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Join Lisa E. Betz at Rendezvous ’25

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Rendezvous with readers and writers in St. Louis on November 7-8, 2025, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. Lisa E. Betz is attending as a participating author!

 

About the Writer

Lisa E. Betz is an engineer-turned-mystery-writer, entertaining speaker, and speaking coach. She inspires others to become their best selves, living with authenticity, and purpose, and she infuses her novels with quirky characters who thrive on solving tricky problems. Her Livia Aemilia Mysteries, set in first-century Rome, have won several awards, including the Golden Scroll Novel of the Year.

She and her husband reside near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Scallywag, their rambunctious cat—the inspiration for Nemesis, resident mischief maker in her novels. Lisa directs church dramas, hikes the beautiful Pennsylvania woods, eats too much chocolate, and spoils her grandsons.

You can learn more about Lisa E. Betz and her books on her website at lisaebetz.com.

Genre: cozy mystery, biblical fiction, historical fiction

Currently reading: Waiting Isn’t A Waste by Mark Vroegop, Invisible by Lorena McCourtney

A note from Lisa: Greetings to all my fellow readers who look for stories that are unique, quirky, or intriguing. I write unconventional novels filled with underdog heroes and misfit characters who face their fictional problems with courage, resourcefulness, and a generous dollop of humor. I hope you’ll enjoy my fast-paced mysteries set in New-Testament-era Rome. Happy reading!

 

About the Featured Title

Death and a Crocodile (A Livia Aemilia Mystery)

Sensible women don’t investigate murders, but Livia Aemilia might not have a choice.

Rome, 47 AD. When Livia’s father dies under suspicious circumstances, she sets out to find the killer before her innocent brother is convicted of murder. She may be an amateur when it comes to hunting dangerous criminals, but she’s determined, intelligent, and not afraid to break a convention or two in pursuit of the truth. Plus, she’s adopted a radical new faith that encourages her to believe a woman and a handful of servants can actually solve a murder.

Can she uncover the culprit before powerful men realize what she’s up to and force her to stop? Or will her snooping land her in deadly peril?

A lighthearted historical mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a cast of eccentric characters, and an unrepentant, sausage-snatching cat.

More in this Series: Fountains and Secrets, An Ode to Poison

 

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about JustRead Rendezvous… why (About page), what, where, who, and how (Event page). We invite you to join us and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page). 

Have you read any of Lisa E. Betz’s books? Let us know your favorites and which titles you add to your TBR!

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