</b>
Daily Express
<b>A new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series</b> about the Roman army<b> is always a joy</b>
The Times
<b>Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best</b>
Independent
I really don't need this kind of competition... <b>It's a great read</b>
- Bernard Cornwell,
<b>Blood, gore, political intrigue, gripes, fears</b> - ah, coming back to Scarrow's Eagles of Empire series is like a family homecoming in front of a warm fire... <b>A historical fiction thriller that'll have you reaching for your gladius</b>
Daily Sport
The Eagles of the Empire series marches on with the <b>brilliantly told adventures of Cato and Macro</b>... <b>Roman soldiering at its very best</b> - even by Scarrow's high standards
Sunday Sport
A satisfyingly <b>bloodthirsty, bawdy romp</b>...<b>perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts</b> who will relish its <b>historical detail </b>and <b>fast-paced action</b>. Storming stuff
Good Book Guide
A <b>rip-roaring read</b>
Mail on Sunday
An <b>engrossing</b> storyline, full of <b>teeth-clenching battles</b>, political machinations, <b>treachery</b>, honour, love and death... More, please!
- Elizabeth Chadwick,
Don't miss the next epic novel in the Eagles of the Empire series - TRAITORS OF ROME is out on 14th November 2019, and available for pre-order now!
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
The gripping and action-packed new adventure in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.
It is AD 55. As trouble brews on the eastern fringes of the Roman Empire, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro prepare for war...
The wily Parthian Empire has invaded Roman-ruled Armenia, ousting King Rhadamistus. The King is ambitious and ruthless, but he is loyal to Rome. General Corbulo must restore him to power, while also readying the troops for war with Parthia. Corbulo welcomes new arrivals Cato and Macro, experienced soldiers who know how to knock into shape an undermanned unit of men ill-equipped for conflict.
But Rhadamistus's brutality towards those who ousted him will spark an uprising which will test the bravery of the Roman army to the limit. While the enemy watches from over the border...
Praise for Scarrow's bestselling novels: 'Blood, gore, political intrigue... A historical fiction thriller that'll have you reaching for your gladius' Daily Sport
What readers are saying about THE BLOOD OF ROME:
'Yet another masterful story of the legions by Simon Scarrow'
'Well-crafted book incorporating fact and fiction. As usual, a great read. Simon Scarrow at his best again'
'Simon Scarrow is a master of storytelling and rip-roaring adventures. Totally enthralling'
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
An action-packed novel of military action, courage and camaraderie, taking Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro to the eastern fringes of the Roman Empire. From the bestselling author of DAY OF THE CAESARS.