The Ancient Order of Moridura by Peter Curran
The price of this novel is $2.99 to download, but until Nov. 12 it is FREE on Smashwords by entering coupon code DH93D at the time of checkout. A Scottish scientist is given an ultimatum by a Spanish secret society to deliver a colleague - who has made a unique discovery - to a remote monastery in Spain. He goes with an English and an American friend to Moridura, a high, remote valley. There, they encounter the mysterious Ancient Order of Moridura, and attempt to discover the terrible secret of the monastery - and the Beast of Moridura. Added 10/14/09.
The Champa, The Kharga And The Katana by Bibhas De
Near the beginning of this story set in British India, on the rugged mountain highway at Vairengte in the Lushai Hills, Deputy Commissioner Shamsul Huda Khan looks out on the vast expanse of primitive jungle, and says to his childhood friend, the Hindu monk: "... The jungle is very old - it is the first sentient life nature created..."
City of Masks by Mike Reeves-McMillan
City of Masks is a swashbuckling adventure in a setting reminiscent of Shakespeare's Italy (complete with twins). In the city-state of Bonvidaeo, by custom and law everyone must wear a mask and act in character with it, or face civil, social and religious penalties. Gregorius Bass is sent to Bonvidaeo as the Envoy of Calaria, primarily to get him out from underfoot. Masked as the Innocent Man, and in the company of his radical young Bonvidaoan servant, Bass stumbles into mystery, intrigue, heresy and murder. It's speculative fiction (though it's neither science fiction nor fantasy). It's a mystery (with a serial killer) and an adventure (with a sword fight after a rooftop chase). There's intrigue, some humour and a little romance. This book is also available as a podcast.
The Courier by Brad Walseth
The broken survivor of a terrible tragedy suddenly finds himself struggling to make his way back to the U.S.border, when the plane he is riding in is hijacked and crashes in the remote Copper Canyon region of Mexico. He has six hours to make it back, while a group of paramilitary thugs have other ideas regarding his survival. Action, heart-pounding adventure and wide cast of characters make this book a real page-turner. Added 10/1/09.
Dangerous Sky by Alex Napoli
A pilot flies for his life after stealing a fortune from a drug baron in the Amazon jungle, but he ends up in prison empty-handed and facing the vengeance of the powerful mobster. Desperate to get out and recoup the hidden money, he makes a deal with an inmate-doctor who is leaving prison and has an ingenious escape plan to get him out.
The Dead Isle by Sam Starbuck
Jack Baker is an engineer in a world where magic is an everyday occurrence. Clare Fields is an expatriate from a country that has no contact with the outside world. Ellis Graveworthy is a famous novelist and a spy. Purva de la Fitte is a pirate princess with a sensible soul. Join them in a steampunk adventure spanning three continents in search of the answer to the puzzle of Australia.
Direct Action by Tom Fitzgerald
Direct Action is the new novel by Tom Fitzgerald. It is a action-adventure story set in the modern American Southwest. A story dealing with submarines, secret agents, terrorists, hermits, the old west and the military. The kitchen sink was omitted by the censors.
A Few Quiet Days by Paul Azul
An adventure novel about a Mid-Western Attorney who is swept into an international adventure of murder, kidnapping, sex and high finance.
Flag Of Bones - The Journey of the Dragon Wynd - Volume 1 - The Shallows by Laura Lee Milanovich
Pirate Captain Jalen Shenn swore himself to the End of the World to keep himself from being hung. Now, twenty years later, that promise comes back to him and he finds himself racing the Empire to Deep water. With nothing left to return to, the question is whether he will once again Hang bones and tempt the noose.
Flores Girl: The Children God Forgot by Erik Bertel
There is something in the jungle of Irma Flores that has terrorized Sarah for years. As a scientist she needs to know what it is and by confronting this evil she is about to be awakened from her nightmare. She doesn’t know it but she will also begin her first faltering steps toward enlightenment. Along the way, she will have to contend with a strange dwarf people, pirates, corporate raiders and an obstinate lover. Her road to nirvana will be a raw and bruising journey that is certain to be both entertaining and moving for the reader. This is the first novel in the Flores Girl Trilogy. This book is also available as a podcast. (Webmaster's note: this is a real page-turner/mouse-clicker).
