• When the Eagle Hunts

  • Eagles of the Empire, Book 3
  • By: Simon Scarrow
  • Narrated by: David Thorpe
  • Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (469 ratings)

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When the Eagle Hunts

By: Simon Scarrow
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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If you don't know Simon Scarrow, you don't know Rome!

When the Eagle Hunts is the compelling third novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Eagles of the Empire series. For fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden.

Britannia, AD 44. Cato, a thoughtful junior officer in the Roman army, and his commanding centurion, Macro, are simply pawns in Rome's lust to conquer Britain. During the freezing winter, the two men and their legion fight the native savages in hand-to-hand battles that haunt Cato for days after. But in a place full of enemies, the most vicious are the Druids of the Dark Moon; brutal, merciless men who have captured the wife and children of General Plautius himself. So Macro and Cato are given a mission: to travel deep into enemy territory and recover the hostages. If they fail, the fate of the Roman army may just hang in the balance....

©2002 Simon Scarrow (P)2013 Headline Publishing Group Ltd.

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audible is missing books in the series again

the series is good, but i have no idea why audible does not have all the books in the series...this is at least the 3rd time this has happened this year. I called them and they state 3 books of this 18 book series are not available. The issue is it is available, just not in my area (USA). It makes no sense, am trying to give them money, the audiobooks are available, yet they cannot get the series? For example book 2 is not available, therefore a gap right off the bat. It is frustrating when the author is building off each book and we have no idea what happened.

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Lots of Action

This is the third book in the series. Audible did not have book two available. The year is 44 AD during the Roman invasion of Britain. This is a historical military novel about two soldiers Macro and Cato of the Roman Second Legion.

A sudden storm strikes the Roman fleet bringing food, supplies, reinforcements and the wife, Lady Pomponia, and children of commanding General Plautus. The lead ship with Lady Pomponia aboard is driven off course before crashing against the rocks while attempting to beach the ship. The family is captured by the Druids. The Druids are attempting to exchange the General’s family for a number of captured Druids. Macro and Cato are sent to free the General’s family.

The book is well written and the plot is strong. Scarrow has some dramatic battle scenes along with lots of action. A major battle is fought at Camulodunum or what is modern day Colchester. The author also provides insight into the soldier’s life in the Roman Legion. Scarrow also provides some information about Celtic culture and religion as well as information about the Druids. I am not an expert about this time frame in history so cannot say how accurate Scarrow is in the historical information. I did note two items, first, he said the ships had slave chained to the oars. I know this is inaccurate as the Roman’s only had free men on the oars of ships. The second item he gives the impression the Druids are a tribe and the Celts are a tribe. It is my understanding that the Druids were the educated class of the Celtic peoples not a separate tribe of people. The book is easy to read and is a real page turner. David Thorpe does an excellent job narrating the book.

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A good story made excelllent.

I’ve listened to many books on audible and heard innumerable narrators but David Thorpe takes the cake.

Simon Scarrow’s series is an enjoyable and well made compilation of competently composed novels (too much alliteration?). One I’ve read many times over in hard copy.

But listening to David Thorpe’s interpretation has given me a new respect for the books he brings to life with such expertise. To call him a mere narrator would be a slight to the skill he possesses. This is a man who demonstrates some of the greatest skills of the voice acting industry.

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Great narration, great book.

I wasn't so keen on the author when i started the series of books but he's grown on my and class him as one of my favourite narrators. I was sad to find he's not doing the subsequent books, so I doubt I will continue the series on Audible. The story itself is great though, so maybe i'll just buy the hardcopy.

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worth the time

i read the books. so, i already was familiar with the writing. the narrator was a pleasant surprise. I thought he was truly more than one person his voice characters were so distinct. top notch narrator. buy the book for him even if Roman soldiers isn't your thing.

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Nice historical fiction

Great reader
Consistent characters
Who are likable
Would recommend
Similar to Bernard Cornwall
With plenty of shield wall and squares
To fight in

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Ridiculous and Dopey

I disliked just about everything about this book.
The plot is ridiculous and dopey. Kawta (Kāto for god's sake!) is more obnoxiously naive and annoying than ever. The narrator reads every sentence like it's a bullet point. The plot is way too ridiculous.
I actually love this series - the later books, with excellent narration.

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SO DAMN GOOD !

I cannot stop listening to this series..very very good! Looking forward to the next one

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It just keeps getting better

Although this book wasn’t as fast of a read as the prior entries, this had a lot of character building that pay off towards the end. You start to care about the characters while they are acting out the plot that is so characteristic of the author. The performance was as always flawless, distinct and powerful.

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Worth it

Terrific story excellent character development, fantastic narration and performance. I would highly recommend it to anyone

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