Charter, New York, 1986, 8^th pr.  ISBN 0-441-09264-0.  MMPB, 216 pages.  Good reading copy; wraps show edge and cover wear, creases and reading creases, tape repair at lower spine end; binding sound.  Store stamp on title page; remainder of interior clean and unmarked with tanned pages.  ‘… The Eternal Mercenary enters the gates of the Persian Empire to become commander of Shapur II’s royal forces.  But one man will see to his downfall.  He is Rasheed, advisor to the King and member of the Brotherhood.  And as he watches Casca’s burning flesh turn to ash, he knows that not even the immortal Roman can survive the all-consuming hunger of fire … or can he?’ (from rear wrap)