The Marathon Conspiracy

Praise for The Marathon Conspiracy  “[E]very 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 "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 “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 “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 "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 From the Hardcover edition.