The Legion is a 2010 novel by Simon Scarrow, the tenth book in the Eagles of the Empire series, where we see the return of Macro and Cato, this time trouble is brewing in Egypt. At the start Macro and Cato are continuing their search for the rebel leader Ajax who has now retreated to Egypt. Meanwhile trouble brews between a bordering nation and the two officers must choose between revenge or saving the province.
The author has done an admirable job of keeping the story fresh as the characters of Macro and Cato keep growing and they are called upon to perform in many different scenarios and locations in the Roman world during the reign of Claudius. Rest assured that wherever they are posted there is action and intrigue galore.
In this latest installment Cato and Macro are tasked with hunting down the fugitive gladiator Ajax who has already led one slave revolt and is now creating havoc in the Imperial Province of Egypt. There is certainly no love lost between Ajax and out two protagonists and the revenge they pursue upon each other is a major theme in The Legion.
The author continues to develop the protagonists as they rise through the ranks and the bond between them is stronger than ever even with the reversal of positions as Cato is now a superior officer to his friend and mentor Macro. Also included are plenty of plot twists and surprises one of which causes our heroes not a little anguish and remorse.
A solid entry in this entertaining series.
