Eagles of the Empire Series by Simon Scarrow: 10 Books Collection Box Set - Fiction - Paperback

{"id":6987140071603,"title":"Eagles of the Empire Series by Simon Scarrow: 10 Books Collection Box Set - Fiction - Paperback","handle":"eagles-of-the-empire-series-books-1-10-collection-box-set-by-simon-scarrow-young-adult-paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles In This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Under the Eagle\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. The Eagle's Conquest\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. When the Eagle Hunts\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. The Eagle and the Wolves\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. The Eagle's Prey\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. The Eagle's Prophecy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. The Eagle In The Sand\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. Centurion\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. The Gladiator\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10. The Legion\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder the Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is AD 42, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn't difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them. As second-in-command to Macro, the fearless, battle-scarred centurion who leads them, Cato has more to prove than most in the adventures that lie ahead.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThen the men discover that the army's next campaign will take them to a land of unparalleled barbarity - Britain. After the long march west, Cato and Macro undertake a special mission that will thrust them headlong into a conspiracy that threatens to topple the Emperor himself...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle's Conquest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritannia, AD 43. Bleak, rainy and full of vicious savages, Britannia is a land that Cato, solider of the Second Legion, wishes Rome didn't want to conquer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd as right-hand man to Centurion Macro, Cato sees the very worst of his native Britons, battling alongside his commander in bloodier combat than he could ever have imagined.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut the Britons are fighting back with Roman weapons - which means someone in their own ranks is supplying arms to the enemy. Cato and Macro are about to discover even deadlier adversaries than the British barbarians...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the Eagle Hunts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a series of bloody battles, Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester) has fallen to the invading Roman army. The Emperor has returned to Rome, leaving the fearless Centurion Macro and his young Optio, Cato, to rest and regroup, along with the rest of the Second Legion. As their leader General Plautius plans the next phase of their campaign, word arrives that the ship carrying his family to join him was wrecked in a storm off the south coast. His wife and children have fallen into the hands of a dark sect of Druids, who now demand the return of those of their brotherhood taken prisoner by the Romans. Unless their demands are met within one month, Plautius's family will be burned alive. Will Cato and Macro discover where the Druids are hiding their hostages? And can they find some way to rescue them before time runs out?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle and the Wolves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's AD 44, and Vespasian and the Second Legion are forging ahead in their campaign to seize the south-west of Britain. Macro and newly appointed centurion Cato are ordered to provide Verica, ruler of the Atrebatans, with an army. They must train his tribal levies into a force that can protect him and take on the increasingly ambitious raids that the enemy is launching.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut despite the Atrebatans' official allegiance to Rome, open revolt is brewing, for many want to resist the Roman invaders. Macro and Cato must win the loyalty of the disgruntled levies - but can they succeed whilst surviving a deadly plot to destroy both of them?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacro and Cato face the greatest test of their army careers as only they stand between the destiny of Rome and bloody defeat...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle's Prey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is late summer 44 AD and the battle-weary Roman legions are in their second year of campaigning against the British tribes. The troops' commander, General Plautius, is under considerable pressure from the emperor to crush the natives once and for all. Centurions Macro and Cato are with the crack Second Legion under the precarious leadership of Centurion Maximus and it's their task to hold a ford across the river Tamesis when the natives are forced into a trap. But Maximus's nerve breaks at the critical point, allowing the enemy leader, Caratacus, and his men to escape. Outraged by this failure, General Plautius orders the decimation of the unit. Their choice: die, or escape to become a fugitive pursued by soldiers of their own ruthless army. Hiding from their former comrades, as well as the Britons, Cato's small band of fugitives have only one chance to redeem themselves before they are hunted down like animals...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle's Prophecy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs 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...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle In The Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJudaea in AD 46. Roman centurions Cato and Macro have been posted to Judaea for a 'hearts and minds' operation. The Empire needs to win over the locals after some of their religious figures have started revolts - and since the Romans crucified the last charismatic Judaean leader, the natives' rebellions have become bolder.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot only are these small villages causing trouble, but there are also thousands of Parthians eager to fight Rome. With the threat of suicide attacks and even all-out war, Cato and Macro have their peace-keeping work cut out...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenturion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAD 46. Roman army officers Cato and Macro have survived many dangerous missions together. They look out for one another. They're faithful to their Emperor. And from their men they demand bravery and ruthless efficiency.