Simon Scarrow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Simon Scarrow
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| Born | 3 October 1962 near Lagos, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Notable works | Eagles of the Empire series, Revolution series |
| Spouse | Louise Richmond |
| Children | 2 sons and one step-son |
| Relatives | Alex Scarrow |
Simon Scarrow (born 3 October 1962) is a British writer known for his exciting historical novels. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked for the government and then taught at colleges.
He is most famous for his Eagles of the Empire series. These books are about Roman soldiers and their adventures in the Roman Empire. The stories often take place during the Roman invasion of Britain. As of 2025, there are 23 books in this popular series. The newest book, Revenge Of Rome, came out in 2024.
Simon Scarrow has also written other series. One is called Revolution, which focuses on the lives of famous historical figures like Wellington and Napoleon. Another series, Gladiator, is written especially for young adult readers. In 2021, he even created an audio tour for the Roman Colosseum called Blood and Sand.
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Simon Scarrow's Books
Simon Scarrow has written many books, often inspired by his love for history. He once shared that his interest in the Roman era came from great Latin teachers and old "swords and sandals" movies he watched as a kid. He also mentioned being inspired by the TV show I, Claudius.
He says his experiences in the Officer Training Corps helped him create realistic characters in his stories.
The Eagles of the Empire Series
The Eagles of the Empire series follows two main characters: Quintus Licinius Cato and Lucius Cornelius Macro. They are both Roman soldiers. Macro is an experienced veteran, while Cato starts as a young slave who joins the army.
Their adventures begin in 42 AD. They fight battles in Germania and take part in the Roman invasion of Britain. Later, they serve in the Imperial Navy and work as agents for the Emperor. They even get shipwrecked on the island of Crete and face a big uprising. In some books, they are in Rome, trying to protect the Emperor.
Interestingly, Cato and Macro also appeared in one of the TimeRiders books, Gates of Rome. Simon Scarrow allowed his brother, Alex, to use his characters in that novel.
- Under the Eagle (2000)
- The Eagle's Conquest (2001)
- When the Eagle Hunts (2002)
- The Eagle and the Wolves (2003)
- The Eagle's Prey (2004)
- The Eagle's Prophecy (2005)
- The Eagle in the Sand (2006)
- Centurion (2007)
- The Gladiator (2009)
- The Legion (2010)
- Blood Debt (2009, short story)
- Praetorian (2011)
- The Blood Crows (2013)
- Brothers in Blood (2014)
- Britannia (2015)
- Invictus (2016)
- Day of the Caesars (2017)
- The Blood of Rome (2018)
- Traitors of Rome (2019)
- The Emperor's Exile (2020)
- The Honour of Rome (2021)
- Death to the Emperor (2022)
- Rebellion (2023)
- Revenge of Rome (2024)
The Revolution Series
The Revolution series tells the stories of Napoleon Bonaparte and Arthur Wellesley, who later became the Duke of Wellington. The first book starts in 1769 and follows them through their younger years and military careers.
- Young Bloods (2006)
- The Generals (2007)
- Fire and Sword (2009)
- The Fields of Death (2010)
The Gladiator Series
The Gladiator series is written for young adult readers.
- Gladiator: Fight for Freedom (2011)
- Gladiator: Street Fighter (2012)
- Gladiator: Son of Spartacus (2013)
- Gladiator: Vengeance (2014)
Other Series by Simon Scarrow
Simon Scarrow has also written other series, sometimes with co-author T. J. Andrews.
Roman Arena Series
This series features earlier adventures of Macro and Narcissus, characters from the Eagle series.
- Arena (2013)
Invader Series
- Invader (2016)
Pirata Series
- Pirata (2019)
Roman Caratacus Series
- Warrior (forthcoming 2023)
Inspector Horst Schenke Novels
These are mystery thrillers set in Berlin during Nazi Germany. They follow Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke.
- Blackout (2022) -- set in Berlin, December 1939
- Dead of Night (2023) -- set in Berlin, January 1940
- A Death in Berlin (2025) -- set in Berlin, May 1940
Stand-alone Novels
These are single books not part of a series.
- The Sword and the Scimitar (2012) -- about the Great Siege of Malta
- Hearts of Stone (2015) -- set during World War II on a Greek island
- Playing With Death with Lee Francis (2018) -- a crime story
Writer in Residence
In November 2006, Simon Scarrow became the Writer in Residence at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys. This means he spent time at the school, helping and inspiring young writers. He said he was "honoured to accept" this role.
Personal Life
Simon Scarrow lives in Norfolk, England, with his wife, Louise, and their dog. He often gives talks about history and writing at different festivals. In his free time, he enjoys skiing and scuba diving.
See also
In Spanish: Simon Scarrow para niños
