Азбука Орел нападает. Орел и Волки Скэрроу Саймон

В книгу вошли первые два романа цикла Саймона Скэрроу «Орлы Империи» — «Римский орел» и «Орел-завоеватель». 42 г. н. э. Бесстрашный центурион Макрон, опытный солдат, закаленный в боях, находится в самом сердце Германии со Вторым легионом — гордостью римской армии. Катону, новому рекруту и недавно назначенному заместителю Макрона в кровопролитной схватке с местными племенами предстоит доказать справедливость этого назначения • Когда в 43 г. н. э. центурион Макрон получает назначение в земли британских племен, он и не подозревает, что здесь ему, видавшему виды воину, предстоит одна из самых сложных кампаний. Макрон и его молодой подчиненный Катон должны найти и победить врага, прежде чем он окрепнет достаточно, чтобы сокрушить римские легионы. Но британцы не единственный противник, противостоящий Макрону и Катону: в тени кровопролитных схваток зреет заговор против самого Императора

К концу лета 44 г. н. э. долгое противостояние с непокорными местными племенами в Британии истощило не только силы воинов командующего Плавта, но и терпение Императора, требующего скорейшей победы. Задача центурионов Макрона и Катона в составе Второго легиона — удержать брод через реку Тамезис. Но из-за ошибки командования герои оказываются в роли беглецов, преследуемых собственными товарищами, и теперь у них есть лишь один слабый шанс искупить вину • Весной 45 г. центурионы Макрон и Катон, уволенные из Второго легиона в Британии, ожидают расследования своей причастности к смерти товарища-офицера. И хотя им известно коварство секретаря Нарцисса, не в их положении выбирать: выполнив его просьбу спасти из рук пиратов ценнейшие свитки, они окажут услугу Империи и спасут свою репутацию

Римская империя, 59 год до нашей эры. Юный Марк Корнелий, бывший римский гражданин, бывший раб, бывший гладиатор, а ныне вновь свободный римлянин, начинает поиски своей матери Ливии, с которой его разлучили два года назад. Марку становится известно, что негодяй, погубивший его семью, держит Ливию как рабыню в одном из своих поместий в Греции. И Марк вместе с двумя верными товарищами отправляется в Грецию. Однако в самом начале пути их настигает беда. Пытаясь найти следы Ливии, они невольно становятся причиной смерти работорговца. И теперь их разыскивают по всей Греции как убийц, которых ждет страшная смерть

1565, Malta: a vital outpost between the divided nations of Europe and the relentlessly expanding Ottoman Empire. Faced with ferocious attack by a vast Turkish fleet, the knights of the Order of St John fear annihilation. Amongst those called to assist is disgraced veteran Sir Thomas Barrett. Loyalty and instinct compel him to put the Order above all other concerns, yet his allegiance is divided. At Queen Elizabeth's command, he must search for a hidden scroll, guarded by the knights, that threatens her reign • As Sir Thomas confronts the past that cost him his honour and a secret that has long lain buried, a vast enemy army arrives to lay siege to the island

1938. A perfect summer on the Greek island of Lefkas for three young people untroubled by the simmering politics of Europe. Peter, visiting from Germany while his father leads an archaeological dig, has become close friends with locals Andreas and Eleni. As the world slides towards conflict and Peter is forced to leave, they swear to meet again • 1943: Andreas and Eleni have joined the partisan forces resisting the German invasion. Peter has returned - now a dangerously well-informed enemy intelligence officer. A friendship formed in peace will turn into a desperate battle between enemies sworn to sacrifice everything for the countries that they love

For nearly ten years, the Roman Empire has fought ceaselessly to strengthen its hold over Britannia. But opposition from native tribes led by the ruthless warrior Caratacus threatens to destroy everything • Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are summoned by Governor Ostorius to Londinium. Tasked with leading a newly formed cavalry cohort into the heartland of Wales, they must destroy the growing resistance. But with Caratacus hatching increasingly ambitious plans and disorder threatening from within Macro and Cato's own ranks, this final test will push the soldiers to their limits • And if they do not emerge as victors, the Emperor Claudius's rule may be at stake, and the very foundations of the Roman Empire could be shattered irrevocably

Germany has conquered Poland. The world is praying for peace. At home, the Nazi Party's hold on power is absolute • One freezing night, an SS doctor and his wife cheerfully return home from an evening out. By sunrise, the doctor will be lifeless in a pool of blood • There is pressure to record the incident as a suicide, but the first evidence uncovered by Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke points to a chillingly staged murder. The investigation is swiftly blocked by Schenke's superiors, but he can't let it go. When he uncovers links to the mysterious death of a child, a terrifying secret begins to emerge • In times of war, under a ruthless regime, there are places no man should ever enter. And Schenke fears he may not return alive

Rome, 61 BC • Recruited as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior • But Marcus cannot simply forget his past. His father lies murdered by soldiers and his mother has been kidnapped and forced into slavery. Marcus is determined to find his father's old commander, Pompeius the Great, to seek justice for his family and set his mother free • Yet, unbeknown to him, Marcus is hiding a life-threatening secret. And if the Romans discover it, there will be no escape

A stunning novel of courage, camaraderie and deadly enemies from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Centurion and The Emperor's Exile • AD 59. Britannia. Tension is simmering. Danger lies round every corner for Rome's brave soldiers • Fifteen years after Rome's invasion of Britannia, centurion Marco is back. The island is settled now, bustling with commerce. Macro's goal is to help run his mother's Londinium inn, and exploit his land grant. He's prepared for the dismal weather and the barbaric ways of the people. But far worse dangers threaten all his plans • A gang led by an ex-legionary rules the city, demanding protection money and terrorising those who won't pay up. The Roman official in charge has turned a blind eye. Macro has to act

It is AD 25. Pirate ships strike terror in the hearts of those who brave the seas of the Roman Empire • When young Telemachus joins the crew of the merchant ship Selene, he's delighted to escape the rough streets of Piraeus. He knows little of the dangers of life at sea. And 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

How was a man killed while alone in a locked room? Is it the perfect murder? • It's a case for FBI Special Agent Rose Blake. Still raw after a notorious serial killer slipped through her net, Rose will do whatever it takes - including putting her own life at risk - to nail the perpetrator this time • When a second body with identical wounds is discovered, Rose realises that a twisted murderer is playing a deadly game. A murderer who's not going to stop any time soon. But what links the victims? And who's next? No one is safe, and the clock is ticking