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Lisa E Betz

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Coming to bookstores next February…

My debut historical mystery set in first century Rome.

 
Death and a Crocodile. A light-hearted historical mystery set in ancient Rome.

Sensible women don’t investigate murders, but Livia Aemilia might not have a choice.

Rome, 46 AD. When Livia’s father dies under suspicious circumstances, she sets out to find the killer before her innocent brother is convicted of murder. She may be an amateur when it comes to hunting dangerous criminals, but she’s determined, intelligent, and not afraid to break a convention or two in pursuit of the truth.

Plus, she’s adopted a radical new faith that encourages her to believe a woman and a handful of servants can actually solve a murder. Can she uncover the culprit before powerful men realize what she’s up to and force her to stop? Or will her snooping land her in deadly peril?

A lighthearted historical mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a cast of eccentric characters, and an unrepentant, sausage-snatching cat.


About the author

Lisa E. Betz

Lisa E. Betz worked as an engineer, substitute teacher, and play director before becoming an award-winning mystery writer. She draws inspiration from thirty-five years of leading Bible studies to create fast-paced mysteries set in the first-century world of the early church.


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    Lisa Betz headshot with speckled background. Photo by Marla DariusLisa is an engineer-turned-mystery-writer, entertaining speaker, and speaking coach. She helps others (real and fictional) live their own unique story.

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