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The Eagle's Prey (Eagles of the Empire 5)

Cato & Macro: Book 5

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The Eagle's Prey (Eagles of the Empire 5)

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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 THE EAGLE'S PREY is the thrilling fifth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

It is late summer 44 AD and the battle-weary Roman legions are in their second year of campaigning against the British tribes. The troops' commander, General Plautius, is under pressure from the Emperor to crush the natives once and for all.

Centurions Macro and Cato are with the crack Second Legion under the precarious leadership of Centurion Maximus and it's their task to hold a ford across the river Tamesis when the natives are forced into a trap. But Maximus's nerve breaks at the critical point, allowing the enemy leader, Caratacus, and his men to escape.

Outraged by this failure, General Plautius orders the decimation of the unit. Their choice: die, or escape to become a fugitive pursued by soldiers of their own ruthless army. Hiding from their former comrades, as well as the Britons, Cato's small band of fugitives have only one chance to redeem themselves before they are hunted down like animals...

(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Limited©2004 Simon Scarrow Ancient Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military Exciting Leadership

Critic Reviews

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read' (Bernard Cornwell)
Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
Gripping and moving
A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff
Ferocious and compelling
A Rome full of HOUSE OF CARDS treachery... Roman soldiering at its very best - even by Scarrow's high standards - in this winning chunk of historical fiction
Rollicking good fun
A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller
All stars
Most relevant
Well narrated, with excellent character voices.An exciting story in the lives of Cato and Macro.

Superb adventure

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You can tell Simon Scarrow is a scholar of this genre, it is a well researched, informative and thrilling work of fiction. I really enjoyed this chapter of the dynamic duo's journey and was very (happy ? Relieved ?) that he managed to turn the tale around for the ending. Another good job with the narration too.

Action packed

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another amazing book..
getting used to the naration too.
this series just gets better and better.
if you've made it this far.. you havent been and nor will you be disappointed..

Huge ending!!!

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love this adventure! Macro is a legend and Cato is very interesting. For Rome!

love this adventure!

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Scarrow has nailed it again with this book. Glad there's more to listen too in the future

Great

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