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Dying on the Streets: A Dai and Julia Mystery - 7 Kindle Edition

by E.M. Swift-Hook (Author), Jane Jago (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
Dai and Julia 7: A young woman turns up dead on the streets of Viriconium but before Dai Llewellyn can investigate he first has to prove it is actually a murder. Join Dai and Julia as danger stalks their steps in an alternative modern day Britain where the Roman Empire still rules.

The Dai and Julia Mystery Novellas:

0. Dying to be Friends
1. Dying to be Roman
2. Dying for a Poppy
3. Dying as a Druid
4. Dying for a Vacation
5. Dying to be Fathers
6. Dying on the Mosaics
7. Dying on the Streets
8. Dying to be Innocent
9. Dying to find Proof
10. Dying for a Present
11. Dying as a Spy
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    78 pages
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  4. Publication date
    August 3, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07V837FS2
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 881 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 78 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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  1. Jane Jago

    Jane Jago

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    The term genre-hopper could have been coined to describe me and my books, modern-day thrillers sitting side by side with sword and sorcery, wicked dragons, and short stories and verse.

    In addition, I’m proud to be the co-author of the Dai and Julia Mysteries with my good friend E.M. Swift-Hook.

    Dai and Julia: What If the Romans never left?

    Dying to be Roman

    Dying to be Friends

    Dying for a Poppy

    Dying as a Druid

    Dying for a Vacation

    Dying to be Fathers

    Dying on the Mosaics

    Dying on the Streets

    Dying to be Innocent

    Dying to Find Proof

    Dying for a Present

    The First Dai and Julia Omnibus

    The Second Dai and Julia Omnibus

    The Third Dai and Julia Omnibus

    For more fun and frolics with me and my co-author visit our blog at tinyurl.com/t9pkll3

    You can also follow me on Facebook, and please don’t forget to let me know what you enjoy about my books

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  2. E M Swift-Hook

    E M Swift-Hook

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    In the words that Robert Heinlein put so evocatively into the mouth of Lazarus Long: 'Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.' Having tried a number of different careers, before settling in the North-East of England with family, three dogs, cats and a small flock of rescued chickens, I now spend a lot of time in private and have very clean hands.

    If you enjoy my books, please let me know by leaving a review, it encourages me to keep writing!

    I hope you will keep in touch to find out more about future titles in both Fortune's Fools and The Dai and Julia Mysteries through Facebook. Do take the time to enjoy a daily coffee break read with me and my co-author, Jane Jago, at workingtitleblogspot.com. You can also find me on twitter @emswifthook

    BOOKS

    The Dai and Julia Mysteries (all co-written with Jane Jago) currently available:

    Dying to be Roman

    Dying to be Friends

    Dying for a Poppy

    Dying as a Druid

    The First Dai and Julia Omnibus

    Dying for a Vacation

    Dying to be Fathers

    Dying on the Mosaics

    The Second Dai and Julia Omnibus

    Dying on the Streets

    Dying to be Innocent

    Dying to Find Proof

    The Third Dai and Julia Omnibus

    Dying for a Present

    Dying as a Spy

    Dai and Julia short stories:

    'Dying to Alter History' in Tales from Alternate Earths III from Inkling's Press

    'Dying to be Cured' in 'Gods of Clay' from The SciFi Roundtable

    Fortune's Fools books currently available:

    Transgressor Trilogy: The Fated Sky, Times of Change, Dues of Blood

    Haruspex Trilogy: Trust A Few, Edge of Doom, A Walking Shadow

    Iconoclast Trilogy: Mistrust and Treason, Not To Be, A Necessary End

    There are also a number of short stories set in the Fortune's Fools universe:

    Midwinter Miracle with typographic art by Zora Marie (also available as an audiobook)

    'Changeling Child' in 'Tales of Wonder' from Inklings Press

    'Tongueless Caverns' in 'Tales from the Underground' from Inklings Press

    'Wondrous Strange' in 'The Quantum Soul' from The SciFi Roundtable

    'The Invisible Event' in 'Challenge Accepted' a charity anthology.

    See more on the author's page
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  • A.S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020
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    Having not read any of the previous books in this series, I found it hard to connect to the characters. The choice of language also made it hard for me to really get into the story. For someone who has read the earlier installments this would probably not be an issue.
    The story is well written with a great plot and sub plot. However I did find the parts about Dai and Julia’s personal life to be a little boring, but that may be because I haven’t read any of the other books in this series.
    The mystery part of the story was done well and kept me engaged and entertained.
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  • Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique take on the police procedural
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
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    Interesting premise good characters well wrtten
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  • Chris F
    4.0 out of 5 stars Full of secrets, corruption, and intrigue
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
    In an alternate world where only the Roman Citizenry can find justice, Submagistratus Dai must solve the murder of a British Courtesan.

    I’ll say this, the writer definitely doesn’t coddle the reader. There’s lots of worldbuilding and terms that you can piece together with the context, but you’re not spoon-fed.(something Thqt fans of Sandersons Storm light Archie can appreciate lol)

    The prose is phenomenal, the characters well fleshed out, and the mystery enticing. Overall a great read.
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  • secyatlaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Scintillating effervescent addition to the Dai and Julia saga
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2019
    Except for the undercurrents of falsehoods and back-stabbing and the origins of the crimes upon which this episode is based. Quality over quantity and i can certainly wait for more stories as engrossing and thought-provoking as these.
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  • Lynxie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sophisticated mystery with complex characters
    Reviewed in Australia on August 14, 2020
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    I want to start this review by stating I have not read any of the prior 7 parts of the Dai and Julia series. However, this novella sat nicely on its own and I feel I wasn't too lost for having not read the history.

    Where things got a touch troublesome was the sudden and deep immersion into the language of the story. The Latin and Roman-inspired word choices was a lot to take in while trying to get to know a cast of characters. This issue would probably be less prominent for someone who has read the seven earlier installments.

    The writing in this novella is deliciously written and very sophisticated. The plot and sub-plots weave intricately throughout the story and effortlessly lead the reader through a complex mystery. Once I got to know the characters it became apparent these are fully formed and complicated entities that have clearly been developed and explored thoroughly over the stories E.M. has created. Brilliant work!

    I quite enjoyed this romp, but I found the sophistication and complexity of the writing along side the Latin/Roman-inspired word choices made this a little bit of a hard slog to read. Not something I'd pick to read on a chilled weekend, this one requires a bit more mental acuity to get the most out of it.
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  • Sara Kjeldsen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read with a sophisticated writing style
    Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2020
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    This was an interesting story about a number of sex workers who have been murdered. I enjoyed the sophisticated writing style of this story and the drama kept me turning the pages. A great, quick read!
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  • Eunice Mussage
    4.0 out of 5 stars A well-written mystery!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2020
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    This is a well-written mystery, which is interestingly set in an alternative modern-day Britain ruled by the Roman Empire. I liked the relationship between the husband-wife team and how protective Julia is of her family. The story is fast paced, humorous at times but the loss generated by the murders is so heartfelt that I was rooting for Dai and Julia to find the perpetrators. If you love mysteries, you’ll enjoy reading Dying on the Streets.
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  • John Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars An imaginative series of short stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2019
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    I am delighted that I stumbled across this series which imagines Ancient Roman tradition in the 21st Century. The stories cover a chronological period with each one expanding the characters of Dai and Julia and giving them various mysteries to solve.
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