The John, the Lord Chamberlain series is a series of historical mystery novels by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer. Also known as the “John the Eunuch” mysteries, the novels feature John, Emperor Justinian‘s Lord Chamberlain, a eunuch who solves mysteries in 6th-century Constantinople.[1] Publishers Weekly praises the series’ “Subtle, well-drawn characters, from the ascetic John to the capricious and enigmatic Justinian; deft descriptive detail revealing life in the late Roman Empire; and sharp dialogue make this another winner in this outstanding historical series.”[2]
Books published in order by series
- One for Sorrow (1999) ISBN 978-1890208196 (Poisoned Pen Press)[3]
- Two for Joy (2000) ISBN 978-1890208370 (Poisoned Pen Press)[4]
- Three for a Letter (2001) ISBN 978-1890208820 (Poisoned Pen Press)[5]
- Four for a Boy (2003) ISBN 978-1590580318 (Poisoned Pen Press)[6]
- Five for Silver (2004) ISBN 978-1590581124 (Poisoned Pen Press)[7]
- Six for Gold (2005) ISBN 978-1590581452 (Poisoned Pen Press)[8]
- Seven for a Secret (2008) ISBN 978-1590584897 (Poisoned Pen Press)[9]
- Eight for Eternity (2010) ISBN 978-1590587027 (Poisoned Pen Press)[2]
- Nine for the Devil (2012) ISBN 978-1590589946 (Poisoned Pen Press)[10]
- Ten for Dying (2014) ISBN 978-1464202278 (Poisoned Pen Press)
- Murder in Megara (2015) ISBN 978-1464204081 (Poisoned Pen Press)
- An Empire for Ravens (2018) ISBN 978-1464211102 (Poisoned Pen Press)
