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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
The River God's Vengeance
Synopsis
Decius Caecilius Metellus returns to Rome only to find himself investigating a deadly tenement collapse that smells of corruption. As he digs into the city's construction rackets, he uncovers a conspiracy involving high-ranking officials and the dangerous underworld of the Subura. This eighth installment of the SPQR series follows the cynical investigator as he navigates the treacherous politics of the late Roman Republic.