Bøger af Simon Scarrow

Roman army officers Centurion Marco and Tribune Cato confront treachery in the ranks in the thrilling new adventure from the Sunday Times-bestselling author of THE BLOOD OF ROME

AD 54. The Emperor Claudius is dead. The threat of civil war hangs over the Empire. Roman army Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro could save the day - or lose their lives in the fighting. The brilliant new adventure in the Eagles of the Empire series. From the Sunday Times-bestselling author of INVICTUS and CENTURION.

A Sunday Times bestsellerThe Roman army battles for control in Hispania in the first century AD in this powerful novel from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of BRITANNIA and CENTURION. 'A new book in Simon Scarrow's long-running series about the Roman army is always a joy' The Times

Berlin 1939. War has begun. Winter has blanketed the city in snow and ice. A serial killer is at work... The thrilling new story of murder and betrayal from the bestselling author Simon Scarrow

The thrilling new Macro and Cato Roman army drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire series, Simon Scarrow.

A Sunday Times top ten bestseller. Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Wintery Roman Britain in AD 52 is the setting for an action-packed novel of courage, camaraderie and warfare from No. 1 bestselling Simon Scarrow, author of INVICTUS and GLADIATOR. The fourteenth novel in the bestselling Eagles of the Empire series.

Britannia, AD 51. As fierce opposition among the local tribes grows, a ruthless warrior threatens to shatter Roman rule. The excellent twelfth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and CENTURION.

FREE from slavery, Marcus is determined to find and save his kidnapped mother.Meanwhile, his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves and their leader Brixus, who plans to unite a slave army and resurrect the cause of Spartacus.But Marcus and Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret. Marcus is torn between his friend and master. Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt - and ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender before more carnage and bloodshed?** From the #1 bestselling adult author Simon Scarrow - over 1 million copies sold. ** The perfect introduction to Roman history and gladiators for young readers - great for fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter.** Book 3 in the series.

Rome, 61 BCRECRUITED as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior.But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. Marcus is determined to find his father's old commander, Pompeius the Great, to seek justice for his family and set his mother free. Yet, unbeknown to him, Marcus is hiding a life-threatening secret. And if the Romans discover it, there will be no escape . . .

AD 51, Britannia. The Roman Empire's conquest of this untamed island is under threat from within. The gripping thirteenth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes CENTURION, BRITANNIA and INVICTUS.

Britannia, AD 44. Centurions Macro and Cato (the latter newly promoted) face trouble on two fronts - from the rebellious tribes, and from a deadly plot directly targetting the two soldiers. The powerful fourth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes BRITANNIA, CENTURION and INVICTUS.

From a Sunday Times bestselling author comes a powerful and compulsive drama set in the Greek islands during the Second World War. 'What an amazing roller-coaster of a ride... So startlingly good, so utterly readable... A cracking historical thriller' Manda Scott

The fourth thrilling title in Simon Scarrow's epic, bestselling Gladiator seriesMarcus may be free from the brutal training regime of the gladiators but he will not rest until he finds his mother. With his old friends Festus and Lupus at his side, and a letter from Caesar instructing all who cross his path to help him, he begins his journey. He is going back to the lands where he lived as a slave boy: the remote farming estate of the savage Decimus. Yet Ancient Greece is ruled by deceit and corruption. Many do not want to see Marcus succeed. Many more would rather see him dead. As the most powerful men in the country plot against him, is it finally over for the son of Spartacus?Simon Scarrow will do for boy gladiators what J. K. Rowling did for boy wizards - Waterstones.comThe perfect introduction to Roman history and gladiators for young readers - great for fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter.Simon Scarrow was born in Africa and lived in a number of countries, including Hong Kong and the Bahamas before settling in Britain. He has always been interested in writing and his love of history began at school, in particular when he was being taught about the ancient world by his Latin and History teachers. Since then he has travelled with his wife and children across the world to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Egypt to research his historical novels. Simon was an enthusiastic teacher for a number of years. He now writes full time, but does intend to return to teaching when he can find the time.

'It is settled. The boy is in your charge. You will train him to fight.He must be able to use the dagger, throwing-knife, staves and his bare hands.One day young Marcus may well become a gladiator in the arena.But you must also teach him the ways of the street.'Now a member of Julius Caesar's palace, Marcus's training continues in the city of Rome. The city streets are plagued by vicious gang war attacks, and Caesar must employ his own gang leader, who learns of a plot to murder him. Only Marcus can go in undercover. But he's in terrible danger. If the rival gang discover him the price will be fatal. Julius Caesar's isn't the only life at risk . . .

AD 51, Rome. Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro go undercover to unearth a treacherous plot among the Praetorian Guard. The action-packed eleventh novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and CENTURION.

AD 45, the Adriatic Sea. Centurions Macro and Cato embark on a deadly mission to rescue an imperial agent from pirates. The gripping sixth novel in the bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes INVICTUS, BRITANNIA and THE BLOOD CROWS.

AD 44. Britannia. General Plautius's wife and children are being held hostage by Druids. Can Centurion Macro and Optio Cato save them? The third gripping novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes CENTURION, BRITANNIA and INVICTUS.

