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Roman Arena #4
Revenge
The opening day of the Games in Rome is a time for celebration in honour of the new Emperor. But for Marcus Valerius Pavo, a young military tribune fallen from grace, only despair awaits. Along with former mentor, Optio Macro, Pavo must fight for his life in a ferocious beast hunt. Battling against lions and bears, he'll have to use all his wits to survive, as well as the help of a hated former rival. But when Pavo achieves a stunning victory, his reward is to be condemned to death in a chaotic free-for-all. Now the young gladiator faces a race against time to triumph over the odds, save his son - and exact the ultimate revenge over the Emperor...
Simon Scarrow supports the Bansang Hospital Appeal - learn more at www.bansanghospitalappeal.org. He will be donating his earnings from the sale of this book to the Appeal.
Simon Scarrow supports the Bansang Hospital Appeal - learn more at www.bansanghospitalappeal.org. He will be donating his earnings from the sale of this book to the Appeal.
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2013
About the author
Simon Scarrow
179 books2,246 followersSimon Scarrow is a UK-based author, born in Nigeria, and now living in Norfolk. He completed a master's degree at the University of East Anglia, and, after working at the Inland Revenue, went into teaching as a lecturer at City College, Norwich.
He is best known for his "Eagle" series. This is Roman empire military fiction, starting with the second invasion of Britain, and continuing with subsequent adventures in every corner of the empire. The stories are told through the eyes of two centurions, Macro and Cato. To date there are eighteen books in the series.
Scarrow has also written a series of four novels on the Napoleonic wars, focusing on the lives of Wellington and Napoleon.
He is best known for his "Eagle" series. This is Roman empire military fiction, starting with the second invasion of Britain, and continuing with subsequent adventures in every corner of the empire. The stories are told through the eyes of two centurions, Macro and Cato. To date there are eighteen books in the series.
Scarrow has also written a series of four novels on the Napoleonic wars, focusing on the lives of Wellington and Napoleon.
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December 10, 2013
My biggest knock on these Arena books is that they are so darn short! I polished off this book in just about one sitting. Of course, I can only complain so much because I enjoyed in thoroughly.
The fourth volume in the Arena series finds Pavo and Macro fighting for their lives once again thanks to the relentless scheming of the Greek freedmen. What makes this volume different is that Pavo gets involved in a plot involving the Liberators - a plot that forces him to make a hard choice.
The fourth volume in the Arena series finds Pavo and Macro fighting for their lives once again thanks to the relentless scheming of the Greek freedmen. What makes this volume different is that Pavo gets involved in a plot involving the Liberators - a plot that forces him to make a hard choice.
April 2, 2021
Decent day out at The Games
Pavo and Macro thrust into the arena. Animal fights, group fights and a meeting with the emperor. Simple, straightforward action. Everything Building to the showdown with Hermes. Enjoyable easy read
Pavo and Macro thrust into the arena. Animal fights, group fights and a meeting with the emperor. Simple, straightforward action. Everything Building to the showdown with Hermes. Enjoyable easy read
September 12, 2021
"...Tito diceva sempre che un buon romano si riconosce da quanta importanza dà al valore dell'esercizio fisico..."
May 31, 2013
Review:
Each episode of this has been a fantastic tour into the history of the best part of the eagles duo, Macro. He is the driving force, the charisma and attitude that has brought me back to every eagles book, and learning about his past is brilliant for every fan of the Eagles series.
Pavo as the gladiator is also a brilliant new edition, he is Cato as i wish he had turned out, rather than some of the more recent character traits (the mooning over his girlfriend). This episode has a bit more grit and power than the last two, and at the same time has a fuller storyline, but all episodes are told with Simon's unique and very readable style.
Part 5 is set to be a hugely action packed and explosive episode. (just in time for the whole series of short stories to be released in HB Arena (Roman Arena)
This is a must read at a bargain price
(Parm)
Each episode of this has been a fantastic tour into the history of the best part of the eagles duo, Macro. He is the driving force, the charisma and attitude that has brought me back to every eagles book, and learning about his past is brilliant for every fan of the Eagles series.
Pavo as the gladiator is also a brilliant new edition, he is Cato as i wish he had turned out, rather than some of the more recent character traits (the mooning over his girlfriend). This episode has a bit more grit and power than the last two, and at the same time has a fuller storyline, but all episodes are told with Simon's unique and very readable style.
Part 5 is set to be a hugely action packed and explosive episode. (just in time for the whole series of short stories to be released in HB Arena (Roman Arena)
This is a must read at a bargain price
(Parm)
May 25, 2013
The fourth (of five) entries in Simon Scarrow's 'Arena' e-book exclusive series, this one starts with both Macro and Pavo being forced to participate in a beast fight in the Roman Arena
Unlike the previous entries (most of which followed the same format, ending with a gladiatorial bout), the majority of this one is set in and around the circus itself, and also ends with Pavo moving closer to his ultimate goal of gaining revenge for the death of his father.
Unlike the previous entries (most of which followed the same format, ending with a gladiatorial bout), the majority of this one is set in and around the circus itself, and also ends with Pavo moving closer to his ultimate goal of gaining revenge for the death of his father.
June 19, 2014
With the fourth installment of this series we're back to one star. As bad as those which preceded this one are, none are as boring or quite as silly. Pavo and Macro, despite the ill fortune which falls their way, are the two luckiest characters I've read about. They're constantly saved by sheer happenstance. Yay.
August 22, 2013
Another excellent addition to this series. Here our gladiator reaches freedom
June 8, 2013
Enjoyed this one more than the previous. Prefer it when Macro and Parvo are working together
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