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Darren Priest Mysteries #2
The Etruscan Connection
After a distinguished scientist dies under suspicious circumstances at an archaeological dig in Tuscany, Darren Priest and Alana Weber are called in to investigate.
They discover that the now-deceased scientist's work was focused on Italy's earliest history, and the possible connection to the mysterious Etruscan people. Ancient coins found at the site point to the Lydian Kingdom of Turkey, but also to nefarious activities, the Curse of Croesus, and the possibility that the origins of Roman Empire would have to be called to question.
Soon, the two realize that the findings at the site could threaten the very fabric of modern-day humanity. As a Pandora's box of secrets, foreign intrigue and revenge opens, can Priest and Weber find out what happened at the dig?
They discover that the now-deceased scientist's work was focused on Italy's earliest history, and the possible connection to the mysterious Etruscan people. Ancient coins found at the site point to the Lydian Kingdom of Turkey, but also to nefarious activities, the Curse of Croesus, and the possibility that the origins of Roman Empire would have to be called to question.
Soon, the two realize that the findings at the site could threaten the very fabric of modern-day humanity. As a Pandora's box of secrets, foreign intrigue and revenge opens, can Priest and Weber find out what happened at the dig?
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2021
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March 10, 2025
A lot of rubbish .. sounded so good but so many meetings in restaurants and description of food . Hardly any movement forward . No great plot .. a lot unsolved too .. really quite woeful .. why did I bother ??
July 5, 2026
It was rather boring, with some factual errors (poatoes in 610 BCE Italy, really???). We are led to believe that Darren has great experience in interrogating suspects and learning the truth from them but what he does is far from it. Furthermore, I very much doubt that Italian police would let bunch of strangers into a jail to talk to a suspect and that they would let a murder slide because it was a revenge... There is lots of talking and explaining and repeating, leading in most cases to nothing. There is no suspense, no thrill, usually connected with mystery. The historical chapters were nice touch, although they didn't add to the story. All in all, the writing style is not for me and I will not follow up with another book from this author.
August 19, 2025
a time shift story
We the reader are led in the tail from ancient Turkey to an ancient dig site in Italy.
Ancient coin found are from ancient turkey with a unique blend of metal. Poison kills off two. A fall kills one. A cache of ancient coin is sought, but not found.
We the reader are led in the tail from ancient Turkey to an ancient dig site in Italy.
Ancient coin found are from ancient turkey with a unique blend of metal. Poison kills off two. A fall kills one. A cache of ancient coin is sought, but not found.
November 15, 2021
I really wanted to be able to give The Etruscan Connection more stars, but I’m afraid the mystery aspect of the book lets the reader down. The archaeological mystery – about the origins of the Etruscans, is fascinating if you are interested in that sort of thing -which I am. The historical ‘flash-backs’ are an unnecessary distraction, whereas the descriptions of romantic locations and sumptuous meals are incredibly evocative. The journey would have been well worthwhile but for the climax (not that I would call it that). Such a shame, since the archaeology and travelogue are so enjoyable.
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