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Grant Coleman Adventures #4
Forest of Fire
Paleontologist Grant Coleman gets an invitation he can’t decline. Join a rescue mission to find his college mentor, Professor Maxwell Carson, who has gone missing in the wilds of China. But his professor’s notes about his expedition must be wrong. They state that he was hunting for the fossils of dragons.
The others on this rescue team make Grant uneasy. One is Mike Rabon, an old college friend who studied with Grant under Carson. But while Grant pursued an academic career, Mike has been working the black market, selling fossils to unscrupulous collectors. Then there’s the mysterious expedition leader, Laoxin Chou, who has brought her own team of thugs and seems to be hiding a secret agenda. To make matters worse, when they land, Grant discovers that none of them are even legally in China.
The search for Professor Carson takes them from windswept deserts to silvan mountains and a village outside what the locals call the Forest of Fire. And along the way, clues all point to the same conclusion: dragons still roam these timberlands of China.
Subterfuge and double-crosses abound as the expedition tries to stay ahead of government forces and escape the creatures that inhabit the mountain. Are the ancient legends of fire-breathing dragons true? Will Grant be able to defy the odds and survive the Forest of Fire?
The others on this rescue team make Grant uneasy. One is Mike Rabon, an old college friend who studied with Grant under Carson. But while Grant pursued an academic career, Mike has been working the black market, selling fossils to unscrupulous collectors. Then there’s the mysterious expedition leader, Laoxin Chou, who has brought her own team of thugs and seems to be hiding a secret agenda. To make matters worse, when they land, Grant discovers that none of them are even legally in China.
The search for Professor Carson takes them from windswept deserts to silvan mountains and a village outside what the locals call the Forest of Fire. And along the way, clues all point to the same conclusion: dragons still roam these timberlands of China.
Subterfuge and double-crosses abound as the expedition tries to stay ahead of government forces and escape the creatures that inhabit the mountain. Are the ancient legends of fire-breathing dragons true? Will Grant be able to defy the odds and survive the Forest of Fire?
142 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2020
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About the author
Russell James
50 books218 followersRussell R. James was raised on Long Island, New York and spent too much time watching Chiller, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and Dark Shadows, despite his parents’ warnings. Bookshelves full of Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe didn’t make things better. He graduated from Cornell University and the University of Central Florida.
After a tour flying helicopters with the U.S. Army, he now spins twisted tales best read in daylight.
His wife reads what he writes, rolls her eyes, and says “There is something seriously wrong with you.”
He has published the novels DARK INSPIRATION, SACRIFICE, BLACK MAGIC and DARK VENGEANCE, the compilations OUT OF TIME and TALES FROM BEYOND, as well as numerous short stories. He founded the Minnows Literary Group.
He and his wife share their home in sunny Florida with two cats.
Drop by the website to kill some time with some short stories.
After a tour flying helicopters with the U.S. Army, he now spins twisted tales best read in daylight.
His wife reads what he writes, rolls her eyes, and says “There is something seriously wrong with you.”
He has published the novels DARK INSPIRATION, SACRIFICE, BLACK MAGIC and DARK VENGEANCE, the compilations OUT OF TIME and TALES FROM BEYOND, as well as numerous short stories. He founded the Minnows Literary Group.
He and his wife share their home in sunny Florida with two cats.
Drop by the website to kill some time with some short stories.
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Displaying 1 - 27 of 27 reviews
December 26, 2021
The adventures of Grant Coleman continue! Just as my love of him does! He's my soulmate when it comes to his usage of sarcasm... On to book number 5!
July 14, 2024
Best book so far of this series. A lot of adventure and suspense. Russell James is now on my favorite author list.
April 10, 2020
In the manner of Indiana Jones, Professor Grant Coleman really should no better than to venture outside of his comfortable, safe, university. It always ends in him nearly losing his life, being attacked by prehistoric creatures and, to cap it all, never being able to tell anyone what rally happened. Forest of Fire is the latest in this brilliant set of suspenseful adventures by talented and diverse author Russell James. Grant Coleman is a great protagonist with the perfect blend of healthy fear and instinct for self-preservation tempered with a sense of humour that probably serves to keep him sane in the light of his fantastic escapades. This time, he is charged with searching for his missing mentor who has disappeared somewhere in China while on a field mission at the age of 71. The old professor was onto an amazing discovery - and he isn't the only one interested in the creatures that inhabit this inhospitable terrain. Thoroughly enjoyed my latest trip into the jungle with Prof. Coleman and am eagerly awaiting the next.
