A Guide to the New Testament World

Albert A. Bell, Jr.

Religion & Spirituality

Herald Pr

The ancient Roman world comes to life in this complex tale of horrific murder. Pliny the Younger and Tacitus, the future historian, are returning from a posting by caravan and break the journey in Smyrna. In the morning one of their number is discovered with his heart cut out. The authorities assume his slaves are responsible and prepare to take action: torture and death for all the man’s enslaved household. Pliny is convinced not all is as it seems: the man did not die from having his heart removed, and the guilty party is not among his slaves. More than a sense of justice motivates Pliny to work quickly; at risk is a beautiful and innocent young slave girl. Pliny calls in the help of Tacitus and others in the caravan, Luke the biblical physician and his young companion Timothy. First in the award-winning series. Second in the series, The Blood of Caesar, was named a Best Mystery of 2008 by Library Journal.

All Roads Lead to Murder

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Ingalls Publishing Group, Inc

Sarah DeGraaf reunites adoptees with their biological parents -- bittersweet for this Korean-American. A client's wealthy mother died under mysterious circumstances and Sarah's commitment takes her farther than regulations allow. As long-concealed family

Death Goes Dutch: A Wooden Shoe Mystery

Literature & Fiction

United States

Ingalls Pub Group

Named a best mystery of 2008 by Library Journal! Assigned by Emperor Domitian to search for blood heirs to the Emperor Augustus, Pliny and Tacitus seek solutions to layers of mysteries. Why is a humble workman’s death important to the ruler of Rome, and what connects him to Pliny’s household? How do Domitian’s suspicions relate to Pliny’s old friend and mentor? Is Tacitus’ father-in-law Agricola a villain, victim or savior? Like a sinister red line slashed through a carefully prepared manuscript, the legacy of Augustus marks the connections. Will the answers save the peace of Rome, or mark its doom? Praise for the series: Outstandingly researched and laden with suspense, this journey into ancient Rome by history professor Bell could be one of the masterpieces of the historical mystery genre. Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor will hold readers over until the third casebook of Pliny the Younger publishes. Highly recommended for all collections. —Jo Ann Vicarel, Library Journal, Starred Review Wonderful historical mystery set in the Roman Empire ... Historical figures come alive in [Bell’s] expert hands. —Bob Spear, Heartland Reviews: Five Hearts Colorful characters, both fictional and historical, ... reveal the sordid web of money, greed and ruthlessness hidden behind the facade of civilization.—Suzanne Crane, The Historical Novels Review Superlative job of leading the reader into his Roman world, ... A winner all around! —Margaret F. Baker, Past Tense, the publication of the Historical Mystery Appreciation Society Masterful blend of history and mystery. ... wonderful book. with splendid characters, vivid history and a fair and puzzling mystery. I heartily recommend it.—Barbara D’Amato, award-winning author of three mystery series, Past President of Mystery Writers Internationals and Sisters in Crime International Bell promises us a series, and this reviewer for one looks eagerly forward to the next installment! —Irene Hahn, Romahost, About.com

The Blood of Caesar: A Second Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

The second in this award-winning series of contemporary juvenile mysteries by Albert A. Bell, Jr., The Secret of the Bradford House pits Steve and Kendra against all kinds of obstacles. Will the new girl, Rachel Mendoza, unseat Kendra as local tennis champ and as Steve€™s best friend? Are there really ghosts in the spooky old house at the top of the hill, as Tia Rosaria insists? And what does any of this have to do with Steve€™s passion for baseball? The answers surprise everyone.

The Secret of the Bradford House: A Steve and Kendra Mystery

Children's Books

Ingalls Publishing Group

While out hunting, Pliny finds a man’s body. He appears lifeless, but Pliny cannot find a cause of death. He locks the body in a stable, but in the morning the body is gone. Strangers appear at Pliny’s door, claiming to be the man’s children. One sings siren songs and claims his “father” is immortal. Another may be an empusa, a shape-shifting, blood-drinking monster. Bodies pile up: a fifteen year old murder, a faceless man floating in the bay, and the “lifeless immortal,” this time with his throat cut. Was he killed for his blood? Pliny and Tacitus must discover how the murders are connected to each other and to Pliny’s nemesis Marcus Aquilius Regulus.

The Corpus Conundrum: A Third Case from the Notebooks of Pliny the Younger

Literary

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