About the Author

Simon Scarrow pursued his great love of history as a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. His Roman soldier heroes Cato and Macro first appeared in 2000 in Under The Eagle, and have subsequently fought their way through over twenty novels, including Rebellion, Death to the Emperor and Centurion.

Simon is also the author of the Criminal Inspector Schenke thrillers, Dead of Night and Blackout, set in Berlin during the Second World War, as well as: the Wellington and Napoleon quartet, chronicling the lives of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte; Sword & Scimitar, the epic tale of the 1565 Siege of Malta; and Hearts Of Stone, set in Greece during the Second World War. He is the co-author with T. J. Andrews of Roman era bestsellers Pirata, Invader and Arena, and the co-author with Lee Francis of the contemporary thriller Playing With Death.

Find out more at: www.simonscarrow.co.uk and on Facebook: /OfficialSimonScarrow and X: @SimonScarrow

Reviews

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels: 'I really don't need this kind of competition... It's a great read'
*Bernard Cornwell*

Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best
*Independent*

Gripping and moving
*The Times*

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

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*

Rollicking good fun
*Mail on Sunday*

A new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy
*The Times*