Pirata: The dramatic novel of the pirates who hunt the seas of the Roman Empire by Simon Scarrow

Pirata: The dramatic novel of the pirates who hunt the seas of the Roman Empire by Simon Scarrow

The dramatic and action-packed novel of Roman pirates from the bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire series It is AD 25. Pirate ships strike terror in the hearts of those who brave the seas of the Roman Empire. When Telemachus joins the crew of the merchant ship Selene, he's glad to escape the rough streets of Piraeus. He knows little of the dangers of life at sea. 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 'Highly recommended' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Very good suspense' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Couldn't put it down from start to finish, more like this please' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars 'Very atmospheric... gripping story lines' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars

Praise for Simon Scarrow's novels of the Roman Empire: 'I really don't need this kind of competition.. It's a great read

Scarrow's [novels] rank with the best - Independent

[Simon Scarrow] blends together historical facts and characters to create a book that simply cannot be put down... Highly recommended - Historical Novels Review

A satisfyingly bloodthirsty, bawdy romp...perfect for Bernard Cornwell addicts who will relish its historical detail and fast-paced action. Storming stuff - Good Book Guide

Simon Scarrow is a Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author. His bestsellers include: ARENA and INVADER, also co-written with T. J. Andrews; his novels featuring Roman soldiers Macro and Cato, including THE BLOOD OF ROME and DAY OF THE CAESARS; SWORD AND SCIMITAR, about the 1565 Siege of Malta; HEARTS OF STONE, set in Greece during the Second World War; four novels about the lives of the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte; and PLAYING WITH DEATH, a contemporary thriller written with Lee Francis.

T. J. Andrews was born near Barking Abbey and grew up in Essex, not far from the Ancient Roman garrison at Colchester. After several years in publishing he became a full-time writer. He lives in St Albans.

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ISBN 13	9781472213747
ISBN 10	1472213742
Title	Pirata: The dramatic novel of the pirates who hunt the seas of the Roman Empire
Author	Simon Scarrow
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Headline Publishing Group
Year published	2019-07-11
Number of pages	384
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.