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May 22, 2019

My new novel is here ��� and just 99 cents! "An action-packed urban fantasy you have to read!"

A Storm Is Coming... After more than two years of work, my new novel Riders on the Storm is here. I'm thrilled to finally share it with you, and to celebrate its release, it's just 99 cents for a LIMITED launch window.

That's right. 99 cents. I'd say "cheaper than a cup of coffee," but it's way cheaper than that. Plus it will last a hell of a lot longer.

It's got action, adventure, mystery, suspense, a heist gone wrong, a stagecoach robbery and so much more. Jules Castle is one of my favorite protagonists to date. She's skilled, funny and doesn't always do the right thing. But it's always a blast to see what she'll do next.  I hope you'll give her a shot ��� and I hope you love the book as much as I did creating it.

You can buy it here for Kindle U.S. Or you can buy it for U.K. Kindle here. Hurry! This 99 cent deal will NOT last long. 

Once you're finished, I would greatly appreciate your honest review. You can leave one by going to this link here.

Dakota Territory, 1883: A land of violence, lawlessness ��� and vicious monsters. 

Jules Castle can outsmart, outgun, and outrun any bandit in the Old West. But will her legendary skills be enough to save her father?

Three years ago, Jules' outlaw father vanished during a mysterious mission. Since then, she's kept up the family business ��� robbing banks and chasing clues to his whereabouts across the Territory. Unfortunately, his trail sets her right in the path of supernatural, hard-to-kill creatures known as Vipers, whose bite will transform anyone into one of their kind.

Jules is determined to save her father, no matter the peril or cost. With the help of a bounty hunter and her adopted sister Miranda, she will have to pull off an impossible rescue. Hounded by former members of her father's gang, hunted by a U.S. Army posse, and pursued by Vipers, Jules' chances are slim. Can she beat the odds one last time?

From Amazon bestselling author Rob Blackwell comes 
Riders on the Storm, a unique urban fantasy combining elements of a Western with supernatural suspense and action. Find out why readers praise his novels for their unpredictable twists, jaw-dropping endings, and unforgettable characters. 

Reviewer: "If you enjoy fantasy novels with heists, shoot-outs, terrifying monsters and many plot twists, definitely give this novel a shot (no pun intended)!" 

Well, what are you waiting for? Go buy it! 
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Published on May 22, 2019 18:41

My new novel is here — and just 99 cents! "An action-packed urban fantasy you have to read!"

A Storm Is Coming... After more than two years of work, my new novel Riders on the Storm is here. I'm thrilled to finally share it with you, and to celebrate its release, it's just 99 cents for a LIMITED launch window.

That's right. 99 cents. I'd say "cheaper than a cup of coffee," but it's way cheaper than that. Plus it will last a hell of a lot longer.

It's got action, adventure, mystery, suspense, a heist gone wrong, a stagecoach robbery and so much more. Jules Castle is one of my favorite protagonists to date. She's skilled, funny and doesn't always do the right thing. But it's always a blast to see what she'll do next.  I hope you'll give her a shot — and I hope you love the book as much as I did creating it.

You can buy it here for Kindle U.S. Or you can buy it for U.K. Kindle here. Hurry! This 99 cent deal will NOT last long. 

Once you're finished, I would greatly appreciate your honest review. You can leave one by going to this link here.

Dakota Territory, 1883: A land of violence, lawlessness — and vicious monsters. 

Jules Castle can outsmart, outgun, and outrun any bandit in the Old West. But will her legendary skills be enough to save her father?

Three years ago, Jules' outlaw father vanished during a mysterious mission. Since then, she's kept up the family business — robbing banks and chasing clues to his whereabouts across the Territory. Unfortunately, his trail sets her right in the path of supernatural, hard-to-kill creatures known as Vipers, whose bite will transform anyone into one of their kind.

Jules is determined to save her father, no matter the peril or cost. With the help of a bounty hunter and her adopted sister Miranda, she will have to pull off an impossible rescue. Hounded by former members of her father's gang, hunted by a U.S. Army posse, and pursued by Vipers, Jules' chances are slim. Can she beat the odds one last time?

From Amazon bestselling author Rob Blackwell comes 
Riders on the Storm, a unique urban fantasy combining elements of a Western with supernatural suspense and action. Find out why readers praise his novels for their unpredictable twists, jaw-dropping endings, and unforgettable characters. 

Reviewer: "If you enjoy fantasy novels with heists, shoot-outs, terrifying monsters and many plot twists, definitely give this novel a shot (no pun intended)!" 

