Retired scientist, I read a lot, fiction and non-fiction, on a wide range of subjects, though science, politics, philosophy, law, science fiction and historical detective stories are favourites.
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Lumbered with working alongside reptilian Chief Spy Anacrites, Falco has hit upon the perfect plan. …
The next Falco mystery - with the Roman Circuses of 'Bread and Circuses'
Follow up to The Firm
First-century Roman sleuth Marcus Didius Falco seeks a serial killer who keeps leaving the body parts of his murdered victims …
First-century Roman sleuth Marcus Didius Falco seeks a serial killer who keeps leaving the body …
As usual with Lindsey Davis the detective element also leads to insights into the Roman water supply system, even bringing the real Julius Frontinus in as a character.
First-century Roman sleuth Marcus Didius Falco seeks a serial killer who keeps leaving the body parts of his murdered victims …
Fictional account of the battles needed to free wrongly convicted prisoners, but based on real issues.
The exile of a Roman Mob Boss should lead to at least a temporary drop in crime, but does it?
The Ides of April is a 2013 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis and …
Enjoyed to introduction to a new investigator member of the Falco family. Just a filled with insights into life in Roman times
The Ides of April is a 2013 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis and the first book in the …
The Ides of April is a 2013 historical mystery crime novel by Lindsey Davis and …
I started this series somewhere in the middle with Fatal Legacy - looking forward to seeing how it starts.
I believe in the importance of Evidence Based Medicine, and Florence was a pioneer in the area.
In some places it reads more like an adventure story, but interesting insights into a different era.
