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Shadow of the Eagle
- The Borderlands 1
- By: Damion Hunter
- Narrated by: Andrew Kingston
- Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 7
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 7
Will Britain take him in... or mark him as its enemy? Faustus Valerianus is the son of a Roman father and a British mother, a captive sold among the spoils after Claudius’ invasion. When both parents die within a month of each other, he sells the family farm and enlists, joining legendary general Agricola’s campaign to conquer the entirety of the British Isles. But Faustus will have to contend with more than ferocious British warriors and whip-cracking elements. For the bonds of blood can weigh heavy on one’s soul. The call of his mother’s true people.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Boring as all hell
- By dc1979 on 01-22-25
- Shadow of the Eagle
- The Borderlands 1
- By: Damion Hunter
- Narrated by: Andrew Kingston
A half British Centurion’s adventures through the northern Britannic island.
Reviewed: 12-22-24
She writes some of the best historical fiction, and it is wonderfully voiced. I enjoyed the point of view chapters from each storyline, giving me insights into the old customs and ways of the island. Weaving its traditions and folklore into the conquest of the north during the campaign. Don’t kill the seals.
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Caesar's Soldier: The Mark Antony Roman Adventure
- Mark Antony Book 1
- By: Alex Gough
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7
Who was the man that would become Caesar's lieutenant, Brutus' rival, Cleopatra's lover, and Octavian's enemy? When his stepfather is executed for his involvement in the Catilinarian conspiracy, Mark Antony and his family are disgraced. His adolescence is marked by scandal and mischief, his love affairs are fleeting, and yet, his ambition is vast. Antony's path to prosperity leads him to an education in Athens, a campaign for a seat in the Senate, and a position of military command.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent point of view from one of our favorite scoundrels in history.
- By Lord_SeaSmoke on 12-02-24
- Caesar's Soldier: The Mark Antony Roman Adventure
- Mark Antony Book 1
- By: Alex Gough
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
Excellent point of view from one of our favorite scoundrels in history.
Reviewed: 12-02-24
We finally have a story from his point of view, excellently, written, of course. And the narration is superb. The story doesn’t get slow and is gives us an insight into the historical events that happened during his time.
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Para Bellum
- By: S.J.A. Turney
- Narrated by: Robin Laing
- Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 26
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4 out of 5 stars 26
AD 381. Five years have gone by since a Roman governor ordered the deaths of a Gothic king and his attendants at a feast in their honor. This disastrous act led to warfare in the Roman Empire and the death of the Emperor Valens. The Empire is now at peace, but the powerful brother of the murdered king has sworn revenge on the regicides, and will not rest until they are hunted down. For the eight legionaries who carried out the killings, the bloodshed is only just beginning.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disappointingly mediocre
- By Brother Adrian on 03-06-24
- Para Bellum
- By: S.J.A. Turney
- Narrated by: Robin Laing
Turney does it again!
Reviewed: 06-21-24
Why the monsters in Hollywood don’t make this into a TV series or set of movies? A great one off. A cast of characters that you instantaneously take to with enthusiasm. Continuously fast paced, and nicely set up with a gripping plot.. you and your boys do some dirty shit back in the day, and you have always felt guilty for it and looked over your shoulder, as you have all went your separate ways you have all prepared for the day they come for you, set in the Roman Christian era this revenge thriller will check all of the boxes for a good listen. Perfect narration and proper character distinction
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Marius' Mules IX: Pax Gallica
- Marius' Mules, Book 9
- By: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 119
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 97
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Story5 out of 5 stars 97
It is 50BC and Caesar winters with his legions in the north - all Gaul conquered but a triumphant return to Rome denied him by the senate who seek his blood. Yet unrest stirs in unknown lands, as the tribes of mountainous Aquitania rise under a terrifying new leader and drive out their Roman occupiers. Marcus Falerius Fronto, exiled from Rome, seeks out his former commander in an effort to build a future and soon finds himself in command of a most unusual legion with a remit to restore peace in Aquitania.
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5 out of 5 stars
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As Always, Fantastic Roman Historical Fiction
- By Connor Dalton on 07-27-21
- Marius' Mules IX: Pax Gallica
- Marius' Mules, Book 9
- By: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
Past questions answered in a fight against vengeance
Reviewed: 06-29-23
We finally find out what happened to the brother in law that dies. It’s a game, a trap that is set.
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Marius' Mules IV: Conspiracy of Eagles
- Marius' Mules, Book 4
- By: S.J.A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 159
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 137
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Story5 out of 5 stars 137
55 BC and Caesar's army gathers in the north of Gaul, preparing to drive away invading Germanic peoples and to traverse the dangerous northern ocean bringing punishment to the tribes of Britannia for their assistance of Gaulish rebels. But Fronto's troubles don't stop there. As his burgeoning relationship with Lucilia steps to a new level, so do his responsibilities at home, a situation exacerbated by the disruptive influence of the villainous Clodius in the city, causing trouble and endangering those about whom Fronto cares most.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Most intriguing twist so far
- By Anonymous User on 10-20-23
- Marius' Mules IV: Conspiracy of Eagles
- Marius' Mules, Book 4
- By: S.J.A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
A murder mystery in the Legions!
