Search results for ""Author Simon Scarrow""
Headline Publishing Group Dead of Night: The chilling new World War 2 Berlin thriller from the bestselling author
BERLIN. JANUARY 1940. After Germany's invasion of Poland, the world is holding its breath and hoping for peace. At home, the Nazi Party's hold on power is absolute.One freezing night, an SS doctor and his wife return from an evening mingling with their fellow Nazis at the concert hall. By the time the sun rises, the doctor will be lying lifeless in a pool of blood.Was it murder or suicide? Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke is told that under no circumstances should he investigate. The doctor's widow, however, is convinced her husband was the target of a hit. But why would anyone murder an apparently obscure doctor? Compelled to dig deeper, Schenke learns of the mysterious death of a child. The cases seem unconnected, but soon chilling links begin to emerge that point to a terrifying secret.Even in times of war, under a ruthless regime, there are places in hell no man should ever enter. And Schenke fears he may not return alive . . .Readers raved about BLACKOUT - Simon Scarrow's first Berlin Wartime Thriller'Taut and chilling - I was completely gripped' Anthony Horowitz'A terrific depiction of the human world within the chilling world of the Third Reich' Peter James'Mesmerising. Nail-biting. Unputdownable' Damien Lewis
£13.81
Headline Publishing Group The Emperor's Exile (Eagles of the Empire 19): The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller
The Sunday Times bestseller - a thrilling new adventure in Simon Scarrow's acclaimed Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF SIMON SCARROW'S BOOKS!'I could not put it down' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'Awesome read . . . ' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'A storytelling master . . . I loved this novel and can't wait for the next' ***** - AMAZON REVIEW'If you have read the previous books, you already know how good they are . . . If you have not read any of these books, then get started!' ***** - AMAZON REVIEWA.D. 57. Battle-scarred veterans of the Roman army Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro return to Rome. Thanks to the failure of their recent campaign on the eastern frontier they face a hostile reception at the imperial court. Their reputations and future are at stake. When Emperor Nero's infatuation with his mistress is exploited by political enemies, he reluctantly banishes her into exile. Cato, isolated and unwelcome in Rome, is forced to escort her to Sardinia. Arriving on the restless, simmering island with a small cadre of officers, Cato faces peril on three fronts: a fractured command, a deadly plague spreading across the province...and a violent insurgency threatening to tip the province into blood-stained chaos. IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!MORE PRAISE FOR SIMON SCARROW'S NOVELS'Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best' Independent'Blood, gore, political intrigue' Daily Sport'Always a joy' The Times
£10.10
Headline Publishing Group Brothers in Blood (Eagles of the Empire 13)
IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!BROTHERS IN BLOOD is the unputdownable thirteenth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's compelling novels: 'Gripping and moving' The TimesThe Roman Empire's conquest of Britannia is under threat from within. A messenger on the streets of Rome has been intercepted and tortured, revealing a plot to sabotage the Roman army's campaign against Caratacus, commander of Britannia's native tribes. A treacherous agent's mission is to open a second front of attack against them and eliminate the two Roman soldiers who could stand in the way.Unwarned, Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are with the Roman army pursuing Caratacus and his men through the mountains of Britannia. Defeating Caratacus seems within their grasp. But the plot against the two heroes threatens not only their military goals but also their lives.Includes 2 maps and Roman army organisation chart.
£10.74
Headline Publishing Group Hearts of Stone: A gripping historical thriller of World War II and the Greek resistance
A STUNNING SECOND WORLD WAR THRILLER SET IN OCCUPIED GREECE FROM THE AUTHOR OF BLACKOUT AND DEAD OF NIGHTThe fierce courage of the men and women of the Greek Resistance is brought to vivid life in Sunday Times bestseller Simon Scarrow's powerful novel. 'Gripping... [a] moving narrative of friendships broken by war and betrayal' Sunday Times* 'Compulsively readable . . . A moving tribute to Greek resistance during the Second World War' Clare Mulley* 'So startlingly good, so utterly readable . . . Simon Scarrow has done it again: another barnstorming book' Manda Scott1938. A perfect summer on the Greek island of Lefkas for three young people untroubled by the simmering politics of Europe. Peter, visiting from Germany while his father leads an archaeological dig, has become close friends with locals Andreas and Eleni. As the world slides towards conflict and Peter is forced to leave, they swear to meet again.1943. Andreas and Eleni have joined the partisan forces resisting the German invasion. Peter has returned - now a dangerously well-informed enemy intelligence officer. A friendship formed in peace will turn into a desperate battle between enemies sworn to sacrifice everything for the countries that they love . . .What readers are saying about Hearts of Stone:'I felt as though I was right there . . . in the fire fights between the andartes and their Italian and German foes''Fascinating and very enjoyable . . . Highly recommended''I couldn't put this book down''The usual blend of gripping plot with historical accuracy . . . another triumph from Scarrow''[Simon Scarrow] certainly understands the power of an action-packed narrative' Daily MailHAVE YOU READ DEAD OF NIGHT OR BLACKOUT YET? THE FIRST TWO CRIMINAL INSPECTOR SCHENKE THRILLERS, SET IN WORLD WAR II BERLIN. AVAILABLE NOW.
