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Scavengers: A Gage Finley Adventure Book 1
Dead is dead. Leave the dead to the sea.Expert salvage diver Gage Finley swims upon a coral-covered relic at the bottom of the sea floor while lifting a submerged airplane for the United States government. The relic: a flintlock pistol. One of two linked to the notorious captain of Scavenger, a pirate ship that sank off the Bahamian coast in 1717. Scavenger went down with all hands, including chests full of gold in the sum of millions, which remained lost . . . until now.Gage, along with his best friend, Duke Yates, and his daughter, Niki, look to reclaim what has been lost for centuries. But a legendary diver, whom Gage trusts implicitly, offers phony advice to preserve a family secret, and a disgruntled and ruthless former sea captain will stop at nothing to find the treasure first.With nonstop action and twists around every corner, Scavengers is a death-defying adventure you won't be able to put down.
324 pages, Paperback
Published May 11, 2017
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About the author
J.D. Dudycha
33 books25 followersJ.D. Dudycha believes the best stories are written with characters overcoming real life struggles and everyone deserves a shot a redemption.
After a long stay in the baseball world, both as a player and a coach, J.D. has turned to his real passion, creating gritty, in-your-face characters who leap off the page and ooze practicality. You can’t help but continue to read because you don’t know where the story will take you next. J.D. is in the middle of creating two new action/adventure series.
J.D. spends his time with his wife and children in the sunshine of Florida. When he is able to step away from the world of writing fiction, he enjoys golf and fly fishing, and he never met a mountain he didn’t want to climb or an ocean he didn’t want to explore.
His inspiration is drawn from many different authors. Some of his favorites are C.S. Lewis, Clive Cussler, and Lee Child.
After a long stay in the baseball world, both as a player and a coach, J.D. has turned to his real passion, creating gritty, in-your-face characters who leap off the page and ooze practicality. You can’t help but continue to read because you don’t know where the story will take you next. J.D. is in the middle of creating two new action/adventure series.
J.D. spends his time with his wife and children in the sunshine of Florida. When he is able to step away from the world of writing fiction, he enjoys golf and fly fishing, and he never met a mountain he didn’t want to climb or an ocean he didn’t want to explore.
His inspiration is drawn from many different authors. Some of his favorites are C.S. Lewis, Clive Cussler, and Lee Child.
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May 16, 2017
First and foremost, I had a blast reading this book. And that is the reason I read.
Gage Finley is an expert salvage diver who has had a certain treasure on his heart for most of his adult life. His love for this elusive sunken fortune becomes an obsession, and before long, Gage has let it interfere with things that are most important in his life. Something I believe a lot of us can relate to. The opportunity arises for redemption, and Gage reluctantly takes one last shot at glory.
The problem is, he's not the only one that knows about this famous treasure. What ensues is a whirlwind of hunting for a life-changing fortune, murder, mayhem, and an awakening in a man of what really matters in life. The biggest problem is, that awakening doesn't come before everything he loves in the world has been put in danger.
This is a fantastic ride through a man's journey to find fortune, but just as important, discover the treasures that he already possesses.
Don't miss this adventure. JD has written a wonderful story, full of everything one could want in a fiction novel. If I could pre-order the next in the series, I would have already done it!
Gage Finley is an expert salvage diver who has had a certain treasure on his heart for most of his adult life. His love for this elusive sunken fortune becomes an obsession, and before long, Gage has let it interfere with things that are most important in his life. Something I believe a lot of us can relate to. The opportunity arises for redemption, and Gage reluctantly takes one last shot at glory.
The problem is, he's not the only one that knows about this famous treasure. What ensues is a whirlwind of hunting for a life-changing fortune, murder, mayhem, and an awakening in a man of what really matters in life. The biggest problem is, that awakening doesn't come before everything he loves in the world has been put in danger.
This is a fantastic ride through a man's journey to find fortune, but just as important, discover the treasures that he already possesses.
Don't miss this adventure. JD has written a wonderful story, full of everything one could want in a fiction novel. If I could pre-order the next in the series, I would have already done it!
