The rollicking fourth book in the Nicolaos and Diotima mystery series set in Classical Athens.
Gary Corby is the author of three other Athenian mysteries- The Pericles Commission, The Ionia Sanction, and Sacred Games. He lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and two daughters. He blogs at A Dead Man Fell from the Sky, on all things ancient, Athenian, and mysterious.
Praise for The Marathon Conspiracy
"The Marathon Conspiracy is a fast-paced, enjoyable, murder
mystery that will make readers laugh and think in equal
measure."
—The Sydney Morning Herald
“[The Marathon Conspiracy] mixes fact and fiction into a fine froth
of a meal.”
—San Jose Mercury News
“Every new volume further highlights the tricky thing Corby so
consistently manages to create: comedic mysteries that still have
heft. In the manner of what Lindsey Davis and David Wishart give
readers for ancient Rome, Corby presents an ancient Greek world
that’s vibrantly, gawkishly alive; if you haven’t tried this series
yet, The Marathon Conspiracy is the perfect place to
start.”
—Open Letters Monthly
“Gary Corby has managed an unlikely feat with his series . . . he's
written mysteries that combine funny characters and intriguing
crimes with accurate history. The Marathon Conspiracy is
never dull . . . The escapades of the detective will keep readers
laughing, while the history lesson will leave them feeling a little
bit smarter.”
—Shelf Awareness
"Corby gives readers a mix of historic and fictional characters
that blend seamlessly. The use of modern-day language and touches
gives the story the humorous edge it needs."
—Mystery Scene
“This will have the wealth of historical mystery buffs jumping up
and down for joy . . . so well-written you will feel as if you are
truly part of the Ancient World. As with Corby’s other works, the
tale is full of humor, suspense-filled plots, subplots, and
characters that are unforgettable. It is no overstatement to say
that Corby most definitely knows his history backwards and
forwards, providing stories that are beyond exciting.”
—Suspense Magazine
“The author’s knowledge of ancient Greece is superb . . . a really
well-told story. Highly recommended.”
—Historical Novel Society
"A fast-paced, well-researched historical mystery . . . The plot is
lively with some great moments of humor. A map, a historical
timeline for the era, and some brief background notes make this
very easy to read. Definitely recommended."
—Deadly Pleasures
“Extremely intriguing . . . Corby exuberantly adds life and color
to historical events. His historical mysteries are top notch; they
have unique settings, interesting characters, startling
revelations, and gruesome, bloody deaths.”
—Gumshoe Review
“This series of mysteries set in ancient Greece is an entertaining
one, and The Marathon Conspiracy is a solid entry in it .
. . the contemporary feel of the narrative and dialog makes the
lives and practices of the ancient Greeks quite approachable.”
—Mysterious Reviews
"Corby serves up a bubbly cocktail of clear history, contemporary
wit, and heart-stopping action."
—Booklist, Starred Review
"Outstanding . . . Everything works in this installment—the
detective business, the action sequences, the plot twists, and the
further development of the series lead."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Displaying historical humor at its best, this is Corby's fourth in
his classical Greek series."
—Library Journal
Praise for Gary Corby
"Corby has not only made Greek history accessible—he's made it
first-rate entertainment."
—Kelli Stanley, award-winning author of City of Dragons
"Those who like their historicals with a touch of humor will
welcome Australian author Corby's promising debut . . . Corby
displays a real gift for pacing and plotting."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Mix one part ancient history, one part clever and contemporary
banter, and one part action, and you have a top-notch crime caper .
. . Highly recommended for those looking for humor with their crime
detecting."
—Library Journal
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