The Blood Crows

Author: Scarrow, Simon

Number Of Pages: 500

Details:

IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!THE BLOOD CROWS is the unputdownable twelfth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's gripping novels: 'Ferocious and compelling' Daily Express Britannia, AD 51. For nearly a decade, the Roman Empire has fought to assert its hold over Britannia. But relentless opposition from native tribes led by the fanatical King Caratacus threatens to destroy everything.Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are dispatched from Rome to aid the campaign. Placed in command of an outpost in the remote western mountains, they face a challenge even more deadly than the unremitting attacks of barbarian forces. For they must wrench control of the fort from Centurion Quertus, a man who wages a savage personal war and inspires a loyalty in his men above their bond with Rome. With dangerous enemies on both sides, Cato and Macro face the fight of their lives to bring peace to the most perilous frontier in Europe.

Reviews:

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I don't need this kind of competition... it's a great read'

― Bernard Cornwell

Gripping... ferocious and compelling, it is a story of blood, romance and sacrifice

― Daily Express

A new book in Simon Scarrow's series about the Roman army is always a joy

― The Times

An engrossing storyline, full of teeth-clenching battles, political machinations, treachery, honour, love and death... More, please!

― Elizabeth Chadwick

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 good, uncomplicated, rip-roaring read

― Mail on Sunday

Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best

― Independent

[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended

― Historical Novels Review

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 INVICTUS, BRITANNIA, BROTHERS IN BLOOD and THE BLOOD CROWS, 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 gladiator novels ARENA and INVADER. Find out more at www.simonscarrow.co.uk and on Facebook /officialsimonscarrow and Twitter @SimonScarrow...

EAN: 9780755353828

Release Date: 29-07-2014

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp.Has a remainder mark. Paperback Used - Like New Ships fast! 2014

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Paperback