Tyrant of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 24): THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Set in AD 62, this novel follows military heroes Macro and Cato as they navigate the dangerous politics of Rome under Emperor Nero's volatile rule. The empire is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy following the brutal execution of 400 slaves, which has sparked rioting and discontent. Cato, who has recently completed a campaign against the Boudica uprising, is called upon to serve as the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome. He recruits Centurion Macro as his loyal officer. Together, the two seasoned veterans must use their experience, cunning, and courage to survive the intrigue and politics of the imperial court—where the stakes are as high as any battlefield, and Nero's volatile nature makes every day perilous. The fates of both men and the empire itself rest in the hands of Rome's most unpredictable emperor. Death awaits anyone who defies him.