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"One of the world's best storytellers." -Huffington Post For eons,
the city of Troy-whose legendary fall was detailed in Homer's
Iliad-was believed to be myth, until archaeologists in the
nineteenth century uncovered its ancient walls buried beneath the
sands. If Troy was real, how much of Homer's twin tales of gods and
monsters, curses and miracles-The Iliad and The Odyssey-could also
be true and awaiting discovery? In the frozen tundra of Greenland,
a group of modern-day researchers stumble on a shocking find: a
medieval ship buried a half-mile below the ice. The ship's hold
contains a collection of artifacts-tools of war-dating back to the
Bronze Age. Inside the captain's cabin is a clockwork gold map
imbedded with an intricate silver astrolabe. Once activated, the
moving map traces the path of Odysseus's famous ship as it sailed
away from Troy. But the route detours as the map opens to reveal a
fiery river leading to a hidden realm underneath the Mediterranean
Sea-the subterranean world of Tartarus, the Greek name for Hell.
When word of Tartarus spreads, the phantasmagoric horrors found in
Homer's tales are all too real-and whoever possesses them can use
their awesome power to control the future of humanity. Now, Sigma
Force must prevent a tyrant from igniting a global war and cross
the very gates of Hell. "[Rollins] is what you might end up with if
you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle
accelerator together." -New York Times Book Review
An aircraft carrier adrift with a crew the size of a small town. A
murderer in their midst. And the disgraced Navy SEAL who must track
him down...'Sensationally good - an instant classic, maybe an
instant legend' Lee ChildThe moment Navy SEAL sniper Finn sets foot
on the USS Abraham Lincoln, it's clear something is deeply wrong.
Leadership is weak. Morale is low. And when crew members start
disappearing one by one, what at first seems like a random string
of suicides soon reveals something far more sinister: there's a
serial killer on board. Suspicion falls on newcomer Finn. After
all, he's being sent home in disgrace, recalled from the field
under the dark cloud of a mission gone wrong. He's also a lone
wolf, haunted by his past. Finding the killer offers a chance at
redemption... if he can stay alive long enough to prove it isn't
him. A gripping and high-octane thriller from New York Times
bestselling writing team of Navy SEAL Brandon Webb and
award-winning author John David Mann, Steel Fear is perfect for
fans of Tom Clancy, Brad Thor and Adam Hamdy. 'An edge-of-your-seat
thriller ... once you get going there's no stopping' Steve Berry,
New York Times bestselling author 'For readers who can't resist a
bureaucracy-battling action hero, there's a new kid on the block'
Booklist [Starred review] 'That more thrillers are to come from
these authors will be welcome news to readers who appreciate
carefully plotted and intelligent suspense' Publishers Weekly
[Starred review]
For lovers of thrilling adventure and grand history, the
bestselling co-author of the #1 "New York Times "bestseller "The
Dangerous Book for Boys" has written a magnificent novel with a
hero for the ages: the legendary, visionary conqueror Kublai Khan.
A succession of ruthless men have seized power in the wake of
Genghis Khan's death--all descendants of the great leader, but none
with his indomitable character. One grandson, Guyuk, strains the
loyalties of the tribes to the breaking point, and another, Mongke,
brutally eliminates the opposition and dispatches his younger
brothers Kublai and Hulegu to far-flung territories.
Hulegu displays his barbarity with the savage destruction of
Baghdad and his clash with the Khan's age-old enemies, the cult of
assassins. But it is Kublai--refined and scholarly, always
considered too thoughtful to take power--who will devise new ways
of warfare and conquest as he builds the dream city of Xanadu and
pursues the ultimate prize: the ancient empire of Sung China. His
gifts will serve him well when an epic civil war breaks out among
brothers, the outcome of which will literally change the
world.
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""Conqueror" is as real as military fiction gets. Conn Iggulden's
story of one of history's most ferocious and brilliant warriors is
full of lessons for our warfighters today."--Gunnery Sergeant Jack
Coughlin, USMC (ret.), "New York Times" bestselling author of
"Shooter "and" Kill Zone: A Sniper Novel"
"A rollicking, dangerous and often very gory gallop through the
largest land empire the world has ever known."--"Sunday Express
"(U.K.)