The Fountain of Goliath by Edward Philip White
Third volume of the Song of Sherwood Trilogy which reaches a stirring conclusion as the destinies of an Assassin, a servant girl, three Egyptian generals, the heir to the Byzantine throne, and an English brother and sister all come crashing together throuh a series of epic battles. At every crossroads in this whirlwind journey, the courageous choices of a few individuals make the difference between doom and glory. As in the first two books, High Middle age adventure and gripping action provide the backdrop for a timeless story of friendship and faith.
Hangman's Point by Dean Barrett
"A riveting, action-packed narrative tracks the adventures and misadventures of central character Andrew Adams, a bar manager, gambler, weapons smuggler, and American with friends and enemies in both the European and Chinese communities. In a period of just a few days following New Year's Eve, 1857, Adams finds himself investigating the beheading of Europeans on a mail steamer from Canton, doing battle with coolie slave traders accused of murdering an English tea merchant, and eventually defending Hong Kong against attack by pirates. Chinese scholar, linguist, and author of two previous books, Barrett draws on his vast knowledge of southern China during a time of enormous change and conflict, providing richly fascinating detail of the customs, fashions, ships, and weapons of the times." - Booklist.
The Jade Head by Patrick Grady
After getting sacked from his job, Bob Wayne gives in to his urge to escape to the tropics for what he hopes will be a Hemingway-esque adventure. Soon after arriving in Belize, he becomes involved with a colorful collection of local characters, including an eccentric alcoholic hotel owner, a lion-maned islander, a Canadian archeologist, a British-educated lawyer, a young Mayan teacher and a Creole beauty with a past. While touring the Mayan ruins, he learns about the famous jade Mayan statute of the Sun God, Kinich Ahau, the largest jade Mayan artifact ever recovered. After meeting a shady American businessman, Nick Devlin, and his beautiful Creole girlfriend, Bob gets caught up in a risky business venture at a jungle plantation, which sets his life on a new and unexpected course. In a surprising ending, Bob is forced by circumstances to make some difficult, life-changing decisions that Ernest Hemingway definitely would not have approved of.
The Larna Fox Adventures by S.J. Aucott
Action adventure stories (with a slight science fiction twist) chronicling the adventures of a young, sexy firecracker of a heroine.
Last of the Good Guys by Mark Irwin
Murder, money, shipwrecks, and storms. Chasing the big one means staying one step ahead of trouble. Bobby Rafferty escapes custody in Canada and goes on the run to Mexico, taking his young daughter with him. But he soon realizes he’s jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Homeless and broke, he leaves his daughter in the safety of a convent and enters the world of unscrupulous marine salvagers where he unwittingly becomes involved in the violent death of a Lloyds insurance inspector. Left for dead by dangerous psychopath Howie Morgan, Rafferty teams up with Rachel Forster, the Lloyds man’s sister. She wants answers and she’s willing to brave a hurricane lashing the Texas coast to get justice for her brother. Rafferty just wants the money Morgan owes him. It’s kill or be killed as the last of the good guys hunts a very, very bad guy through the swamps and dunes of south Texas in this fast-paced thriller.
Legacies by Paige McVein
The story of Andy Hardy, a man battling with the death of his childhood sweetheart - a death for which he blames himself. When a light plane is lost on the top of a foggy mountain, Andy must battle the dangers of the mountain and the same flooding river which claimed the life of his one true love - in order to save those who are lost. A story of love, loss and adventure, and with a hidden twist - brilliant reading!
Il mistero dell'isola di Pasqua by Marco Di Caprio
Anno 2099. Gli archeologi, che operano sull'Isola di Pasqua da parecchi anni, cercano di svelare il mistero, un oggetto sacro che gli indigeni isolani identificano con questo termine ed intendono nascondere al resto del mondo. Ora la CIA ha spinto i possessori dell'isola, i cileni, a cedere questo possedimento oltremare agli Stati Uniti perché intende mettere in atto un piano molto losco e oscuro. Per quale motivo la nazione più potente del globo è così interessata ad un'isola così picola ed insignificante? Intanto si intravede anche una svolta nelle indagini degli archeologi, che sembrano essere ormai sulla pista giusta per scoprire il mistero dell'Isola di Pasqua ma la loro avventura sarà lunga e tortuosa, piena di insidie.
My Name's Jack by J. Charles Cripps
An abused teenager finds a home, adventure, a run-in with modern day pirates, and romance on a Tall Ship in the Caribbean.
