A Gladiator Dies Only Once: The Further Investigations Of Gordianus The Finder

“A vivid and robust writer, Saylor invests his books with exquisite detail and powerful drama.” – Philadelphia Inquirer on A Mist of Prophecies

“Saylor puts such great detail and tumultuous life into his scenes that the sensation of rubbing elbows with the ancients is quite uncanny.” – The New York Times Book Review on A Murder on the Appian Way

“Rivals Robert Graves in his knack for making the classical world come alive. The puzzle is subtle, the characters vivid, the writing sublime – proof the mystery can be a work of art.” – The Oregonian on The Venus Throw

“Saylor’s scholarship and knowledge of day-to-day living in old Rome bring the age alive with all its intensity and intricacies.” – Tampa Tribune on A Mist of Prophecies

“Saylor shows once again why fans of ancient historicals regard him as the leader of the field.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review) on A Mist of Prophecies

Steven Saylor is the author of numerous books featuring Gordianus the Finder, most recently the novel The Judgment of Caesar. He is currently at work on a new historical novel, Roma, and divides his time between Berkeley, California and Austin, Texas.