The Pericles Conspiracy
The Pericles Conspiracy

Author: Michael Kingswood

Publisher: SSN Storytelling

Published: 2013-08-24

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13:

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Captain Josephine Ishikawa changed the course of history, but no one knows about it. She and her crew had an encounter while returning to Earth from the colony worlds, and upon their arrival the government swore them to secrecy about it. With the powers that be in charge, Jo did her best to put the incident out of her mind and set about getting her starliner, Pericles, through a major overhaul and back out to the stars. But the circumstances of their return to Earth along with the mysterious death of her Chief Engineer has caused the news media to ask questions, prompting Jo to wonder whatever became of the beings she rescued out in the depths of space, and of the promise she made to their dying parents. If you like action and intrigue, The Pericles Conspiracy is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, and leave you wanting more.

The Pericles Commission
The Pericles Commission

Author: Gary Corby

Publisher: Penguin Group Australia

Published: 2010-10-12

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 174253161X

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'A rollicking romp through ancient Athens, with captivating characters and engrossing, suspense-filled turns . . . Gary Corby has not only made Greek history accessible – he's made it first-rate entertainment.' Kelli Stanley, award-winning author of Nox Dormienda and City of Dragons Athens, 461BC. A dead man falls from the sky, landing at the feet of a surprised Nicolaos. It doesn't normally rain corpses. This one is the politician Ephialtes, who only days before had turned Athens into a democracy. Rising young statesman Pericles commissions Nicolaos to find the assassin. Nico walks the mean streets of Classical Athens in search of a killer, but what's really on his mind is how to get closer - much closer - to Diotima, an intelligent and annoyingly virgin priestess, and how to shake off his irritating twelve year old brother, Socrates . . . ' . . . a highly enjoyable, fast-paced murder mystery which also provides an informative and interesting picture of the political intrigue and day-to-day life in ancient Athens.' Canberra Times 'Classical Athens, a time of bustling rivalry, artistic genius and dramatic events, are all superbly captured in this exciting saga of flesh and blood characters who jostle and fight, love and hate as they approach the climax of murderous intrigue.' PC Doherty, bestselling author of The Ancient Roman Mysteries

Passing In The Night
Passing In The Night

Author: Michael Kingswood

Publisher: Ssn Storytelling

Published: 2011-08-06

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9780998068473

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A year-long shift in the middle of the interstellar void can get pretty boring. For the Fourth shift crew of the starliner Pericles, enroute to Earth from one of the colony worlds, the passage could best be called routine. Until the forward sensors detect an unknown and unexpected object ahead. What they find there, in the endless night of space, will forever change the universe, for them and for all mankind. Assuming they survive to tell anyone about the encounter.

The Marathon Conspiracy
The Marathon Conspiracy

Author: Gary Corby

Publisher: Soho Press

Published: 2015-03-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 161695535X

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The rollicking fourth book in the Nicolaos and Diotima mystery series set in Classical Athens. Nicolaos, Classical Athens’s favorite sleuth, and his partner in investigation, the clever priestess Diotima, have taken time off to come home and get married. But hoping to get hitched without a hitch proves overly optimistic: A skull discovered in a cave near the Sanctuary of Artemis, the ancient world’s most famous school for girls, is revealed to be the remains of the Hippias, the reviled last tyrant to rule Athens. The Athenians fought the Battle of Marathon to keep this man out of power; he was supposed to have died thirty years ago, in faraway Persia. What are his remains doing outside the city walls? Nico’s boss, the great Athenian statesman Pericles, wants answers, and he orders Nico to find them. Worst of all, one of the two Sanctuary students who discovered the skull has been killed, and the other is missing. Can the sleuths solve the interlocked crimes before their wedding?

The Rhetoric of Conspiracy in Ancient Athens
The Rhetoric of Conspiracy in Ancient Athens

Author: Joseph Roisman

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2006-11-07

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780520932913

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The Attic orators, whose works are an invaluable source on the social and political history of Classical Athens, often filled their speeches with charges of conspiracy involving almost every facet of Athenian life. There are allegations of plots against men's lives, property, careers, and reputations as well as charges of conspiracy against the public interest, the government, the management of foreign affairs, and more. Until now, however, this obsession with conspiracy has received little scholarly attention. In order to develop the first full picture of this important feature of Athenian discourse, Joseph Roisman examines the range and nature of the conspiracy charges. He asks why they were so popular, and considers their rhetorical, cultural, and psychological significance. He also investigates the historical likelihood of the scenarios advanced for these plots, and asks what their prevalence suggests about the Athenians and their worldview. He concludes by comparing ancient and modern conspiracy theories. In addition to shedding new light on Athenian history and culture, his study provides an invaluable perspective on the use of conspiracy as a rhetorical ploy.

Passing In The Night
Passing In The Night

Author: Michael Kingswood

Publisher: SSN Storytelling

Published: 2011-08-06

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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A year-long shift in the middle of the interstellar void can get pretty boring. For the Fourth shift crew of the starliner Pericles, enroute to Earth from one of the colony worlds, the passage could best be called routine. Until the forward sensors detect an unknown and unexpected object ahead. What they find there, in the endless night of space, will forever change the universe, for them and for the all mankind. Assuming they survive to tell anyone about the encounter. Keywords: hard science fiction, aliens, first contact, space travel, space exploration, space colonization, close encounter, suspense, action, novelette, free, freebie

52 Stories In 2023
52 Stories In 2023

Author: Michael Kingswood

Publisher: SSN Storytelling

Published: 2024-03-31

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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This final volume contains twelve short stories to complete a year-long journey into realms of fantasy, intrigue, romance, mystery, and adventures of all kinds. These stories will pull you into rich worlds with engaging characters, and leave you wanting more!

The Beast And The God-Woman
The Beast And The God-Woman

Author: Michael Kingswood

Publisher: SSN Storytelling

Published: 2014-03-27

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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The people live on the island, and the gods protect it. The Beast waits on the beach, eager to ensnare the unwary. When outsiders come and disrupt that balance, Yili must find a way to protect his family, and his village, from the consequences. But sometimes, the greatest terrors come from within. The Beast And The God-Woman is a 16,500 word novelette, 62 printed pages in length. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 28.8px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 28.8px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; min-height: 15.0px}

Legacy
Legacy

Author: Michael Kingswood

Publisher: SSN Storytelling

Published:

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13:

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Selam’s most prized possession, a master-crafted sword passed down from father to son for generations, represents the totality of his family’s history and greatness. But Selam’s brother has a different view. And with the family business teetering on the edge of ruin, they must decide where their family’s true legacy lies. Legacy takes place before Glimmer Vale (Glimmer Vale Chronicles #1).

Santa Fe Station
Santa Fe Station

Author: Michael Kingswood

Publisher: SSN Storytelling

Published:

Total Pages: 31

ISBN-13:

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On the worst day of Kim’s life, a chance discovery sends her on a the path of a mystery she never would have imagined. Santa Fe Station is a short mystery story.