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Title: Centurion
Subtitle: Eagles of the Empire, Book 8
Author: Simon Scarrow
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-14-12
Publisher: Headline Digital
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Centurion, a no. 1 best-seller, is the unputdownable eighth novel in Simon Scarrow's Eagle's of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.
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. Palmyra's 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 army's 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.
Critic Reviews:
"Simon Scarrow has developed a strong following... a former ancient history lecturer who knows his stuff, and brings the ancient world back to life with verve and plenty of action." (Brisbane News)
Members Reviews:
As ever good entertainement
What did you love best about Centurion?
the mixture between the Cato and Macro. This two carracters are so different that it is fun the lissen.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Centurion?
When Macro speack with the one Prince from Palmyra
Which scene was your favorite?
The fighting sceen and the sceen where Macro explains to Cato that Gulia is interessted in him, and Cato does not get it.
Who was the most memorable character of Centurion and why?
Giulia and Cato
I enjoyed it
Okay none of the characters or plot are going to be a surprising however the reading is very enjoyable. Some of the recurring rounds of battle could have been edited out and the tension that would have really brought the book to life was missing. Yet it pottered along and much as it looks like I'm not selling this very well I can only add I would choose another book in this series.
A Personal Milestone
Cato and Macro are once again pitted against enemies both within and without the ranks of the legions. Set against the Palmyrans, wonderfully mobile horse archers who pose a real challenge to the slow-moving legions and fearful of what the machinations of Narcissus may cost them from within they are sent on a perilous rescue mission. What follows is a fast-moving story full of action and Scarrows usual excellent historical knowledge. There is also a romantic interest but one which is included in the story without great obstruction to the overall storyline. She is an excellent female character compared to some of those before.
Keebles narration is as usual superb. Reading Centurion means that personally Ive reached an interesting point in the series because this was one of the earliest audiobooks that I listened to back in the days of shuffling CDs in the car and didnt they always seem to end at just the wrong moment leaving an impatient wait for the next motorway junction etc???? It was bought on a whim at a service station after my latest Rebus had finished without me realising it was part of a series. I marked it then as a series to invest in and I have waded through them on Audible as happy as a pig in the proverbial.
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Title: Centurion
Subtitle: Eagles of the Empire, Book 8
Author: Simon Scarrow
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-14-12
Publisher: Headline Digital
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Centurion, a no. 1 best-seller, is the unputdownable eighth novel in Simon Scarrow's Eagle's of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.
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. Palmyra's 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 army's 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.
Critic Reviews:
"Simon Scarrow has developed a strong following... a former ancient history lecturer who knows his stuff, and brings the ancient world back to life with verve and plenty of action." (Brisbane News)
Members Reviews:
As ever good entertainement
What did you love best about Centurion?
the mixture between the Cato and Macro. This two carracters are so different that it is fun the lissen.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Centurion?
When Macro speack with the one Prince from Palmyra
Which scene was your favorite?
The fighting sceen and the sceen where Macro explains to Cato that Gulia is interessted in him, and Cato does not get it.
Who was the most memorable character of Centurion and why?
Giulia and Cato
I enjoyed it
Okay none of the characters or plot are going to be a surprising however the reading is very enjoyable. Some of the recurring rounds of battle could have been edited out and the tension that would have really brought the book to life was missing. Yet it pottered along and much as it looks like I'm not selling this very well I can only add I would choose another book in this series.
A Personal Milestone
Cato and Macro are once again pitted against enemies both within and without the ranks of the legions. Set against the Palmyrans, wonderfully mobile horse archers who pose a real challenge to the slow-moving legions and fearful of what the machinations of Narcissus may cost them from within they are sent on a perilous rescue mission. What follows is a fast-moving story full of action and Scarrows usual excellent historical knowledge. There is also a romantic interest but one which is included in the story without great obstruction to the overall storyline. She is an excellent female character compared to some of those before.
Keebles narration is as usual superb. Reading Centurion means that personally Ive reached an interesting point in the series because this was one of the earliest audiobooks that I listened to back in the days of shuffling CDs in the car and didnt they always seem to end at just the wrong moment leaving an impatient wait for the next motorway junction etc???? It was bought on a whim at a service station after my latest Rebus had finished without me realising it was part of a series. I marked it then as a series to invest in and I have waded through them on Audible as happy as a pig in the proverbial.