Blood Of Rome

Review: Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'Gripping. ferocious and compelling' (Daily Express); A new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy (The Times); Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best (Independent); I really don't need this kind of competition. It's a great read (Bernard Cornwell); Blood, gore, political intrigue, gripes, fears - ah, coming back to Scarrow's Eagles of Empire series is like a family homecoming in front of a warm fire. A historical fiction thriller that'll have you reaching for your gladius (Daily Sport); The Eagles of the Empire series marches on with the brilliantly told adventures of Cato and Macro. Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards (Sunday Sport); A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp.perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff (Good Book Guide); A rip-roaring read (Mail on Sunday); An engrossing storyline, full of teeth-clenching battles, political machinations, treachery, honour, love and death. More, please! (Elizabeth Chadwick). Book Description: An action-packed new novel of military action, outstanding courage and camaraderie, taking Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro to the eastern fringes of the Roman Empire in THE BLOOD OF ROME, from the Sunday Times-bestselling author of DAY OF THE CAESARS. About the Author: 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 DAY OF THE CAESARS, INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and BROTHERS IN BLOOD, 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 novels ARENA and INVADER. Find out more at www.simonscarrow.co.uk and on Facebook /officialsimonscarrow and Twitter @SimonScarrow