A historical murder mystery adventure that stretches from Classical Athens to Egypt in the footsteps of the first historian, Herodotus
Gary Corby lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and two
daughters. He blogs at A Dead Man Fell from the Sky, on all things
ancient, Athenian, and mysterious. He is the author of five other
critically acclaimed Athenian mysteries- The Pericles Commission,
The Ionia Sanction, Sacred Games, The Marathon Conspiracy, and
Death Ex Machina.
From the Hardcover edition.
Praise for The Singer from Memphis
"Corby’s trademark blend of humor, fascinating historical detail,
and accessible presentation of the politics of the time has never
been better."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"An excellent blend of historical and fictional characters and
events lends an authenticity to Nico’s witty, first-person account.
[Corby's] contemporary tone moves the action along at a stunning
pace. This sixth in the series is sure to amuse Lindsey Davis and
Elizabeth Peters fans."
—Booklist, Starred Review
"Sheer genius... a dangerous adventure of international
espionage."
—FreshFiction.com
"Think Mick Dundee meets the Pharaohs in a rip-roaring,
pre-historic mix of fact, action and humour that puts Indiana Jones
firmly in the corner with the rest of the old dodderers. And it’s
got crocodile wrestling too!"
—Crime Review
"[Corby's] blend of history, notable figures, humor, and the tropes
of noir transform his characters into old friends you sometimes
want to smack up the side of the head, and then afterward enjoy a
bottle of wine with. Recommended for lovers of historical mystery
and all things ancient Greek (and Egyptian and Persian and
Libyan)."
—Historical Novel Society
"Corby's latest is brisk, cheeky, and full of well-researched
historical tidbits."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Corby’s sixth sprightly outing blends humor with fascinating
details about the ancient world."
—Library Journal
"The Singer from Memphis has a wonderful setting and
characters and an engrossing mystery with more than a hint of a
treasure hunt to it. Gary Corby has prepared the feast, and it's
sitting on the table, waiting for you. All you need to do is to sit
down and begin enjoying yourself."
—Kittling Books
Praise for Gary Corby’s Athenian Mysteries
“Corby serves up a bubbly cocktail of clear history, contemporary
wit, and heart-stopping action.”
—Booklist, Starred Review
“Corby integrates the political intrigue of the day with fair-play
plotting and welcome doses of humor. Fans of Steven Saylor’s
Gordianus novels will be enthralled.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“Gary Corby has managed an unlikely feat with his series . . . he’s
written mysteries that combine funny characters and intriguing
crimes with accurate history . . . The Marathon Conspiracy is never
dull . . . The escapades of the detective will keep readers
laughing, while the history lesson will leave them feeling a little
bit smarter.”
—Shelf Awareness
“Every new volume further highlights the tricky thing Corby so
consistently manages to create: comedic mysteries that still have
heft . . . In the manner of what Lindsey Davis and David Wishart
give readers for ancient Rome, Corby presents an ancient Greek
world that’s vibrantly, gawkishly alive.”
—Open Letters Monthly
“A fast-paced, enjoyable, murder mystery that will make readers
laugh and think in equal measure.”
—The Sydney Morning Herald
“Corby has not only made Greek history accessible—he’s made it
first-rate entertainment.”
—Kelli Stanley, award-winning author of City of Dragons
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