"A thrilling journey, rippingly told . . . Iggulden's most
satisfying to date.""--The Daily Telegraph" (U.K.)
Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Assaye, September 1803It is India, 1803. In the four years since he earned his sergeant's stripes, young Richard Sharpe has led a relatively peaceful existence. But Sharpe's reverie ends when he barely survives a murderous act of treason by a bitter English officer who has joined the mercenary forces of the Mahratta confederation, determined to drive the British from the continent. Vowing to hunt down the turncoat, Sharpe plunges headlong into the white-hot battle of Assaye alongside Sir Arthur Wellesley -- the future of Duke of Wellington -- in the fiercest fight of his career. Sharpe's Triumph is a riveting story of betrayal and revenge that showcases the deft blend of suspenseful military adventure and sweeping historical detail that has made Bernard Corwell's books bestsellers around the world.
How Dark the Night continues the seafaring adventures of the Cutler
family by picking up the action where the fourth volume, A Call to
Arms, ends in 1805. The years leading up to the War of 1812 were
devastating ones for the young republic. The life-and-death
struggle between Great Britain and France caught the United States
in a web of financial and political chaos as President Jefferson
and Secretary of State Madison labored to keep the unprepared
United States out of the conflict without compromising the nation's
honor. On the home front, Jefferson's embargo threatened the
livelihood of the Cutlers and other New England shipping families
as merchant ships rotted on their moorings and sailors sat on the
beach, penniless. Far worse for the Cutler family is a grave
illness that threatens the life of its most beloved member. As in
previous books in the series, the action is brought to life by such
colorful historical figures as the infamous pirate Jean Lafitte,
Secretary of the Navy Robert Smith, Robert Fulton (and his
prototype for a submarine), Captain Stephen Decatur, Captain
Salusbury Pryce Humphreys, RN, and Commodore James Barron.
A world consumed by war . . . An ancient evil resurrected . . . A
millennia old bargain comes due . . . When two blades clash, the
third will fall, and the fate of all will be jeopardized. To save
Lozaria, the failures of the past must be atoned for by a new
generation of heroes. The time has come for mortals to cast off
sight and, in doing so, truly come to see . . . Victory is never
absolute Seven centuries ago, the forces of order won the Illyriite
War on the plains of Har'muth. Darmatus and Rabban Aurelian slew
their elder brother, Sarcon, the despotic architect of the
conflict, then sacrificed themselves to banish the cataclysmic
vortex opened with his dying breath. The first advent of the
Oblivion Well was thwarted. Even without their vanished gods, the
seven races of Lozaria proved themselves capable of safeguarding
their world. Or so the story goes. The year is now 697 A.B.H.
(After the Battle of Har'muth). Though war itself remains much the
same, the weapons with which it is waged have evolved. Airships
bearing powerful cannons ply the skies, reducing the influence of
mages and their spells. Long range communication has brought far
flung regions of Lozaria closer than ever before. At the center of
this technological revolution are the three Terran states of
Darmatia, Rabban, and Sarconia, who have fought a near ceaseless
campaign of 700 years in an attempt to best each other. The roots
of their enmity lie buried beneath the wasteland of Har'muth, a
place all three nations consider best forgotten. However, an
ancient power sealed within Har'muth has not forgotten them, and
the descendants of those who fought on that field must now take a
stand to rectify the mistakes of the past. Christopher Russell
presents the first book in his gripping fantasy series: Divinity's
Twilight.
"A poignant, tender story of families and sisters divided by the
cruelty of political chance-my heart ached for them on every page."
Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
A city divided. When the Berlin Wall goes up, Karin is on the wrong
side of the city. Overnight, she's trapped under Soviet rule in
unforgiving East Berlin and separated from her twin sister, Jutta.
