Where History Becomes Adventure
Award-Winning Historical Fiction and Thrilling Adventures
Journey through meticulously researched historical worlds where legendary figures, hidden conspiracies, and ancient mysteries collide. From presidential intrigue and Civil War secrets to supernatural horrors of the American frontier, Steven M. Wilson delivers immersive novels that entertain, educate, and keep readers turning pages long into the night.
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Every novel by Steven M. Wilson blends authentic historical research with gripping storytelling, unforgettable characters, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Whether uncovering presidential conspiracies, exploring forgotten moments in history, or confronting ancient legends, each book offers an unforgettable reading experience.
a story of horror in the west
The Ancient Blood
There is something out there,” a Cheyenne a troubled brave warns Walking Man as they pursue a small band of soldiers across the desolate prairie. The Cheyenne warrior is uncertain of the meaning until he is visited by a spirit that warns him of an ancient enemy of the tribe; a hideous beast from the past who feeds on blood-lust and fear. The mythical creature attacks the Cheyenne, nearly wiping them out, and Walking Man, frantic to save the lives of the remaining warriors, is forced to strike a bargain with the soldiers.
Join forces, he tells the white men, and let us fight the beast together. The enemies become allies in a desperate fight to kill the creature, but the story is not over. A second spirit visits Walking Man with a message that both parties face a hidden danger.
A Riveting Civil War Historical Thriller
President Lincoln’s Spy
1861. As the Civil War rages on, one man is determined to prove himself on the front lines of battle. But destiny has far greater plans for him. . . On the battlefield, Captain Fitz Dunaway is a man of action with a keen, intellectual prowess. But when he humiliates his commanding officer, he finds himself facing a court martial for his maverick behavior. Now his only chance to redeem himself is by working as a spy to uncover a plot to assassinate President Lincoln.
In this rousing novel of loyalty and patriotism, betrayal and scandal, honor and valor, Lincoln scholar and expert Steven Wilson blends meticulous detail with captivating characters, taking readers back to one of America’s most defining moments in history.
About Steven Wilson
A Historian Dedicated to Bringing the Past to Life
Steven Wilson brings American history to life through compelling fiction and meticulously researched nonfiction.
As the former Curator of the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, Managing Editor of The Lincoln Herald, and Instructor of History at Lincoln Memorial University, Steven has spent decades preserving, researching, and sharing the stories that shaped America.
- Published author of 10 books
- Former Curator of the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum
- Managing Editor of The Lincoln Herald
- History Instructor
- Speaker and historian
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