Leonidas the former gladiator is eking out an existence as a bodyguard and occasional investigator. When his former trainer comes to him with news that some of his gladiators have gone missing, he takes on the case. And then the first body appears, and then the second. When Nero himself takes an interest, Leonidas has no choice but to find the murderer, or Nero will do it for him. Terrific mystery, with wonderful characters. #mystery #ancientrome