£11.45
Headline Publishing Group Fire and Sword (Wellington and Napoleon 3)
FIRE AND SWORD is the unputdownable third novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. A must read for fans of Robert Harris.1804. Napoleon Bonaparte is Emperor of France, his ultimate aim: to rule Europe. After defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar, he wins a glorious victory against Austria at Austerlitz. He then deposes the Spanish king and places his own brother on the throne. But he is yet to triumph over his most hated enemy: Great Britain.Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington) throws himself into the British campaign in Europe. After glory in Portugal, he commands the army in a series of triumphant battles across Spain. For those living reluctantly under French rule, his victories suggest that Napoleon's progress is not inexorable: freedom can be restored...
£10.74
Headline Publishing Group Warrior: The epic story of Caratacus, warrior Briton and enemy of the Roman Empire…
*Now available as a full-length novel! Originally published in five ebook parts*AD 18, Britannia.The Roman Empire rules much of the known world. Beyond the northern frontier lies Britannia, where ceaseless feuding amongst the Celts leaves the island vulnerable to Rome's ambitions.Caratacus, son of a powerful king, has no premonition of destiny when he is dispatched to train with the Druids. A brutal regime transforms the young prince into a warrior with unparalleled military skills - and the strategic cunning essential to outwit a stronger enemy.Nothing can prepare a man for the vicious reality of war. When Caratacus's father takes a stand against aggressive neighbouring tribes, the combat exercises are over; this is a fight to the death. Only the most ruthless of tactics offer any hope of victory. But Caratacus, and the loyal comrades willing to ride with him into hostile terrain, are ready to do whatever it takes - and endure any hardship - to defeat those set on destroying their kingdom . . .As mayhem and carnage spread across the land, everywhere can be felt the malign influence of Rome. Even if the battle is won, conflict with the Empire lies ahead.Warrior: first in the brand new Warlord of Britannia series from the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata - the story of Britannia's barbarian warlord Caratacus.Originally published in 5 ebook novellas
£10.74
Headline Publishing Group The Eagle's Prey (Eagles of the Empire 5)
IF YOU DON'T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON'T KNOW ROME!THE EAGLE'S PREY is the thrilling fifth novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Simon Scarrow's gripping historical novels: 'Ferocious and compelling' Daily ExpressBritannia, AD 44. The time has come to claim Britain for the Empire. Centurions Cato and Macro are preparing for what their leaders say will be the final battle against those natives refusing to accept the civilising force of Rome. The British savages will surely stand no chance against the might of the unstoppable Roman army.But young Cato is more concerned about hot-headed cohort commander, Maximius, than about the enemy, and with Roman troops being brutally slaughtered, even grizzled veteran Macro is having doubts about the promised ease of their success. Will they be victorious - or will the battle cost both of them more than they could ever imagine?
£7.16
Penguin Random House Children's UK Gladiator: Fight for Freedom
Rome, 61 BCRECRUITED as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior.But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. Marcus is determined to find his father's old commander, Pompeius the Great, to seek justice for his family and set his mother free. Yet, unbeknown to him, Marcus is hiding a life-threatening secret. And if the Romans discover it, there will be no escape . . .
