Centurion (Eagles of the Empire 8)

Set in the first century AD, the eighth novel in Simon Scarrow's Roman series follows the Roman soldiers Macro and Cato as they are dispatched to defend Palmyra from the threat of Parthia, a long-standing enemy vying for control of the region. Amidst political turmoil and impending war, they face the challenges of marching into dangerous territory and confronting a formidable enemy, all in a race to protect the future of the Empire.