DOUBLE DAGGERS is the story of a curse that spans the ages . . . The curse begins with the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March. The chief conspirator in the assassination is Marcus Brutus who mints a coin celebrating his role in the heinous plot. Today, that coin is known as the Eids of March or Double Dagger Denarius and it is the most famous coin in all of ancient antiquity. Double Daggers is the story of four men's unrelenting obsession to acquire the coin, and what befalls them once they finally have it in their possession. The four men are: Marcus Brutus, a knight traveling on the Crusades, an SS lieutenant under Hitler, and a modern day Wall Street trader. But these men have something more in common than just their obsession to possess the famous coin-- And that is the true mystery and curse of the Double Daggers. Double Daggers by James R. Clifford has placed as an Award Winning Finalist in the Historical Fiction category for the 2007 National Indie Excellence. Anyone with a love of history will thoroughly enjoy this carefully researched and splendidly told story that spans the centuries. Alan Caruba, Editor, Bookviews "Double Daggers is very strongly recommended as a complex, superbly crafted, thoroughly entertaining novel from beginning to end." -James Cox, Editor, Midwest Book Reviews Double Daggers was one of seven books selected by the American Numismatic Association as a notable and great read. "James R. Clifford has been graced with a fertile imagination. This is one novel that will refuse to be forgotten long after it has been put to rest on one's bookshelf, as Clifford's characters linger in the readers' minds as well as his scenes that have an icy clarity to them." -Norm Goldman, Editor, Book Pleasures "If you want to read something edge-of-your-seat-engaging, historically fascinating, and really well written. This book would make wonderful book club fodder, it is well written and intriguing to the end." -Michelle Boucher-Ladd, FrontStreet Reviews "An attractive, enjoyable novel that even provokes thought in those who go for that sort of thing." -Seabrook Wilkinson, Charleston Mercury " Double Daggers is a fascinating story revolving around the infamous Eids of March coin. Combining history with a touch of the paranormal, Double Daggers is an original, well-crafted-and dare I say strange-story that will be enjoyed by all." -Mayra Calvani, co-editor, Voice James Clfford has twice been an award-winnng finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards. His books include Blackbeard's Gift, Double Daggers and Ten Days to Madness. Additionally, he co-authored a children's book with Zee Ann Poerio titled A Griffin In Her Desk. Jamie lives in Charleston, SC with his wife and three daughters where he works as a stockbroker.