REVIEWS

"Gordianus has wisdom and prudence; Saylor has intelligence, wit, and insight. Saylor has acquired the information of a historian but he enjoys the gifts of a born novelist."—Boston Globe

“An unusual and morally sturdy character, Gordianus is honest without being sanctimonious, a savvy observer of the political scene who never loses his integrity….The suspense never lags as Saylor spins a sophisticated political thriller that also brings his readers up to speed on their Roman history.”—Publishers Weekly

“Another irresistible installment in the continuing chronicles of Gordianus the Finder…. Gripping suspense and intrigue superbly supported by a wealth of accurate historical detail.”—Booklist

"In Steven Saylor's lively imagination, Rome—both glorious and grimy—is revived."—Seattle Times

“The plotting is deft and the action—both physical and intellectual—is nonstop.”—Amazon.com Review

STEVEN SAYLOR is a freelance writer, editor, and the author of novels set in ancient Rome. He studied history at the University of Texas at Austin. His writing has appeared in the Threepenny Review, San Francisco Bay Guardian, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, and the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. He lives in San Francisco.



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