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Steven Saylor

1 series 17 books in order 1991–2018

Steven Saylor (1956) is an author in this catalog. The catalog lists 17 of their works. Known works include The seven wonders; Roman Blood; Judgement of Caesar; Mist of Prophecies.

Born
1956
Active years
1991–2018
Known for
Roma Sub Rosa

Series by Steven Saylor

Roma Sub Rosa

17 books in order · 1991–2018

  1. Cover of Roman Blood

    Roman Blood

    1991 · Steven Saylor

    Roman Blood is a 1991 novel by Steven Saylor in which Gordianus the Finder is hired by the young Cicero to acquit or convict a man accused of…

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  2. Cover of Arms of Nemesis

    Arms of Nemesis

    1992 · Steven Saylor

    Arms of Nemesis is a 1992 novel by Steven Saylor, part of the Roma Sub Rosa series of historical mystery novels set in ancient Rome and populated by…

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  3. Cover of Catilina's Riddle

    Catilina's Riddle

    1993 · Steven Saylor

    In 63 BC Gordianus attempts to find out why headless bodies keep appearing on his newly-inherited farm and contend with hostile neighbors, all…

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  4. Cover of The Venus Throw

    The Venus Throw

    1995 · Steven Saylor

    In ancient Rome, Gordianus-the-Finder investigates the murder of Dio, an Egyptian envoy who came to Rome to protest the rule of the Egyptian king.…

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  5. Cover of A murder on the Appian Way

    A murder on the Appian Way

    1996 · Steven Saylor

    Rome is in chaos as rival gangs led by Publius Clodius and Titus Milo battle for control of the consular elections. Clodius is killed on the Appian…

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  6. Cover of The House of the Vestals

    The House of the Vestals

    1997 · Steven Saylor

    House of the Vestals is a 1997 short story collection by Steven Saylor comprising nine crime stories featuring Gordianus the Finder, a detective in…

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  7. Cover of Rubicon

    Rubicon

    1999 · Steven Saylor

    Caesar and his troops have crossed the Rubicon and are marching on Rome. Pompey, his rival, is preparing to flee south with the Senate and his loyal…

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  8. Cover of Last seen in Massilia

    Last seen in Massilia

    2000 · Steven Saylor

    Last Seen in Massilia is a historical novel by American author Steven Saylor, first published by St. Martin's Press in 2000. It is the eighth book in…

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  9. Cover of A Mist of Prophecies

    A Mist of Prophecies

    2002 · Steven Saylor

    Gordianus the Finder encounters a mysterious young woman named Cassandra, who collapses and dies in his arms. She is believed to have the gift of…

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  10. Cover of The judgment of Caesar

    The judgment of Caesar

    2004 · Steven Saylor

    Gordianus the Finder travels to Egypt to find a cure for his wife Bethesda's mysterious illness. Upon arriving, he finds the country in the midst of…

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How many books has Steven Saylor written?

We list 17 books by Steven Saylor across 1 series, published between 1991–2018 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Steven Saylor's books?

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