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S.J.A. Turney

In this gripping Renaissance historical adventure, a vengeful man has found his target but killing him is another challenge. 

 Italy, 1493: As the inquisition takes hold in Spain and the Vatican seethes under the rule of the Borgias, Skiouros finally sets his mind to his ultimate mission since leaving the great city of Istanbul: the death of the usurper sultan, Cem. 

 Gathering old friends and new, Skiouros travels the length of Italy in his quest for vengeance and the quieting of his brother's restless soul. But on his dreadful quest he will face more than just physical danger . . . 

 For beneath all his strength, does Skiouros have a heart black enough to commit murder in the name of revenge? 

The ideal read for fans of David Gilman, Giles Kristian, and C. R. May.

Praise for The Assassin’s Tale
“Mr. Turney writes and then I revel in the reading. . . . A truly exceptional tale that was well researched and well developed. 5-stars.” —Hoover Book Reviews

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The Ottoman Cycle

The Assassin's Tale

Two brothers—a warrior and a thief—are drawn into a deadly plot at the dawn of the Ottoman empire: “Fast-paced and filled with action and adventure.” —Historical Novel Society
 
 Istanbul, 1481: The once great city of Constantine, a strange mix of Christians, Turks, and Jews, now forms the heart of the Ottoman empire. The conquest, still a recent memory, means emotions run high; danger is never far away.

 Skiouros and Lykaion, sons of a Greek farmer, are conscripted into the infamous Janissary guards and taken to Istanbul. As Skiouros escapes into the Greek quarter and supports himself through petty thievery, Lykaion remains with the slave chain, becomes an Islamic convert, and guards the Imperial palace.

 But one fateful day Skiouros picks the wrong pocket and begins to unravel a plot reaching to the highest peaks of Imperial power. He and his brother are left with the most difficult decision faced by a conquered Greek: Is the rule of the Ottoman Sultan worth saving?

The Thief's Tale

Two men on separate quests for revenge collide in the Mediterranean in this suspenseful Renaissance historical adventure.

 Crete, 1492: After a sojourn on a Venetian-controlled island, Skiouros has learned everything he needs to know for his true quest: destroying the person responsible for his brother’s death. 

 Meanwhile, across the Mediterranean, a small fleet of Turkish galleys is engaged in a desperate last attempt to save Islamic influence on the Iberian Peninsula. While the great naval commander Kemal Reis battles to survive, his subordinate yearns to murder every hint of Christian life. 

 When Skiouros’s ship crosses paths with the violent would-be pirate, things turn sour. Tested to the limits of his endurance, with his life at stake, Skiouros must confront unpleasant truths about his past . . . 

A wonderful choice for fans of Griff Hosker, Ben Kane, and Christian Cameron.

Praise for The Priest’s Tale

“Descriptive and full of intrigue and surprises, The Priest’s Tale takes the reader on a wonderful ride with a host of great characters and a most entertaining ending.” —Hoover Book Reviews

The Priest's Tale

A man returns home only to be drawn into a murderous coup in this thrilling conclusion to an epic historical adventure series.

 Five years since Skiouros left the city of Constantine, he has come to understand the dreadful price exacted by vengeance. 

 Saved from the French authorities by Dragi—the Romani crewman of a Turkish galley—he and his friend Parmenio are once again bound for the east. But Dragi’s aid comes with a price . . . 

 In the Ottoman capital, the populace prepares for a great festival; for the first time in years the Sultan’s three sons are all to be present. But a sect of disenfranchised Romani are plotting a deadly coup. 

 Can Skiouros thwart the mysterious Kingbreaker and save the Sultan’s sons? The sequence of events that shattered Skiouros’s life is finally coming to an end . . . 

This is the riveting conclusion to bestseller S. J. A. Turney’s Ottoman Cycle, and is perfect for readers of Ben Kane, Peter Darman, and Matt Harffy.

Praise for The Pasha’s Tale

“The story is full of intrigue involving the centuries old antagonism between Islam, Christianity and Judaism and the author does a commendable job in balancing the good and the bad of all three. Full of action, and replete with fascinating plot twists plus the trademark descriptive acumen of the author.” —Hoover Book Reviews