The Eagle's Prey
Simon Scarrow
 This novel is set in AD 44 during the Roman invasion of Britain. During the second year of their campaign against the British tribes, the Roman legions are under great pressure to complete their mission. However, at a crucial juncture in battle, Macro and Cato's superior, Centurion Maximius, loses his nerve and allows the Britons, including the enemy leader Caratacus, to escape. Cato and his men are forced into hiding to avoid retribution from the empire and capture by the Britons.