Two sisters torn apart. Karin and Jutta lead parallel lives for
years, cut off by the Wall. But Karin finds one reason to keep
going: Otto, the man who gives her hope, even amidst the brutal
East German regime. One impossible choice... When Jutta finds a
hidden way through the wall, the twins are reunited. But the Stasi
have eyes everywhere, and soon Karin is faced with a terrible
decision: to flee to the West and be with her sister, or sacrifice
it all to follow her heart? From the USA Today and internationally
bestselling WWII novelist of The German Midwife, The Secret
Messenger and The Berlin Girl comes a story set at the dawn of the
Cold War in Berlin. Why readers love The Girl Behind the Wall: 'I
was captivated from the very first chapter. It was so well written,
I felt like I was really there... A must read.' NetGalley Reviewer
'Oh my goodness, what a page-turner. My heart was in my mouth for
most of this book.' NetGalley Reviewer 'Such a fast-paced read!
Historical fiction at its best! Highly, highly recommend.'
NetGalley Reviewer 'Another fabulous read from the super talented
Mandy Robotham who never fails to give us a satisfying story... she
has the ability to mix a damn good story with historical facts...
you want to read and read... I raced through this one.' NetGalley
Reviewer 'What a truly gripping read! I didn't want to stop
reading, I was mesmerised...' NetGalley Reviewer 'I couldn't put
this book down... well-researched and a heartbreakingly accurate
portrayal of the families separated by the wall. Keep the tissues
handy because you might need them.' NetGalley Reviewer 'What a
read. I found myself thinking of the family in the book as real
people I loved. If you read only one book this year, make sure it's
this one!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Mandy Robotham has a gift for making
history come alive. Amazing read. I simply could not put it down.'
NetGalley Reviewer 'Beautifully written and heartfelt... I loved
it... A story that will stay with you. Well worth a read.'
NetGalley Reviewer 'Another winner from Mandy Robotham!' NetGalley
Reviewer
Mitchell Gant has uncovered a secret, and is about to blow it
sky-highWhen a new American airliner crashes mysteriously in the
Arizona desert on its final test flight, suspicions are raised. Is
it simply an accident? Or could it be foul play? Mitchell Gant, the
hero of Firefox, now an expert on aviation accidents, must risk his
life by repeating the test flight to reveal the truth. Meanwhile,
in Britain, plane manufacturer Aero UK is in trouble - no one wants
to purchase their new passenger jet. Aero's head, David
Winterborne, is ruthlessly determined to prevent his empire's
collapse, whatever the cost - and it hasn't gone unnoticed. MP
Marian Pyott has found evidence of a massive fraud involving
hundreds of millions of pounds, and is tracking it back to him.
When a second airliner crashes off the coast of Finland, Gant and
Marian suspect conspiracy, and they must embark on a dangerous
search across Europe and America. Against the merciless global
market of the Nineties, there are lives as well as fortunes at
stake... From master of the genre Craig Thomas, A Different War is
cold, deliberate and thrilling to the very end. Perfect for fans of
Jack Higgins and Ben Macintyre.
A lost classic by beloved novelist Joseph Heywood that helped put
the writer on the map, THE BERKUT begins at dusk as SS Colonel
Gunter Brumm parachutes silently through the sulphuric haze in the
smoldering ruins of Berlin, past the Soviet troops that encircle
the skeleton that the city has become in April 1945. With the
precision and skill that has marked his brilliant military career,
Brumm has completed the first stage of a simple yet seemingly
impossible mission: to evade the Allied forces swarming over Europe
and to smuggle "Herr Wolf," the greatest war criminal of the
twentieth century, to safety. Less than twenty-four hours later a
special Russian team snakes its way into Berlin's city limits,
headed for the Reich Chancellery. It is led by Vasily Petrov, "the
Berkut"-named after the Russian eagles trained to hunt wolves, a
man handpicked by Stalin himself for his ability to track down his
quarry and driven by the knowledge that failure means certain
death. THE BERKUT is a classic story of pursuit, of hunters and the
hunted, that pits two elite teams against each other-both of them
brave, resourceful, of great physical prowess and so fully
motivated that only the winners will survive. Scores of other
characters populate this engrossing thriller: priests, deserters,
partisans, Nazis on the run, Swiss guides, Austrian refugees-as
well as a larger-than-life OSS operative who is the only person
among the hundreds of thousands of Allied troops in Europe who
realizes that Herr Wolf is not only alive but on the verge of
escaping justice. Joseph Heywood's novel is a story of enormous
conviction and urgency, made even more compelling for being based
on facts that have yet to be proven fiction.
