Tyrant of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 24)

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Tyrant of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 24)

By: Simon Scarrow

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
THE EPIC NEW EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROW
The city of Rome. The most dangerous place in the Empire. The fates of military heroes Macro and Cato lie in Emperor Nero's bloody hands . . .

AD 62. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse.

Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up.

War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fates of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero.

Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism.

FIGHT WITH THE ROMAN ARMY.
PROTECT THE EMPIRE.
READ SIMON SCARROW.

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'Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Everything you'd come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

NO. 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SUNDAY 16TH NOV 2025©2025 Simon Scarrow

Simon ScarrowJonathan KeebleHeadlineEagles of the Empire

Historical Fiction

Rome

Military

Historical Fiction Rome Military

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Critic reviews

Scarrow weaves his heroes into real events with a deft hand. His Nero is terrifying and capricious

Exciting . . . even a non-fan of the genre will be enthralled. Decadent emperors, marching cohorts, grain ships, the Forum, the Circus, togas, brothels, gladiators, senators' intrigues, persecutions, the plebian mob - everything that is ancient Rome comes to life

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels

A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller

A rip-roaring read

Gripping, with an electric atmosphere and cracking pace

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I had to listen to the whole audio book it was impossible for me to stop, it's truly a masterpiece of Roman creative writing, I have listened to all of Simon's audio books, his writing is pure genius, His books are a wonderful journey through the lives of two men,
Lucius Cornelius Macro and Quintus Licinius Cato, These fictional characters have you on the edge of your seat, I'm just waiting for his next book.