For those of you who have sampled other books in the series you will no doubt be acquainted with Scarrow's method of dealing with action sequences, as you feel as if you are there in the melee watching the action unfold. For the reader is wrapped up into the storyline, for me it is better than a video game. What you also get in this new novel are some new and interesting plot threads. Scarrow also pays very close consideration to historical element - the reader gets a stimulating look into Roman society. The discourse is framed in such a way so that the reader really gets a feel for the narrative of this book. The pacing, as ever is good, and is pretty gripping as well as engaging. For the author has mastered the art of balancing between, well moulded characterisations, and pulling the reader into his 'world view'. For the characters of Macro and Cato, as always, are the centerpiece of the series, they are really well crafted and it was pleasure to be in their company again. They do not fail in keeping the readers' interest; after all the reader has a vested interest in their lives warts and all.

So, if you're fascinated in reading about the rich tapestry of Imperial Roman and the Roman Empire they forged, or you are already familiar with the series, then look no further as this latest offering will be right up your street. Great story telling that only Simon Scarrow could have put together.

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