The Noble Pirates by Rima Jean
Webmaster's note: last month, when Rima submitted her ongoing serial, The Noble Pirates, to this blog, I asked her to get in touch with me when she finished it. Meanwhile, I read a couple of chapters, liked them, read a few more, and was hooked, so I told her I'd be delighted to add her story, even though I prefer not to list incomplete novels. Read it - you'll be hooked, too.
On vacation in the Caribbean with friends, Sabrina is pitched into the ocean during a day sail and rescued by a couple of scruffy men who fish her from the water and haul her aboard their wooden sailing vessel. When she regains consciousness, the young woman finds herself lying on the ship's deck, surrounded by a band of filthy, stinking men dressed as pirates. Mutual incomprehension ensues as Sabrina assumes she's been saved by a group of pirate re-enactors on a novelty cruise, while the crew gapes in amazement at the 21st century baubles in her backpack; with growing incredulity, Sabrina realizes she's been transported back to the 18th century and is at the mercy of Edward England, pirate captain of The Royal James. Added 10/18/09.
Pirate Space by David Thomsen
Armed with nothing more than a book on pirate philosophy and a collection of quixotic pirate anecdotes, it doesn't take long for Captain Montague to accumulate a crew of anachronistic modern-day pirates to do his bidding. No one knows quite what his plans are, but they'll do whatever he says as long as they get to dress up as pirates and blow things up. Maria is really just trying to figure out who she is and where she belongs. Pirate philosophy seems to hold a key to her identity, but why doesn't she identify with the other pirates? Meanwhile, Elliot thinks that the pirate mystery is a good opportunity to experiment with some of the unorthodox methods of detective work he's developed.
The Quest for Prester John by Edward Philip White
Exiled from the Byzantine throne, Prince Constantine comes to England bearing a letter that tells of a powerful Christian King in the Far East. The young Prince embarks on a quest to find this King and seek his aid against the enemies of Western Christendom. Yet he does not journey alone. Direct descendants of Robin Hood and certain Merry Men join the quest for Prester John. During their travels they encounter people and places that many in 13th century England might never have imagined. And through the dangers and challenges along the way, these young adventurers show that the spirit of Sherwood is alive and well. Second book in the Song of Sherwood Trilogy.
San Saba by Michael Eichenberg
A fantastic adventure into West Texas. Charlie Wade is a small town lawyer with small town clients. That is until Joe Rollins walks in and everything changes. Before you know it, Charlie is in the middle of a high stakes poker game over oil leases that are tied to the predictions of Edgar Cayce. At some point he must decide if he can put an old feud behind or risk everything to get even with the wealthiest family in the region. San Saba is fun and full of twists and turns.
The Schumann Frequency by Christopher Ride
Offered by Random House Australia until October 31. Requires free registration. Fans of Dan Brown, Michael Crichton, and Clive Cussler will love this energetic debut novel. This fast-paced debut novel from the next big voice in Australian thrillers is a page-turner like no other. Copy from Amazon audio site. Wilson Dowling is sent from the future to the present day to address the "Schumann Frequency", which has the power to slow the speed of time. Clues buried deep within the Dead Sea Scrolls have made this Dowling's mission - he must open three energy portals hidden within the most famous archaeological sites on Earth. Wilson has to move quickly as forces of opposition mount against him, forces which threaten to unravel his mission and decide the fate of the entire planet. An adventure not only through time and humanity, The Schumann Frequency races through various corners of the globe from the Mayan ruins in Mexico, to the Giza Pyramids in Egypt and finally Stonehenge for the book's thrilling climax. Christopher Ride takes you on a gripping journey that will keep you riveted until the very last page. Added 10/12/09.
Search for a Ghost Ship by Tony Crowley
Whilst exploring the River Blackwater on a small yacht, three companions discover an old beachcomber camping on a deserted island. Fascinated by his curious tale of a voyage to the South Pacific which ended in disappointment, they embark on a search for a lost treasure map and a haunted sailing ship. But why are they being watched so closely, and by so many people? Added 10/6/09.
The Silver Ring by Robert Swartwood
17-year-old David Beveridge is in the wrong place at the wrong time. When a gunman storms into a convenience store demanding money, he becomes spooked and shoots the cashier before shooting David. Only David doesn't die. Neither does the cashier. She dies, yes, but David manages to bring her back to life. How? With the help of a mysterious silver ring he found earlier that night — a ring with amazing powers that David cannot control, a ring he cannot even take off his finger…and a ring that the darkest evil in the universe wants for its very own. It's coming for the ring. It's coming for David. It's coming to destroy us all.
