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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.
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.
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.
Steven Saylor Mystery Top Picks
Guide recommendations for Steven Saylor Roman mysteries.
The Judgment of Caesar
Review of Steven Saylor's last Gordon the Finder mystery, The Judgment of Caesar.
Fictional Rome
Fred Mench provides excerpts from Steven Saylor's letters on a variety of topics related to historical Roman fiction.
Gordianus Goes to Hollywood
Saylor reviews the movie Gladiator and answers questions about when Gordianus the Finder will feature in his own blockbuster.
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."
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.
The Venus Throw
Steven Saylor's Roma sub rosa mystery involving Catullus and Lesbia, Clodius Pulcher, Gordianus the Finder, Crassus, and Cicero.

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