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the news that Rome's old enemy, Parthia, is poised to unleash its might against the border kingdom of Palmyra, Cato and Macro must embark on a desperate quest to protect the Empire. Outnumbered and deep in treacherous territory, they will have to endure a pitched battle that will test their courage and loyalty as never before...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gladiator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile centurions Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave. They barely make it to the port of Matala in Crete where they are stunned to find a devastated town. An earthquake has struck the island, destroying its cities and killing thousands. In the chaotic aftermath, large bands of the island's slaves begin to revolt and local bandits, taking advantage of the slave rebellion, urge the Cretans to overthrow the Roman administration. With many of the island's troops either killed or wounded during the earthquake, the governor of the province calls on Macro and Cato for help. Can they move swiftly enough to counter the rebellion before it sweeps the Romans from the island?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Legion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the actions of a rebel gladiator in Egypt threaten the stability of the Roman Empire, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro know he must be stopped. The locals are holding the Romans responsible for the attacks and Ajax's crew have been making along the coast and now Egypt is dangerously volatile. Tasked with tracking and defeating the renegade, Cato and Macro are soon hot on Ajax's trail, determined to destroy the enemy. But will the strength of a psychotically fatalist gladiator and his new-found allies, hell-bent on destruction, defeat the Roman warriors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-11-24T15:41:46+00:00","created_at":"2021-11-24T15:41:45+00:00","vendor":"Hachette","type":"Young Adult","tags":["10 Books","Age_YA","Binding_Paperback","Boxing Day","Genre_Children's \u0026 young adult fiction \u0026 true stories","pirate books"],"price":2299,"price_min":2299,"price_max":2299,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":10890,"compare_at_price_min":10890,"compare_at_price_max":10890,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40917836103859,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B2D3828","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Eagles of the Empire Series by Simon Scarrow: 10 Books Collection Box Set - Fiction - Paperback","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2299,"weight":3100,"compare_at_price":10890,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781472293282","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B2D3828.jpg?v=1753467091","\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B2D3828-1.jpg?v=1753467106","\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Front.jpg?v=1753458687","\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Back.jpg?v=1753458687","\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Open.jpg?v=1753458687"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B2D3828.jpg?v=1753467091","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Eagles of the Empire Series by Simon Scarrow 10 Books Collection Box Set - Fiction - Paperback Young Adult Hachette","id":66771009241475,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.104,"height":1250,"width":1380,"src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B2D3828.jpg?v=1753467091"},"aspect_ratio":1.104,"height":1250,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B2D3828.jpg?v=1753467091","width":1380},{"alt":"Eagles of the Empire Series by Simon Scarrow 10 Books Collection Box Set - Fiction - Paperback Young Adult Hachette","id":66771009208707,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.056,"height":1267,"width":1338,"src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B2D3828-1.jpg?v=1753467106"},"aspect_ratio":1.056,"height":1267,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/B2D3828-1.jpg?v=1753467106","width":1338},{"alt":"Eagles of the Empire Series 10 Books Collection Box Set by Simon Scarrow - Young Adult - Paperback Young Adult Headline","id":22668558663859,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Front.jpg?v=1753458687"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Front.jpg?v=1753458687","width":3000},{"alt":"Eagles of the Empire Series 10 Books Collection Box Set by Simon Scarrow - Young Adult - Paperback Young Adult Headline","id":22668558631091,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Back.jpg?v=1753458687"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Back.jpg?v=1753458687","width":3000},{"alt":"Eagles of the Empire Series 10 Books Collection Box Set by Simon Scarrow - Young Adult - Paperback Young Adult Headline","id":22668558696627,"position":5,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"width":1080,"src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Open.jpg?v=1753458687"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.books2door.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/B2D3828EaglesOfTheEmpireSimonScarrow10Books-Open.jpg?v=1753458687","width":1080}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles In This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Under the Eagle\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. The Eagle's Conquest\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. When the Eagle Hunts\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. The Eagle and the Wolves\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. The Eagle's Prey\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. The Eagle's Prophecy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. The Eagle In The Sand\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. Centurion\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. The Gladiator\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10. The Legion\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder the Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is AD 42, and Quintus Licinius Cato has just arrived in Germany as a new recruit to the Second Legion, the toughest in the Roman army. If adjusting to the rigours of military life isn't difficult enough for the bookish young man, he also has to contend with the disgust of his colleagues when, because of his imperial connections, he is appointed a rank above them. As second-in-command to Macro, the fearless, battle-scarred centurion who leads them, Cato has more to prove than most in the adventures that lie ahead.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThen the men discover that the army's next campaign will take them to a land of unparalleled barbarity - Britain. After the long march west, Cato and Macro undertake a special mission that will thrust them headlong into a conspiracy that threatens to topple the Emperor himself...