AD 43. Time is running out for Emperor Claudius's invasion force in Britannia. The second novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes BRITANNIA, CENTURION and INVICTUS.

AD 44, Britannia. A devastating defeat leaves the men of Rome's Second Legion with an impossible decision. The epic fifth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes UNDER THE EAGLE, CENTURION and INVICTUS.

AD 42. As savage enemies rise against the Roman army in Germany, a deadly battle begins. The first novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series, which includes THE GLADIATOR, BRITANNIA and INVICTUS.

As two mighty empires embark on a bloody duel, Napoleon Bonaparte and the future Duke of Wellington prepare for battle. The first novel in Simon Scarrow's Sunday Times bestselling Wellington and Napoleon quartet.

Ørnen og Ulvene er fjerde bind i Simon Scarrows medrivende bestsellerserie om Kejserrigets Ørne.44 e.v.t. Forsinkede forsyningskonvojer, gnavende sult og ustabil våbenhvile. At opretholde en besættelse er aldrig nemt. Men for Cato og Macro i den romerske hærs Anden Legion er udfordringen ikke just blevet mindre af at skulle træne to barbariske, britanniske grupperinger og underlægge dem en jernhård disciplin.Macro er overbevist om, at det vil lykkes dem at overvinde de lokale, men Cato er bekymret ved udsigten til at udstyre potentielle rebeller med våben. Og er der til syvende og sidst overhovedet forskel på fjenden uden for portene og deres allierede inden for belejringens mure?

Når ørnen jager er tredje bind i Simon Scarrows medrivende bestsellerserie om Kejserrigets Ørne.44 e.v.t. Blodig kamp, bidende kulde og hensynsløse fjender. Det er den brutale virkelighed for Cato, hans centurion Macro og deres kammerater i Anden Legion, som blot er en brik i Roms magtbegærlige spil for at indtage Britannien.Men da en nådesløs sekt af druider tager selveste general Plautius’ kone og børn til fange, forlanger de, at deres eget broderskab skal frigives fra romersk varetægt, ellers vil gidslerne blive brændt levende. Macro og Cato er derfor tvunget til at rejse dybt ind i fjendtligt territorium for at redde Plautius’ familie, før tiden rinder ud.

Ørnens erobring er andet bind i Simon Scarrows medrivende bestsellerserie om Kejserrigets Ørne.43 e.v.t. Trøstesløs, regnfyldt og befolket af ondskabsfulde barbarer. Soldaten Cato tjener i den romerske hærs Anden Legion, og han ville inderligt ønske, at Rom ikke higede efter at erobre denne bistre ø, Britannien. Men som højre hånd for sin centurion Macro må Cato kæmpe i slag langt blodigere, end han nogensinde havde kunnet forestille sig.Britannerne kæmper imod erobringen med romerske våben – hvilket betyder, at nogen fra deres egne rækker står i ledtog med fjenden. Men snart står Cato og Macro ansigt til ansigt med endnu mere dødbringende modstandere end de britanniske barbarer.

I ørnens tjeneste er første bind i Simon Scarrows medrivende bestsellerserie om Kejserrigets Ørne.42 e.v.t. Hårdt, brutalt og uforsonligt. Sådan føles livet i den romerske hærs Anden Legion for den nye rekrut Cato. Men snart gør han sig fortjent til sin centurions respekt, den krigshærdede veteran Macro, der er lige så stridbar og kampberedt, som Cato er snarrådig og veluddannet.Et felttog til det barbariske Britannien bliver starten på et varigt venskab mellem de to. Da de påtager sig en særlig mission for at forhindre en sammensværgelse mod Kejseren, befinder de sig pludselig i en desperat kamp for at vende hjem med livet i behold.

Ørnen og Ulvene er fjerde bind i Simon Scarrows medrivende bestsellerserie om Kejserrigets Ørne.44 e.v.t. Forsinkede forsyningskonvojer, gnavende sult og ustabil våbenhvile. At opretholde en besættelse er aldrig nemt. Men for Cato og Macro i den romerske hærs Anden Legion er udfordringen ikke just blevet mindre af at skulle træne to barbariske, britanniske grupperinger og underlægge dem en jernhård disciplin.Macro er overbevist om, at det vil lykkes dem at overvinde de lokale, men Cato er bekymret ved udsigten til at udstyre potentielle rebeller med våben. Og er der til syvende og sidst overhovedet forskel på fjenden uden for portene og deres allierede inden for belejringens mure?

Når ørnen jager er tredje bind i Simon Scarrows medrivende bestsellerserie om Kejserrigets Ørne.44 e.v.t. Blodig kamp, bidende kulde og hensynsløse fjender. Det er den brutale virkelighed for Cato, hans centurion Macro og deres kammerater i Anden Legion, som blot er en brik i Roms magtbegærlige spil for at indtage Britannien.Men da en nådesløs sekt af druider tager selveste general Plautius’ kone og børn til fange, forlanger de, at deres eget broderskab skal frigives fra romersk varetægt, ellers vil gidslerne blive brændt levende. Macro og Cato er derfor tvunget til at rejse dybt ind i fjendtligt territorium for at redde Plautius’ familie, før tiden rinder ud.