Ruth (RS) Downie graduated from university with an English degree and a plan to get married and live happily ever after. She is still working on it. In the meantime she is also the New York Times bestselling author of a mystery series featuring Roman doctor Gaius Petreius Ruso.
Genres: Historical Mystery, Historical
Series
Medicus Investigation
1. Medicus (2006)
2. Terra Incognita (2008)
3. Persona Non Grata (2009)
4. Caveat Emptor (2010)
5. Semper Fidelis (2013)
6. Tabula Rasa (2014)
7. Vita Brevis (2016)
8. Memento Mori (2018)
8.5. Prima Facie (2019)
1. Medicus (2006)
2. Terra Incognita (2008)
3. Persona Non Grata (2009)
4. Caveat Emptor (2010)
5. Semper Fidelis (2013)
6. Tabula Rasa (2014)
7. Vita Brevis (2016)
8. Memento Mori (2018)
8.5. Prima Facie (2019)
Novels
Novellas and Short Stories
Ruth Downie recommends

Caesar's Soldier (2023)
(Mark Antony, book 1)
Alex Gough
"A fascinating account of a complex and compelling man."

Spare Me the Truth (2016)
(Dan Forrester, book 1)
C J Carver
"Had me reading till ridiculous hours of the night, needing to find out what happens next."

Secret Lament (2009)
(Charles Patterson, book 3)
Roz Southey
"...an elegantly-written and atmospheric mystery."
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