Expedition Fiction

For thousands of years, we have set out sailing for all kinds of reasons - for battle, for infinite wealth, for the excitement of exploring the unknown, and for escape from the mundane. We have always had a primal relationship with the sea - even those who have never been to sea remain fascinated by the seafaring life and tales of salty adventure. Now in a brand–new series collection, The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told brings together such diverse authors as Charles Dickens, Jack London, John Masefield, Stephen Crane, Herman Melville, and dozens more.

Historical Adventure Novel A thriller adventure book set in Seattle and the Alaskan wilderness during the early 20th century. Prepare for an exhilarating ride into the treacherous edge of humanity and nature’s sweeping wilds. Follow Ned Cornet on this gripping journey, as he transforms from a reckless son of wealth into a hardened survivor in the unforgiving Alaskan territories. Ned Cornet's life of indulgence crashes down after a near-fatal car accident. In a final attempt to reform him, his father, Godfrey Cornet, proposes an adventurous fur-trading expedition in the Alaskan wilderness....

After two years of pensive peace, an investigation points to the use of a Galio super-weapon as the culprit. The Jarog, Valdivia assists mankind's march into unknown space. With the galaxy's most powerful empire nipping at Earth's borders, First Lieutenant Warder must put every ounce of his skill and luck into stopping the imminent onslaught of his people in the most dangerous mission he's been given yet.

A one-of-a-kind space opera filled with action, mystery, and friendship. When a civilian space flight gets swept away to a distant part of the universe, Elise Lewis and Major Rick Clark are the only survivors. Stranded far from Earth, they find themselves amidst an alien crew, aboard a living ship. They cling to the hope of discovering a way home. Meanwhile, their presence begins to irreversibly alter the dynamics of the crew. As time passes and trust is tested, the Humans find they have unique roles to play in this foreign galaxy.

They came on foot and by horseback, in wagons and on rafts, singly and by the score, restless, adventurous, enterprising, relentless, seeking a foothold on the future. European immigrants and American colonists, settlers and speculators, soldiers and missionaries, fugitives from justice and from despair-pioneers all, in the great and inexorable westward expansion defined at its heart by the majestic flow of the Ohio River. This is their story, a chronicle of monumental dimension, of resounding drama and impact set during a pivotal era in our history: the birth and growth of a nation.

Over the years, thousands of tales both true and fantastic have been told about the dastardly thievery of pirates. Their rum-drunk exploits and high-seas violence never fail to delight. Now in a brand new series collection, The Best Pirate Stories Ever Told includes many of the very best pirate yarns ever created on history’s most debaucherous scalawags. Anyone who loves a good story full of excitement, adventure, thrills, and laughs will find this collection irresistible.

Hollywood Economic Cooperation Zone, 2063. Merchandise Technician Emma Burke spends her days practicing magic out of view of her employer's security cameras. Emma's adventuring party has nearly earned entry to the Summerlands, a realm of clean air and blue skies where the magic and monsters are real and adventurers gamble their lives in pursuit of gold and glory...all streamed in real time to a worldwide audience of billions.

Deep in the Louisiana bayou, a nightmare stalks the shadows. When a young girl goes missing near the swamps, Lux Branson is called in to investigate. Locals whisper of the Rougarou—a Cajun werewolf said to punish the wicked. But Lux isn’t one to chase ghost stories. Until the bodies start turning up. What begins as a routine search becomes a tense and terrifying hunt through tangled wetlands, where folklore bleeds into reality and something savage lurks just out of sight. As the full moon rises and the line between myth and monster fades, Lux must confront a creature older than the ...

He came to conquer the wilderness. He found something wilder. Before he was president, Theodore Roosevelt was a hunter, explorer, and relentless force of nature. But nothing in his journals — or his nightmares — prepared him for what he would find in the darkest corners of the American frontier. Bigfoot – Teddy Roosevelt is a ferocious blend of historical fiction and horror, plunging you into an untamed landscape where man is not the apex predator. Roosevelt’s hunting expedition starts with grandeur and bravado — but turns into a desperate fight for survival when his party is ...

Wu Ying's idle winter, one filled with training and recovery, is thrown awry when his Master and Elder Yang return, injured. The Three Seasons poison fills Master Cheng's veins, slowly killing the powerful Elder. His only hope - a rare antidote. But the ingredients for such an antidote are scarce and located in the deepest wilds.

