Body theft and missing persons are an awkward start for Londinium's newest cult.
Laelius Calvus wants to start his own religion. Something grandiose and profitable, without being weighed down by minor details such as which god to worship. The only things standing between him and a temple-funded expenses account are a disappearing corpse, a runaway niece, a rival priest selling dodgy funeral insurance and a father who, gods forbid, wants Calvus to succeed in life.
As a glassblower's apprentice living on the outskirts of the ancient Roman city of Londinium, Calvus has a choice: find the missing girl and be rewarded with the land he needs to build his temple, or risk being revealed as a charlatan and lose the chance for gaining divine riches and a comfortable bed.
Praise for Move Over, Minerva
'Move Over, Minerva is definitely one of those books one ends up reading late into the night despite having to wake up early the next day.' Alice Creswell, Indie Author
"Full of funny and ironic surprises... a wonderful way to explore ancient London." Margie Peterson, Reedsy Discovery Reviewer
Book Two of the Laelius Calvus Mysteries coming in 2026
