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Mystery, Horror, and Sci-Fi Collide in Gordon’s Novels
David Gordon, an award-winning author, masterfully blends history, science fiction, and mystery. In this interview, he discusses time travel, historical accuracy, creative storytelling, and offers valuable advice for aspiring writers.
“Time travel is pivotal to my novels, influencing both plot and character development
as heroes and villains reshape reality.”
avid Gordon is an award-winning writer whose mastery of historical fiction, science fiction, and mystery has captivated readers worldwide. With a background in education as a social studies
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DAVID GORDON
WEAVES HISTORY,
MYSTERY, AND
SCIENCE FICTION INTO
UNFORGETTABLE STORIES
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teacher, principal, and founder of the Grand Canyon Col- lege Preparatory Academy, Gordon infuses his novels with both thrilling adventure and historical depth. His passion for blending history with speculative fiction has given
rise to unforgettable series such as Jigsaw, Case File, and Moly—each transporting readers into the past with a twist of the extraordinary.
Gordon’s Jigsaw series is an exhilarating dive into his- tory’s forgotten moments, reimagining the past through the lens of time-traveling teens who uncover secrets that never made it into textbooks. His love for classic science fiction and horror is evident in every carefully crafted narrative, with influences ranging from Bradbury to Doctor Who and Star Trek. Whether exploring the origins of Batman and Universal Horror in Jigsaw: History’s Forgotten or delving into noir-in- spired mystery horror in The Mummy’s Vengeance, Gordon’s ability to fuse fact with fiction is nothing short of remarkable.
Beyond his novels, Gordon’s commitment to historical accuracy and immersive storytelling shines through in his meticulous research, ensuring that readers not only embark on thrilling adventures but also gain insights into real histor- ical events—many of which remain overlooked. His latest work, The Trail of the Zombies, sheds light on the harrowing experiences of Native American children in government-run