May 22, 2025
This was ALMOST perfect, only for the fact that someone died at the end, bcs of stupid drama, but ok.
The whole book was otherwise VERY great. A creature feature in China? Nice. Also it looked like the author did a tiny bit of research for places and names for china, which realy fitted VERY well. The whole adventure was also very great and full of action and gore.
The part, that made it 4 stars (like part 2...) is Grant and his old lab colleague Mike, who had the perfect banter chemistry. You would say bromance, i would say pairing, but well. It was so funny - they both were so full of sarcasm, it was so fun to read.
ALSO great was, that the chinese soldier was female AND evil. God u don't get enough really evil woman, who are just evil bcs they are egoistic, and Laoxin was exactly that. She was great!
The whole book was otherwise VERY great. A creature feature in China? Nice. Also it looked like the author did a tiny bit of research for places and names for china, which realy fitted VERY well. The whole adventure was also very great and full of action and gore.
The part, that made it 4 stars (like part 2...) is Grant and his old lab colleague Mike, who had the perfect banter chemistry. You would say bromance, i would say pairing, but well. It was so funny - they both were so full of sarcasm, it was so fun to read.
ALSO great was, that the chinese soldier was female AND evil. God u don't get enough really evil woman, who are just evil bcs they are egoistic, and Laoxin was exactly that. She was great!
May 30, 2022
Dragon fire
Poor Grant Coleman keeps getting himself into these life threatening adventures. Not very good for him but good for us. I didn't like this book as good as the last one, but still a good read. I got to tell you this author has a great imagination. I think there is one more adventure for Dr Grant Coleman but will look at authors other books. Good read. If you like Dragons you will enjoy this book.
Poor Grant Coleman keeps getting himself into these life threatening adventures. Not very good for him but good for us. I didn't like this book as good as the last one, but still a good read. I got to tell you this author has a great imagination. I think there is one more adventure for Dr Grant Coleman but will look at authors other books. Good read. If you like Dragons you will enjoy this book.
February 6, 2022
lets see China, PLA, dragons, dinosaurs, and oh yes Grant Coleman, not dead yet. what more could you ask fore great quick moving read.
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November 23, 2023The 4th book is GREAT
This is the 4th book of Grant Coleman Adventurers. So Far I have not hardly put down none of his books. WONDERFUL READING.
This is the 4th book of Grant Coleman Adventurers. So Far I have not hardly put down none of his books. WONDERFUL READING.
May 22, 2024
A fun and quick paced adventure book. He was asked on a mission in hopes to find a very dear friend alive. He ended up learning that once again there are more alive creatures that are well hidden and for a good cause.
September 4, 2024
Thank you for another great adventure story. Your books are a great escape! You can feel the heat of the Fire breathing dragons revenge coming off the pages!
October 18, 2024
What a goofball
Once again Grant Coleman is off on another adventure. This time he travels to China supposedly it is a rescue mission to find his college mentor. But when he gets to China he finds it is a hunt for dragons. You know those mythical creatures that fly and shoot flames out of their mouths. The books in the series are not scary, but they do have plenty of action in them. I like that the hero is not some superman type just your average guy, who has to fight for his life. I laugh every time he says well I'm not read yet. So if you want to have fun reading about fighting giant, mythical creatures then try the Grant Coleman adventures.
Once again Grant Coleman is off on another adventure. This time he travels to China supposedly it is a rescue mission to find his college mentor. But when he gets to China he finds it is a hunt for dragons. You know those mythical creatures that fly and shoot flames out of their mouths. The books in the series are not scary, but they do have plenty of action in them. I like that the hero is not some superman type just your average guy, who has to fight for his life. I laugh every time he says well I'm not read yet. So if you want to have fun reading about fighting giant, mythical creatures then try the Grant Coleman adventures.
August 1, 2025
Cute
So far the Grant Coleman adventure series books are a quick, couple of hours read that is fun. I recommend a mindless read got the summer.
So far the Grant Coleman adventure series books are a quick, couple of hours read that is fun. I recommend a mindless read got the summer.
November 5, 2021
Grant Coleman is a blast of a character and this book didn't disappoint.
January 20, 2025
Dragons
When I ran child I started reading stories about dragons and wondered if they were just dinosaurs with wings! Now I wonder if dinosaurs are dragons who lost their wings!
When I ran child I started reading stories about dragons and wondered if they were just dinosaurs with wings! Now I wonder if dinosaurs are dragons who lost their wings!
