A Gladiator Dies Only Once is a gripping historical novel by Steven Saylor. The book tells about the adventures of Romeo, a private detective of Ancient Rome, who solves the mysteries of crimes that occur in the city during the reign of Julius Caesar. Romei goes in search of the killer of the gladiator, which turned out to be very difficult and dangerous. The author masterfully recreates the atmosphere of ancient Rome, where not only the secrets of crimes are revealed, but also the complex relationships between different layers of society. Convoluted plots, unpredictable turns of events and lively dialogues make this book exciting for fans of historical detective stories. "A Gladiator Dies Only Once" is an exciting journey into the past that will not leave indifferent any lover of history and mysteries.