The Corpus Conundrum: A Third Case from the Notebooks of Pliny

The Corpus Conundrum: A Third Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger (Cases from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger)

While out hunting, Pliny discovers a manâ€™s body. He appears lifeless, but Pliny cannot find a cause of death. Even though he locks it in a stable, in the morning the body is gone. Strangers appear at Plinyâ€™s door, claiming to be the manâ€™s children. One sings siren songs and claims his â€œfatherâ€ is immortal. Another may be an empusa, a shape-shifting, blood-drinking monster. Bodies pile up: a fifteen year old murder, a faceless man floating in the bay, and the â€œlifeless immortal,â€ this time with his throat cut. Was he killed for his blood? Clues include a whoreâ€™s status as a â€œfriendâ€ of Plinyâ€™s family and an acrostic in Hebrew. Pliny and Tacitus must discover how the murders are connected to each other and to Plinyâ€™s nemesis Marcus Aquilius Regulus. Praise for the books of the series: Outstandingly researched and laden with suspense â€¦ one of the masterpieces of the historical mystery genre. â€¦ Highly recommended for all collections.â€“Library Journal starred review Brings to the reader the many cultures that were yoked under the politics and power of ancient Rome. ... to reveal the sordid web of money, greed and ruthlessness hidden behind the facade of civilization. â€“Suzanne Crane, The Historical Novels Review Superbly crafted, wonderfully written murder mystery ... a thrilling detective story meticulously back-grounded with accurate historical detail. â€“Midwest Book Review Wonderful historical mystery set in the Roman Empire ... helps the reader experience what it was like to live during Roman times. Historical figures come alive in his expert hands. â€“ Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews: Five Hearts Superlative job of leading the reader into his Roman world â€¦ The plot â€œworkedâ€, and the dialogue seemed just right.A winner all around! â€“ Margaret F. Baker, Past Tense, of the Historical Mystery Appreciation Society
Country USA
Brand CREATESPACE
Manufacturer CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding Paperback
EANs 9781543252439
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	CREATESPACE
Manufacturer	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding	Paperback
EANs	9781543252439
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Corpus Conundrum: A Third Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger (Cases from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger)

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