The Judgement of Caesar [Import] [Hardcover]

Steven Saylor (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753175657
• ISBN-13: 978-0753175651
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Steven Saylor is the author of EMPIRE: THE NOVEL OF IMPERIAL ROME, a follow-up to the international bestseller ROMA: THE NOVEL OF ANCIENT ROME. These two epic novels comprise a multi-generational saga that spans the first 1200 years of the city, from Iron Age trading post to the height of empire under Hadrian.

Steven is also the author of the ROMA SUB ROSA series of historical mysteries featuring Gordianus the Finder, set in the ancient Rome of Cicero, Caesar, and Cleopatra. To read the series in chronological order, begin with ROMAN BLOOD, then THE HOUSE OF THE VESTALS (short stories), A GLADIATOR DIES ONLY ONCE (short stories), ARMS OF NEMESIS , CATILINA'S RIDDLE, THE VENUS THROW, A MURDER ON THE APPIAN WAY, RUBICON, LAST SEEN IN MASSILIA, A MIST OF PROPHECIES, THE JUDGMENT OF CAESAR, and THE TRIUMPH OF CAESAR.

Steven is currently at work on the next volume in the Roma Sub Rosa series, a prequel that follows the 18-year-old Gordianus on his journey to the Seven Wonders of the World; publication is scheduled for summer 2012.

Outside the Roman books are two novels set in Steven's native Texas. A TWIST AT THE END is based on America's first recorded serial murders, which terrorized Austin, Texas in 1885. The chief protagonist is young Will Porter, who later became famous as O. Henry. HAVE YOU SEEN DAWN? is a contemporary thriller set in a small Texas town not unlike the one where Steven grew up.

Steven's books have been published in 21 languages, and book tours have taken him across the United States, England, and Europe. He has appeared as an expert on Roman life on The History Channel, and has spoken at numerous college campuses, The Getty Villa, and the International Conference on the Ancient Novel.

Steven was born in Texas in 1956 and graduated with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied history and Classics. He divides his time between homes in Berkeley, California, and Austin, Texas. When not using his brain, he likes to keep in shape running, swimming, and lifting weights.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read, March 22, 2007

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Scribblyfish - See all my reviews

This review is from: Judgement of Caesar (Gordianus the Finder 10) (Mass Market Paperback)

This man writes in such a comfortable style, that it is a pleasure to curl up with one of his books and while away an afternoon. I enjoyed the short stories more in that he focused on a particular part of roman living in each story. The novels balance more on the detective skills of the protagonist. But his novels are just as entrancing to read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Losing his touch?, July 7, 2008

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E. Green "EGG" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Judgement of Caesar (Gordianus the Finder 10) (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm a HUGE fan of this series and I preordered the book prior to publishing because I couldn't wait to see how the next chapter in the saga played out.

Unfortunately, I was dissapointed and let down by this latest installment. Although his historical references are still engaging and instructional, he failed to keep my interest in the ongoing characters in Gordianus' family. And where is the promised explanation of how Bethesda was miraculously returned to the family after supposedly drowning in the last book! Was Bethesda even present in this book? Yes, she sat with the family in the grandstands during the triumphs! Is that as extensive as her role is going to be from here on out?

The story was loose and not nearly as page turning as the others in the series. I really hope Saylor puts more effort into the next book, if there even is another.......

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saylor Has Done it Again, July 9, 2005

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mec "mec" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Judgement of Caesar (Gordianus the Finder 10) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Judgement of Caesar continues the saga of Gordianus the Finder in the same high style of the rest of the Sub-Rosa series. Our sleuth is present at the un-wrapping of Cleopatra and takes the back way to visit the tomb of Alexander. As usual, he unravels many a know along the way and then leaves us with... a cliff-hanger???
Make this one come out right, Steve.

I strongly suspect that The Judgement of Caesar and the rest of the the sub-rosa series will be read with pleasure 200 years from now.