Ancient Adventure

Will an American journalist escape his impending execution and fulfill an ancient Chinese prophecy? Max Harper, an international magazine photographer, lands in deep trouble in Beijing when he’s unjustly convicted of espionage and sentenced to death. Enter Min, a mysterious, beautiful Chinese woman with a sword. She breaks him out of jail and propels him on an epic journey toward the mountains of Tibet where she says their destiny awaits. In fact, she says he’s the one who must help save her people. Max isn’t so sure he believes her ancient legend about the gods who, every three ...

A historical adventure book set in Mexico during the late 19th century. This gripping tale unfolds against the backdrop of Mexico's ancient ruins and vibrant contemporary landscapes. Toltec Whispers takes you on an enthralling journey through the heart of 19th century Mexico, guided by a determined explorer on a quest to unravel one of the murkiest corners of human history. Initially dispatched in 1857 with limited resources, our protagonist returns in 1880, well-prepared with new knowledge, influential supporters, and valuable documents collected over the years. Sworn to illuminate the ...

The fall of the city. The siege of Veii has lasted eight long years. years in which the political situation in Rome has grown more hostile and the enemies of Rome have continued to harass their armies. As disaster after disaster befalls Rome they turn to Marcus to destroy the City of Veii and restore glory to their armies. Fighting wars against neighbouring cities Marcus must find a way to defeat the impregnable walls of Veii and bring glory to his name. In this third book of the Dictator of Rome series Marcus fights political and military enemies and finds that success comes at a cost.

When Joe's sister, Anna, accidentally opens The Book, Joe, Sam, and Fred suddenly find themselves in ancient Egypt. Soon, the Time Warpers are dodging crocodiles on the Nile, outwitting the evil high priest, and searching for an escape route from the mummy-making chamber.

This highly entertaining travelogue from a bestselling author follows the adventures of a couple on their 102-mile hike along Britain’s famous Cotswold Way. Wendy and David, escaping the routine of home life, embark on a journey of wonder and discovery. It is one filled with romance, exquisite beauty, hilarious mishaps, and far more adventure than they had bargained for. Join them in the magic and fulfillment of this delightful journey from Chipping Campden in the north to the stunning city of Bath in the south. Wander through wildflower fields of kaleidoscopic colour, enter entranced ...

The adventure continues in book two! When Alex's mother uses the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead to bring him back from the brink of death, she inadvertently summons a slew of other spirits from the underworld. In book two Alex and his best friend, Ren, head to London, where people are going missing, treasures are disappearing, and a blood rain is pouring from the skies. Can they stop a powerful Death Walker from destroying the city?

In 1884, descendants of an ancient colony of pirates and their brutal tribal allies capture a scientific research vessel and its occupants who are then shipwrecked together on a remote atoll of the Seychelles Archipelago, where they evolve, over time, into a heinous, bloodthirsty cult with a wide sphere of influence. A century later, they are encountered by a divided expedition of modern-day travellers who must unravel the age-old mystery of the ‘Kolony’, its dark past and terrible secret, before they become the latest in a long line of its victims.

Lost. Alone in a strange world. Searching for his missing father, young Thomas Colson is catapulted into an alternate world at war. Now he must learn to fly dragons, fight with the resistance, and grow up or die trying. Can he survive, find his father, and unite his family, or will he be forever lost a long way from home? A Long Way From Home is the first book in the thrilling new OTHERLANDER series. If you like flying dragons and page-turning adventure, you have to read this fantasy by exciting author T. Kevin Bryan.

How much excitement can one provincial priest take? Gregory Dumple is about to find out!Dumple struggles through his dull existence—the daily routine of funerals and heartburn aren’t anyone’s idea of fun. A mysterious beep from the church’s organ will change Dumple’s life forever, but he has no idea he’s experiencing the first piece of an extraterrestrial puzzle. Curiosity catapults him and confirmation student Ronny into a wild adventure among the stars. Dumple must uncover the secrets of an ancient alien civilization, play the hero and thwart an alien takeover with an ...

Tuuli is a prehistoric girl, travelling with her tribe through the seasons – making camp, hunting for food and protecting themselves against the many hazards that the climate throws at them. Tuuli knows there’s a bigger world out there, and when she spots a strange boy lurking outside their camp, she realises that he might hold the adventure she is looking for. He is a Neanderthal, sent by his tribe to find safer ground and as he and Tuuli strike up an unlikely friendship, they set out on a journey that will impact the rest of human history.

