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Thunder Mountain: A Dane Maddock Short Story
An action-packed archaeological detective story!
When an archaeologist is murdered in a room locked from the inside, former Navy SEAL Dane Maddock must turn detective and solve the crime. What is the mysterious artifact the man was killed for, and what are they plotting next? It’s a race against time as Maddock unlocks the secret of Thunder Mountain!
Praise for David Wood and the Dane Maddock Adventures
“With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern-day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of 'why not'?” David Golemon, Author of the Event Group series
“Jurassic Park meets Jungle Cruise in this rollicking adventure!” Rick Chesler, author of Golden One
“An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride!” Alan Baxter, author of Hidden City
“What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored.” Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files
“David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David's knocked it out of the park with this one!" Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain
“Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait.” Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun
“A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!” Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld
“A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!” -Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy
“Let there be no David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line.”-Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World
“I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read.”-J.F. Penn, author of Desecration
When an archaeologist is murdered in a room locked from the inside, former Navy SEAL Dane Maddock must turn detective and solve the crime. What is the mysterious artifact the man was killed for, and what are they plotting next? It’s a race against time as Maddock unlocks the secret of Thunder Mountain!
Praise for David Wood and the Dane Maddock Adventures
“With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern-day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of 'why not'?” David Golemon, Author of the Event Group series
“Jurassic Park meets Jungle Cruise in this rollicking adventure!” Rick Chesler, author of Golden One
“An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride!” Alan Baxter, author of Hidden City
“What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored.” Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files
“David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David's knocked it out of the park with this one!" Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain
“Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait.” Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun
“A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!” Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld
“A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!” -Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy
“Let there be no David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line.”-Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World
“I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read.”-J.F. Penn, author of Desecration
36 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2023
About the author
David Wood
102 books311 followersDavid Wood is the USA Today bestselling author of the Dane Maddock Adventures and many other titles and series. He also writes Science Fiction under the pen name Finn Gray and fantasy as David Debord. He is also a book reviewer, podcaster, and a member of International Thriller Writers and The Horror Writers Association. David and his family live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visit him online at www.davidwoodweb.com.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
March 2, 2023
Perfect - and Perfectly Short - Dane Maddock Adventure. This is one of those tales that is *deep* within a series... and yet still manages to work *perfectly* as an introduction to this character and this author's style of storytelling. At less than 40 pages, this is a *very* quick read and thus near-perfect for those who maybe don't know who Maddock or Wood are and maybe don't want to risk too much time in finding out. After all, investing 300+ pages into a character/ story only to find that you can't stand the character or the way the author writes can be daunting. I get it. So try this one on for size if you don't know them already... and prepare to become addicted after your first hit! (Long time fans will still be satisfied as well, if in the way a good amuse-bouche can be satisfying.) Very much recommended.
March 2, 2023
The impassive face of Crazy Horse stares down from Thunder Mountain at the distant office of the Black Hills Archeological institute. Amateur archeologist and professional treasure hunter Dane Maddock is faced with a question—what is the connection between a rare artifact and this sacred Mountain?
Join him on this action-packed mystery adventure and find out what he discovered and why he walked away without revealing it to the rest of the world. “Thunder Mountain” is a fast read with an intriguing premise. My main criticism is that I wish there was more of it!
Join him on this action-packed mystery adventure and find out what he discovered and why he walked away without revealing it to the rest of the world. “Thunder Mountain” is a fast read with an intriguing premise. My main criticism is that I wish there was more of it!
November 18, 2024
When Maddock is asked to consult for an archeologist, he finds him dead in a locked room. While investigating, he stumbles upon a mong hidden treasure and secret. Good shirt story, as Maddock works without Bones.
March 1, 2023
Exceptional short story!!!
It was exceptional, but hey, it's from David Wood. I didn't expect anything but a great read.
I definitely was not disappointed.
It was exceptional, but hey, it's from David Wood. I didn't expect anything but a great read.
I definitely was not disappointed.
April 26, 2023
Good read
I liked the quick pace and interesting ties to history. Fun to read and ties well with other Bones and Mad dock stories!
I liked the quick pace and interesting ties to history. Fun to read and ties well with other Bones and Mad dock stories!
June 13, 2023
Fantastic short story
January 31, 2024
A short story with a good dose of mystery and adventure. Though only a quick Dane Maddock story, it’s classic David Wood. Thanks.
May 27, 2024
Thunder Mountain
Like all David Wood stories it is a great read. Dane Maddock , short story of full novel are always action packed and a great read.
Like all David Wood stories it is a great read. Dane Maddock , short story of full novel are always action packed and a great read.
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