A trip of a lifetime.
A 433-year-old murder.
An ancient order that will kill to silence the truth.
FINALIST - 2021 AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS (THRILLERS/ADVENTURES)
HONORABLE MENTION - HOLLYWOOD BOOK FESTIVAL (FICTION)
BRONZE MEDAL - READERS' FAVORITE (FICTION-INTRIGUE)
FINALIST - 2022 AMERICAN BOOK FEST AWARDS (CROSS-GENRE)
Nick and Julia O'Connor's dream trip to Venice collapses when a haunting voice reaches out to Nick from Tintoretto's Paradise, the world's largest oil painting.
Though Julia worries her husband suffers from a delusion, Nick is adamant the voice belongs to a woman from the 16th century—his soul mate from a previous life. He discovers a religious order that has developed a method of extracting people's souls, which they imprison in Paradise. Over the centuries, they've judged thousands of souls and sentenced them to eternal purgatory.
As infatuation with the past clouds his commitment to his present-day wife, Nick must right an age-old wrong—destroy the painting and liberate his soul mate. But freeing her would allow all the souls to be reborn.
The order will never let that happen.
A riveting thriller ignites with a time-spanning love story. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Diana Gabaldon, Neil Gaiman or David Mitchell.
"Vivid narrative, world-building and edgy suspense."
- Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times best-selling author
"Gripping and transportive."
- EJ Mellow, bestselling author of SONG OF THE FOREVER RAINS and DANCE OF A BURNING SEA
"A spectacular thriller."
- Avanti Centrae, international bestselling author of the VanOps series
Genre: Thriller
A 433-year-old murder.
An ancient order that will kill to silence the truth.
FINALIST - 2021 AMERICAN WRITING AWARDS (THRILLERS/ADVENTURES)
HONORABLE MENTION - HOLLYWOOD BOOK FESTIVAL (FICTION)
BRONZE MEDAL - READERS' FAVORITE (FICTION-INTRIGUE)
FINALIST - 2022 AMERICAN BOOK FEST AWARDS (CROSS-GENRE)
Nick and Julia O'Connor's dream trip to Venice collapses when a haunting voice reaches out to Nick from Tintoretto's Paradise, the world's largest oil painting.
Though Julia worries her husband suffers from a delusion, Nick is adamant the voice belongs to a woman from the 16th century—his soul mate from a previous life. He discovers a religious order that has developed a method of extracting people's souls, which they imprison in Paradise. Over the centuries, they've judged thousands of souls and sentenced them to eternal purgatory.
As infatuation with the past clouds his commitment to his present-day wife, Nick must right an age-old wrong—destroy the painting and liberate his soul mate. But freeing her would allow all the souls to be reborn.
The order will never let that happen.
A riveting thriller ignites with a time-spanning love story. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Diana Gabaldon, Neil Gaiman or David Mitchell.
"Vivid narrative, world-building and edgy suspense."
- Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times best-selling author
"Gripping and transportive."
- EJ Mellow, bestselling author of SONG OF THE FOREVER RAINS and DANCE OF A BURNING SEA
"A spectacular thriller."
- Avanti Centrae, international bestselling author of the VanOps series
Genre: Thriller
Praise for this book
"Samborn writes vivid, cinematic prose, deftly penning scenes of Venice that feel so alive you might start speaking Italian while sipping espresso. This spectacular thriller will capture you - heart and soul!" - Avanti Centrae
"A tale of ill-fated lovers that transcend time, THE PRISONER OF PARADISE never fails to impress. The intriguing mix of history, scheming cults, and the high art of Venice blend together, creating a gripping story that will leave readers hungry for more." - D W Gillespie
"Rob Samborn's gift for vivid narrative, world-building and edgy suspense is brilliantly showcased in this immersive, time-traveling thriller infused with Gothic horror, supernatural danger and twisty suspense." - Jayne Ann Krentz
"Wildly imaginative and richly detailed, THE PRISONER OF PARADISE is a spellbinding debut. It's an alchemy of mystery and intrigue that reaches deep inside the human heart and emerges with a propulsive story that manages to span centuries while leaving the reader breathless. Rob Samborn is an author to watch!" - Ellen Meister
"The city of Venice soaks into your bones in Rob Samborn's THE PRISONER OF PARADISE. As the painting comes alive, so does every word from the page in this gripping and transportive read" - E J Mellow
"A truly evocative and finely-woven tale reminiscent of Dan Brown and Gwendolyn Womack. Rob Samborn's The Prisoner of Paradise slips effortlessly between present day and 16th century Venice with intriguing characters, clever plotting, and deft pacing that makes this book difficult to put down. Filled with stunning writing, the Venetian art world, and well-researched and vivid historical detail, this thrilling story captivates until the very last page." - Charissa Weaks
"A tale of ill-fated lovers that transcend time, THE PRISONER OF PARADISE never fails to impress. The intriguing mix of history, scheming cults, and the high art of Venice blend together, creating a gripping story that will leave readers hungry for more." - D W Gillespie
"Rob Samborn's gift for vivid narrative, world-building and edgy suspense is brilliantly showcased in this immersive, time-traveling thriller infused with Gothic horror, supernatural danger and twisty suspense." - Jayne Ann Krentz
"Wildly imaginative and richly detailed, THE PRISONER OF PARADISE is a spellbinding debut. It's an alchemy of mystery and intrigue that reaches deep inside the human heart and emerges with a propulsive story that manages to span centuries while leaving the reader breathless. Rob Samborn is an author to watch!" - Ellen Meister
"The city of Venice soaks into your bones in Rob Samborn's THE PRISONER OF PARADISE. As the painting comes alive, so does every word from the page in this gripping and transportive read" - E J Mellow
"A truly evocative and finely-woven tale reminiscent of Dan Brown and Gwendolyn Womack. Rob Samborn's The Prisoner of Paradise slips effortlessly between present day and 16th century Venice with intriguing characters, clever plotting, and deft pacing that makes this book difficult to put down. Filled with stunning writing, the Venetian art world, and well-researched and vivid historical detail, this thrilling story captivates until the very last page." - Charissa Weaks
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