Roman Games: Roman Games

Bruce Macbain holds a BA in Classics from the University of Chicago and a PhD. in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught Greek and Roman history at Vanderbilt and Boston University. He lives with his wife in Brookline, MA.

'Convincingly re-creates everyday life in ancient Rome, weaving real and fictional characters with aplomb' Kirkus Reviews. 'brilliant. A brutal vision of Rome, rigid with hierarchy and fear' Robert Fabbri. 'MacBain leads the reader down the mean and dirty streets of Rome. Sure to appeal to fans of Steven Saylor' Library Journal. 'Inspired ... A highly atmospheric and absorbing murder mystery that builds to an earthshaking climax' Steven Saylor. 'What a fantastic treat this book is! ... I just couldn't tear myself away from it. Extremely highly recommended' Eurocrime. 'Bruce MacBain is a welcome addition to the coterie of writers that write about Rome ... a book to be read by lovers of this period' Shots. 'a hard book to put down: fast-moving, exciting and thought-provoking' Historical Novels Review.