£9.31
Headline Publishing Group Playing With Death: A gripping serial killer thriller you won't be able to put down…
HOW WAS A MAN KILLED WHILE ALONE IN A LOCKED ROOM? IS IT THE PERFECT MURDER?It's a case for FBI Special Agent Rose Blake. Still raw after a notorious serial killer slipped through her net, Rose will do whatever it takes - including putting her own life at risk - to nail the perpetrator this time. When a second body with identical wounds is discovered, Rose realises that a twisted murderer is playing a deadly game. A murderer who's not going to stop any time soon. But what links the victims? And who's next? No one is safe, and the clock is ticking...What readers are saying about Playing with Death:'An edgy, pacy, futuristic and oh so very polished cyber thriller...intelligent, perceptive...exciting' trevtwinem.booklikes.com'[A] fast-paced thriller of the highest quality...The pace of the story is relentless...Would highly recommend' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Grips you from the beginning and races to a most exciting and enigmatic ending. It was one of those books that call you back every time you are dragged away. I absolutely loved it' www.crimesquad.com, 5 stars'A leading-edge thriller...My skin crawled quite a bit whilst reading this...A great novel that explores some brilliant concepts' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Addictive...thought provoking...Definitely recommended' Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars'Makes you lie in bed and go over every possible theory in your head...I can't recommend this book enough. If you're a fan of Simon Scarrow or just love a good crime thriller then do not hesitate to read this book' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A terrific thriller' Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars
£11.45
Edhasa Lucha en las calles (II)
Llegado el año 61, y como miembro del palacio de Julio César, la formación como gladiador de Marco (que se supone hijo de Espartaco) continúa en la ciudad de Roma, donde se le instruye en el uso de la daga, el puñal, las estacas y las manos desnudas para convertirse algún día en parte de la guardia personal de su nuevo amo…Pero las calles están plagadas de salvajes enfrentamientos entre bandas y César tiene que emplear a su propio cabecilla, que descubre una conspiración para asesinarlo. Sólo Marco, completamente desconocido en la ciudad, puede infiltrarse entre las filas de sus rivales. Sin embargo, eso supone un terrible peligro del que nadie parece convencido que pueda salir airoso. Si la banda rival lo descubre, el precio será fatal. La de Julio César no es la única vida que corre riesgo…
£15.99
Headline Publishing Group Pirata: The dramatic novel of the pirates who hunt the seas of the Roman Empire
The Sunday Times bestseller!It is AD 25. Pirate ships strike terror in the hearts of those who brave the seas of the Roman Empire. When young Telemachus joins the crew of the merchant ship Selene, he's delighted to escape the rough streets of Piraeus. He knows little of the dangers of life at sea. And even past hardship has not prepared him for the terror on board when a pirate ship appears . . . The fight is bloody, but the result is never in doubt. Then the victorious pirate chief, Bulla, offers the beaten men a cruel choice: join us, or die. After surviving a brutal initiation rite, Telemachus impresses his new captain with his resourcefulness and strength, and swiftly rises through the pirate ranks. But dangerous rivals talk of mutiny and murder. While Prefect Canis, notorious commander of the imperial fleet, is relentless in his pursuit of the pirate brotherhood.Could Telemachus be the man to lead the pirates and challenge Rome? PIRATA is also available in five ebook novella parts. What readers are saying about PIRATA'I strongly recommend you read this' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'A great gripping read' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Fast-paced and exiting throughout' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
£10.74
Edhasa El águila del imperio (rtca)
Quinto Licinio Cato ha conseguido la preciada libertad a cambio del compromiso de servir en la legión; sin embargo, ninguno de sus compañeros parece muy seguro de que haya hecho un buen negocio. La implacable instruccion a la que le someten y las interminables marchas no parecen lo más apetecible a un joven culto y refinado como Cato, pero, tras dos semanas en el campamento y después de ser víctima de las más crueles novatadas, parece listo para enfrentarse a los bárbaros germanos e iniciar una prometedora carrera como optio.Será durante la invasión de Britania, tierra de brujas habitada por salvajes, y de la mano del rudo centurión Lucio Cornelio Macro, donde se iniciará la carrera militar de este personaje. La segunda legión augusta, por entoncess al mando de Vespasiano, será testigo de sus primeras hazañas. El inicio de una serie que está arrasando en todo el mundo.
