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In NOX DORMIENDA, Kelli Stanley has created a startling new genre of mystery: the Roman noir. Written in a fresh and uncompromising voice, here is a novel as evocative of ancient times as it is masterful in crafting a mystery as entangled and ingenious as any modern story.
I look forward to vanishing again into the world she has created. Don't miss your chance to do the same.
James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Judas Strain
NOX DORMIENDA (A LONG NIGHT FOR SLEEPING) nigh cost me a night's sleep! A Roman noir ... and with a depth of scholarship that should be off-putting but works beautifully. The language is a sheer treasure. Lest you think you're going to be wading through heavy Latin references, here's a typical line: 'Luckily for him, his ass isn't as narrow as his brain or he wouldn't be able to shit.'
From classical to sheer class and for a book that is so meticulously researched, it has a wild and wondrous sense of humour. What a series this is going to be! Imagine Ellis Peters re-written by Elmore Leonard and you'll have some notion of this gem of a novel—and it moves like a gladiator on speed.
Ken Bruen, Barry and Shamus Award-winning author of Priest
From first page to finis, NOX DORMIENDA by Kelli Stanley is chock full of chills, thrills, and breath-taking adventure. Fueled by fascinating characters and rich details from Londinium in 83 A.D., this unforgettable tale brings the past eerily alive while leaving you hungering for the next book in what surely will be an exciting series. Stanley is a terrific writer.
Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Spymaster
Kelli Stanley skillfully introduces readers to Roman Britain noir in NOX DORMIENDA. A credible mystery, a touching love story, sufficient suspense to keep the reader invested and eager to discern the guilty—and to discover whether or not the innocent will be spared from paying—all steeped in authenticity and a love for history that bodes well for the successful launch of a splendid, informative and entertaining series. Praeclarus nixus!
Vicki Hinze, www.vickihinze.com
… takes the reader on a colorful tour of this singular culture high and low, from jails and brothels to the corridors of power. First-timer Stanley is sure-footed and enthusiastic about history … and crafts a satisfyingly intricate puzzle …
Kirkus
The plot has enough twists and turns to satisfy the most demanding mystery reader ... The writing is crisp and clean with little padding and minutiae which might slow down the pace. The atmosphere is compelling - this is neither “Roman Occupation Lite” nor is it just Marlowe in a toga but a realistically presented setting where the struggles and attitudes of the native and occupying worlds just about interact with some friction.
Alan J. Bishop (for the entire review, visit the Criminal History website)On Convivium
One of the highest compliments an author can receive is an award nomination. Convivium, the short story prequel to NOX DORMIENDA, was nominated for a SPINETINGLER AWARD for Best Short Story on the Web in November, 2007.
