These books are such fun! ( )

Thinking it advisable to absent himself from Rome for a while, Decius Caecilius Metellus accompanies Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus, Rome's ambassador to Egypt, to Alexandria. When Iphicrates of Chios, a mathematician working in the famous Library, is murdered DCM decides to investigate.

The most enjoyable in the series so far. Very, very funny. ( )

SPQR #4, and Decius is off to Alexandria, where (naturally) he gets involved in a murder investigation that leads to an Empire-threatening conspiracy. Well written and interesting, but I like Decius better on his own turf. ( )

Junior senator Decius Caecilius Metellus the younger joins a Roman diplomatic mission to Alexandria. The suspicious death of a philosopher attracts his attention, but his investigation proves dangerous. This is the 4th novel in this good historical mystery series. ( )