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Saylor, Steven - Mystery Writer

Steven Saylor writes historical fiction mysteries about life in first century B.C. Rome. Steven Saylor uses Gordianus the Finder as his sleuth.
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Review Steven Saylor's "Empire: The Novel of Imperial Rome"

Review of "Empire: The Novel of Imperial Rome," by Steven Saylor.

Steven Saylor Mystery Top Picks

Guide recommendations for Steven Saylor Roman mysteries.

Clodius Pulcher - Top 5 Picks for Clodius Pulcher Historical Fiction

Publius Clodius Pulcher was an instigator and as unscrupulous as he was good-looking. These qualities and the missing details of his murder make him a perfect character in ancient historical fiction and murder mysteries.

A Mist of Prophecies

Quick review of major points about Steven Saylor's ninth roma sub rosa mystery, A Mist of Prophecies, plus your Guide's recommendation.

A Mist of Prophecies

Irene Hahn reviews "A Mist of Prophecies," the latest historical fiction in the Roma sub rosa mystery series by Steven Saylor.

House of the Vestals

Steven Saylor's collection of nine short stories mostly taking place between the years 80 and 73 B.C.

Last Seen in Massilia

Steven Saylor's newest Roma sub rosa mystery takes Gordianus to Marseilles to find a couple of missing people.

Rubicon - Steven Saylor

Rubicon shows the consequences of Caesar's crossing the Rubicon in the daily life of Rome's citizens who, expected to take sides, are now terrified lest they pick the loser in the struggle between Caesar and Pompey.

The Judgment of Caesar

Review of Steven Saylor's last Gordon the Finder mystery, The Judgment of Caesar.

The Venus Throw

Steven Saylor's Roma sub rosa mystery involving Catullus and Lesbia, Clodius Pulcher, Gordianus the Finder, Crassus, and Cicero.

Steven Saylor

Short reviews of Rubicon, The Venus Throw, Catalina's Riddle, A Murder On The Appian Way, Arms of Nemesis -- all by Steven Saylor -- and a photo of Steven Saylor.

Gordianus Goes to Hollywood

Saylor reviews the movie Gladiator and answers questions about when Gordianus the Finder will feature in his own blockbuster.

Fictional Rome

Fred Mench provides excerpts from Steven Saylor's letters on a variety of topics related to historical Roman fiction.

Steven Saylor

The personal and whimsical site of Steven Saylor lamenting his lack of prophetic ability and his amusement over the Russian rendering of his "The Venus Throw."

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