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The Flame and the Wind (Paperback)
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'This is an historical novel in the grand manner . . . A lot of
research must have gone into the work, and the result is wholly
satisfactory.' - "The Guardian"
'The versatile John Blackburn has deserted one kind of horror for
quite another, diabolism for divinity.' - "Times Literary
Supplement"
'An accomplished writer.' - "The Spectator"
The year is 37 A.D., and Rome faces a dangerous threat in the form
of a new religion whose doctrines could undermine the entire
foundation of the Empire. Sextus Marcellus Ennius, one of Rome's
top spies, is dispatched to Jerusalem to investigate this cult and
discredit its founder, a criminal named Jesus-bar-Joseph, who was
rumoured to possess supernatural powers and reputedly rose from the
dead after his execution. But as Sextus searches for the truth, he
will be faced with dangers on all sides: the intrigues of the mad
Emperor Caligula, traitors among his fellow Romans, and murderous
religious zealots. And when he finally unravels the mystery, the
truth is more terrible than he could have ever imagined . . .
Regarded by many critics as the best British horror writer of his
time, John Blackburn (1923-1993) was the author of nearly thirty
thrillers that blended the genres of horror, mystery, and science
fiction in unique and inventive ways. "The Flame and the Wind"
(1967), his most ambitious work, is an epic historical novel
infused with elements of mystery and horror, told in the
page-turning style for which he is known. This edition includes a
new introduction by Greg Gbur and Bill Botten's striking black and
white dust jacket art from the first edition.
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