THE SWORDSMAN OF VENICE - PART II: BLADE FOR HIRE
Releasing May 6, 2025
The Painted Souls series continues in this sequel to the winner of the American Writing Awards’ best novella.
1613 A.D., The New Kingdom of Granada
It’s been 24 years since Angelo Mascari lost his beloved Isabella to Paradise. With a warrant on his head, he reluctantly took a dying nobleman’s elusive advice and fled to the New World.
Now, in the bustling port colony of Santa Marta, Angelo has built a new life with a loving wife and two children. Though his ghosts haunt him, he’s found a sense of purpose as the town defender.
But when the Doge of Venice acquires a conquistador’s chronicle of the Amazon, he instructs Angelo’s old nemesis, Vito Uccello, to lead an expedition into the jungle to find a treasure that promises immortality. Forced back into danger, Angelo’s fragile peace is quickly shattered as he faces his former foes in a battle for survival, redemption, and a discovery that could change everything.
Praise for The Swordsman of Venice Part II: Blade for Hire
Riveting historical fiction / action-adventure / magical realism set in Latin America:
"An unforgettable tale of redemption and danger in the New World.
A thrilling continuation of a masterful historical saga."
- Gary McAvoy, bestselling author of the Vatican Secret Archive Thrillers
This BOOK is intended for mature audiences only.
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Praise for this riveting historical fiction novella set in Italy:
"Rob Samborn has crafted a thrilling stand-alone adventure sure to propel readers to his longer novels, The Prisoner of Paradise and Painter of the Damned. Delivering excitement and romance in abundance, The Swordsman of Venice helps keep swashbuckling alive."
- Bruce Leonard, author of QUILT CITY MURDERS
"Samborn has pulled out all the stops to create a fast-paced story with violent bursts and unexpected events. There are moments of humour, sadness and cheering on Angelo during the action-packed story. Painter of the Damned is out on the 25th October and I can't wait, especially after reading this brilliant novella."
- Amy McElroy, book blogger
"A page-turner from the dramatic beginning to the breath-holding ending. Superb writing, fast-moving plot, and complex protagonist on a twisting, tension-packed hero's quest. The romantic sub-plot transcends mortality while it adds a compelling dimension the main plot. Stellar work by a talented author."
- Mike Krentz, author of DEAD ALREADY, ANGELS FALLING and WARM AND DEAD
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THE SWORDSMAN OF VENICE ~ PART II
The Painted Souls series continues on May 6, 2025