High in the pine forests of the Spanish Sierra, a guerrilla band prepares to blow up a vital bridge. Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer, has been sent to handle the dynamiting. There, in the mountains, he finds the dangers and the intense comradeship of war. And there he discovers Maria, a young woman who has escaped from Franco’s rebels... For Whom the Bell Tolls is Ernest Hemingway’s finest novel, a passionate evocation of the pride and the tragedy of the Civil War that tore Spain apart.
Florence, 1943. Two sisters, Isabella and Caterina Cammaccio, find
themselves surrounded by terror and death; and with Italy trapped
under the heel of a brutal Nazi occupation, bands of Partisans rise
up.
Soon Isabella and Caterina will test their wits and deepest beliefs
as never before. As the winter grinds on, they will be forced to
make the most important decisions of their lives. Their choices
will reverberate for decades.
In the present day, Alessandro Pallioti, a senior policeman agrees
to oversee a murder investigation, after it emerges the victim was
once a Partisan hero. When the case begins to unravel, Pallioti
finds himself working to uncover a crime lost in the twilight of
war, the consequences of which are as deadly today as they were
over sixty years ago.
Rosenberg cranks up the suspense, delivering his most stunning, high-stakes thriller yet.
Aspiring authors should take note of Rosenberg’s deftly plotted story and first-rate character development—he puts on a clinic for how to introduce and bring along new characters. Some readers, especially early on, may find the plot moving a tad slower than his past books, but that’s clearly by design. Rosenberg meticulously builds the necessary foundation for later on, and, when you least expect it, he yanks the rug out from underneath you.
This is Joel C. Rosenberg at his absolute best, proving yet again that he’s one of the premier novelists working in the genre today.
With his knack for writing prophetic fiction, those who want an early glimpse at what the world might look like in the very near future should pick up Joel Rosenberg’s latest thriller. . . . Strap in and hold on tight, The Kremlin Conspiracy is a high-octane thriller that will stun readers and stay with them long after they turn the final page.
**NOW AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING CHRIS PRATT** 'This is
seriously good... the suspense is unrelenting, and the tradecraft
is so authentic the government will probably ban it - so read it
while you can!' Lee Child A high-intensity roller-coaster ride,
True Believer explodes with action and authenticity that cements
Jack Carr as the new leader in political thrillers. Following his
brutal quest for revenge, former Navy SEAL James Reece has fled the
United States, emerging deep in the wilds of Mozambique. But he
can't stay hidden for long - when a string of horrific terrorist
attacks plagues the Western world, the CIA tracks him down and
recruits him. Now a reluctant tool of the United States government,
Reece must travel the globe, targeting terrorist leaders and
unravelling a geopolitical conspiracy that will have worldwide
repercussions . . . If you loved Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince
Flynn's Mitch Rapp or Mark Dawson's John Milton, you will love True
Believer and the James Reece series! Praise for Jack Carr and the
James Reece series: 'With a particular line in authentic
tradecraft, this fabulously unrelenting thrill-ride was a struggle
to put down' Mark Dawson 'Gritty, raw and brilliant!' Tom Marcus
'So powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written-rarely do you read
a debut novel this damn good' Brad Thor 'With technical ferocity
and devastating action sequences, Carr writes both from the gut and
a seemingly infinite reservoir of knowledge in the methods of human
combat. Loved it!' Chris Hauty 'The best debut thriller of 2018'
Washington Times 'Thrilling' Publishers Weekly 'A powerful,
thoughtful, realistic, at times terrifying thriller that I could
not put down. A terrific addition to the genre, Jack Carr and his
alter-ego protagonist, James Reece, continue to blow me away' Mark
Greaney 'One of this year's hottest thrillers, and a perfect fit
for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, and Daniel Silva' The Real Book
Spy
The year is 1860. In Evanston, Illinois, a young, unassuming
butcher, Ruse Blackburn, wants what every man wants, to earn a
decent living and marry a lovely wife. With these goals almost in
his grasp, the privileged stomp on his ambitions. Ruse, rightly
accused of murder and tortured, sells his soul and ends up as
General William T. Sherman's aide-charged with keeping the general
drunk enough to do evil but sober enough to conduct war. As
Sherman's troops pillage Georgia, Ruse sinks deeper and deeper into
madness. In the meantime, beautiful Anne Southern lives a life of
lonely luxury with her two young sons at Meridian Plantation. Her
husband, Allen, fires the mortar that begins the Civil War and
abandons his family to fight for the Confederacy. Swept with her
dependents to Atlanta by the winds of war, Anne must deal with a
society in decline and a diminishing food supply. To feed her
children, in an act of desperation and desire, she gives dearly to
a suitor for ten pounds of jerky. Evicted from Atlanta, Anne
returns to the plantation. There, she encounters Major Ruse
Blackburn and his skinning knife-a man with a grudge to settle and
a proclivity for cutting pretty flesh. Anne finds herself
completely without resources and must make difficult decisions....
