Many of the island's troops are either dead or wounded by the earthquake, the local Governor of the Province call on Cato and Macro for their help in suppressing this revolt. This devastation is the result of an earthquake, and not long after its aftermath the island's slaves begin a revolt, while at the same time local bandits, lead by a gladiator, are taking advantage of the slave rebellion, and urging the Cretans to overthrow the Romans. In this tale Cato and Macro are returning home to Rome from their campaign against the Parthians, but when nearing home soil their transport ship will encounter a tidal wave and nearly get capsized.Ĭato and Macro and the rest of the ship can just make to the port of Matala in Crete, and there they will find a devastated town. Read this book in 2009, and its the 9th volume of the wonderful "Eagle" series, featuring Cato & Macro.
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