Well, what are you waiting for? Go buy it! 
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Published on May 22, 2019 18:41

May 17, 2019

A storm is coming! New novel released NEXT WEEK!

After two long years, I’m excited to announce the pending release of my new novel, Riders on the Storm, arriving next week on Tuesday, May 21st.

I’m fired up to share this novel with you. This is the most fun I’ve ever had writing a book, and when you take a look at the setup, you’ll see why.

But first, take a gander at the gorgeous cover below. This may well be my favorite cover for any of my novels because it sums up so much about the character and plot in a single image: As you might be able to tell from the cover, the year is 1883. The place is the Dakota Territory.

Yep, I wrote a western — with a twist. It has all the elements of a western — stalwart heroes, scheming villains, six shooters and stage coach robberies — but with monsters added to the mix. They’re called Vipers, and trust me, you don’t ever want to meet them. They arrive on the back of massive, black storm clouds, and if they so much as scratch you, you become one of them.

And there’s just one woman standing in their way.

Meet Jules Castle. She’s a hustler, thief and con artist extraordinaire, the daughter of a notorious outlaw who has taught her everything he knows. She can outshoot, outsmart and outrun anyone in the Old West. But she’s never faced a challenge like this before.

Her father has mysteriously vanished, and only she can save him. But she’s already under the gun, chased by her father’s former gang, a U.S. army posse and Vipers. She’ll need all her legendary skills to come out on top. Her chances are slim, but can she beat the odds one last time?

I had a blast writing this, and I think you’ll have just as much fun reading it. I can’t wait to share it with you. And you don’t have long to go. In less than a week, it’ll be here. 

So strap on your boots, get your holster on and your six shooters ready. It’s time to go back to the Old West.
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Published on May 17, 2019 08:14

April 10, 2019

Announcing Dead and Gone, an awesome new box set! 13 killers by 13 bestselling authors. Because one just isn���t enough���


So it's long past time to tell you about a secret project I���ve been involved with.


So I���m pleased to announce the publication of Dead and Gone, a box set of 13 novels by New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling authors filled with murder mysteries, crime fiction, paranormal thrills and much more.


The stories have exactly one thing in common: a serial killer. Some novels revolve around amateur sleuths, others are about seasoned police detectives and at least one features two tough local reporters (Spoiler alert: that one���s mine). The stories dip into other genres, including police procedurals, supernatural suspense and even romance. That means there���s something there for everyone. All of the books are well-reviewed and guaranteed to keep you flipping pages as fast as you can.



For a limited time, you can download the set RIGHT NOW for just $2.99! That���s 13 novels for less than a cup of coffee. Or you can download it for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. But act fast, because the price will go up to $9.99 shortly.


But wait, there���s more! Part of the profits from the sale of this box set goes to Anicira No-kill Animal Shelter. That means your money is also going to a great cause.


This set features my first novel, A Soul to Steal, one of my bestselling and most highly-reviewed books. Here���s the pitch:


A serial killer on the loose, two reporters in his sights, and a legendary ghost haunting the town...

Lord Halloween, a vicious murderer who targeted Loudoun County, Va., twelve years ago, has returned. Quinn and Kate, two community journalists, race to uncover his identity before a promised bloodbath on Halloween. But to stop him, they may unleash a far darker threat ��� and pay an unimaginable price.

A Soul to Steal has been featured on USA Today and praised by reviewers for its thrilling combination of urban fantasy, mystery and suspense. 


If you haven���t read it yet, feel free to pick up the boxed set and jump in. If you have read it, there are still 12 other novels from great authors to discover.


So what are you waiting for? Download the box set today!


P.S. For those wondering about my brand new novel, there's one coming. More on that soon!


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Published on April 10, 2019 17:02

Announcing Dead and Gone, an awesome new box set! 13 killers by 13 bestselling authors. Because one just isn’t enough…


So it's long past time to tell you about a secret project I’ve been involved with.
So I’m pleased to announce the publication of Dead and Gone, a box set of 13 novels by New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling authors filled with murder mysteries, crime fiction, paranormal thrills and much more.
The stories have exactly one thing in common: a serial killer. Some novels revolve around amateur sleuths, others are about seasoned police detectives and at least one features two tough local reporters (Spoiler alert: that one’s mine). The stories dip into other genres, including police procedurals, supernatural suspense and even romance. That means there’s something there for everyone. All of the books are well-reviewed and guaranteed to keep you flipping pages as fast as you can.

