ROGER L. SIMON LAUNCHES BOLD NEW FICTION SERIES EMET,
BLENDING ESPIONAGE, FAITH, AND ANCIENT MYSTICISM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 10, 2026) - Acclaimed novelist, screenwriter, and
journalist Roger L. Simon returns to fiction with the launch of EMET, the first installment
of a provocative new series that confronts the spiritual and geopolitical dangers facing
Christians and Jews in the modern world. PRESALE LINK HERE
At 82, Simon calls this creative resurgence “remarkably optimistic” and is arguably sone
of his most ambitious works to date.
Simon, best known for his iconic Moses Wine detective novels beginning with the 1970s
classic The Big Fix, hasn’t released a series novel in over two decades. He continued
his creative endeavors by writing various fiction and non-fiction titles, screenplays like
the iconic Richard Pryor 1981 classic “Bustin Loose,” and his own “The Big Fix” with
Richard Dreyfus, received an Oscar nomination for “Best Writing, Screenplay” based
on material from Another Medium, for co-writing the 1989 film “Enemies, A Love
Story" with director Paul Mazursky. And if that isn’t enough, he founded the influential
media platform PJ Media.
But with EMET, Simon is returning to his first love: storytelling that challenges,
provokes, and illuminates.
“I felt compelled to start this series because of my increasing religiosity and the fear that
both Christians and Jews are significantly endangered in our times,” Simon explains.
“A story emerged in a style I came to regard as part Le Carré, part ancient Jewish
mysticism. In the end, it addresses a question that perplexes most of us: How much
does God intervene in human affairs?”
Simon notes that he doesn’t expect to discover the definitive answer—but believes the
exploration itself will offer compelling, thought-provoking reading for audiences across
generations and faith backgrounds.
EMET introduces an enthralling narrative world where espionage intersects with divine
mystery, where geopolitics collide with spiritual warfare, and where the forces shaping
humanity may be seen and unseen.
With EMET, Roger L. Simon proves that creativity not only endures with age, it can
sharpen, deepen, and continue with urgent relevance.
About Roger L. Simon:
Roger L. Simon is an award-winning novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and media
entrepreneur whose career spans more than five decades across literature, film, and
cultural commentary. He first gained prominence with his bestselling Moses Wine
detective series, beginning with the 1970s breakout hit The Big Fix, which became a
cultural touchstone and later a Hollywood film.
A prolific writer, Simon earned an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay work
and became a leading voice in political and social journalism. He co-founded PJ Media,
one of the earliest and most influential digital platforms in the online commentary
landscape, shaping national dialogue for over a decade.
His work has appeared in major publications worldwide, and he is known for his sharp
intellect, fearless critique, and ability to fuse narrative craft with cultural insight.
In his 80s, Simon has returned to fiction with EMET, a new series inspired by his
deepening religious curiosity and concerns for the growing challenges facing Christians
and Jews. Blending espionage, mysticism, and moral inquiry, Simon’s latest work
reaffirms his standing as one of America’s most versatile and thought-provoking
storytellers.