"A very entertaining, mile-a-minute style, and remarkably vivid
characters." Diana Gabaldon, New York Times bestselling author of
the award winning Outlander novels.
September 1810. British forces have used the utmost secrecy and
stealth to cross the Straits of Messina and infiltrate the enemy's
stronghold. Their mission: to disrupt preparations for the French
invasion of Sicily. But when the raiding parties are ambushed by
rival soldiers and suffer heavy casualties, one bright young
officer suspects that treachery is involved. Ordered to
investigate, George Warne uncovers a shadowy underworld of spies,
traitors and informers, and where nothing is quite as it seems.
Danger lurks around every corner and time is running out for Warne
to root out the conspiracy. For how can Sicily's defenders be ready
to repel an invisible enemy within?
Warrior and combat medic, Titus Cervianus, must lead a legion and
quell the uprisings in Egypt in this thrilling Roman adventure from
Simon Turney. Titus Cervianus is no ordinary soldier. And the
Twenty Second is no ordinary legion... Egypt. 25 BC. A former
surgeon from the city of Ancyra, Titus Cervianus is now a capsarius
- a combat medic. He is a pragmatist, a scientist - and deeply
unpopular with his legion, the Twenty Second Deiotariana. The
Twenty Second have been sent to deal with uprisings in Egypt.
Founded as the private army of one of Rome's most devoted allies,
their ways are not the same as the other legions', which sets them
apart and causes friction with their fellow soldiers. Marching into
the unknown, Cervianus will find unexpected allies: a local
cavalryman and a troublesome lunatic. Both will be of critical
importance as the young medic marches through the searing sands of
the south, finding forbidden temples, hidden assassins, and worst
of all, the warrior queen of Kush... Reviews for The Capsarius
'Brings a whole new dimension to the genre... Recommended'
Historical Novel Society 'A blistering epic brimming with tension,
mystery and adventure!' Gordon Doherty Reviews for Simon Turney 'A
page turner from beginning to end... A damn fine read' Ben Kane
'First-rate Roman fiction' Matthew Harffy
At the height of the Cold War, a new Soviet threat triggers a
daring heist, and the stakes couldn't be higher'A defining novel of
the genre and a lost classic' James SwallowBritish and American
intelligence services have just learned of the Soviet Union's
latest aircraft: the MiG-31. Codenamed "Firefox", the plane is a
marvel of engineering - stealthy, hypersonic, with a thought-guided
weapons system - outclassing anything flown by the West. Faced with
Soviet air domination, MI6 and the CIA launch a daring mission to
steal a Firefox prototype. Veteran US Air Force pilot Mitchell
Gant, is sent to the Soviet Union under an assumed identity. He
seems the perfect man for the job. But, deep within the icy heart
of Soviet power, the stakes are overwhelming: fail this mission,
and lose the war... Blending Cold War espionage suspense with
high-altitude aerial action, Firefox is the original and greatest
techno-thriller, from million-copy bestselling author Craig Thomas.
Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Robert Ludlum. Praise for
Firefox 'Firefox is as tense and exciting as they come' TLS 'Writes
far better than Ludlum' Washington Post
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