Death to the Emperor: The thrilling new Eagles of the Empire novel - Macro and Cato return!

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I have to admit that this is the first book I read in this series and I thoroughly enjoyed it as Cato, Macro, Petronilla and the characters are fleshed out and relatable even if they’re act and think like you expect someone did 2 thousand years ago. After Eagle in the Sand, Headline Book Publishing reportedly decided not to use titles with the word Eagle anymore to attract new fans. The story is well know and I won't repeat it here for feel of spoiling it for the reader. Needless to say, both Cato and Macro are involved in some of their deadliest challenges yet. I want to read the rest of the series because this book can be read as a stand alone but I want to learn more about these characters.

Please sign up to this petition to try and show just how many people want to see this become a reality. Lets provide the team who have optioned this excellent series (see below for details) as much ammunition as possible to take with them when to get this film/ series made. Having said that, I do find the repeated and prolonged detail of armed combat rather - well, boring. Maybe it's a girly thing, but to me, having every thrust, twist and parry described, every feint and shifting of weight, every gush of blood and clatter of sword on sword, is rather like having to read a prolonged description of every mouthful a person eats whenever they sit down to a meal. I mean, maybe the first time it's good to immerse the reader in the experience, but by the tenth time ...There is also an interesting parallel .story of a Roman column invading Mona (Anglesea) with the intention of destroying the last of the remaining Druids. I appreciated the historical notes and I am glad I was able to read this story, discover this intriguing series, and learn something new. I have found the previous two books The Emperor’s Exile a waste and ponitless it was just written to get Cato to Britain to join up with Macro again.

Macro needs a plan to deal with these thugs. If only he could talk to his old friend Cato as he would come up with a plan to deal with the rabble. Macro and Cato are battle hardened, but have not had an active army life for some time. Whilst they are Romans, they have great respect for Boudica and also realise the power that she holds. When they are asked to stand against her and defend Rome against the rebellious Iceni, they realise the dangerous predicament that they have found themselves in. That's not all that has changed: Cato is no longer the scared young man he had been in the first entries; Macro no longer the seasoned Centurion. Now, Macro is retired from active service whilst Cato - who now has a family of his own - has risen in rank above that that Macro ever reached but is still firm friends with the latter.n.b. these novellas were available as e-books prior to publication of the full title. Roman Caratacus series (with T. J. Andrews) [ edit ] Cato is leading a Legion in Wales reluctantly whilst Macro now no longer a Legionary is in the reserves but defending Colchester.