The Blood Crows

Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9780755353804

Price: £18.99

ON SALE: 24th October 2013

Genre: Fiction & Related Items / Adventure / War & Combat Fiction

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From the bestselling author of CENTURION, THE GLADIATOR and PRAETORIAN, a new military adventure for battle-hardened centurions Macro and Cato, fighting for the Empire in Britannia.


For nearly ten years, the Roman Empire has fought ceaselessly to strengthen its hold over Britannia. But opposition from native tribes led by the ruthless warrior Caratacus threatens to destroy everything. Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are summoned by Governor Ostorius to Londinium. Tasked with leading a newly formed cavalry cohort into the heartland of Wales, they must destroy the growing resistance. But with Caratacus hatching increasingly ambitious plans and disorder threatening from within Macro and Cato’s own ranks, this final test will push the soldiers to their limits. And if they do not emerge as victors, the Emperor Claudius’s rule may be at stake, and the very foundations of the Roman Empire could be shattered irrevocably.


Reviews

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

'A good, uncomplicated, rip-roaring read'

Mail on Sunday

For those who like their historical fiction to include plenty of bloody thrills and spills, Scarrow's latest book will prove irresistible

Living History

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I don't need this kind of competition'

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

Bernard Cornwell

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

Elizabeth Chadwick

A good, uncomplicated, rip-roaring read

Mail on Sunday

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

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