Michael DiMatteo

In Bloodlines, Michael DiMatteo weaves together past and present through the voice of John Livingston, a young man uncovering his grandfather’s hidden journals. What begins as childhood curiosity in 1975 deepens into a lifelong search for truth, as John confronts silence, loss, and the fragile bonds that shape family identity. Spanning the Great Depression to 1980s Chicago, Bloodlines is a moving meditation on memory, generational wounds, and the redemptive power of connection.

The debut novel of Michael DiMatteo. Flavius Fettotempi is the story of a man who lost his family after the Revolt of St. Titus in 1368. His is a journey of discovery, betrayal, revenge and love.

The die has been cast and Flavius, driven by the ghost of his publicly executed father due to the failed Revolt of St. Titus, has made a fateful decision. He intends to return to Crete, along with Ramazan, the famed pirate of the Black Ram, and confront his nemesis, the beautiful and brilliant Constanze Kallergis who is now the Duchess of Crete since the death of her husband. She has one goal as well, that of bringing Flavius under her charge, and will move heaven and earth to achieve it.

It is in this world Flavius Fettotempi began his journey in the first book of the series: Flavius Fettotempi, and here, in book II, he is continuing his saga, coming to grips with the reality of life in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, a life of uncertainty, misery, and the specter of slavery, an all too real condition that affected hundreds of thousands of lives.

The latest book from Michael DiMatteo, Flavius Fettotempi The Silence of Kasos is a powerful conclusion to a series praised for its emotional depth, rich historical detail, and unforgettable characters.

Perfect for fans of Ildefonso Falcones, Conn Iggulden, or Dorothy Dunnett, this novel will leave readers reflecting on the choices we make—and the lives we leave behind.

A memoir of a career spent learning, teaching and coaching high school football.

A collection of short stories, both personal and fiction, about life...and endings.