| Author | Simon Scarrow |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Eagles of the Empire |
| Genre | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Headline (UK) |
| Release date | 2009 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Isbn | 978-0-7553-2778-2 |
| Preceded by | Centurion |
| Followed by | The Legion |
The Gladiator is a 2009 novel (ISBN 0-7553-2778-0) by Simon Scarrow and the ninth book in the Eagle series. It features the return of Macro and Cato, this time up against a ruthless gladiator in the Island of Crete after their ship is damaged by a tidal wave on their way to Rome.