For a limited time, you can download the set RIGHT NOW for just $2.99! That’s 13 novels for less than a cup of coffee. Or you can download it for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. But act fast, because the price will go up to $9.99 shortly.
But wait, there’s more! Part of the profits from the sale of this box set goes to Anicira No-kill Animal Shelter. That means your money is also going to a great cause.
This set features my first novel, A Soul to Steal, one of my bestselling and most highly-reviewed books. Here’s the pitch:
A serial killer on the loose, two reporters in his sights, and a legendary ghost haunting the town...

Lord Halloween, a vicious murderer who targeted Loudoun County, Va., twelve years ago, has returned. Quinn and Kate, two community journalists, race to uncover his identity before a promised bloodbath on Halloween. But to stop him, they may unleash a far darker threat — and pay an unimaginable price.

A Soul to Steal has been featured on USA Today and praised by reviewers for its thrilling combination of urban fantasy, mystery and suspense. 

If you haven’t read it yet, feel free to pick up the boxed set and jump in. If you have read it, there are still 12 other novels from great authors to discover.
So what are you waiting for? Download the box set today!
P.S. For those wondering about my brand new novel, there's one coming. More on that soon!
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Published on April 10, 2019 17:02

October 30, 2018

My massive Halloween book sale -- almost all of my books FREE or on sale

So if you’ve followed me at all – and some of you have for years, for which I’m grateful – you know that I’m a huge fan of Halloween. My yard will attest to it, complete with a blow-up Headless Horseman, skeleton and ghosts roving the outside of my home.

That’s why most Halloweens I put one or two books on sale, maybe make something free. Well, this year I’m going for broke. I’m putting everything on sale (with one exception. Hang tight for that.) That’s right, if you haven’t read all of my novels, novellas or short stories, now’s your chance to get them at a great price. But hurry! This sale ends soon!

If you want to see everything on Amazon of what's on sale, click here. For individual titles, take a look below:
 
A Soul to Steal (The Sanheim Chronicles, Book One) — A serial killer stalks two young reporters in a small Virginia town on Halloween. But he’s not the only thing lurking in the dark. Reviewer: A Soul to Steal “is a brilliantly plotted roller coaster read, and I loved every page of it."

Just 99 cents! Buy it here.
 
Band of Demons (The Sanheim Chronicles, Book Two) — Reviewer: “An excellent second book with one hell of a twist!

Just 99 cents! Buy it here.
 
Give the Devil His Due (The Sanheim Chronicles, Book Three) — Reviewer: “A stellar conclusion to one of the best trilogies I've ever read... I'm still reeling from the ending."

Just 99 cents! Buy it here.
 
The Sanheim Chronicles Box Set — All three books in one fantastic box set.  A Celtic myth and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" collide in The Sanheim Chronicles, a highly-rated trilogy that deftly combines urban fantasy, mystery, and suspense.


Just $2.99! Buy it here.
 
Closed at Dark (The Soren Chase series) — When a mysterious creature targets a young boy, only paranormal investigator Soren Chase can stop it. But can Soren save the boy in time?

FREE. Download it here.

Carnival of Stone (The Soren Chase series) — When Soren arrives in the normally sleepy hamlet of Hilltop, he finds he's up against a creature unlike anything he's encountered before. It will take all his skills — and working with an unlikely ally — to survive. 

FREE. Download it here.
 
The Forest of Forever (The Soren Chase series, Book One) — Evil is lurking in Reapoke Forest. When Soren is hired to find a girl who went missing there, he discovers an evil darker than he imagines — something that may force him to confront his own tragic past.

(Okay, so this is the one book that’s not on sale. Why? Because Amazon, which publishes the book, controls the price. But it’s a really great book and completely worth $3.99, not that I'm biased. It’s also free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers!)

Buy it here.

 
The Pretender (The Soren Chase series, Book Two) — Reviewer: “The series invites comparisons with the legendary Buffy and Angel series, with its blend of supernatural action, horror and touches of humor. It’s a tricky mix to pull off, but Blackwell succeeds, creating a story and characters you want to follow.”

Just 99 cents! Buy it here.
 
The Woman in the White Mask (The Soren chase series, Book Three) — Reviewer: "One of the most suspenseful and intense supernatural detective novels I've read... This character grabbed hold of my imagination and made me hungry for more."

Just 99 cents! Buy it here.
 
