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Time Enough to Die
2002
First Published
3.81
Average Rating
276
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Matilda Gray is an expert on antiquities, especially the Roman and Celtic artifacts found in Great Britain. But one thing Matilda has learned is that such relics of time past are not valued only by museums but also by unscrupulous collectors, and the illegal trade in such treasures can be deadly. Gareth March is a Scotland Yard detective who must work—reluctantly—with Matilda to solve the murder of a woman who knew too much about stolen antiquities. Solving the murder will earn him a promotion. And more—perhaps a greater treasure than Celtic gold is a relationship appearing when he least expects it. The murder case, the case of the stolen antiquities, and the treasure coming to light at the excavation of a Roman fort are tied inextricably together. At last Matilda and Gareth have to stop arguing and begin a race against time to prevent another murder. They do, after all, agree on one the risk of death makes life and love all the sweeter. There's always time enough to die. TIME ENOUGH TO DIE is a delightfully written and well-constructed murder story, set in the present day against a backdrop of Roman Britain and Druid rites, with a pleasingly accurate use of colloquial English! Boudicca—or as I knew her, Boadicea—rides again. Anne Perry, author of DARK ASSASSIN and LONG SPOON LANE TIME ENOUGH TO DIE is a wonderful piece of entertainment with a great truth at its core. Carl's skill at bringing her characters to life, those sympathetic and those just pathetic, is remarkable. She is a writer of great complexity and charm. Charlaine Harris, author of DEAD UNTIL DARK Once again, Lillian Stewart Carl takes history and archeology and crafts them into a satisfying tale sure to please fans of all mystery persuasions. Time Enough to Die provides readers with absorbing characters, richly detailed descriptions of the dig and its environs, and, finally, a rousing good puzzle that will keep readers guessing whodunit till almost the end of the book. I highly recommend this book to not only fans of paranormal mysteries, but to anyone who enjoys a well thought out and written novel. Teri Smith, Crescent Blues Book Reviews Take a town in England, interesting history, the spirits of a Roman couple and a Celtic woman, a hint of romance, the threat of death, a suspenseful conclusion, mix them together and you have a very good read. I appreciated that neither the romance nor the parapsychology overwhelmed the basic investigation of a murder and thefts. The characters were human and fallible. I’d say this is one of Carl’s best books. L.J. Roberts, Mystery*File On-line

Avg Rating
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Lillian Stewart Carl
Lillian Stewart Carl
Author · 19 books

Author bio: Lillian Stewart Carl's work often features paranormal/fantasy themes and always features plots based on mythology, history, and archaeology. Most of her novels take place squarely in the twenty-first century, where the past lingers on into the present, especially in the British Isles, Lillian's home away from home. She is the author of nineteen novels so far, including the Jean Fairbairn/Alasdair Cameron mystery series—-America's exile and Scotland's finest on the trail of all-too-living legends. Her newest novel is Fairbairn/Cameron number six, THE MORTSAFE. Of her mystery, fantasy, and sf short stories, twelve are available in a collection titled ALONG THE RIM OF TIME, and thirteen, including three from "Best Of the Year" anthologies, are collected in THE MUSE AND OTHER STORIES OF HISTORY, MYSTERY, and MYTH. All of Carl's work is available in electronic as well as paper form. She has also co-edited (with John Helfers) a retrospective of Lois McMaster's Bujold's science fiction work, titled THE VORKOSIGAN COMPANION, which was nominated for a Hugo award.

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