The Manila Deception

The Manila Deception

Author: J. Robert Kennedy

Publisher: J. Robert Kennedy

Published: 2019-11-23

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13:

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*** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY *** AN ENTIRE VILLAGE WAS MASSACRED TO KEEP THEIR SECRET. AND THAT WAS JUST THE BEGINNING. Near the end of World War II, a massive amount of looted gold and other priceless items was transported by the Japanese from Singapore to the Philippines and into the hands of General Tomoyuki Yamashita, the Military Governor. It was never seen again. And today, a young man runs into trouble with the Yakuza, a ruthless Japanese crime syndicate, and turns to his great-grandfather for help. Too poor to save him, he gives him the only thing of value he has. The truth of what happened during the Japanese retreat in the face of General MacArthur’s onslaught. But what the elderly man doesn’t know is there was one other person who knew the secret as well, the horrifying truth revealed on his deathbed to an archaeologist who has been seeking the lost treasure ever since. A friend of Archaeology Professor James Acton. And thanks to recently declassified satellite imagery, Acton might have found the final clue that leads them to the missing treasure. Mayhem ensues. Award winning and USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy once again mixes history with today’s headlines in The Manila Deception, an action-packed international thriller sure to leave you burning through the pages late into the night. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you’ll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue. Get your copy of The Manila Deception today, and discover the horrifying price paid to hide the missing Japanese gold, and the terrors yet to be unleashed as the innocent and the corrupt collide… 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 of the previous installments. ★★★★★ “Non-stop action that is impossible to put down.” The James Acton Thrillers series and its spin-offs, the Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers and the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, have sold over one million 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.” USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s novels are ideal for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson, and those who enjoy intense action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of romance. Readers interested in action adventure, archaeological mysteries, historical fiction, men’s adventure, conspiracies and ancient mysteries, will love the James Acton Thrillers. If spies and espionage is your thing, then check out the CIA Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers for riveting tradecraft action. And for those who prefer the team approach and Special Forces, check out the Delta Force Unleashed series for exciting military thrills. Or maybe you just feel like a mystery? Check out the Detective Shakespeare Mysteries for dark, intense psychological thrillers. Into the Templars? Then the Templar Detective Thrillers are for you!


The Manila Deception

The Manila Deception

Author: J Robert Kennedy

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-22

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781705549858

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*** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY *** AN ENTIRE VILLAGE WAS MASSACRED TO KEEP THEIR SECRET. AND THAT WAS JUST THE BEGINNING. Near the end of World War II, a massive amount of looted gold and other priceless items was transported by the Japanese from Singapore to the Philippines and into the hands of General Tomoyuki Yamashita, the Military Governor. It was never seen again. And today, a young man runs into trouble with the Yakuza, a ruthless Japanese crime syndicate, and turns to his great-grandfather for help. Too poor to save him, he gives him the only thing of value he has. The truth of what happened during the Japanese retreat in the face of General MacArthur's onslaught. But what the elderly man doesn't know is there was one other person who knew the secret as well, the horrifying truth revealed on his deathbed to an archaeologist who has been seeking the lost treasure ever since. A friend of Archaeology Professor James Acton. And thanks to recently declassified satellite imagery, Acton might have found the final clue that leads them to the missing treasure. Mayhem ensues. Award winning and USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy once again mixes history with today's headlines in The Manila Deception, an action-packed international thriller sure to leave you burning through the pages late into the night. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you'll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue. Get your copy of The Manila Deception today, and discover the horrifying price paid to hide the missing Japanese gold, and the terrors yet to be unleashed as the innocent and the corrupt collide... 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 Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers and the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, have sold over one million 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."


Master of Deception

Master of Deception

Author: Alan Ogden

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-02-24

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1350266116

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Master of Deception is a biography of Peter Fleming, elder brother of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond. Peter Fleming worked as a travel writer and journalist, serving with distinction throughout World War II and played a crucial role in British intelligence operations in the Far East. This biography ranges from the personal life of Fleming such as his marriage to Celia Johnson, a famous actor of the time, to his extensive military intelligence career which took him from Norway and Greece to the Far East. Framed through the life of Peter Fleming this book offers an in-depth study of British intelligence operations in the Far East during World War II.


The Sword of Doom

The Sword of Doom

Author: J. Robert Kennedy

Publisher: UnderMill Press

Published: 2023-09-28

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13:

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"James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" FROM USA TODAY & MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY POSSESSING THE SWORD OF DOOM HAS MEANT DEATH THROUGHOUT HISTORY. AND TODAY, JAMES ACTON STANDS ACCUSED OF STEALING IT. What is now known as the Goujian Sword is wielded by the king of Yue, and the king alone. Whoever possesses it rules the kingdom, and when it is lost in battle, King Goujian pursues those who captured it across the kingdom and beyond in a desperate attempt to retrieve it and maintain power. He fails. And thousands of years later, archaeology professors James Acton and Laura Palmer are witness to an exchange of historical importance—the handing over of the long-lost sword, held for generations by the royal family of Bhutan. In an attempt to forge better relations with their Chinese neighbors, the king of the tiny country has decided to return the sword, a source of great national pride to China. There’s only one problem. It’s a fake. Acton and his wife are accused of stealing the original and replacing it with a replica, and are relentlessly pursued across the globe by a Chinese government determined to possess what they believe is rightfully theirs. No matter the cost. In The Sword of Doom, award-winning USA Today and multi-million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy delivers an action-packed thriller that will have you burning through the pages late into the night. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you'll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue. Get your copy of The Sword of Doom today, and discover whether James Acton can break the curse and survive what so many throughout history haven’t… 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 60 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." USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s novels are ideal for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson, and those who enjoy intense action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of romance. Readers interested in action adventure, archaeological mysteries, historical fiction, men’s adventure, conspiracies and ancient mysteries, will love the James Acton Thrillers. If spies and espionage is your thing, then check out the Dylan Kane Thrillers or the Just Jack Thrillers for riveting tradecraft action. And for those who prefer the team approach and Special Forces, check out the Delta Force Unleashed series for exciting military thrills. Or maybe you just feel like a mystery? Check out the Detective Shakespeare Mysteries for dark, intense psychological thrillers. Into the Templars? Then the Templar Detective Thrillers are for you!