For fans of determined plus-sized heroines and cinnamon-roll bear shifters, A Polar Expedition is the first standalone novella in the Shades of Sanctuary series, where the vibes are cozy, the heat is high, and the mates are monstrous. Grab a cup of tea and snuggle in because while the burn might be slow, the HEA is only a few hours away!

Members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition find trouble at every turn on their long journey through the uncharted West. If not trouble in the form of hostile Indians, bad weather, rough water, scarcity of food, then trouble among themselves.

A boy meets a girl. The past meets the future. A finger meets a trigger. The beginning meets the end. England is forever; England must fall. The Ministry of Time is a novel about Commander Graham Gore (R.N. c.1809-c.1847) and a woman known only as the bridge. As their relationship turns from the strictly professional into something more and uneasy truths begin to emerge, they are forced to face the reality of the project that brought them together.

A sweltering New York City summer. A crate that radiates an impossible, supernatural cold. For crypto-archaeologist Knox Wilder, it’s just another Tuesday—until he opens the box and finds the severed finger of a creature that shouldn't exist. The discovery, coupled with a desperate plea from a remote Himalayan monastery, launches Knox and his partner, the brilliant Dr. Rhea Mallory, on a perilous expedition into the high-altitude wilderness of Nepal. They seek the lost monastery of Gampo Nagpo, a place local guides refuse to speak of, a valley from which no one has ever returned. But ...

The world’s most famous lake hides more than a legend—it hides a predator. When a classified sonar image reveals something massive moving beneath the surface of Loch Ness, Lux Branson is brought in to confirm the impossible. What begins as a scientific expedition quickly escalates into a desperate race for answers, as the creature stirs from its centuries-long slumber. But they aren’t the only ones on the hunt. As the team descends into the murky depths, they face sabotage, betrayal, and a threat that isn’t just real—it’s awake. And it’s hungry. From castle ruins to underwater...

Seeking to depose his brother Artaxerxes and take his place upon the Persian throne, Cyrus the Younger leads the 10,000 mercenaries on a dangerous campaign deep into the heart of Persia. There, Cyrus is killed and his generals overthrown, leaving a young Xenophon to lead the army on its treacherous journey home. Snowy mountains, wide rivers, violent blizzards, and hostile tribes obstruct their way, testing Xenophon's leadership and his soldiers' perseverance to the extreme.

A historical adventure book set in Morocco during the 1890s. Embark on an epic adventure with "Under the Moroccan Sun," a captivating journey set against the backdrop of the 19th century. This historical narrative sweeps you across the rugged terrains of Morocco, where deserts meet snow-capped mountains, and echoes of ancient dynasties reverberate through bustling cities. Follow the daring expedition led by Sultan Mulai el Hassen as he ventures beyond the Atlas Mountains into the heart of his realm, accompanied by an array of adventurers, soldiers, and diplomats. From the moment you begin ...

In 1803, the United States made a deal to purchase a big area of land called the Louisiana Territory. Soon after, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked to lead an expedition into the American Northwest to explore the new land. After the journey, many stories were told about it—but not all of them are true.

Alexandra's dungeon has finally been discovered. As news of her existence ripples through the world, empires and kingdoms take notice… and prepare for war. Her isolated dungeon sits between two nations with a rivalry centuries in the making, and neither is willing for the other to control the powerful dungeon that could link their war-torn nations. The Republic will do whatever it takes to enslave her, even if it means an all-out invasion. For Alexandra to keep her freedom, she'll have to form a questionable alliance with a pair of former enemy adventurers.

What can one young boy do against a man determined to conquer an empire?Horses, sailing ships, Mayans, pyramids and conquistadors... Unbroken is being hailed as “a great read for all ages!” Felipe Ferrer's young life is turned upside down when Hernan Cortes rides into the Ferrer stable yard. Cortes, planning to lead his conquistadors to Mexico, is in desperate need of horses. When Felipe’s father refuses to sell his prize stallion, Majesty, Cortes cheats him out of the horse and sends Ferrer to debtor’s prison. To save Felipe from the same fate his father arranges for the boy to go ...