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"Historical fiction at its best." - S.J.A. Turney, author of Caligula and Marius' MulesJudea, AD 66. A Roman legion suffers a catastrophic defeat at the hands of a band of Hebrews. Knowing Emperor Nero's revenge will be swift, they must decide how to defend their land against the Roman invasion.Caught in the turmoil is Judah: a mason who now finds himself rubbing shoulders with priests, revolutionaries, generals and nobles, drafted to help defend t...

"Be prepared to burn the midnight oil. It's well worth it." - Historical Novel SocietyUnder Emperor Nero's rule, Rome is a dangerous place. His cruel, artistic whims border on madness, and anyone who dares rise too high has their wings clipped with fatal results.For one family, this means either promotion or destruction. While his uncle Vespasian goes off to put down a rebellion in Judea, Titus Flavius Sabinus struggles to walk the perilous line be...

Among the more popular of the Continental Op stories, Dashiell Hammett's "Corkscrew" follows the Op on an unusual mission. He is dispatched to Corkscrew, Arizona, a scorching border town where murders, smuggling, and lawlessness have overwhelmed the local authorities.Hired by worried landowners and appointed deputy sheriff, the Op confronts a volatile community divided among rival criminal factions. He faces gunmen, corrupt (or frightened) residents, and repeated threats, relying o...

"Blixt is a man of many talents - actor, director, author. In his hands, history comes to bright, blazing life." - Sharon Kay Penman, author of Lionheart and The Sunne In SplendourPrepare to be swept away by the thrilling epic of love, destiny, and treacherous adventure with the third book in David Blixt's mesmerizing Star-Crossed Series! In the turbulent world of Renaissance Italy, 'Fortune's Fool' continues the saga of Romeo and Juliet like you'...

A gripping sequel to the bestselling novel What Girls Are Good For, following the real-life reporting of undercover journalist Nellie Bly!Step into the electric streets of 1880s New York as trailblazing journalist Nellie Bly delves into the heart of the city's underbelly, where the cries of abandoned infants echo through the cobblestone alleys, as she discovers the fate of unwanted babies.Fresh from her harrowing escape from the madhouse on Blackwe...

Romeo & Juliet is the greatest love story ever told.Every story has a beginning."A novel of intricate plot, taut narrative, sharp period detail and beautifully realized characters." - Publishers Weekly"A delightful romp through the backstory of 'Romeo & Juliet." - Chicago Sun-TimesDive into a captivating fusion of literary worlds. This masterful novel takes you on an unforgettable j...

In 1924, Dashiell Hammett - considered the father of hard-boiled detective fiction - wrote two short stories in his Continental Op series of mysteries: "The House on Turk Street" and "The Girl with the Silver Eyes."Rather than create two stand-alone stories, however, Hammett instead sends the Continental Op into a maze of stolen bonds, missing women, criminal rivalries, and lethal betrayals, all of which lead him to the mysterious, red-headed vixen named "Elvira," an elusive, intel...

★★★★★ - "David Blixt pens a heroine for the ages in "What Girls Are Good For," which follows the extraordinary career of pioneer newspaperwoman Nellie Bly. A pint-sized dynamo who refuses to stay in the kitchen, Nellie fights tooth and nail to make a name for herself as a journalist, battling complacent men, corrupt institutions, and her own demons along the way. This real-life Lois Lane had me cheering aloud as I turned the pages — simply a delight!" — Kate Quinn, NY Times Bestselling aut...

"It must be by his death." On the brink of betrayal, loyalty clashes with honor.Step into the gripping world of intrigue and betrayal with "Eve Of Ides," a drama that delves into the untold story behind the night preceding Julius Caesar's fateful assassination. Join Caesar, Brutus, and Antony at a feast where secrets are unveiled, and destinies are sealed.March 14, 44 BC. Elected Dictator of Rome, Caesar is about to embark on a new war in the East to avenge...

"Her Majesty's Will is a heady, silly romp that works!" — Chicago Tribune"Her Majesty's Will has everything—swashbuckling sword fights, witty banter, a nefarious (and true!) plot, a dash of romance, narrow escapes, sudden reversals, and an incredibly plausible origin story for one of the greatest writers in history. It's huge fun—a summer blockbuster action-adventure combined with dazzling outdoor Shakespeare, all in handy-dandy book form....

"Blixt is a man of many talents - actor, director, author. In his hands, history comes to bright, blazing life." - Sharon Kay Penman, author of Lionheart and The Sunne In SplendourDive into the treacherous landscape of Renaissance Italy, where alliances shift like shadows and betrayal is a constant companion, with the explosive fourth novel David Blixt's critically acclaimed Star-Cross'd Series!Triumphant in its clash with...

"David Blixt is a man of many talents—an actor, director, author. Not all of you may be lucky enough to watch one of his plays, but you all can read one of his novels, which I recommend that you do as soon as possible. In his hands, history comes to bright, blazing life."—SHARON KAY PENMAN, The Sunne In Splendour and LionheartStep into a world of intrigue, passion, and Renaissance splendor with David Blixt's captivating second novel in his Star-Cr...