Fatal Reunion

Fatal Reunion

Author: J. Robert Kennedy

Publisher: UnderMill Press

Published: 2022-03-28

Total Pages: 291

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"James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" *** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY *** THE MASK HAS FINALLY BEEN FOUND. AND THEY’LL KILL ANYONE TO HAVE IT. In ancient Thailand, the king falls unexpectedly ill. Tradition states that he who first dons the Mask of Succession after the king’s death shall inherit the throne. This has held true for centuries, however, for the first time, the eldest son isn’t worthy. The shocking events that follow leave a kingdom in turmoil, and the bejeweled mask lost to history. Until now. An archaeology team has found the mask and are desperate to keep that fact a secret until they can secure the priceless artifact. The leader of the dig calls in an old colleague, Archaeology Professor James Acton, who may be able to transport the mask to safety. Acton and his wife, already heading to the region with friends, agree to visit the dig site, though haven’t been informed as to why. They’ve only been given an ominous warning. Bring security. They arrive at the remote dig site to find a relieved colleague, a dozen children visiting from a nearby school, and a secret that hasn’t been kept, leading to a bloody raid they barely survive. Alone in the jungle, with help nowhere to be found, the professors and children are in a fight for their lives as they attempt to traverse a thick, unforgiving land, while fleeing a vicious gang hellbent on possessing a lost piece of history. In Fatal Reunion, award winning USA Today and million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy once again takes history and twists it to his own end, thrusting the reader into an action filled thrill-ride, sure to have you burning through the pages. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you'll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue. Get your copy of Fatal Reunion today, and discover what happens when history and greed collide… 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 Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers and the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, have sold over one million 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." USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s novels are ideal for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson, and those who enjoy intense action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of romance. Readers interested in action adventure, archaeological mysteries, historical fiction, men’s adventure, conspiracies and ancient mysteries, will love the James Acton Thrillers. If spies and espionage is your thing, then check out the CIA Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers for riveting tradecraft action. And for those who prefer the team approach and Special Forces, check out the Delta Force Unleashed series for exciting military thrills. Or maybe you just feel like a mystery? Check out the Detective Shakespeare Mysteries for dark, intense psychological thrillers. Into the Templars? Then the Templar Detective Thrillers are for you!


Wages of Sin

Wages of Sin

Author: J. Robert Kennedy

Publisher: J. Robert Kennedy

Published: 2016-09-06

Total Pages: 319

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*** FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY *** WHEN IS THE PRICE TO PROTECT A NATION’S LEGACY TOO HIGH? Archaeology Professors James Acton and Laura Palmer are on safari in South Africa, enjoying a vacation away from the bullets and bombs that too often threaten their lives, when a chance encounter leads to a clue that could unlock the greatest mystery remaining of the Boer War over a century ago. The location to over half a billion dollars in gold. It’s a treasure that has claimed dozens of lives, and is about to claim even more. Four-time USA Today Bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy delivers another torn from the headlines thriller with Wages of Sin. Filled with intrigue, suspense, humor and a touch of romance, prepare to lose sleep with this action-packed adventure the likes of which only Kennedy can deliver. With over 500,000 books in circulation and over 3000 Five-Star reviews, it’s time to join those who have compared him to Patterson, Clancy, Brown, Cussler and Rollins.


Jack Be Nimble

Jack Be Nimble

Author: J. Robert Kennedy

Publisher: UnderMill Press

Published: 2023-11-27

Total Pages: 311

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“One of the best writers today.”—Johnny Olsen / “A master storyteller.”—Betty Richard FROM USA TODAY & MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ONLY JACK COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A RUSSIAN REVOLUTION. AND END UP LEADING IT. When Jack—just Jack—infiltrates a brutal Russian mercenary group, he gets caught up in their plans to remove the military leadership in Moscow. As the stunning events play out on international television, and the world watches in shock, the CIA is desperate to learn what exactly is going on. And why Jack is leading the charge. An intricate, brutal plan is unfolding live for the world to see, but changing the leadership in Moscow is only the beginning. And if Jack can’t figure out what is going on, and transmit what he finds back to Langley, the balance of power in Europe, and possibly beyond, could irreversibly shift. In Jack Be Nimble, award-winning USA Today and multi-million-copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy delivers the next installment of his hit new series, heavy on action, suspense, intrigue, and humor, certain to keep fans of modern spy thrillers burning through the pages. If you’re a fan of Kane, Hunt, Bourne, or Bond, you’ll love Jack. Just Jack. Get your copy of Jack Be Nimble today, and see what happens when Jack makes friends with the wrong people… WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT J. ROBERT KENNEDY: ★★★★★ “Non-stop action that is impossible to put down.” ★★★★★ “The action sequences are particularly well-written and exciting, without being overblown.” ★★★★★ “I love how the author explains what’s needed but doesn’t just ramble on in narrative.” ★★★★★ “The events in this adventure are so real and so heart pounding you can’t put it down. Mr. Kennedy is by far my favorite writer.”