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Scutarius: Can the weary Roman cohort finally conquer the Alps...? (Quintus Roman Thrillers Book 5) Kindle Edition

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The battle continues for a weary Roman cohort! For fans of Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden, Bernard Cornwell and Simon Scarrow.

Will the odds ever be in their favour…?

In the high Alpen lands, Tiberius, General, Praetor, son of Caesar Augustus, is incensed by the insolence of the native tribesmen who dare to oppose him.

First Spear Centurion Julius Quintus Quirinius and his depleted cohort are posted behind enemy lines to eliminate them. They are to be irregulars, to act as shield-bearer or ‘scutarius’ to Tiberius’ armies, keeping the way before them clear.

If they succeed, Quintus and his men could win back their rightful ranks and stations in the legions. And might even finally be allowed to return to Rome.

But unfamiliar with the rapid turning of the seasons in the mountains, Quintus finds himself trapped by snow and lost in the vast lands of the enemy.

He needs to find a way forward, to do service to Caesar’s sons, but the task seems increasingly impossible.

Can Quintus find his way back to the battle? Could victory in the Alps be in his grasp?

Or will the fickle gods once more betray him…?

SCUTARIUS is the fifth book in the Quintus Roman Thrillers series: action-packed, authentic historical military adventures set in Ancient Rome.

THE QUINTUS ROMAN THRILLERS SERIES:
BOOK ONE: Legionary
BOOK TWO: Decanus
BOOK THREE: Optio
BOOK FOUR: Centurion
BOOK FIVE: Scutarius

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DWLLLB37
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 30, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0854956715
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Quintus Roman Thrillers
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 237 ratings

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Neil Denby
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My years of publishing academic texts are behind me - many are out of print although of course they still appear on my profile.

I am excited now to turn my hand to writing historical novels - set in the early years of the Augustan principate (1st century BCE). The first book in the Quintus Roman series ‘Legionary’ was published March 17th 2023. Second book, ‘Decanus’ was published August 26th 2023.

Delighted that both have been bought by Tantor Media and the audiobooks are now available from January 2024 (Legionary) and February 2024 (Decanus). Matthew Lloyd Davies does a brilliant job of narrating.

Third book (Optio) was published in January 2024 and number Four (Centurion) in September 2024. Next in the series: ‘Scutarius’ (shield-bearer) is about to enter first edit stage before going on pre release on Amazon. Thanks to all readers, especially those wonderful people who leave positive reviews.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Denby is a fantastic new-ish voice in the genre. What a great storyteller. Really captures what life must’ve been like for the “grunts” of the past. Bravo!

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  • KAIDO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
    Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2025
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    Only on my second book. But love it.. it shows the true life of a Roman legionar.. So I'm enjoying this authour
  • Mr R.J.Langton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2025
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    Decent story line that keeps you reading for a long while
  • R.D.HART
    4.0 out of 5 stars Last bit to his story to end
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2025
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    Very good needs one more book to end his adventures

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