Simon Scarrow facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Simon Scarrow
Born	(1962-10-03) 3 October 1962 (age 62) 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. He is famous for his exciting historical fiction novels. These are stories set in the past, but with made-up characters and events.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Simon Scarrow was a teacher. He taught at colleges after earning a master's degree. He also supports a hospital in The Gambia called the Bansang Hospital.

Simon Scarrow's Books

Simon Scarrow is best known for his Eagles of the Empire series. These books are about the Roman military and are set during the time of the Roman Empire. They tell stories of Roman soldiers during the Roman conquest of Britain.

As of 2023, there are 22 books in this popular series. His books have been translated into many languages. Millions of copies have been sold around the world.

Inspiration for Roman Stories

Simon Scarrow shared what made him interested in the Roman era. He said his Latin teachers helped him love the language. They also made him fascinated by Roman history and culture.

He also watched many "swords and sandals" movies when he was young. These movies are historical films, often about ancient Rome. The TV show I, Claudius also inspired him.

He gets ideas for his realistic characters from his time in the Officer Training Corps. This was a program where he learned about military life.

Eagles of the Empire Series

The Eagles of the Empire series follows two main characters. They are Quintus Licinius Cato and Lucius Cornelius Macro. Both are brave Roman soldiers.

Macro is an experienced soldier, a centurion. Cato is younger and starts as Macro's assistant, an optio. Their adventures begin in 42 AD.

The books show their battles in Germania and the Roman invasion of Britain. They also serve in the Imperial Navy and as agents for the Emperor. Sometimes they face uprisings or try to save the Emperor in Rome.

The characters Cato and Macro even appeared in another book series. Simon's brother, Alex Scarrow, used them in his TimeRiders book, Gates of Rome.

• 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)

Revolution Series

The The Revolution Quartet series tells the stories of two famous historical figures. These are Napoleon Bonaparte and Arthur Wellesley. He later became the Duke of Wellington.

The books follow their lives from their youth. They show how they grew up and started their military careers.

• Young Bloods (2006)
• The Generals (2007)
• Fire and Sword (2009)
• The Fields of Death (2010)

Gladiator Series

The Gladiator series is written for young adults. This means it's perfect for readers aged 12-15. It's different from his Eagle series, which is for older readers.

• Gladiator: Fight for Freedom (2011)
• Gladiator: Street Fighter (2012)
• Gladiator: Son of Spartacus (2013)
• Gladiator: Vengeance (2014)

Other Books

Simon Scarrow has also written other series and stand-alone novels. Some of these are co-written with T. J. Andrews.

Roman Arena Series (with T. J. Andrews)

This series features earlier adventures of Macro and Narcissus.

• Arena (2013)
  • Barbarian (2012)
  • Challenger (2012)
  • First Sword (2013)
  • Revenge (2013)
  • Champion (2013)

Invader Series (with T. J. Andrews)

• Invader (2016)
  • Death Beach (2014)
  • Blood Enemy (2014)
  • Dark Blade (2014)
  • Imperial Agent (2015)
  • Sacrifice (2015)

Pirata Series (with T. J. Andrews)

• Pirata (2019)
  • The Black Flag (2019)
  • The Gates of Stone (2019)
  • Hunters of the Sea (2019)
  • Sea of Blood (2019)
  • The Pirate Chief (2019)

Roman Caratacus Series (with T. J. Andrews)

• Warrior (forthcoming 2023)
  • The King in Rome (2022)
  • The Druids' Lair (2022)
  • Brothers of the Sword (forthcoming 2023)
  • The War Prince (forthcoming 2023)
  • Lord of War (forthcoming 2023)

Inspector Horst Schenke Novels

These are mystery thrillers set in Berlin during Nazi Germany. They follow Criminal Inspector Horst Schenke.

• Blackout (2022) -- Berlin, December 1939
• Dead of Night (2023) -- Berlin, January 1940

Stand-alone Novels

These are books that are 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

Simon Scarrow's Life

Simon Scarrow lives in Norfolk with his wife, Louise. They have a dog named ‘BB’. When he's not writing, Simon enjoys giving talks about history. He also speaks about writing at different festivals. His hobbies include skiing and scuba diving.

See also

In Spanish: Simon Scarrow para niños