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AD 62. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse.

Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up.

War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fates of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero.

Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism.

NO ONE KNOWS ROME BETTER THAN SIMON SCARROW!

Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:

''Always a joy'' THE TIMES

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Readers love Simon Scarrow''s novels

''Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Everything you''d come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

NO. 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SUNDAY 16TH NOV 2025

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

AD 62. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse.

Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up.

War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fates of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero.

Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism.

NO ONE KNOWS ROME BETTER THAN SIMON SCARROW!

Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:

''Always a joy'' THE TIMES

''Gripping'' SUNDAY EXPRESS

Readers love Simon Scarrow''s novels

''Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Everything you''d come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

NO. 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SUNDAY 16TH NOV 2025