Simon Scarrow

This is an action-packed novel featuring Roman army officers Macro and Cato. While Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave. When they make it to Matala in Crete they encounter a devastated town.

1565. In its hour of greatest need, Malta must rely upon the ancient Knights of the Order of St John for survival. Bound by the strongest ties: of valour, of courage and of passion, the Knights must defend their island against ferocious and deadly Ottoman attack.

Marcus Cornelius Primus must battle for survival in this fourth instalment of Simon Scarrow's epic 'Gladiator' series.