The seventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Roman series.
Trouble is brewing in Syria, on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. With the troops in a deplorable state, centurions Macro and Cato are despatched to restore the competence of the cohort. But another challenge faces them as Bannus, a local tribesman, is brewing up trouble and preaching violent opposition to Rome. As the local revolt grows in scale, Macro and Cato must stamp out corruption in the cohort and restore it to fighting fitness to quash Bannus - before the eastern provinces are lost to the Empire forever.
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"Number seven and Macro and Cato have a fight on their hands,not only with their own men but the enemy in their desolate outpost. Plenty of back stabbing and fighting with their backs to a wall. Gripping stuff." — Jane (5 out of 5 stars)
"Number seven and Macro and Cato have a fight on their hands,not only with their own men but the enemy in their desolate outpost. Plenty of back stabbing and fighting with their backs to a wall. Gripping stuff."
" Interesting angle in this one. Makes me want to go see the sites. "
" Another Macro and Cato yarn. Not quite as gripping as the last one (Prophecy) but still, an agreeable romp through the desert. "
" Excellent writing and it was great to have Cato move up in the world. Although not overly realistic, but who knows, maybe possible near the end of the empire. "
" Continuing story of Cale's life as a Roman soldier. "
" A must for historical fiction fans. "
" Another excellent book from Mr Scarrow. His depictions of warfare are outstanding, the storylines are strong and his main characters are likable as well as realistic. "
" Excellent as always. I enjoy this line of books, and while some are inevitably better than others, they are all enjoyable reads. "
" The only thing you can do is to fell in love with Cato and Macro. The course of their journey is just amazing. "
" Greatly relieved to see that Scarrow is back on track after the slightly weaker 5th installment, The Eagle's Prey. A great, rip-roaring return for Centurions Macro and Cato, I loved every minute of it. "
" Well, if I got this far, the books have to be good "
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