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Invictus
- Eagles of the Empire, Book 15
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Invictus is a gripping, authentic and exciting audiobook of the Roman army from best-selling author Simon Scarrow. Not to be missed by fans of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.
It is AD 54. The soldiers of the Roman army patrol a growing empire from the Mediterranean to the North Sea, from the Atlantic to the banks of the Nile. Rome brutally enforces its rule, and its legions are the most efficient and aggressive fighting force in the world. Two battle-scarred veterans of this army, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, have survived years of campaigning in Britannia and have been recalled to Rome.
Their time in the teeming, dangerously political city is short, and soon they are travelling with the Praetorian Guard to Spain, a restless colony where simmering tension in the face of Roman rule is aggravated by bitter rivalry amongst the natives. The challenges that face two old friends and their comrades in arms are unlike any they have seen before - in a land that declares itself unconquerable.
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- Simon
- 10-11-17
Cato- How much more can one man take?
Having completed three books dragging our heroes through the snow, rain and ice of our own British Isles Scarrow returns them to sunnier climes. But there's no warm reception for them in Rome and this author seems intent on tearing poor Cato apart piece by bloody piece. He gets a battering in almost every imaginable way in this one and there are signs of a newer Cato emerging as a result. Possibly even one we won't actually like quite so much . . . Macro on the other hand is as redoubtable and unbending as ever.
I thought that after the fabulous mini-series of three books in Britannia that this one might be a little bit of a breather in some ways but no our two heroes are beset on all sides and come up against an old adversary or two from their earlier days. Most of these books can be taken stand-alone but for reasons like this taking them in order adds significantly to the experience.
Simply put, another fine episode in a fabulous series brought to life by one of the best narrators in the business ending with a great setup for the next book.
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- Christian
- 31-03-21
Another fantastic book
Another fantastic book by Simon Scarrow.
Having listened to all the eagles of the empire series up to this point, I have to say this one fits effortlessly into the series.
It could be seen as a “stop gap” between Britannia and Day of the Ceasars but it neatly develops the plot which intensifies in Day of the ceasars.
Jonathon Keeble’s narration is absolutely fantastic, he is the only person allowed to narrate these books from now one in my opinion.
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- Fittpar
- 14-03-21
Really good story
I really enjoyed listening to this book, good story line and Jonathan Keeble is an excellent narrator.
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- Dr. Paul W. Miller
- 20-12-20
Refulgent
This is a series that I’ve been enjoying for some time. It is engaging and highly enjoyable. I recommend it to anyone seeking to spend some hours with believable characters.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-05-20
read the book but better with this performance
excellent story only surpassed by the performance of the narrator great as a book excellent as an audio book
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- Leslie Carrol
- 29-08-19
Another Good Yarn
Simon Scarrow has done it again by presenting another tale involving his two main characters, Cato and Macro. I have followed their exploits over the years, and not yet been disappointed. His knowledge of Roman history is impressive.
More please.
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- Toby
- 29-11-16
Best Scarrow yet
Still enjoyable, witty and gripping but with new plot and character complexity and an outstanding performance by Jonathan Keeble who brings an extraordinary James Mason back from the dead cameo for the surgeon. Great stuff.
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- CT
- 26-11-16
moral dilemma<br />
I have listened to the whole series and loved them. This is again an excellent story.. but ... I struggle to support the Romans cause.
Good soldiers manipulated by politicians. Does it sound familiar?
Cat's conscience is troubling him.
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- BOB
- 25-11-16
Invictus
Since I've lost my fight I find audible books superb... This book along with all Simon Scarrow books second to none. Would recommend 100%
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- Anonymous User
- 20-03-24
Favourite so far
This particular installment on the series was one of the most moving and enjoyable of the lot. The changes in Cato and politics surrounding everything that was going on. Brilliant battles and skirmishes that were evocative throughout as usual.
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