He was a former clerk of mn supreme court, hennepin county auditor. When i started writing the tribune, i thought of it as a standalone. Originally titled children of the wolf, this novel tells the story of king romulus and the founding of rome through the eyes of a variety of characters who come to the new city. Once a tribune of the sixth legion, he has angered those who can take his position and his life. While writing these books, i was also lucky enough to meet and marry a wonderful woman. The tribune, my romanera thriller, is now out as an ebook through amazon.
Books by robert ludlum and patrick larkin lovereading. If you know of works set in the prerepublican era, please expand this section. The tribune is the first novel in a new series exploring an era that forever altered. Heres what some recent readers are saying on amazon about the tribune. A graduate of the university of chicago, he lives in northern california with his wife and two children. Jon smith must find a mysterious figure who stands at the center of a nefarious assassination plot. James larkin obituary boise, id idaho press tribune. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. In the years since, ive written the tribune, the first in a series of romanera thrillers featuring lucius aurelius valens. Congratulations to the winners of the larry bond and patrick larkin book quiz. Apr 01, 2007 patrick larkin is the author of the tribune, as well as the coauthor of five bestselling thrillers with larry bond, including red phoenix and the enemy within. Patrick larkin audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Patrick larkin books list of books by author patrick larkin. My name is lucius aurelius valens, and i am a soldier in the service o. A novel by patrick larkin a new york times bestselling author my name is lucius aurelius valens, and i am a soldier in the service of rome. A new york times bestselling authormy name is lucius aurelius valens, and i am a soldier in the service of rome. When an important senator on a secret mission to judea turns up dead, its up to the protagonista young roman cavalry commander, lucius aurelius valensto solve the murder before the other. And its first sequel, the standardbearer, is also coming soon. The nook book ebook of the robert ludlums the lazarus vendetta. Larkin, frank age 98 of corcoran, mn passed away 111614. The homepage for the great falls tribune, northcentral montanas source for news, sports, business and weather information.
A novel of ancient rome by larkin, patrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She is preceded in death by her father, gervaise white. Publishers weekly the tribune is historical fiction for everyone. His collaborations with larry bondincluding red phoenix, vortex, cauldron, the enemy within, and day of wrathhave won critical acclaim for their suspense, realism, and unblinking appreciation of geopolitical and modern military realities. Browse obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolencestributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
See all books authored by patrick larkin, including the moscow vector, and robert ludlums. Patrick larkin is currently considered a single author. The tribune is the first book ive written under my own name, and it is the first in a planned series involving the same lead characters. The tribune book by patrick larkin half price books marketplace. One of the things i most loved about writing my romanera thriller, the tribune, was that it allowed me to indulge two of my passions my abiding interest in military history and my fascination with imperial rome. Some people even some critics commented that this book made for the roman empire what the name of the rose, written by umberto eco, made for the medieval age. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A novel of ancient rome the tribune series book 1 kindle edition by patrick larkin. Patrick larkin is an american author best known for the thrillers and military fiction novels he has written over the years in collaboration with larry bond. Patrick larkins biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. The tribune is easy to enjoy historical fiction, not to heavy on the history and pleasantly smooth on the fiction. Nov 16, 2014 larkin, frank age 98 of corcoran, mn passed away 111614.
Many of the characters i introduced in the first book appear again. A novel of ancient rome by patrick larkin 2003, paperback, large type at the best online prices at ebay. The tribune is the first novel in a new series exploring an era that forever altered the fate of the world. Following his service, he worked for defense consulting firms as a naval analyst. Patrick larkin is an american novelist specializing in historical, military, and espionage thrillers. After a successful career in the theatre, robert ludlum launched his career as a bestselling writer with the scarlatti inheritance in 1971, the first of twentytwo consecutive international bestsellers. Patrick larkin when lucien aurelius valens, a soldier in the service of rome, discovers the brutally murdered body of a member of the roman senate and ally of the emperor, he must rely on his inner strength and courage to find the truth, a quest that will change. Patrick larkin is the author of robert ludlums the lazarus vendetta and the tribune, as well as the coauthor of five bestselling thrillers with larry bond. His collaborations with larry bond, including red phoenix, vortex, cauldron, the enemy within, and day of wrath, have won critical acclaim for their suspense, realism, and unblinking appreciation of geopolitical and modern military realities. Jan 30, 20 the tribune by patrick larkin my rating. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
The way the author introduces characters, presents background, and explains the machinations of roman politics makes this book easily accessible to anyone with even a passing interest in the period. Patrick larkin is a bestselling author specializing in historical, military, and espionage thrillers. Survived by children, kathy patrick larkin, karen charles alcon, and steve aeshliman. Patrick larkin, coauthor of five other thriller and espionage novels, writes. A novel of ancient rome the tribune series book 1 ebook. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the tribune. The tribune has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Patrick larkin is a bestselling author specializing in historical, military, and espionage. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Cremation society of idaho published in idaho press tribune on jan.
The tribune tribune, book 1 by patrick larkin book cover, description, publication history. The book will appeal to a young reader, but is certainly not intended for only a young audience. Those who have never sampled a covertone novel will find the moscow vector an excellent place to begin, as larkin brings ludlums cold war villains full circle with a 21st century weapon to boot. Larry bond is an american author of technothriller novels in addition to being a video game designer. Most of the important historical figures of the time are to be found in the story. James patrick larkin, 65, of boise, died wednesday, jan. Patrick larkin is the author of the tribune, as well as the coauthor of five bestselling thrillers with larry bond, including red phoenix and the enemy within. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Thrillers and historical fiction by patrick larkin.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Join facebook to connect with patrick larkin and others you may know. A novel of ancient rome by patrick larkin 2003, paperback, large type at the best online prices at. Jan 28, 2017 james patrick larkin, 65, of boise, died wednesday, jan. It doesnt seem as well researched as other works of historical fiction that i have read for example, i, the sun by janet morris, but nonetheless was an entertaining read.
The tribune is a weak attempt to tell a story of suspense, mystery, murder and political intrigues with the roman empire as a background. A novel of ancient rome the tribune series book 1 kindle edition by larkin, patrick. Once a tribune of the sixth legion, he has angered. For the most part, the tribune is a roman military mystery novel. The tribune by patrick larkin abebooks passion for books.
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