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“The Winds of Time" is a historical tour-de-force of Western Civilization by Rich DiSilvio. With masterful style, DiSilvio paints a fascinating historical canvas with the flare of a consummate artist. Key figures and the primary cultures that literally shaped the Western world are candidly analyzed, revealing both the dark and luminous sides of mankind. Included are in-depth studies of ancient Greece and Rome up through the ages to modern America, and analyses of titanic figures, such as Augustus, Jesus, Constantine, Dante, Da Vinci, Queen Elizabeth, America’s Founding Fathers, Darwin, ...

SHORT STORIES II is the 3X Gold Award-winning collection of mysteries, thrillers and historical works from multi-award-winning author/artist Rich DiSilvio. Also included are three short narratives from his acclaimed Tales of Titans series. This exciting volume debuts two intriguing mysteries featuring the dapper and clever private eye, Armand Arnolfini, as he investigates baffling art-related crimes entailing forgery and theft, a spine-chilling tale about John Vagis, a moving and edifying tale of two airmen during the Korean War with an unexpected twist, historical narratives featuring such...

GAIN A FRONT-ROW SEAT as private eye Armand Arnolfini confronts a dazzling array of wily thieves, brilliant forgers, and ruthless murderers in this riveting series of art crimes. Arnolfini’s manhunts take him from New York to Italy, Belgium, Germany and beyond in his quest to unravel a series of intriguing mysteries, while also seeking to preserve a broad spectrum of great art and artifacts that have made indelible imprints upon Western civilization. Which priceless masterpieces have been forged or stolen? Do the price tags range in the thousands or millions? Who are these mysterious and ...

”What a Great Book!” — Jennifer P., HISTORY/A+E Networks “A Blazing Gilded Age” is the epic story of a volatile nation burning with ambition, yet bleeding with injustice. It was a time of profound change, boldly transforming from an agrarian backwater into an industrial powerhouse. Center stage is the Wozniak family; poor coal miners struggling to achieve the elusive American dream. Suffering a string of calamities at the hands of their ruthless boss, Archibald Desmond Huxley, the Wozniaks are thrust into utter turmoil, thus igniting a blazing journey of revenge, justice, and ...

Masterfully combining the intense action and wit of a James Bond flick with a twisted family saga and disturbing portrayals of the Holocaust, “My Nazi Nemesis” is the ultimate rollercoaster ride. Jack Goodwin is a savvy CIA agent oozing with charisma, yet saddled with baggage. Haunted by a dark past for fifteen years, Jack finally reveals all to his daughter, Eleanor, in hopes of settling an old score with his Nazi nemesis, Alois Richter. As an OSS agent during the war, Jack experienced a series of near-death engagements, from failed sorties and secret missions to a horrifying encounter...

From the vivid imagination of author/artist Rich DiSilvio comes this spellbinding collection of strange, weird, and Sci-Fi tales. Inspired by the likes of Rod Serling, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, George R.R. Martin and other titans of the genre, multi-award-winning author & illustrator Rich DiSilvio offers 7 riveting tales that will transport readers into the surreal realms of the imagination. DiSilvio’s mastery of prose is mirrored by his captivating artwork, of which this book won first place for cover art in TopShelf’s international contest. Each story is also accompanied by a ...

From a vivid modern crime drama to an intriguing mystery about Tesla's Death Ray to a terrifying WWII thriller and onto several engrossing historical works, this debut edition of short stories is a colorful cornucopia of compelling stories that not only entertain but also enlighten. SHORT STORIES I features the first volume of mysteries, thrillers, and historical works from multi-award-winning author/artist Rich DiSilvio’s past and present. Also included are three historical vignettes from his acclaimed “Tales of Titans” series. This Writers Digest award-winner features “The Death ...

Armand Arnolfini is joined by his wife and children in this exciting third installment in the Arnolfini Art Mysteries series. For the first time Armand takes his son and daughter with him on a few mysterious cases, adding a whole new and exciting dimension to the series. Cases include investigating oddities such as the Georgia Guidestones (hailed as the American Stonehenge), a literary work by an American icon, works by famous artists such as Michelangelo, Bernini, Caspar David Friedrich, and William Bouguereau, and revelatory works by women artists, including Rosa Bonheur among others.

Liszt’s Dante Symphony is a strikingly original and enigmatic tale of murder and covert spy rings amid the turbulent rise of Bismarck’s Prussia, which leads to Hitler’s infernal Third Reich. Following the life of Angelo Di Purezza Jr., whose father was a student and (unbeknownst to him) fellow spy of Liszt’s, the reader is taken on a journey of suspense and intrigue that cascades over two generations. During those years Europe would experience numerous revolutions and witness two World Wars, thus emulating the horrors foretold in Dante’s “Inferno” and Liszt’s symphony, as ...

By Multi-Award-Winning author Rich DiSilvio Tales of Titans Vol. I, brings great historical figures to life with concise yet compelling essays, coupled with engaging narratives that enlighten readers to the miraculous deeds, and misdeeds, of numerous titans who have significantly shaped Western civilization. This handsomely illustrated series offers readers brief biographical overviews and cogent analysis, while the quasi-fictional scenarios transport readers into a fascinating past, whereby putting flesh on the bones of several titans and offering glimpses into their hearts, minds, and ...

Experience the ART of Forgery, Theft & Murder! Private investigator Armand Arnolfini springs back into action as he engages a new array of baffling art mysteries in this second installment in the Arnolfini Art Mysteries series. Continuing chronologically from his previous escapades, Armand teams up with his new wife, Andrea, to confront sly art forgers, black market racketeers, and ruthless killers, while seeking to recover great works of art and solve old mysteries surrounding famous architecture. Join the Arnolfinis as they hunt down Leonardo’s lost Leda and the Swan, works by the ...

DiSilvio continues his thought-provoking series of short stories in volume V, this time with a hodgepodge of speculative tales. Be prepared for the Unexpected - the Strange - the Contemplative - the Somber - the Apocalyptic - the Euphoric, and even the Poetic, with some being Sci-Fi, and others a variety of Earthly reflections. Whatever the topic, DiSilvio always offers the reader something to mull over while being entertained. Contents: 1 – The Face of Evil 2 – Extinction 3 – Tales of the Heart 4 – Proxima b 5 – The Septic Siren's Song 6 – They Made a Monkey Out of Me 7 – ...

Step into the Mysterious Mists of the Beyond, where fascinating occurrences, unexpected twists, space adventures, time travel, bizarre happenings, and even humor are coupled with thought-provoking undertones that edify and entertain. Short Stories IV: Fantasy & Sci-Fi , by multi-award-winning author/artist Rich DiSilvio, is the second installment of the author’s imaginative adventures into the cosmic realms of the unknown. Lovers of Rod Serling, George R.R. Martin, Gene Roddenberry, and other greats will feel right at home in DiSilvio’s fantastical worlds, each featuring illustrations ...