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The Eagle in the Sand (Roman Legion 7)

Author: Simon Scarrow
Publisher: Headline
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

29 reviews
Sales Rank: 590

Media: Paperback
Pages: 512
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.1 x 1.4

ISBN: 0755327756
EAN: 9780755327751
ASIN: 0755327756

Publication Date: May 3, 2007
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Condition: Brand new book dispatched from stock in the UK

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5 out of 5 stars

"I'm Cato, and so's my wife !!!" July 25, 2008
In this book - the 7th outing for Centurions Macro and Cato in Scarrow's wonderfully written Eagles series - our heroes find themselves in Judea, on a secret mission for their previous nemesis Narcissus, to once again save parts of the Empire from those who would destroy it from both the outside and within. Arriving at a Roman garrison fort on the outskirts of the very Empire, they discover corruption, inaptitude and hostility - and that is within their very own Roman ranks !! Add to this, the restless, infighting religious fanaticism of the local people, the Partians and a man who would be `Messiah' and the region is set to explode like a powder-keg , unless our illustrious duo can save the day.

Scarrow once again hits the mark on his story telling, his historical depth and details, and all his characters from previous novels all act form and I found myself reading this book very quickly. A real page turner in places. If I were to say that this book was a mixture of `The Life Of Brian', 60's Foreign Legion films and the Alamo, I think you may get the idea and story of the book ! But do not let that put you off, it is still a fine and smooth read.

Scarrow really puts across the bitter religious differences that even to this day infect the middle-eastern region. But in my own opinion I also felt that this story also showed an underlying message that people of different religions, nationalities and faiths can still get along in the world - as applicable in ancient Rome as it is probably still is today. I will also admit to getting the urge to re-watch MP's `The life of Brian' again after reading this, just to see if Scarrow really got any ideas for this novel from the `People Front Of Judea' or the `Judean Peoples Front' !

Bad things ? Not really anything that needs a mention, though the `proof-reader' should spend a little more work on the book next time ! Apart from that, the only people that may not like the book is people with hard-cored Christian values (no offence intended), since Scarrow has drawn quite openly on the biblical history of Jesus and his followers for a template for his latest characters.

Scarrow still on track, and I once again look forward to the next outing of cato and Macro. 5 out of 5.

4 out of 5 stars

Another Winner From Scarrow March 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Macro and Cato are a Roman version of Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino of Clive Cussler's novels and once more risk life and limb in the service of the Emperor.

Whilst not the best book Mr Scarrow has written it is nonetheless a very good read and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good adventure story. Our two heroic Centurions have now matured into a double act with the cynicism and humour that makes the book both engrossing and easy to read. Some reviewers have commented on a lack of historical accuracy but I feel that this is missing the point of a book that is there to entertain rather than to educate.

I look forward to reading the further adventures of Macro and Cato in Centurion.

1 out of 5 stars

For a historical novel - takes too many liberties for me January 22, 2008
2 out of 9 found this review helpful

I have read all of the books in this series until now and enjoyed every one. I found this one a bit insulting though. Those without any religious belief might not agree but historic novel this isn't. The author seems to blaim his blatant changing of significant facts on some other author as if that makes them true. Claiming Jesus was nothing more than political hero is nothing new but putting words into his mothers mouth I found a bit too much, also the claim that he had a son, again nothing new but again misleading. Not wishing to start a religious debate just sharing my dissapointment. I question how much of his other books were actually based on fact.

5 out of 5 stars

Simon Scarrow writes roman epic October 15, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

Think Rome, the tv series, in a book with less politics, less ceaser and more brutal battles. Scarrows 7th is as good as all the others. It tails off slightly in the middle but makes up for it at the end. Macro and Cato, centurions, are the book worlds Pullo and Vorenus. Well structured, beautifully written it's a story that even those who know next to nothing about the roman empire can read time and time again

3 out of 5 stars

Predictable August 23, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful

Having read all of Scarrow's previous books in the series, I had to give this one a go too. However, I found it a little disappointing compared to his previous efforts. For much of the story I could always guess what was about to happen and none of the twists, of which there were very few, surprised me. Yet, although I wouldn't rate it as a fantastic book, I wouldn't call it a bad book either. Average would best describe it, and it certainly hasn't put me off buying the next installment, whenever that's due.