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Centurion (Eagles of the Empire 8)

Cato & Macro: Book 8

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Centurion (Eagles of the Empire 8)

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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About this listen

 The eighth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series.

In the first century AD the Roman Empire faces a new threat from its long-standing enemy Parthia. Parthia is vying with Rome for control of Palmyra, an officially neutral kingdom. Palmyra's royal household is on the brink of open revolt, and so a task force under the command of experienced soldiers Macro and Cato is dispatched to defend its king and guard its borders. When Parthia hears of the Roman army's presence, it starts amassing its troops for war. Macro's cohort must march against the enemy, deep into treacherous territory. If Palmyra is not to fall into the clutches of Parthia, they will have to defeat superior numbers in a desperate siege. The quest for a lasting peace has never been more challenging, nor more critical for the future of the Empire.

(P)2012 Headline Digital©2007 Simon Scarrow Ancient Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Thriller & Suspense War & Military Royalty

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Critic reviews

Praise for Simon Scarrow: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read' (Bernard Cornwell)
Gripping... ferocious and compelling, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice
A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy
A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
Gripping
'Rollicking good fun'
[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended
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Why was this abridged?
such a total waste !!
I love this series this book is good in hard copy but this abridged audible version is just not up to the standard of the previous books

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I hate that this book has been abridged. I want to hear the whole book not the edited highlights. Like the story and the characters but felt it rushed along (I didn't realise the book was abridged at first). Please in future give both unabridged and abridged options for those of us who wish to choose the whole book.Ta!

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Very short book, the story is very thin, full of stereotypes and stilted dialogue. The love story was rushed and not believable at all. The characters are just one dimensional. My least favourite Eagles book. Narration is also poor with weird trumpet sounds - it's an audiobook, not a dramatisation..

Not his best book

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This is the first disappointment in the Cato and Makro series for me. The story is thin, rushed, lacking in any depth and it feels like something just thrown together. The narrator failed to capture the characters like other narrators have. Genuinely disappointed. Hope the next book is better

Really short, very poor

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