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Scutarius: Can the weary Roman cohort finally conquer the Alps...? (Quintus Roman Thrillers Book 5) Kindle Edition
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
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 30, 2025
- File size3.3 MB
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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
- Best Sellers Rank: #53,705 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #39 in Ancient Historical Fiction
- #400 in War Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #407 in War & Military Action Fiction (Kindle Store)
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About the author

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, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseDenby 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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- KAIDOReviewed in Canada on June 17, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseOnly 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.LangtonReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2025
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseDecent story line that keeps you reading for a long while
- R.D.HARTReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2025
4.0 out of 5 stars Last bit to his story to end
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseVery good needs one more book to end his adventures