THE GLADIATOR, the ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's Roman series, was on the Sunday Times hardback bestseller list for several weeks, reaching the No. 2 position, and CENTURION was a number one bestseller in hardback and paperback. Simon Scarrow's novels have sold in excess of 1 million copies through BookScan

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THE LEGION is the action-packed tenth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' Independent

Egypt, AD 49. Cato, one of the youngest Prefects of the Roman army, and Centurion Macro have a tough posting: to track down and destroy a gang of former gladiators who have turned to piracy. Driven by vengeance, these hardened brutes have been defiling temples, sinking Roman ships, and slaughtering men, women and children.

What's worse is that they are doing it all under the name of Macro and Cato, in an attempt to stir up a rebellion against the occupying forces. And it's working. If Macro and Cato don't stop the pirates in time, it could be the beginning of the end for the Roman Empire...

"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

"Rollicking good fun" - Mail on Sunday

"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

"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