The Generals - Simon Scarrow

The Eagle and the Wolves - Simon Scarrow

Scarrow, Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell because they are historically accurate, but also fun to read. It is clear by The Eagle and the Wolves that Scarrow deserves to be in this rich company because he has learned from their mistakes and made a series his own from beginning to end. This is book 4 is a series were I feel the overall stroy arc has been mapped out from day 1. By pre planning Scarrow is able to make sure that a filler novel like this does not feel lazy or complacent. The various pitched battles alone, that are all fresh in their own way, are enough for me to recommend this book. Author: Simon Scarrow Year: 2003 Price: amazon uk - £5.99 ...

When the Eagle Hunts - Simon Scarrow

late. Sometimes this can be too premature as series of novels in particular can take a few novels to mature. I had read the first two books in Simon Scarrow s Eagle series and they were ok. Could book 3 - When the Eagle Hunts prove my patience correct? With the Grim Reaper constantly reading over my shoulder I hope so! Marco the Centurion and Cato his Optio are camped in Ancient Britain with the Roman Army as they wait for spring and another campaign to claim the Isle for their Emperor. When the head of the campaign army s wife and children are captured by vicious Pagan Druids the Romans suddenly find themselves at battle during a bleak season. With their ...

Under the Eagle - Simon Scarrow

first adventure lacked depth? Maybe Ruth Rendell took a while to get to grips with Wexford. So with this is in mind will the two Roman heroes in Simon Scarrow s ‘Eagle’ novels be instant hits, or long time friends? Cato and Marco could not be too different legionnaires. Marco has become a Centurion by years of battles and experience whilst Cato has become his second in command via politics and at a young age. Although they may be complete opposites they must combine their experience and intelligence to lead their men in battle. This is made even more important when they discover themselves involved in a political struggle for power and a long march to the barbaric ...