Set in the Greek city-state of Prirene in 650 BC, this fascinating murder mystery opens with Bias, the protagonist, being stalked by a murderer at the sacred grounds of the Panionion, the religious and political centre of the Ionic League. As Bias crouches at the back of a cave, he recalls the events of the previous weeks which led him to his predicament. A minor priest, Bias assists at the opening of the Panionic Games by securing the blessing of Prirene's reigning deity, Poseidon. But while the games are being blessed, ...
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Set in the Greek city-state of Prirene in 650 BC, this fascinating murder mystery opens with Bias, the protagonist, being stalked by a murderer at the sacred grounds of the Panionion, the religious and political centre of the Ionic League. As Bias crouches at the back of a cave, he recalls the events of the previous weeks which led him to his predicament. A minor priest, Bias assists at the opening of the Panionic Games by securing the blessing of Prirene's reigning deity, Poseidon. But while the games are being blessed, Prirene's best athlete is poisoned and dies in Bias's arms. The citizens perceive Bias to be infected by the 'miasma of death' and he is challenged with the responsibility of finding the killer. Told with wit and authentic period colour, this is an unusual mystery that readers will remember for its convincing plot and unique historic atmosphere.
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Add this copy of Murder at the Panionic Games: a Bias of Priene Mystery to cart. $7.64, good condition, Sold by Big River Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Powder Springs, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Got A KLEW Publishing.
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This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.
Add this copy of Murder at the Panionic Games to cart. $22.50, very good condition, Sold by Murder By The Book rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cranston, RI, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Academy Chicago Publishers, Limited.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 1st ed. Near fine in dust jacket. The first of a series, set in the Greek city-state of Priene in 650 B.C. Bias, the protagonist, is being stalked by a murderer at the sacred grounds of the Panionion. A minor priest, Bias assists at the opening of the Panionic Games. but while the games are being blessed, Priene's best athlete is poisoned and dies in Bias's arms. the citizens percieve Bias to be infected by the "miasma of death" and he is challenged with the responsibility of finding the killer.
Add this copy of Murder at the Panionic Games (First Edition) to cart. $30.00, new condition, Sold by Dan Pope Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from WEST Hartford, CT, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Academy Chicago Publishers.
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New in New jacket. Academy Chicago Publishers, 2001. First edition. First printing. Hardcover. New in dust jacket. A perfect unread copy, fresh and clean. Pristine! Author's first novel. F3100.
Add this copy of Murder at the Panionic Games to cart. $41.06, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Academy Chicago Publishers.