The Singing Loch by Michael Graeme
Scott Matthews, a disillusioned city worker, finds himself being drawn into a bizarre corporate conspiracy. From the ruthless greed of '80's London, to the austere beauty of Western Scotland, Scott begins to unravel the threads of an enigma dating back centuries, while gradually falling under the spell of the mysterious and forbidden Singing Loch. Against all odds, he discovers love, enlightenment, and ultimately a truth more startling than legend. This is a story about land, about those who own it and about those who dare to trespass upon it. It's about how the loss of wilderness and of our right of access to it threatens the very soul of mankind.
Snowplow Extra by Wes Boyd
In the middle of the worst snowstorm of the decade, the whole town was burning down. The only hope lay on two rusty steel rails . . . Nonstop action and adventure -- no sex or violence as railroad workers and firemen struggle against fire, storm, and failing equipment to relieve an isolated northwoods town.
Song of Sherwood by Edward Philip White
In the early days of the 13th century, Raven of Locksley is swept up in the awesome events surrounding the Fifth Crusade. With the sons of the fabled Merry Men as her companions, she journeys across Europe and beyond, meeting fearless knights and fabulous kings, scheming pirates and secretive princesses. Daring rescues, narrow escapes and mighty battles abound, but the greatest adventures happen in the hearts of Raven and her friends as they come of age together and wrestle with their faith in a world consumed by darkness. Song of Sherwood is the first book in a trilogy of the same name.
Sunglasses & Rockets by Jorge De La Torre
You are in high-school. You just have seen the most beautiful girl in the world - she's an exchange student...You fall in love! (deeply) You try to impress her...but in the process you end up - accidentally - involved in a dangerous space program … and the next thing you know, you are on your way to steal a gigantic nuclear rocket hidden somewhere in the jungles of Central America… Well, that's what happened to Gordo, in 1999! Gordo, along with his friend Darwin, joins Dr. Masterton in the dangerous mission. Find out about the abandoned space complex hidden in a colonial city...find out about the base on the far side of the moon...about "The Bats"...the "black rockets"…
Sword Dance by Hugh Noble
What if you discovered that you are the sole heir to a crofting tenancy in a remote Highland community? What an idyllic way to escape the rat race! But what if the estate belongs to a corrupt minister in a government which is holding on to power by its crooked eyelashes, a man who deals with his opponents in ruthless fashion? And what if a tragic helicopter crash just happens to drop a case full of classified documents into the lap of an ordinary citizen like yourself? What then? Angus the 5th, a computer-hack drop-out, finds out.
Ultimate Pirate Adventure by Mark Simulis
1718. The dreaded Blackbeard is unaware that in one week he will be killed in a naval battle off the coast of South Carolina. 1783. Captain Edward James Yoke, once feared pirate and now British Royal Navy officer, abandons his ship and crew. 1993. An aging John Seamore, the last legitimate pirate threat sailng the ocean, is about to be thrust into an ultimate adventure to rival all time!
The Unexpected Gift by Karlene Kubat
Haunted by personal trauma and by international crises of the 1980s, freelance journalist Mahta Lind constantly moves through zones of danger. On a war-torn street in Beirut, she rescues a baby whose parents were killed and whose uncertain future continues to dog her thoughts and dreams. As she travels between friends and lovers and perilous conflicts, memories of her own tragic losses, of the orphaned child, and of the ravages of war all coalesce in a fierce and debilitating anger.
Viking Saga by Mark Coakley
Viking Saga is a pulse-pounding literary historical thriller, set in 793 AD, when Norway was ruled by many small kingdoms and folk still worshipped the old gods. Halfdan the Black -- a young fighter and beer-soaked poet, with a Norse father and African mother -- vows revenge for the killing of his king. Halfdan's fate leads him through actual historical events, such as the raid on England's Lindisfarne nunnery and the first Norse contacts with Christianity. This spare, cunningly ironic novel is set against a brutal backdrop of life in the "Dark Ages," and features violent action, a unique love-story, odd twists, cool humour, primitive poems and more. Well-researched and fast-moving, Viking Saga follows Halfdan the Black as he battles, boozes and rhymes his way to revenge, love, wisdom ... and becoming the first king of a unified Norway. Added 11/6/09.
Waterwings Part One by Mike C. Sloan
Mystery shrouds the disappearance of an American airliner near Tahiti - and a young survivor must cope with a virtual tsunami of terror, twisted passion and tragedy in the Pacific, but is she really just an innocent victim? Part Two now available.