April 24, 2024
This book didn't disappoint, love the link to Chinese mythology in this one, who can say anything bad about a book with dragons?
Onto the next one
Onto the next one
April 9, 2024
great adventure
He s still inept and out of shape and still disgustingly lucky. I just wish he would be given intelligence and foresight
He s still inept and out of shape and still disgustingly lucky. I just wish he would be given intelligence and foresight
February 2, 2024
Reign of fire in China
Grant Coleman begins his latest adventure in search of his missing mentor in China. The quick and easy trip Coleman thinks he's on goes awry and once again he must fight to survive. I do enjoy these books not only for the fantastic creatures but for the facts they are based on. On to the next adventure!
Grant Coleman begins his latest adventure in search of his missing mentor in China. The quick and easy trip Coleman thinks he's on goes awry and once again he must fight to survive. I do enjoy these books not only for the fantastic creatures but for the facts they are based on. On to the next adventure!
January 2, 2021
Paleontologist Grant Coleman fresh from his latest book, from is last adventure, is again pushed into another trip to find his former mentor. Another good adventure for Grant as he searches for mythical dragons.
April 20, 2023
This poor guy, Grant Coleman. You gotta love him. He's not perfect, but keeps getting involved with these intense adventures. This one has him battling dragons, which I must say sounds a tad dangerous. Exciting to watch him go through one of his adventures once again.
December 27, 2023
5 Stars
Its been a while since I read a Grant Coleman adventure. But I sure enjoyed this one. Grant goes to China to rescue his mentor who has gone missing. He finds real live dragon's who even breathe fire. Good book
Its been a while since I read a Grant Coleman adventure. But I sure enjoyed this one. Grant goes to China to rescue his mentor who has gone missing. He finds real live dragon's who even breathe fire. Good book
February 29, 2024
Dr Grant just stay home
I think this guy needs to learn to just stay home and play some virtual reality games lol. He’s always so lucky but not at the same time. I was entertained and didn’t really want to put it down while I was into it.
I think this guy needs to learn to just stay home and play some virtual reality games lol. He’s always so lucky but not at the same time. I was entertained and didn’t really want to put it down while I was into it.
June 24, 2023
good
Grant receives a mission to go find his old professor. Joining him is a fellow scientist . Join them as they travel to china to search but what will they find
Grant receives a mission to go find his old professor. Joining him is a fellow scientist . Join them as they travel to china to search but what will they find
October 30, 2023
Once again, despite only 130 pages long, I really connected with the story and new characters. This one begins with a reasonably plausible scenery. Help find an old friend missing on a dig. Even after his recent run ins with "monsters" this request does not seem to be to out there. However, things begin to go off the rails and Grant is once again in the thick of it. Looking forward to the next book.
August 20, 2020
Mr. Coleman, lay off of the cheeseburgers
I enjoyed Forest of Fire very much and Grant Coleman is becoming one of my favorite action hero protagonists. He is an every man, he isn't a special forces or secret killer, he is an out of shape college professor that's gets into and out of things that are way over his head. I can't wait for the next one!
I enjoyed Forest of Fire very much and Grant Coleman is becoming one of my favorite action hero protagonists. He is an every man, he isn't a special forces or secret killer, he is an out of shape college professor that's gets into and out of things that are way over his head. I can't wait for the next one!
October 30, 2020
Fun Read!!
Love this!
A short, but intense ride, all the excitement of a longer book but in half the time! I recommend this highly! Great author!!
Love this!
A short, but intense ride, all the excitement of a longer book but in half the time! I recommend this highly! Great author!!
September 11, 2025
I don’t know how this turned into the most believable of the books so far, but it did.
3.6 🌟
3.6 🌟
August 10, 2024
Just another fun monster romp!
I love this series. Just good old monster fun, and the right length for a quick read. I'm getting ready to jump into the next one now.
I love this series. Just good old monster fun, and the right length for a quick read. I'm getting ready to jump into the next one now.
May 15, 2020
Forest of Fire is the fourth Grant Coleman book by Russell James and it's another winner. This time, anthropologist professor/hesitant adventurer is lured into hunting for a missing colleague only to come face-to-face with fire-breathing...well, um, read the book. Needless to say, James blows my mind by continually upping the game and throwing his hapless hero into one unbelievable (but totally plausible) hair-raising, heart-pounding cliffhanger after another. Always exciting, always an easy-breezy read, all Grant Coleman books are highly recommended and manage to out-do the excitement of the Indiana Jones film series. Seriously!
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