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Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. His many successful books include his Eagles of the Empire novels featuring Roman soldiers Macro and Cato, most recently TRAITORS OF ROME, THE BLOOD OF ROME, DAY OF THE CAESARS, INVICTUS and BRITANNIA, as well as HEARTS OF STONE, set in Greece during the Second World War, SWORD AND SCIMITAR, about the 1565 Siege of Malta, and a quartet about Wellington and Napoleon including the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller THE FIELDS OF DEATH. He is the author with T. J. Andrews of the bestselling novels ARENA, INVADER and PIRATA. Find out more at www.simonscarrow.co.uk and on Facebook /officialsimonscarrow and Twitter @SimonScarrowPraise for Simon Scarrow: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's <b>a great read</b>' -- Bernard Cornwell<br /><b>Gripping... ferocious and compelling</b>, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice * Daily Express *<br />A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is <b>always a joy</b> * The Times *<br />Rollicking <b>good fun</b> * Mail on Sunday *<br />A satisfyingly <b>bloodthirsty</b>, bawdy romp...<b>perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts </b>who will relish its historical detail and <b>fast-paced</b> action. Storming stuff * Good Book Guide *<br />Scarrow's [novels] <b>rank with the best</b> * Independent *<br />[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that <b>simply cannot be put down</b>... Highly recommended * Historical Novels Review *
The bestselling author of CENTURION and THE GLADIATOR returns with another action-packed Roman adventure.
Trouble is brewing in Egypt. Rebel gladiator Ajax and his men have been posing as Roman soldiers and attacking naval bases, merchant vessels and villages. Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro have been charged with the task of tracking down the renegade warrior before the problem gets out of control. Joining forces with Legion III, they hope to destroy their enemy on the battlefield. But the cunning gladiator has other ideas...