The Last Blog (The Soren Chase series) — Sean Gordon went inside Madison Manor on Nov. 14, 2010, and was never seen again.  All he left behind was a series of increasingly bizarre blog postings. But what really happened that night?

FREE. Download it here.



 
That’s it, folks. That’s all I have. Expect to hear more about my next novel very soon. I hope you have a safe and fun Halloween!
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Published on October 30, 2018 08:16

October 31, 2017

Halloween book sale! Get The Sanheim Chronicles, "the perfect books for Halloween," for just 99 cents!

This is my favorite day of the year. To my mind, Halloween is better than my birthday, Christmas or any other holiday. What's not to love? It's got spooky stories, kids in costumes and tons of candy. That's why I'm offering the largest sale on my own books TODAY only - and just for you. That's right. Aside from a brief bit on Facebook, I'm not advertising this deal. It's too good. Of course, you should feel free to tell your friends, relations and anyone else about it. But you're my primary audience. So what's on sale? The big news here is The Sanheim Chronicles box set  is just 99 cents. That's right. Three novels and more than 1,500 pages about Halloween, ghosts, banshees, Celtic mythology and the Headless Horseman are just 99 cents! That's 33 cents a book! Find out why the series has earned hundreds of rave reviews, with readers calling it "one of the best urban fantasy trilogies I've ever read," "a stellar series" and "so good I wish it were a movie." Again, this deal lasts ONE DAY, so buy it now for Kindle here! But wait, that's not all. I've also made each novel in the series just 99 cents. Why? Because some of you may want to own each book individually or have previously bought some in the series. It's also the best way to get the audiobook versions for cheap. If you own the Kindle version of a book, the audio version is as low as $1.99! If you'd rather buy each one separately, click below:  A Soul to Steal - Two reporters, a serial killer and a legendary ghost collide in this pulse-pounding supernatural thriller. The novel that started it all, featured on USA Today, and endorsed by Mark Metcalf, the actor who played The Master on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  Be sure to pick up the audiobook while you're at it. It's awesome! Band of Demons - Kate and Quinn return to face a new evil that threatens to destroy their town and everyone they love. "An ending that will leave you gasping for air." Buythe audiobook too for just $1.99! Give the Devil His Due - The thrilling conclusion to the series. "Ever since this trilogy came out, I have read it every year for Halloween. It's that good."  Pick up the audiobook while you're at it.I could stop there. But it's Halloween, so what the hell? I'm also offering my short story, The Last Blog, completely FREE. It's my take on the classic haunted house story - with a few twists naturally. (Those with a sharp eye will see references to both The Sanheim Chronicles and the Soren Chase series.) Speaking of Soren, I know some of you have had trouble downloading your second free Soren Chase novella. That's why today - and today only - Carnival of Stone is completely FREE on Kindle. So, if you've received that error message about signing up for Dropbox or just never bothered to download it at all, this is your chance to put it straight on your Kindle for nothing. I'm sorry if you've had any hassle. And finally - yeesh, this is long - one last treat. The Forest of Forever, the first full-length novel of the Soren Chase series, is FREE for all Amazon prime members as part of Prime Reading. I'm not sure when that deal ends, so download it today and get reading!  As always, if you enjoy any of the short stories, novellas, novels, audiobooks or box sets on offer, please leave a review. It makes a huge difference. I hope you have a safe and happy Halloween!
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Published on October 31, 2017 06:31

July 5, 2017

Big news -- Soren Chase sale and the Headless Horseman heads to Germany!

Happy 4th of July! 

I hope you had a great holiday yesterday.

So I have a little bit of news. First, I'm pleased to announce that both The Forest of Forever and The Pretender are part of a special promotion this week: Kindle Press fan favorites! You can pick up each for just 99 cents! If you haven't already, find out why readers are calling this series "urban fantasy at its best." 
One recent reviewer proclaimed of Forest: "The end was mind-blowing for me. The first time in a long time I didn't see the full picture coming." Or how about this one: " Blackwell has taken common urban-fantasy tropes and turned them sidewise until they become new again."

And because it's summer, now's a great time to pick up the third book in the series: The Woman in the White Mask. Read all three at the beach, by the pool or in a cabin in the woods. Actually, maybe not that last one. It might get a little intense, given the subject matter. Or maybe you're brave enough to handle it? :) I also have another announcement. My first novel, A Soul to Steal, has been translated and published in German! You can see the completely scary cover to the left or here. The translation, I'm told, means, "Cursed -- Night of the Dead."  It's being published by Mantikore, a fantasy/horror publisher in Germany, and the book will be at the Frankfurt book festival in October. To be honest, this is completely unexpected. When I first published the book, I thought I'd be lucky if it sold 100 copies. It never occurred to me to dream it would be translated into other languages.

