Book Review: An Evil Planned, by Theo Faurez

A murder mystery in Roman times but outside of the usual backdrop got me intrigued.

What to Expect

The story takes place outside Antioch, the capital of the Roman province of Syria. Early in Trajan’s reign, a girl is murdered on the road outside the town and the vigiles are called to investigate. Asking the girl’s family for information is met with closed door, and the plot progresses around secrets and sub-cultures.

What I liked

Absolutely loved the setting. Antioch was a great ...