The Eagle’s Prophecy (Eagles of the Empire 6)
- Author Simon Scarrow
- Narrator Russell Boulter
- Publisher Headline
- Run Time 13 hours and 49 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Adventure fiction, Ancient warfare, European history: the Romans, Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, History, Modern and contemporary fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction.
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What to expect
THE EAGLE'S PROPHECY is the powerful sixth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire seires. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's gripping novels: 'Ferocious and compelling' Daily Express
The Adriatic Sea, AD 45. Cato and Macro, centurions of the Roman army, are horrified to learn that they face possible execution after the death of their commanding officer. Fortunately, the Emperor's secretary is willing to offer them an alternative: to join the marines and hunt down a band of brutal pirates who are decimating not only Rome's reputation, but also a critical supply chain.
As they discover the true horror of battle at sea, Macro and Cato must also remember their real mission: to recover from those pirates a set of scrolls that hold secrets vital to the future of the Roman Empire. Rome will do anything to get them back...
(P)2012 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
Praise for Simon Scarrow’s novels: ‘I really don’t need this kind of competition… It’s a great read‘
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
User Reviews
The narrator however was under par especially when compared to David Thorpe in earlier books
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