--- product_id: 15096208 title: "Centurion Paperback – August 7, 2008" brand: "simon scarrow" price: "€ 35.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/15096208-centurion-paperback-august-7-2008 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Centurion Paperback – August 7, 2008 **Brand:** simon scarrow **Price:** € 35.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Centurion Paperback – August 7, 2008 by simon scarrow - **How much does it cost?** € 35.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/15096208-centurion-paperback-august-7-2008) ## Best For - simon scarrow enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted simon scarrow brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A gripping new novel featuring Roman army officers Macro and Cato on their most dangerous mission yet. In the first century AD the Roman Empire faces a new threat from its long-standing enemy Parthia. Parthia is vying with Rome for control of Palmyra an officially neutral kingdom. Palmyras royal household is on the brink of open revolt, and so a task force under the command of experienced soldiers Macro and Cato is dispatched to defend its king and guard its borders. When Parthia hears of the Roman armys presence, it starts amassing its troops for war. Macro's cohort must march against the enemy, deep into treacherous territory. If Palmyra is not to fall into the clutches of Parthia, they will have to defeat superior numbers in a desperate siege. The quest for a lasting peace has never been more challenging, nor more critical for the future of the empire. Read more ## Images ![Centurion Paperback – August 7, 2008 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61iFzTDJiDL.jpg) ![Centurion Paperback – August 7, 2008 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51SKDBmAlfL.jpg) ![Centurion Paperback – August 7, 2008 - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/414wXbhLk7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Much better than the last book *by D***N on October 30, 2011* I am a fan of this series so I hope my bias is not coming into my reviews, but perhaps it is. Scarrow I find transports me to the primitive time of the Roman Empire.His use of language, though not riddled with terms of the legions, is also not filled with modern constructs that other writers use and throw me out of the setting.In this instance Macro and Cato are still in the Holy Lands for during this period of time, after JC (And I took umbrage with the last book and bringing our heroes into the realm of the early politics of Christianity) a great deal is happening for Rome in the Eastern borders.Parthia, Palmyra and the ambitions of the Governor of Syria are converging. This story was good and we see that Cato is really coming into his own. I do not know if Scarrow has the entire series plotted, but I hope we see Cato further his career with the Legions and the machinations of Roman Politics, especially when we know Vespasian and Titus have made appearances in the series and should have play since we know Nero is coming, and the wars after him.What is great about this series, and well worth the time to read it, is not only the historical feel, but the military feel as well. We have several books of detectives set in the Roman milieu, but few series of legionaries.Well worth your time and when the series is complete, definitely a reread. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The further adventures of Macro & Cato during the time of Emperor Claudius *by H***D on May 10, 2008* This, the 8th novel in the series, begins with the destruction of a Roman cohort by the Parthians, sworn enemies of Rome and a threat to its eastern province Syria. Centurions Macro and Cato are sent by the scheming "real power behind the throne of Emperor Claudius" Narcissus to spy on one of Rome's more ambitious generals, Cassius Longinus, Governor of Syria.The other reviewers here have written enough about this novel to give anyone curious about it an idea of its plot. I won't add to what has already been said. Suffice it to say, this is another good read about the adventures, battles, and friendship of Roman soldiers Macro and Cato. I admit that I gave this book in the series only 4 stars instead of 5 because I think it wasn't as exciting or as full of the riveting " will they be saved in the nick of time" desperation that was so well-written by Simon Scarrow in the other books...but that's just my opinion. If you are looking for a fast paced book to take along with you to the beach on a summer's day, you can't go wrong with this. I recommend it highly. Newcomers to the "Eagle" series should first read UNDER THE EAGLE...the book that started it all. Enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Solid Entry *by I***N on August 26, 2011* First of all I want to preface this review by saying that I'm really enjoying Simon Scarrow's series so far and I plan on reading some of his other novels once I finish the 2 most recent entries in this series.I'm a picky reader, with a preference for fast paced historical fiction and Mr Scarrow fits those requirements well. Many have compared his writing to Bernard Cornwell's, my favorite author, and those comparisons are pretty spot on. Like Cornwell he does his research, creates and developes interesting characters, keeps you hooked with exciting battles and situations and doesn't take two pages to express a simple point.Centurian is another solid entry. This time Cato and Macro move east to the Syrian frontier where they get wrapped up in a multi tier power struggle for control of Palmyra. Without giving anything away Scarrow writes another compelling entry, which kept me hooked throughout. Cato and Macro have to deal with a kingdom that has three princes but no clear heir, a rival nation and enemy of Rome allyed with one of the three, all while having to rely on a shaky alliance and serving under a general who would like nothing better then to send them to their deaths. 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