£27.41
Edhasa El hijo de Espartaco (III)
Libre al fin de la esclavitud, Marco está decidido a encontrar y salvar a su madre, que lleva ya tiempo secuestrada. Sin embargo, su amo, Julio César, pretende que lo ayude a acabar con las bandas de esclavos rebeldes, comandadas por Brixus, quien planea unir un ejército de esclavos y resucitar la causa de Espartaco. Pero Marco y Brixus son viejos aliados y comparten un secreto que puede acabar con sus vidas. Marco se debate entre su amigo y maestro. ¿Podrá convencer a Brixus de que no es el momento de una rebelión mortal? ¿Y será capaz de persuadir al César de que negocie la rendición de los esclavos antes de que haya más carnicería y derramamiento e sangre?
£17.40
Headline Publishing Group Arena
ARENA is a Sunday Times bestselling novel from Simon Scarrow, author of INVICTUS, CENTURION and THE GLADIATOR, and T.J. Andrews. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow's gripping novels: 'Ferocious and compelling' Daily ExpressIt is AD 41. The city of Rome is a dangerous place.Optio Macro of the Second Legion, recently decorated for courage on the battlefield, can't wait to leave the teeming city behind. He's dismayed when he's compelled to stay in Rome to train Marcus Valerius Pavo, a young gladiatorial recruit. Though fearless Pavo has fought for his life before, he's a novice in the arenas. But he's a driven man, with a goal dearer than survival - to avenge his father's death at the hands of a champion gladiator. Will he live to face his nemesis?ARENA has previously been published as five separate ebook novellas. This print edition brings the complete series together.
£11.45
Edhasa Invictus (XV)
En el año 54 a.C. el ejército romano patrulla a lo largo y ancho de un Imperio creciente, que abarca desde el Mediterráneo hasta el Mar del Norte, desde el Atlántico hasta las orillas del Nilo. Roma aplica brutalmente sus leyes y sus normas, y sus legiones son la fuerza de combate más eficiente y agresiva del mundo conocido. Tras sobrevivir a varios años de campaña en Britania, el prefecto Cato y el centurión Macro, dos veteranos de la legión romana, han vuelto a Roma. Sin embargo, su tiempo en la ciudad, peligrosa y polémica es corto, y muy pronto comenzarán un nuevo viaje con la guardia pretoriana. Su destino: Hispania, una colonia problemática en la que el enfrentamiento y la tensión con el Imperio romano se agravan por la amarga rivalidad existente entre los propios nativos. Allí, Vitellius, un veterano con vasta experiencia militar y ambición sin igual, intenta alcanzar la paz. Los desafíos a los que se enfrentan los dos amigos y sus compañeros de armas son, sin duda, diferentes a todo lo que han visto antes. Por un lado, la intriga y la traición de aquellos que buscan socavar al emperador Claudio. Por otro, Hispania se declara inconquistable...
£39.30
Edhasa El águila en el desierto (VII)
En esta ocasión, Cato y Macro son enviados a la frontera oriental del Imperio para poner orden en un ejército que está al borde del caos y en sus oficiales, que se ven envueltos en todo tipo de escándalos. Sin embargo, nuestros protagonistas no tardarán en descubrir que el estado del ejército es el menor de los problemas de la frontera oriental del Imperio: Bannus, está provocando un alzamiento en Judea en nombre de un personaje crucificado en Jerusalén hace casi setenta años, y Partia, parace dispuesta a una invación de consecuencias imprevisibles.... Macro y Cato tendrán que poner todos sus sentidos para salir de esta complicada situación.
£27.83
Edhasa ¡Roma vincit! (II)
In the summer of 43 A.D., the Roman invasion of Britain encounters an inspected obstacle: the baffling and savage way for the rude Britons to confront disciplined Imperial troops. The situation is desperate and perhaps the imminent arrival of Emperor Claudius to lead the troops in the decisive battle is the trigger that terrified and demoralized legionaries need. However, the Romans must resolve an internal conflict that threatens the foundations of the empire, as it seems that someone is willing to end the life of Claudius from their own ranks.
£43.31
Headline Publishing Group Invader
INVADER is a Sunday Times bestseller from Simon Scarrow (author of the bestsellers BRITANNIA and CENTURION) and T. J. Andrews, co-author of the bestselling INVADER. Featuring the Roman army officer Figulus in first-century Britannia, INVADER is not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell.Roman Britain, AD 44. The land is far from tamed. A puppet king is doing little to calm the hatred of the native tribes.Fighting is in Optio Horatius Figulus' blood. His Celtic ancestry gives him the toughness essential for survival. That toughness will be tested to the very limit when he is sent on a mission deep in hostile territory. And Figulus knows that, even utterly crushed in battle, their warriors routed and the Druids driven from their hill forts, the tribesmen of Britannia will sooner die than surrender.Figulus fought alongside Macro and Cato in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. In INVADER, he stands alone.INVADER has previously been published in five separate ebook novellas.
