The brand new thrilling Roman adventure from the bestselling author of THE LEGION and THE GLADIATOR. The city of Rome in AD 50 is a dangerous place. Treachery lurks on every corner, and a shadowy Republican movement, 'the Liberators', has spread its tentacles wide. It is feared that the heart of the latest plot lies in the ranks of the Praetorian Guard. Uncertain of whom he can trust, the Imperial Secretary Narcissus summons to Rome two courageous men guaranteed to be loyal to the grave: army veterans Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro.Tasked with infiltrating the Guard, Cato and Macro face a daunting test to win the trust of their fellow soldiers.
No sooner have they begun to unearth the details of the Liberators' devious plan than disaster strikes: an old enemy who could identify them, with deadly consequences, makes an unexpected appearance. Now they face a race against time to save their own lives before they can unmask the mastermind behind the Liberators...
©2011 Simon Scarrow (P)2011 Headline Digital
"I don't need this kind of competition." (Bernard Cornwell)
"A good, uncomplicated, rip-roaring read." (Mail on Sunday)
"...just another filler."
I have bought and read every Scarrow book, even been one of his reading in Norwich but this one feels just like a number of others. A pointless and formulaic 'filler' which leaves me and other Scarrow readers wondering why he'd take advantage of our pockets in these tough times. The story needs to move on - it hasn't for thepast two or perhaps thee books instead we get served up these pointless reads where the story line only differs by country and characters other that Macro and Cato. A pity - Scarrows Generals series of three books shows us what he can achieve. Perhaps he has nowhere left to go if he finishes the Eagle series too soon? Disappointed, again!