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Murder in Minos

Murder in Minos is a murder mystery. 

Erina must find the assassin who killed the king. However, she is faced with a dilemma, her findings will directly benefit a dangerous woman who is her worst enemy.

The story's setting is ancient Knossos, 1500 BC.

The approximate length -- 70,000 words.

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Erina

When her husband died, she was stripped of all her possessions, power, and prestige. She has been ordered to find the king's assassin, and she will be restored to her previous positions. But she knows something isn't right. 

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Potnia

Potnia wants to rule, and Erina stands in her way. She will crush Erina and her family if Erina does not do as she as commanded.

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Lepa

Sisters, and Potnia's cousin. They are powerful women governing important cities. One wants more power while the other is interested in increasing her wealth, and in preventing her sister from acquiring more power.

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Serka

Potnia's daughter.

She believes she should inherit the throne and is ruthless in her attempts to acquire power.

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Hiera

The king's lover. He is murdered when he goes to visit her.

© 2026 by William Thomas Venner. 

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