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John Maddox Roberts
John Maddox Roberts writes historical mysteries and science fiction, most notably his SPQR series set in ancient Rome. His books, including The Tribune's Curse and Oracle of the Dead, follow a
Oracle of the Dead
Synopsis
Decius Caecilius Metellus is enjoying a quiet post in southern Italy while Rome teeters on the edge of civil war. His peaceful retreat ends when a visit to a local oracle leads him into the middle of a bloody feud between rival priesthoods. With the region on the brink of an ethnic uprising, Decius must solve a mass murder to keep the peace and save his own life.
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Decius Caecilius MetellusProtagonist
Priests of ApolloSupporting
Priests of HecateSupporting