Avanti Centrae is an international best-selling author who blends history, science and suspense into pulse pounding action thrillers. And she's here today talking about her latest book, Cleopatra’s Vendetta.

‘Born a goddess Cleopatra died a prisoner, but the cobra’s deadly kiss was just the beginning.’

Hi, I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler. And today on binge reading, Avanti talks about how she melds ancient history with contemporary politics, how history is told by the winners and why she wants to restore Cleopatra's reputation as a world changing woman.

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Things you’ll hear about in the episode:

How the story combines Cleopatra’s legacy with a contemporary thriller involving Think Tank Special Ops leader Timothy Stryker and his wife Angie during an Italian holiday.

How Avanti was influenced by popular fiction heroes like James Rollins, Steve Berry, Dan Brown, and Clive Cussler.

Books Avanti recommends for thriller readers. (think Steve Berry and Gregg Hurwitz among others.)

The power of propaganda down the centuries

The party Cleopatra threw for Mark Anthony

Was Cleopatra particularly beautiful?

How Avanti made the change from Silicon Valley IY expert to best-selling international author.

Links in the episode

Steve Berry:  The Columbus Affair, https://steveberry.org/books/the-columbus-affair/synopsis/

James Rollins: https://jamesrollins.com/

Clive Cussler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clive_Cussler

Dan Brown: https://danbrown.com/

Andy McDermott: http://www.andy-mcdermott.com/

Gregg Hurwitz: https://gregghurwitz.net/

JF Penn: https://jfpenn.com/

David Wood:  https://www.davidwoodweb.com/

Dan Brown: https://danbrown.com/

Octavian:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus

Stacy Schiff: Clepatra, A Life; https://www.amazon.com/Cleopatra-Life-Stacy-Schiff/dp/0316001945

Deep Fake – Just how good is it?  https://www.creativebloq.com/features/deepfake-examples

 Gal Gadot - May be doing a Cleopatra Bio pic; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal_Gadot

Where to find Avanti Online

Website: https://www.avanticentrae.com/

On Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Avanti-Centrae/e/B07TJVDLM4/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avanticentrae/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avanti.centrae.author/

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Introducing thriller author Avanti Centrae

Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Avanti. Hello there, Avanti, and welcome to the show. It's so good to have you with us.

Avanti Centrae - international best selling thriller author

Avanti Centrae: Hey Jenny, thank you so much for having me. I love your podcast and recently got to listen to one with Lee Goldberg and I just couldn't be happier to be here with you.

Jenny Wheeler: Thank you so much. Look, you are a number one international best-selling author who blends history, science, and suspense into pulse pounding action thrillers, rather similar to what Lee does.

But today we are talking about your latest work, which is Cleopatra’s Vendetta.