Ben Cartwright, former soldier, home to mourn the loss of his father stumbles upon cryptic letters from the past between the author, Arthur Conan Doyle and his great, great grandfather who vanished while exploring the Amazon jungle in 1908.Amazingly, these letters lead Ben to believe that his ancestor’s expedition was the basis for Doyle’s fantastical tale of a lost world inhabited by long extinct creatures. As Ben digs some more he finds clues to the whereabouts of a lost notebook that might contain a map to a place that is home to creatures that would rewrite everything known about history, biology and evolution. But other parties now know about the notebook, and will do anything to obtain it. For Ben and his friends, it becomes a race against time and against ruthless rivals. In the remotest corners of Venezuela, along winding river trails known only to lost tribes, and through near impenetrable jungle, Ben and his novice team find a forbidden place more terrifying and dangerous than anything they could ever have imagined.

“James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!"FROM USA TODAY & MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDYA LONG-LOST TREASURE.A RUTHLESS ENEMY.A DEADLY RACE AGAINST TIME.A stunning discovery beneath the streets of Rome has the world watching in awe as an ancient crypt filled with the remains of gladiators stirs excitement among historians—and draws the attention of those willing to kill for its secrets.When Professor James Acton and his team arrive to assist with the excavation, their archaeological adventure turns into a nightmare after a violent attack at the site that leaves one of their own fighting for her life, and loved ones kidnapped for insurance.But the thieves aren’t just after history—they’re searching for a long-rumored treasure, hidden over a millennium ago when the Roman Empire teetered on the brink of collapse.With the violent hostiles vanishing without a trace, Acton and his team must unravel an ancient map, outmaneuver deadly enemies, and survive a relentless band of insurgents—all while in pursuit of a former Spetsnaz team who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure for themselves.From award-winning USA Today and multi-million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy, Crypt of the Gladiator takes readers from the gladiatorial arenas of ancient Rome to a modern-day fight for survival. Buckle up for a non-stop thrill ride packed with action, humor, and a deadly game of cat and mouse.James Acton is back. And this time, history isn’t the only thing at stake…About the James Acton Thrillers:????? "James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!"Though this book is part of the James Acton Thrillers series, it is written as a standalone novel and can be enjoyed without having read any other installments.????? “Non-stop action that is impossible to put down.”The James Acton Thrillers series and its spin-offs, the Dylan Kane Thrillers, the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, and the Just Jack Thrillers, span over 70 novels and have sold millions of copies. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today!????? “A great blend of history and current headlines.”

A covert team of military specialists must prevent an Al Qaeda terrorist attack in this thriller from a New York Times–bestselling author.The world's most effective anti-terrorist force has the tools to monitor every move the enemy makes. They've planted a listening device inside a terrorist's skull, and activated a video spy drone disguised as a bird. But knowing is only half the battle . . .Multi-lingual, nerves-of-steel agents Charlie Dean, Lia DeFrancesca, and Tommy Karr prowl the winding streets of Istanbul to the crowded airports of America to stop terrorists in their tracks. Hooked into a real-time, high-tech system, this army of three goes head-to-head with the most dangerous people in the world.Al Qaeda is launching a series of devastating attacks against the West—and the ultimate strike is aimed at the heart of the USA! In a war where both sides operate in deep disguise, Deep Black must fight a world where betrayal, trust, faith, and doubt collide . . ."Coonts knows how to write and build suspense. . . a natural storyteller." ?New York Times Book ReviewStephen Coonts' Deep Black series, cowritten with Jim DeFeliceDeep Black (#1)Deep Black: Biowar (#2)Deep Black: Dark Zone (#3)Deep Black: Payback (#4)Deep Black: Jihad (#5)Deep Black: Conspiracy (#6)Deep Black: Arctic Gold (#7)Deep Black: Sea of Terror (#8)Deep Black: Death Wave (#9)