Crassus, one of the most powerful men in Rome yearns for revenge. Spartacus and friends have taken from him the opportunity for more wealth and influence. He will release his wolf, Flabinus. A man known through out the empire for his relentless and savage pursuit of his prey. Spartacus and his allies have learnt to stand their ground in the arena, now they must learn to run.

The greatest secret of Solomon’s Temple is about to be revealed . . . Delaney McPhearson survived her latest brush with Gedeon but the rug was still pulled from under her. Drake is alive. Laney won’t stop until she saves him from Gedeon. But Drake is not the only one in Laney’s circle that Gedeon covets. And just like Laney, he won’t stop until he has them in his clutches. Searching for Drake, trying to protect the ones she loves, and protecting the world from Gedeon has Laney crisscrossing the globe leading to the ultimate showdown in one of the oldest temples known to man. And the...

Follow our fearless adventurers Cassandra and Otto (and Missy, the smartest bird in the universe) as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure! These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer) and Sophie Aldred (best known for her role as Ace in Doctor Who).

Some legacies are written in blood. Others are born from stardust, forged within the cradle of stars. Continue your epic journey into Earth’s forgotten past—24,000 years before our time—with Book 2 of the Dawn of the Ancestors series. Kaya defied fate once, but the echoes of the fallen star still haunt her world. As shadows rise, she is called to the Cradle of Stars, a secret hidden beyond time itself. Yet, the more secrets she uncovers, the more danger awakens. Enemies gather. Beside her is Ethan, the mysterious young man from the future, whose arrival may hold the key to salvation...

Asra found himself alone in the middle of the barren sands, unable to remember who he was or how he had gotten there. Saved by a caravan of traveling gypsies, he entered into an exotic world of dancing acrobats, fortune tellers, and mystics who performed their skills for cheering crowds across the desert empires. However, his destiny would change the day he stumbled upon a forbidden shrine to find a mythical creature entombed beneath its shattered ruins. Promises were whispered and a dark pact was made with the ancient demon; a bond of magic that would lead him on a perilous journey to ...

A splash of the sea and the salt in the ocean air signals the beginning of the greatest whaling adventure of all time. This is literature's great voyage. The challenge of a man against the wonders of nature's ocean, of a man against his own weakness and strengths, and of a man against a demon, or perhaps his God, as he searches for his nemesis, the great white whale.

Sadie is a restless teenager with a thirst for adventure. When her father mysteriously vanishes, she discovers his assistant, Gus, and her father's time machine and sets off on a journey through other time dimensions in search of him. With each jump through time, Sadie finds herself immersed in iconic moments and encounters legendary figures, from ancient civilizations to the medieval era to the American Wild West. But her mission to find her father is not without its challenges, and Sadie must use her wit, bravery, and determination to overcome the obstacles she encounters. Join Sadie as ...

Come take a dive. From sirens, mermaids, selkies, and more, these tales of the deep will tug at your heartstrings. Love can warm the iciest waters, but revenge is best served cold. Watery graves await for those who push boundaries or stray too far. Features stories by J.M. Rhineheart, Emma K. Leadley, K. Parr, Andria Kennedy, Fred Phillips, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Claire Davon, Nicholas Nethery, A.D. Watts, Toni Mobley, D.L. Lewellyn, Rienne French, Seth Taylor, Derek Kho, Anwen Redlake, and D.R. Birdsall.

In the deepest jungles of Sumatra, something ancient still walks. When Lux Branson receives a cryptic message from a missing anthropologist, she travels to Indonesia in search of the Wildman—a creature whispered about in local legend and feared by those who’ve encountered it. Known as Orang Pendek, the beast is said to be small, fast, and fiercely territorial. But what begins as a rescue mission quickly turns into a survival story. The jungle holds more than one secret, and Lux isn’t the only one seeking the truth. As competing teams close in and the body count rises, Lux must stay ...

The author of the best-selling Empire sequence continues his new epic of the uprising of the Batavi in AD 88. The Rhine frontier has exploded into all-out war. Summoned back to their homeland by their new leader, Kivilaz, the Batavi cohorts, so recently proud soldiers of Rome, find their lands transformed. All Roman influences have vanished after a battle in which two legions were humbled by the rebels, then chased away to lick their wounds in their fortress, the Old Camp.