Tyrant of Rome Eagles of the Empire ..., Simon Scarrow
Tyrant of Rome Eagles of the Empire ..., Simon Scarrow
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Tyrant of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 24)
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Author: Simon Scarrow

Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Unabridged: 12 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Headline

Published: 11/06/2025


Synopsis

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.

Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels:
'Scarrow's novels rank with the best' INDEPENDENT

'Always a joy' THE TIMES

'Gripping' SUNDAY EXPRESS

Readers love Simon Scarrow's novels

'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

About Simon Scarrow

Simon Scarrow is the acclaimed author of multiple Sunday Times bestsellers, including Tyrant of Rome, Revenge of Rome and The Gladiator.He is also the author of many other acclaimed novels including the Sunday Times bestseller A Death in Berlin. With T. J. Andrews he has co-written Warrior, focusing on the rebel chief Caratacus, and Arena, following the career of a gladiator hero, and more.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Richard on November 29, 2025

This is Number 24 in Simon Scarrow's continuing adventures of the Roman soldiers Cato and Macro, both of whom are getting a little long in the tooth and have outlived the average Roman, but they keep on going. This time around, they're not out in the field battling the bad guys, but battling the bad......more

Goodreads review by Abizer on November 08, 2025

Another transition novel of Cato and Macro's adventures set in the history of Rome. Nothing much happened that was new, but it's getting us to the next stages of the story, and that was confirmed thy the afterward. As with the other novels, regardless of the rating I give to the story, I listened to......more

Goodreads review by Mathew on November 13, 2025

Another adventure for Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, only this time, the danger isn’t on some distant frontier. Instead, it’s right at the heart of the greatest empire and civilisation in the known world. I’ve given this instalment 4 ⭐. While it’s a well written and engaging addition to the series......more

Goodreads review by john a wright on November 07, 2025

Actually enjoyed this novel. Very well paced and the political intrigue kept me glued to the pages just to see how Cato and Macro negotiated their very precarious situation. Throwing in characters that would be involved in the next big changes in a few years was a clever move, setting it up nicely f......more

Goodreads review by Justin on November 12, 2025

Having read all this superb series, this is another high quality instalment. Usually these books fall into intrigue or set battles, this one is unusual as it is mostly one, but with a segment of the other. The characters are as rich as ever and great to read about once again. The plot is strong and......more


Quotes

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

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 Historical Novels Society

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels

A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller BBC History Magazine

A rip-roaring read Mail on Sunday

Gripping, with an electric atmosphere and cracking pace Sun

Plunges the reader as convincingly as ever into the violence and tribalism of Roman Britain The Times