May 23, 2017
This is a classic tale of adventure, treasure and revenge on the high seas!
Gage Finley has long had an obsession with the wreck of the pirate ship Scavenger after he found a flintlock on the ocean floor that belonged to the captain. When more evidence turns up of the wreck he mounts a search, but an old adversary wants to beat him to it.
This is a well told story, with believable characters, an engaging story line, and a very unlikeable psychopath. The action is broken up with some nice moments of reflection and banter. If you like your fiction fast and furious, this is for you!
Gage Finley has long had an obsession with the wreck of the pirate ship Scavenger after he found a flintlock on the ocean floor that belonged to the captain. When more evidence turns up of the wreck he mounts a search, but an old adversary wants to beat him to it.
This is a well told story, with believable characters, an engaging story line, and a very unlikeable psychopath. The action is broken up with some nice moments of reflection and banter. If you like your fiction fast and furious, this is for you!
May 16, 2017
One of the questions asked in the book is one every reader will be thrilled to discover: Was the trail of murders and betrayals that followed this treasure worth it? This story has it all: pirates-both modern day and in days past; treasure; suspense; bad guys; thrill seekers; cover-up. And when father and daughter get together, Gage is pleasantly surprised by his daughter's resources and quick thinking. Author Dudycha wrote a suspenseful book that will keep you reading well into the night.
May 27, 2017
Treasure
Fantastic treasure hunting adventure. Non-stop action the whole book. I can't wait to read the second book. I hope there will be more books like this written by J.D. Dudycha . I highly recommend this book to treasure hunters.
Fantastic treasure hunting adventure. Non-stop action the whole book. I can't wait to read the second book. I hope there will be more books like this written by J.D. Dudycha . I highly recommend this book to treasure hunters.
October 31, 2017
Sunken treasure, and an old sea story.
A very good sea story with all of the requirements. A trip to the past including old friends,family and treasure. Well written and a tale worth reading.
A very good sea story with all of the requirements. A trip to the past including old friends,family and treasure. Well written and a tale worth reading.
August 25, 2020
An exciting tale with some interesting characters.
However, for me, the experience was spoiled by the rather simplistic style of writing and sentence construction. Something seemed to jar in my mind while reading it and the style overtook my immersion in the action.
However, for me, the experience was spoiled by the rather simplistic style of writing and sentence construction. Something seemed to jar in my mind while reading it and the style overtook my immersion in the action.
June 30, 2017
Fast, entertaining, I loved every page of it!
September 7, 2017
Disappointed
Not sure what the readers that gave all the stars discovered that I did not. It was a story line, characterization, intrigue, and intensity lacking.
Not sure what the readers that gave all the stars discovered that I did not. It was a story line, characterization, intrigue, and intensity lacking.
February 15, 2018
J.D. Dudycha does a good job of weaving a twisted and in-depth plot of adventure, remorse, regreat and redemption. Hard to put down until the end and then you are looking for the next in the series.
March 6, 2018
An enjoyable mystery, with very interesting characters. Twists and turns in the plot kept me guessing. And it is an easy read, not too much time required. Also serves as a good history lesson.
April 30, 2018
A new adventure in the waters of the Caribbean
A waterside adventure involving old pirates gold and the current hunter s of today. The next question is what is next
A waterside adventure involving old pirates gold and the current hunter s of today. The next question is what is next
August 22, 2018
Actually a good book
Plenty of action in this mystery. Would definitely read more from this author. Plot has been done before but still gripping story.
Plenty of action in this mystery. Would definitely read more from this author. Plot has been done before but still gripping story.
September 11, 2018
Typical treasure hunter story. Good guys looking for pirate plunder and the bad guys wanting to take it away from them.
October 16, 2018
This is just a personal thing, but normally books focus on one person's emotions/perspective at a time. This book jumps from character to character every other paragraph. I didn't like that.
October 10, 2017
Exciting high seas adventure! Who wouldn't love a good pirate story.
I couldn't put this book down, I love a good mystery.
I couldn't put this book down, I love a good mystery.
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