Arena

331 Pages·2013·1.57 MB·English

by  Scarrow Simon

Simon Scarrow
and T.J. Andrews
ARENA
Table of Contents

Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Book
About the Authors
Also By
Praise
Dedication

Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Six
Chapter Thirty-Seven
Chapter Thirty-Eight
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Chapter Forty
Chapter Forty-One
Chapter Forty-Two
Chapter Forty-Three
Chapter Forty-Four
Chapter Forty-Five
Chapter Forty-Six

Glossary
Author’s Note
About the Book

It’s AD 41 in Rome, and the Empire is fraught with danger. Citizens live at the
mercy of the newly crowned Emperor who is determined to assert his authority.

Recently decorated after a successful raid, Optio Macro of the Second Legion is
preparing to return to his cohort. Instead, he is tasked by the imperial secretary
with training Marcus Valerius Pavo, a young gladiatorial recruit.

Though fearless novice Pavo has fought for his life before, he has much to learn,
and nothing in Ancient Rome is certain. For the upstart has a goal dearer than his
own survival – to avenge his father’s death at the hands of a champion gladiator.
Will he live to face his nemesis?

ARENA has previously been published as five separate ebook novellas. This
print edition brings the complete series together.
About the Authors

Simon Scarrow’s passion for writing began at an early age. After a childhood
spent travelling the world he pursued his great love of history as a teacher,
before becoming a full-time writer in 2005. His Roman soldier heroes Cato and
Macro first stormed the book shops in 2000 in UNDER THE EAGLE, and have
subsequently appeared in a number of other bestsellers including CENTURION
and THE GLADIATOR.

Simon Scarrow is also the author of a quartet of novels about the lives of the
Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte. YOUNG BLOODS, THE
GENERALS, FIRE AND SWORD and THE FIELDS OF DEATH have been
published to great acclaim. In addition, he writes and young adult Roman series
and develops projects for television and film with his brother Alex.

To find out more about Simon Scarrow and his novels, visit www.scarrow.co.uk
and www.catoandmacro.com.

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 London.
By Simon Scarrow

The Roman Series
Under the Eagle The Eagle’s Conquest When the Eagle Hunts The Eagle and the
Wolves The Eagle’s Prey The Eagle’s Prophecy The Eagle in the Sand
Centurion
The Gladiator The Legion
Praetorian

The Wellington and Napoleon Quartet
Young Bloods The Generals Fire and Sword The Fields of Death
Sword and Scimitar
Arena
Praise for Simon Scarrow’s novels of the Roman Empire:

‘I really don’t need this kind of competition … It’s a great read’
Bernard Cornwell

‘Rollicking good fun’
Mail on Sunday

‘Scarrow’s [novels] rank with the best’
Independent

‘[Simon Scarrow] blends together the 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

‘A fast-moving and exceptionally well-paced historical thriller’
BBC History Magazine
For John Bracey,
fearless warrior and middle-school teacher