£10.74
Headline Publishing Group Dead of Night: The chilling new World War 2 Berlin thriller from the bestselling author
BERLIN. JANUARY 1940. After Germany's invasion of Poland, the world is holding its breath and hoping for peace. At home, the Nazi Party's hold on power is absolute.One freezing night, an SS doctor and his wife return from an evening mingling with their fellow Nazis at the concert hall. By the time the sun rises, the doctor will be lying lifeless in a pool of blood.Was it murder or suicide? Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke is told that under no circumstances should he investigate. The doctor's widow, however, is convinced her husband was the target of a hit. But why would anyone murder an apparently obscure doctor? Compelled to dig deeper, Schenke learns of the mysterious death of a child. The cases seem unconnected, but soon chilling links begin to emerge that point to a terrifying secret.Even in times of war, under a ruthless regime, there are places no man should ever enter. And Schenke fears he may not return alive . . .Readers raved about BLACKOUT - Simon Scarrow's first Berlin Wartime Thriller'Taut and chilling - I was completely gripped' Anthony Horowitz'A terrific depiction of the human world within the chilling world of the Third Reich' Peter James'Mesmerising. Nail-biting. Unputdownable' Damien Lewis
£17.89
Edhasa Los días del César (XVI)
Cato y Macro los personajes que ya se han convertido en una leyenda de la novela histórica para millones de lectores, se vuelven a meter en líos, para salvar el Imperio Romano. El emperador Claudio ha fallecido y ahora es Nerón quien lleva las riendas del Imperio. Sin embargo, su hermanastro, Británico, ha reclamado el trono. Una sangrienta lucha de poder está en marcha. Pero Cato ha llamado la atención de algunos grupos rivales que están decididos a ponerlo de su parte. Para sobrevivir, Cato deberá fiarse de su astucia y sólo cuenta con la ayuda del único romano de todo el Imperio en quien puede confiar: Macro. A medida que las fuerzas rebeldes aumentan, los legionarios y guardias pretorianos son movidos como piezas de ajedrez por figuras poderosas y sombrías. Un juego político ha creado el máximo desafío militar. ¿Se puede evitar la guerra civil? El futuro del Imperio está de nuevo en manos de Cato…
£25.71
Edhasa Los generales (II)
Napoleón es un joven oficial de la Francia revolucionaria, dispuesto a poner de manifiesto su ardor militar durante las campañas en Italia y Egipto, lo que no tarda en llevarlo a lo más alto de la política francesa. Mientras Wellington embarca con destino a la India donde se gana la admiración de sus superiores por su inteligencia táctica.Sus respectivas ambiciones quedarán más que claras y Scarrow nos deja a las puertas del crucial enfrentamiento en la península Ibérica, por la supremacía entre Francia e Inglaterra y entre dos personalidades irrepetibles. Ambos tendrán que esmerarse para el enfrentamiento que se avecina en el tercer volumen de este ciclo dedicado a las vidas paralelas de estos dos grandes generales.
£38.06
Edhasa El gladiador (IX)
LOS ENEMIGOS DEL IMPERIO BUSCAN VENGANZA. Macro y Cato regresan por mar a Roma cuando una inesperada y violentísima tormenta los lanza a un escenario dominado por el caos. Creta acaba de ser víctima de un terremoto devastador que ha acabado con casi toda autoridad romana en la isla, y sus habitantes intentan sobrevivir como pueden en un ambiente dominado por la miseria, la violencia y la anarquía. Cuando Macro y Cato intenten tomar las riendas de la situación e imponer un mínimo control sobre la situación, descubrirán que el hambre, el riesgo de epidemias y las carencias de personal sanitario suficiente son sólo males menores.Un viejo "amigo" de los dos oficiales romanos, convertido ahora en un veterano gladiador, ha encontrado en este desorden una oportunidad excelente para liderar un levantamiento de esclavos que no tienen nada que perder y mucho que ganar. Los problemas para Macro y Cato se acumulan.
£28.43