Reviewed: 05-15-23
With comrades getting taken out left and right, Marcus scrambles to find the culprit(s). Can Caesar be trusted in this diabolical plot? A quick incursion into Britannia leads to strain on the General’s relationship. While losing old friends and making new ones, Marcus struggles to stay alive.
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Marius' Mules I: The Invasion of Gaul
- Marius' Mules, Book 1
- By: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 281
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 240
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 239
It is 58 BC, and the mighty Tenth Legion, camped in Northern Italy, prepare for the arrival of the most notorious general in Roman history: Julius Caesar. Marcus Falerius Fronto, commander of the Tenth, is a career soldier and long-time companion of Caesar's. Despite his desire for the simplicity of the military life, he cannot help but be drawn into intrigue and politics as Caesar engineers a motive to invade the lands of Gaul.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The best Roman series I’ve listened to!
- By Just_Shoppin on 04-04-20
- Marius' Mules I: The Invasion of Gaul
- Marius' Mules, Book 1
- By: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
A point of view of the officers
Reviewed: 04-04-23
Nice POV, story uses what happened then, & good pace, characters are likable & relatable. Good fights described well & fits with style of genre.
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Death to the Emperor
- Eagles of the Empire 21
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 143
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 128
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Story5 out of 5 stars 126
It is AD 60. The hard-won province of Britannia is a thorn in the side of the Roman Empire, its tribes swift to anger and relentless in their bloody harassment of the Roman military. Far from being a peaceful northern enclave, Britannia is a seething mass of bitter rebels and unlikely alliances against the common enemy. Corruption amongst greedy officials diverts resources from the locals who need them. For the military, it's a never-ending fight to maintain a fragile peace.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love this series
- By John Perkins on 11-15-24
- Death to the Emperor
- Eagles of the Empire 21
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
Kind of leaves you hanging, it’s like it’s a part one.
Reviewed: 12-08-22
Very excited to get my hand on the next installment of my favorite two Romans, I could see about a quarter weigh in where the book was going, and was wondering why it was taking so long, it’s back loaded and ends abruptly. Still a good story, still moves our boys along in life, but it’s a cliffhanger.
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A Murder on the Appian Way
- A Mystery of Ancient Rome
- By: Steven Saylor
- Narrated by: Scott Harrison
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 114
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 81
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 80
Ancient Rome has been in a state of turmoil as the rival gangs of Publius Clodius, a high-born, populist politician, and his arch-enemy, Titus Milo, have fought to control the consular elections. When Clodius is murdered on the famed Appian Way and Milo is accused of the crime, the city explodes with riots and arson, and even the near sacrosanct Senate House is burned to the ground.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great book, bad reader
- By Edward G. Mitchell on 07-10-09
- A Murder on the Appian Way
- A Mystery of Ancient Rome
- By: Steven Saylor
- Narrated by: Scott Harrison
One of the top cases of The Finder, book 5
Reviewed: 07-29-22
Even when trapped in a hole in the ground with your adult son for 40 days… you STILL gotta beat cock. The betrayal and intrigue in this episode or installment is ripe and juicy, most of them you can figure out before hand as you proceed, this one left the details and culmination at the end, leaving a good story throughout. When your friend betrays you and ask that Timoni about it, when you have to turn to a general for help, when the city is in disarray… The Finder finds a way
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Roman Blood
- A Mystery of Ancient Rome
- By: Steven Saylor
- Narrated by: Scott Harrison
- Length: 14 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 239
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 193
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 189
In Rome, 80 B.C., on a warm spring morning, Gordianus the Finder receives a summons to the house of a then-unknown young advocate and orator, Cicero. Ambitious and brilliant, the 26-year-old Cicero is about to argue his first important case. His client is a wealthy farmer, one Sextus Roscius of the town of Ameria, who stands accused of the most unforgivable act in Ancient Rome: the murder of his father.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Good story, bad reader
- By Miles Gloriosus on 09-15-10
- Roman Blood
- A Mystery of Ancient Rome
- By: Steven Saylor
- Narrated by: Scott Harrison
Book 3
Reviewed: 07-07-22
Poor work by voice actor. Americans don’t do good in these roles. Story good tho. 3-5stars
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Centurion
- Eagles of the Empire, Book 8
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 155
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 135
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Story4 out of 5 stars 135
In the first century AD, the Roman Empire faces a new threat from its long-standing enemy Parthia. Parthia is vying with Rome for control of Palmyra an officially neutral kingdom. Palmyra's royal household is on the brink of open revolt, and so a task force under the command of experienced soldiers Macro and Cato is dispatched to defend its king and guard its borders.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Abridged version
- By Chris Ramsey on 07-08-21
- Centurion
- Eagles of the Empire, Book 8
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
Unabridged not available
Reviewed: 08-10-21
Title Not For Sale In This Country/Region
We're sorry, Audible is not authorized to sell this title in your country/region. Please consider another book. In USA. Pissed! This make 2 books in this series, #2 & #8. WTF?!
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