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Rob Samborn

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In addition to being a novelist, Rob Samborn is a screenwriter, entrepreneur and avid traveler. He’s been to forty countries, lived in five of them and studied nine languages. As a restless spirit who can’t remember the last time he was bored, Rob is on a quest to explore the intricacies of our world and try his hand at a multitude of crafts; he’s also an accomplished artist and musician, as well as a budding furniture maker. Originally from New York City, he lived in Los Angeles for twenty years, and now makes his home in Denver with his wife, daughter and dog.

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Rob Samborn I have the opposite problem - way too many ideas and not enough time (or pages). Besides ideas for other projects, I have way too much I want to inclu…moreI have the opposite problem - way too many ideas and not enough time (or pages). Besides ideas for other projects, I have way too much I want to include in my books. My outline for books 2 and 3 of the Paradise series is 80,000 words! The nice thing is now I have material for subsequent books.(less)
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The Prisoner of Paradise (Painted Souls, #1) by Rob Samborn Three years ago today, my debut novel, The Prisoner of Paradise, was released to the world.

Since then, I've completed the Painted Souls trilogy and launched the spinoff, The Swordsman of Venice.

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The Swordsman of Venice - Part II by Rob Samborn
"Old grudges never die, and neither do old swordsmen.
The saga of Angelo Mascari continues in the New World with a new life, but the Order in Venice has a long memory and seeks revenge for past wrongs. Rob Samborn takes you to a distant port in South A" Read more of this review »
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"Another virtuoso tale from this very talented author. The story grabbed me from the first page and kept the plot twists and complex, engaging characters coming. A story of adventure, revenge, and redemption expertly set in historically accurate inter" Read more of this review »
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"Another great book by Rob Samborn and fantastic end to the trilogy. The further I got into the book, the more I couldn't put it down. very suspenseful!"
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I'm so happy Mike Krentz put out a box set for the Zack Winston medical thrillers!

The whole series is a gripping, high-stakes thrill ride from start to finish. Each book builds on the last, raising the tension while deepening the emotional and psych
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"It had been a while since I read the first book, so it took me several chapters to remember who was who. But it all clicked and the intrigue didn't stop. Fast-paced and wonderfully descriptive, I'm excited to read the final book in the trilogy."
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While I admittedly don't typically read poetry, Poems from the Heart was recommended by a friend and I found it to be a deeply moving experience. Each poem resonated with authenticity, capturing life's moments with clarity and emotion. The collection ...more
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A gripping, fast-paced thriller set against the vibrant backdrop of coastal Mexico. Manwaring masterfully weaves a narrative rich in cultural detail, immersing readers in the sights and sounds of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. The dynamic between JadeAnne a ...more
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Wow. The Apostle Conspiracy is a masterclass in historical thrillers. Gary McAvoy is at the top of his game as he brings the reader on a centuries-spanning mystery with world-changing consequences. In this brilliantly constructed novel, McAvoy seamle ...more
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“caught between two worlds—and for another living in purgatory for centuries.”
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“The souls screamed at Carlo in a deafening cacophony”
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“A lock and key,”
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