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle's Conquest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritannia, AD 43. Bleak, rainy and full of vicious savages, Britannia is a land that Cato, solider of the Second Legion, wishes Rome didn't want to conquer.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd as right-hand man to Centurion Macro, Cato sees the very worst of his native Britons, battling alongside his commander in bloodier combat than he could ever have imagined.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut the Britons are fighting back with Roman weapons - which means someone in their own ranks is supplying arms to the enemy. Cato and Macro are about to discover even deadlier adversaries than the British barbarians...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the Eagle Hunts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a series of bloody battles, Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester) has fallen to the invading Roman army. The Emperor has returned to Rome, leaving the fearless Centurion Macro and his young Optio, Cato, to rest and regroup, along with the rest of the Second Legion. As their leader General Plautius plans the next phase of their campaign, word arrives that the ship carrying his family to join him was wrecked in a storm off the south coast. His wife and children have fallen into the hands of a dark sect of Druids, who now demand the return of those of their brotherhood taken prisoner by the Romans. Unless their demands are met within one month, Plautius's family will be burned alive. Will Cato and Macro discover where the Druids are hiding their hostages? And can they find some way to rescue them before time runs out?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle and the Wolves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's AD 44, and Vespasian and the Second Legion are forging ahead in their campaign to seize the south-west of Britain. Macro and newly appointed centurion Cato are ordered to provide Verica, ruler of the Atrebatans, with an army. They must train his tribal levies into a force that can protect him and take on the increasingly ambitious raids that the enemy is launching.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut despite the Atrebatans' official allegiance to Rome, open revolt is brewing, for many want to resist the Roman invaders. Macro and Cato must win the loyalty of the disgruntled levies - but can they succeed whilst surviving a deadly plot to destroy both of them?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMacro and Cato face the greatest test of their army careers as only they stand between the destiny of Rome and bloody defeat...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle's Prey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is late summer 44 AD and the battle-weary Roman legions are in their second year of campaigning against the British tribes. The troops' commander, General Plautius, is under considerable pressure from the emperor to crush the natives once and for all. Centurions Macro and Cato are with the crack Second Legion under the precarious leadership of Centurion Maximus and it's their task to hold a ford across the river Tamesis when the natives are forced into a trap. But Maximus's nerve breaks at the critical point, allowing the enemy leader, Caratacus, and his men to escape. Outraged by this failure, General Plautius orders the decimation of the unit. Their choice: die, or escape to become a fugitive pursued by soldiers of their own ruthless army. Hiding from their former comrades, as well as the Britons, Cato's small band of fugitives have only one chance to redeem themselves before they are hunted down like animals...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle's Prophecy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs 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...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Eagle In The Sand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJudaea in AD 46. Roman centurions Cato and Macro have been posted to Judaea for a 'hearts and minds' operation. The Empire needs to win over the locals after some of their religious figures have started revolts - and since the Romans crucified the last charismatic Judaean leader, the natives' rebellions have become bolder.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot only are these small villages causing trouble, but there are also thousands of Parthians eager to fight Rome. With the threat of suicide attacks and even all-out war, Cato and Macro have their peace-keeping work cut out...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenturion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAD 46. Roman army officers Cato and Macro have survived many dangerous missions together. They look out for one another. They're faithful to their Emperor. And from their men they demand bravery and ruthless efficiency.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the news that Rome's old enemy, Parthia, is poised to unleash its might against the border kingdom of Palmyra, Cato and Macro must embark on a desperate quest to protect the Empire. Outnumbered and deep in treacherous territory, they will have to endure a pitched battle that will test their courage and loyalty as never before...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gladiator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile centurions Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave. They barely make it to the port of Matala in Crete where they are stunned to find a devastated town. An earthquake has struck the island, destroying its cities and killing thousands. In the chaotic aftermath, large bands of the island's slaves begin to revolt and local bandits, taking advantage of the slave rebellion, urge the Cretans to overthrow the Roman administration. With many of the island's troops either killed or wounded during the earthquake, the governor of the province calls on Macro and Cato for help. Can they move swiftly enough to counter the rebellion before it sweeps the Romans from the island?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Legion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the actions of a rebel gladiator in Egypt threaten the stability of the Roman Empire, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro know he must be stopped. The locals are holding the Romans responsible for the attacks and Ajax's crew have been making along the coast and now Egypt is dangerously volatile. Tasked with tracking and defeating the renegade, Cato and Macro are soon hot on Ajax's trail, determined to destroy the enemy. But will the strength of a psychotically fatalist gladiator and his new-found allies, hell-bent on destruction, defeat the Roman warriors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}