As for how well a novel about the Headless Horseman will translate to a German audience, who knows? Considering ol' Headless was a Hessian mercenary and Washington Irving was inspired by a German folk tale, I can always hope. But if you happen to have any friends in Germany, please let them know it's out! (It's published on the German Amazon store here.)

As for my next adventure, I'm hard at work on it as we speak. I hope to have something to say in the near (but not too near) future.

Until then, I hope you have a glorious summer.

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Published on July 05, 2017 17:12

April 13, 2017

Celebrate Halloween in April! Download my highest-rated novel completely FREE!

It's Halloween in April!   With just a little over six months left until Halloween, it's time to get into the seasonal spirit. Okay, maybe I'm jumping the gun a tad, but I have an exciting offer:

A Soul to Steal , my first and most-rated novel (with 294 reviews and counting), is absolutely FREE for a limited time. And the sequel, Band of Demons, is just 99 cents!

This is the first time in several years that  A Soul to Steal  has been available for free, and I don't know when or if it will be free again in the future. It's also the first time in more than two years that  Band of Demons  has been on sale, so grab that too while you're at it. (The final part of the trilogy,  Give the Devil His Due , is also available!)

If you haven't read The Sanheim Chronicles, here's the gist: A Celtic myth and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow collide in a trilogy that combines urban fantasy, mystery and suspense. In  A Soul to Steal , two reporters race to uncover the identity of a serial killer before a promised bloodbath on Halloween. But to stop him, they may unleash a darker threat -- and pay an unimaginable price. In  Band of Demons , the reporters face a threat of another kind that may destroy their entire town.

The series has been featured on USA Today and has been downloaded on more than 100,000 Kindles! Featuring the Headless Horseman in an entirely new mythology, it has won praise from book bloggers and readers alike. Amazon bestselling novelist Melissa F. Olson says: "Contemporary reporters stumble into ancient powers - and modern urban fantasy gets a colonial Gothic twist. Blackwell's smartly original series is heady - and headless - good fun."

So what are you waiting for? There's literally no reason not to download the first book for FREE. And if you want a real treat, after you download  A Soul to Steal , you can pick up the audiobook version on Audible for just $1.99! And the same is true for  Band of Demons  -- if you buy the Kindle version for 99 cents, you can pick up the audiobook for just $1.99. That means you can get two novels and their audiobooks for a total of less than $5. I guess it's not just a soul you're stealing (lame joke, sorry.)

I hope you'll give the series a try. If you love it, do me a favor and please leave a review! It really helps.

I hope you're having a terrific spring!   
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Published on April 13, 2017 03:00

February 2, 2017

Kindle giveaway, super cheap books, and much more!

First off, if you haven't heard the great news, the latest Soren Chase novel is out! The Woman in the White Mask is highly ranked as a "hot new read" in a few Amazon categories, and has already received more than 40 amazing reviews! It even earned a coveted 5-star review from One Book Two, which declared it "one of the most suspenseful and intense supernatural detective novels I've read... This character grabbed hold of my imagination and made me hungry for more." 

So what are you waiting for? Buy it today!

But that's not all! To celebrate the release of Book #3, Amazon's Kindle Press has dropped the price on BOTH Book #1 and Book #2. So you can buy The Forest of Forever and  The Pretender  for just $1 each. You can get all three books -- more than 1,000 pages of thrilling urban fantasy reading -- for under $6! Find out why readers have called Soren "their favorite supernatural Sam Spade," who's part Humphrey Bogart and part Harry Dresden. "It just gets better and better!"




I feel like the guy in those old used car commercials -- the one who's smashing things on the lot and screaming, "I'm making so many deals, my staff thinks I'm crazy! Come down to Crazy Rob's before this deal is gone!" But seriously, this is a great deal -- and it really won't last long.

Finally, I have one more thing to share. Some authors and I have gotten together to offer a FREE Kindle Fire and 20 sci-fi and fantasy books to one lucky winner. There's no purchase necessary, but you do have to provide an email address to take part. The total package is worth more than $100, so sign up today!  

So what are you waiting for? Crazy Rob says to get these deals before they're gone!
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Published on February 02, 2017 08:06