John Maddox Roberts (born June 25, 1947 in Ohio) is an author who has written many science fiction and fantasy novels, including his successful historical fiction, such as the SPQR series and Hannibal's Children.
He published his first book in 1977, The Strayed Sheep of Charum.
In 1989, Roberts published his first mystery The King's Gambit, set in ancient Rome. The book was nominated for the Edgar Award as best mystery of year.
. The King's Gambit is the first in Maddox's SPQR series of mysteries.
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