Terra Incognita: A Novel of the Roman Empire Audiobook

" Getting better and better, although I am waiting for Tilla to get a bit smarter. Simon Vance, as ever he does, makes a good book even better! "

" great book going to read some more of her writing. "

" Good enough to buy another book in the series. Interesting setting, in Roman Britain. "

" This second novel in the Ruso series bears many resemblances to the first and hence has a "been there, done that" feel to it. More significantly, the Ruso character simply isn't growing or becoming more interesting; on the contrary he's turning into a bit of a ninny. His relationship with Tilla, presumably the lynchpin of the series, just doesn't work for me. They've supposedly become intimate by the time this adventure takes place, but they've got about as much chemistry as two strangers at a bus stop. I got this book for free so I can't complain too much but I doubt I'll be reading any more in the series regardless of price. "

" Fun story telling, but stretching historical facts a bit too far. "

" Just ok. Not a page turner. The first book was much better. "

" I found it to be an exciting page turner with exciting characters and a thrilling plot with unexpected twists. I can't wait to read more by this author. "

" Yayyyy, I liked it. Has satisfied my craving for ancient mysteries whilst I wait for Mastiff or whatever its gonna be called now. "

" Even better the second time round. I enjoy the thread of humor. "

" Not quite as great as Medicus, but still an enjoyable read. I felt the love story was a little distracting from the other plot lines. I am looking forward to the third installment in the series. "

" I really enjoyed this second book in this series! The author writes really well and I have to say that she makes Roman Britain more interesting than the non-fiction book I was reading about it. "

" Second in the series, Ruth Downie captured me once again with her depiction of a Roman doctor posted among the uncivilized tribes of Britannia. Reminiscent of a similar series by another Englishwoman, Lindsey Davis. Love them both. "

" Fun view of life in Roman Britain and in the Legions, plus a mystery. "

" In all of these I love the characters but feel there is a bit too much frantic activity- why are people constantly bursting in? I did read them all at one time, on a series of long plane flights, but I ended up feeling like Ruso just needs to get some rest. "

" This series is pretty good but it Does Not Compare to the Lindsey Davis - Falco novels. "

" I'm loving this new mystery series by Ruth Downie about a Roman army doctor named Ruso, who finds himself in the wilds of Britannia and in unexpected possession of a slave. Make sure to start with the first volume, Medicus. "

" I didn't enjoy this one as much as Medicus. "

" Easy night reading suspense in a Roman Empire setting. I found it interesting because of her take on the Roman lifestyle. Somewhat predictable with slightly under-developed characters, but it was still entertaining. "

" I've really enjoyed these novels of the Roman Empire, the doctor / reluctant detective Gaius Ruso, and his housekeeper, Tilla. I'm looking forward to the next one, "Persona Non Grata." "

" Really good read: interesting characters, plot, setting. Well written, with plenty of laugh out loud moments. Plus written by a librarian! Can hardly wait to start on the next in the series. Keep 'em coming! "

" as good as the first -- even better when it comes to Tilla, who becomes a real character. Funny, practical and superstitious. "