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David Z. Pyke

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Historical Fiction, Thriller

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Larry McMurtry, Leon Uris, Bernard Cornwell, Frederick Forsyth, Joe Ha ...more

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David Z. Pyke is a native Texan related to one of the Alamo defenders. His great-great-great-great-great-granduncle, Isaac Millsaps, was one of the Immortal 32, the reinforcements from Gonzales who answered William Barret Travis's call for help, rode to San Antonio, and died in the Alamo on March 6, 1836.

Pyke began writing professionally in 1975 and has written for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

In 1991, a mutual friend introduced David to Suzanne, an English literature teacher from Missouri. Their first date was on Friday the 13th. Suzanne later confessed that before that first date, she read some of David’s stories to see if he could write. Apparently, he received a passing grade. They were engaged five months later, married four mon ...more

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David Z. Pyke Read and write. I know that sounds simple, but it’s the only way. Classes help, but the best teacher is experience. You do something often enough, you…moreRead and write. I know that sounds simple, but it’s the only way. Classes help, but the best teacher is experience. You do something often enough, you will get better. I started writing professionally when I was 15, covering kids and church-league basketball games for a free newspaper. That’s about as small-time as it gets, but you learn every time you write.(less)
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David Pyke and 1 other person liked Ruthie Jones's review of Rescuing Crockett:
Rescuing Crockett by David Z. Pyke
"“If I’m gonna die, I want to die in Texas."

Knowing your Texas history and Remembering the Alamo are not necessary to enjoy this captivating novel based on both fact and some alternative fiction. What if Davy Crockett survived the battle of the Alamo " Read more of this review »
Mar 09, 2024 03:01PM  · see review ·  preview book
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David Pyke liked Doug Yonce's review of Rescuing Crockett (Western Historical Fiction):
Rescuing Crockett by David Z. Pyke
"Alternate histories are usually fun the read as we’ve all wondered “what if?”. In this case, the author skillfully weaves a tale of what changes we’d have seen if Davy Crockett hadn’t perished at the Alamo. Well done and seemingly plausible. I receiv" Read more of this review »
Feb 26, 2024 07:26PM  · see review ·  preview book
David Pyke liked KerryO's review of Rescuing Crockett:
Rescuing Crockett by David Z. Pyke
"Having just returned from a trip to Texas, I eagerly began Rescuing Crockett – what a treat! Historical fiction always causes me to think “what if” and this book took me there. I too want to imagine Silas and Emily living long lives while raising a h" Read more of this review »
Feb 26, 2024 07:26PM  · see review ·  preview book
David Pyke liked Michael Moore's review of Rescuing Crockett:
Rescuing Crockett by David Z. Pyke
"Absolutely loved this book!

Every great story of fiction must be based on believable events. It is obvious that David Pyke used true historical events wrap his story around. I look forward to reading more of his stories about Silas Grant in the future" Read more of this review »
Feb 26, 2024 07:26PM  · see review ·  preview book
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