David Roberts Presents Nota Bene
A gripping Nota Bene Novel of ancient secrets, organized crime, and modern danger.
Echoes of the Past
A Mystery Thriller Novel That Begins with One Disappearance
Get ready for a pulse-pounding journey through ancient history, modern deception, and murder mystery.
Chapter 1
A barren road to Trieste, a desperate plea from Liz Black, and a missing archaeologist. Brown takes on the case, unaware of the darkness that awaits. So I just call you Brown? Do you have a first name?
Chapter 2
The scent of bleach, a shattered face, and a room ransacked in a frenzy. Martin is dead, and Brown steps into a world of secrets and lies. The naked body sprawled across the bed was Trevor Martin. He had been shot in the head.
Chapter 3
The archaeologist’s last journey is scrutinized. The Tunisia Museum of Operations, and his obsession with the goddess figurine. Something went down in Tunis. It was dark. The power went out in our area. The next morning, they found him. Dead.
Chapter 1
A barren road to Trieste, a desperate plea from Liz Black, and a missing archaeologist. Brown takes on the case, unaware of the darkness that awaits. So I just call you Brown? Do you have a first name?
Chapter 2
The scent of bleach, a shattered face, and a room ransacked in a frenzy. Martin is dead, and Brown steps into a world of secrets and lies. The naked body sprawled across the bed was Trevor Martin. He had been shot in the head.
Chapter 3
The archaeologist’s last journey is scrutinized. The Tunisia Museum of Operations, and his obsession with the goddess figurine. Something went down in Tunis. It was dark. The power went out in our area. The next morning, they found him. Dead.
About David Roberts Author
One of the Mystery Thriller Authors to Watch
David Roberts Author brings together history, suspense, noir atmosphere, and the dangerous beauty of the antiquities trade. His storytelling is driven by sharp observation, layered characters, and a fascination with the way ancient objects can expose modern greed.
For readers looking for books by David Roberts, Nota Bene introduces a world of private investigation, lost civilizations, art crime, and moral uncertainty. Roberts writes with a cinematic eye, building tension through setting, dialogue, and the quiet threat of what remains unsaid.
Nota Bene by David Roberts
A Historical Thriller Book Built on Secrets, Deception, and Danger
For readers searching for the best mystery and thriller books, historical thriller books, crime thriller books, and mystery and thriller novels, this novel delivers a story layered with atmosphere, intelligence, and danger.
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Chapter 1
A barren road to Trieste, a desperate plea from Liz Black, and a missing archaeologist. Brown takes on the case, unaware of the darkness that awaits. So I just call you Brown? Do you have a first name?
Chapter 2
The scent of bleach, a shattered face, and a room ransacked in a frenzy. Martin is dead, and Brown steps into a world of secrets and lies. The naked body sprawled across the bed was Trevor Martin. He had been shot in the head.
Chapter 3
The archaeologist’s last journey is scrutinized. The Tunisia Museum of Operations, and his obsession with the goddess figurine. Something went down in Tunis. It was dark. The power went out in our area. The next morning, they found him. Dead.
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Writing has always opened up my mind. As I search for a subject to write about I am presently seated in the office looking out the window at a garden....
Read MoreWhat am I reading right now?
Summer is coming to an end. The days are still warm, but the kids are getting ready to return to school. The mornings are suddenly
How did I come to like Crime Novels?
I came to love crime stories when I was ten years old. In 1962 Hurricane Freda pounded Vancouver one night. I listened to wind and
Why do I write Crime Novels?
I have always enjoyed reading crime novels, so why not write within the genre? It is a challenging genre that requires the writer to have
Why do I write?
Writing has always opened up my mind. As I search for a subject to write about I am presently seated in the office looking out
How did I get Note Bene written?
I have always wanted to write, but the follow through has been difficult, with work and family taking the majority of time away. In my
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Driven by a fascination with secrets, history, and the shadows behind power, David Roberts crafts mystery fiction where the past collides with the present—and nothing is ever as simple as it first appears.