A review by raptorimperator
The Catiline Conspiracy by John Maddox Roberts

3.0

Not much of a mystery in this one, especially for those who know the history surrounding the latter days of the Roman Republic. In fact, Decius Ceacilius Metellus the Younger discovers the culprits rather quickly, and spent most of the book inserting himself within their ranks to unravel their conspiracy in service to the State, quite on his own initiative. Decius's character improved from he previous book, I think, but he still has a weakness for beautiful women (which I don't blame him for), and remarkably seems to stumble into important historical events and famous/infamous historical figures quite often. I'd read another book a while back on this same subject, Steven Saylor's [b:Catilina's Riddle|102715|Catilina's Riddle (Roma Sub Rosa, #3)|Steven Saylor|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1390066117s/102715.jpg|99033]. I enjoyed it far more, and found Saylor's take on it and mystery he developed around the Catiline Conspiracy superior, though Roberts's take with Decius was still entertaining, especially the incorporation of Decius's responsibilities as quaestor, and along with other rituals he must perform. Clodius is still a nasty little thorn, and I rather enjoy Roberts's fictional take on this historical figure.