Dirty 20

“A fun, tightly plotted crime novel that blends the best elements of gangster sagas like The Sopranos and Goodfellas with the wild world of roleplaying games and geek culture. Schweigart’s knack for fleshed-out characters and knowledge of the ins and outs of the RPG world combine for a unique, memorable read that I couldn’t put down.”
—Alex Segura, New York Times bestselling author of Secret Identity, Alter Ego, and Enemy of My Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel

“As a game designer and someone who loves tales of organized crime, this book seems almost purpose-written for me. The characters are intriguing and sharply drawn and fill the story with intrigue and danger zested with a delicious dash of high fantasy adventure in the best tabletop way.”
—Matt Forbeck, New York Times bestselling author and designer of the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game

“A sharp, funny tale of crime, gaming, and high fantasy. Fans of crime fiction, TTRPGs, and budding romance: Dirty 20 will keep you glued to the page.”
—Stephen Schleicher, Major Spoilers

“Dark and brutal, enchanting and immersive, Dirty 20 is a masterfully crafted crime/fantasy novel blend with a cutthroat game of loyalty, betrayal and survival at the center. Bill Schweigart delivers an epic tale that promises to be unlike anything else you’ve ever read.”
—The Best Thriller Books

“As a table-top RPG player for most of my life, this sounded like a fun concept for a novel. Right out of the gate, I was connecting to the main characters. The dialogue was snappy, and the situations grounded. I was instantly pulled into Tommy’s world and the dilemmas that rose from his family situation. This is very much a coming of age story with relatable themes. Then there was the melodramatic mob elements, just to spice things up. Of course, the game elements were also something I enjoyed a lot. The way they are presented, with Tommy having to explain the details and mechanics to the non-gamer characters, also teaches any readers who are might be novices as well. This was a very enjoyable read.”
—Martin’s View


Praise for Bill Schweigart’s The Beast of Bancroft
“A vicious otherworldly creature terrorizes a neighborhood in Schweigart’s swift and breezy suburban creature feature. . . . Readers who appreciate a B-movie sensibility, affable characters, and a sense of fun along with their scares will find much to enjoy.” —Publishers Weekly

“The Beast of Barcroft is a page-turner, seizing the reader and demanding he keep his nose buried in the book until that last page is reached.”—New York Journal of Books

“The action is fun, the pace is quick, and the imagery is great. I’d highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good afternoon horror story.”—Scifi and Scary Book Reviews