- Paperback: 303 pages
- Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press (April 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1590587189
- ISBN-13: 978-1590587188
- Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 14 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 583,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Vivid History, Compelling Fiction
12 Oct 2010
Format:Hardcover
Eric Mayer and Mary Reed bring sixth century Constantinople alive in their latest mystery, Eight for Eternity. The violent and volatile Nika riots of Constantinople make the most gripping setting for this mystery series yet. The two factions are furious when two men--one Blue and one Green--are hanged, but survive. They are hung again, but this time they not only survive, but they escape--only to be murdered. As Chamberlain for Emperor Justinian, John must solve the mystery of two men in warring factions. When those factions unite to bring down the Emperor's reign, the fate of the Byzantine empire could be at stake.
This mystery series is perfect for the intellectually curious who enjoy a little history in their mysteries.
This mystery series is perfect for the intellectually curious who enjoy a little history in their mysteries.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Back to Nika Riots and the Early Days of John's Time as Chamberlain
28 Jun 2010
Format:Hardcover
This mystery takes place earlier in John's life, when he was more newly one of the chamberlains of the Emperor Justinian. In 532, when the Nika Riots are about to break out in Constantinople, two men, one of the Blues and one of the Green faction, miraculously escape death by execution. They are twice hanged and twice the ropes break. John is sent to bring them to the Emperor, but he finds the guards in chaos and the prisoners missing. One is found dead in the nearby cisterns. And John is then directed to unravel the mystery of their deaths--which may or may not add to the furor of the riots and may or may not point to plots that may be behind the riots. Solving the mystery could weigh with history and decide whether Justinian's reign survives.
For long-time readers of these books, it is interesting to see John and his friend Felix in the early days of their association. However, this period is not so different from that depicted in the first books in the series. It is still a welcome addition to the John the Lord Chamberlain Mysteries.
For long-time readers of these books, it is interesting to see John and his friend Felix in the early days of their association. However, this period is not so different from that depicted in the first books in the series. It is still a welcome addition to the John the Lord Chamberlain Mysteries.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
great ancient historical mystery
6 April 2010
Format:Hardcover
In Constantinople in A.D. 532, two criminals escape custody. Emperor Justinian is informed and is very concerned as each supported rival chariot racing teams at the Hippodrome and he knows how sports fans are insanely fanatics. He orders his loyal Lord Chamberlain, John to investigate.
John quickly finds the corpses of both men in a cistern. Meanwhile, as the city is torn by rioting that impedes his investigation, two influential nephews of a former ruler declare their support of General Belisarius encouraging him to lead a rebellion; they want to rule.
This is a great ancient historical mystery series that ironically uses numerals in the titles (see Seven for a Secret), but never goes by the numbers in telling the story. The current entry is a strong period piece that highlights the riots of 532 AD and the rivalry to snatch the throne from Justinian. John's inquiry provides fans a deep look at Constantinople in the sixth century wrapped inside a strong investigation. Sub-genre fans will believe Mary Reed and Eric Mayer are eight for eight and want nine for reading soonest.
Harriet Klausner
John quickly finds the corpses of both men in a cistern. Meanwhile, as the city is torn by rioting that impedes his investigation, two influential nephews of a former ruler declare their support of General Belisarius encouraging him to lead a rebellion; they want to rule.
This is a great ancient historical mystery series that ironically uses numerals in the titles (see Seven for a Secret), but never goes by the numbers in telling the story. The current entry is a strong period piece that highlights the riots of 532 AD and the rivalry to snatch the throne from Justinian. John's inquiry provides fans a deep look at Constantinople in the sixth century wrapped inside a strong investigation. Sub-genre fans will believe Mary Reed and Eric Mayer are eight for eight and want nine for reading soonest.
Harriet Klausner
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