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Welcome Action/Adventure Authors & Readers!
Hello,Our e-book version of Call Sign: Wrecking Crew is now available for the sale price of $1.99 U.S. through
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Call-Sign-Wreck...
and
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/call-...
The Kindle U.K. price is £1.41 which includes VAT!:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Call-Sign-Wr...
Short Description:
Adventures of CIA Special Operations Team, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew. All members of the team are former military special operations from the different branches of the armed services. They all joined forces shortly after 11 September 2001.
Long Description:
CIA Special Ops Team, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew is sent overseas on a Top Secret mission. Once the mission is completed, they rapidly realize they are merely Pawns in an International Chess Game that turns into a Political Firestorm. As a result, they are disavowed. Accompanied by Firefights, Fate, and Faith, they finally find a way home. After arriving, they discover governmental abuses of the Constitution. Will they survive long enough to thwart these enemies of the State?
Thanks for taking the time to read this and have a great one!
Lynn Hallbrooks
co-author to David McKoy
http://www.callsignwreckingcrew.com
While my "Agents of ISIS" series is categorized as "space opera," I think it should also count as action-adventure in outer space in the future. Start with the first book,
, and work your way up from there.
When a patrol of Australian Special Forces on operation accidentally trigger a time portal, they find themselves in 10th century Viking Denmark. Follow the soldiers as they struggle for survival in an unforgiving, iron-age yesteryear.Available on all e-book platforms, paperback out soon.
Website: http://www.forgottenland.com.au/
Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/The-Forgotten-L...
Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Forgotten...
Thank you.
Regards,
Keith
Cardsharp is a fast-paced action adventure set in the art smuggling underworld. I wrote it like a Bond movie, so the action starts on page one and doesn't stop until the end. It's available as a paperback or on Kindle.
www.powbooks.com
Enjoy!
POW
My book Queen's Gold is based on a past-life regression that leads to ancient Aztec Gold. I have a book trailer here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhZ3Ep...
The book is available as a paperback or Kindle version:
http://www.amazon.com/Queens-Gold-Mel...
Thanks for looking!
Thanks for starting this topic, Vincent. I think my two war on terror thrillers qualify - lots of action! The Abomination Assignment: a Bowin novel
is Book 1 of the Bowin Novesl series.The Honeymoon Assignment
is Book 2 of the series. I have the third book in the can and the fourth mulling around in my head.
Hi, everybody! I have recently published an action thriller set in Saudi Arabia and Germany: COVERT DREAMS. I think my cover captures very well the essence of this international thriller.Mike
http://www.amazon.com/Covert-Dreams-e...
Mike wrote: "Hi, everybody! I have recently published an action thriller set in Saudi Arabia and Germany: COVERT DREAMS. I think my cover captures very well the essence of this international thriller.Mike
http..."
Covert Dreams is now on my TR list. I think I said that elsewhere, but, oh well.
I'm hoping to be able to finish the second book in the series "The Emily Kane Stories" over Christmas. That sounds like wishful thinking, I know. But I'm determined! It's an action thriller about a high school girl who has to fight to stay one step ahead of the covert operatives hunting her. The title is SEN NO SEN, which is a karate term meaning "attack the attack."
You can read the working version of chs 1-3 here: http://ronin1999.blogspot.com/2011/11/sn...
You can also find chs 1-6 of the first book, Go No Sen, here: http://ronin1999.blogspot.com/2011/07/go...
If you like either of them, let me know. I may do a give away of the first book over Christmas if there's enough interest.
Jacques
Me! Me! I write action/adventure (and fantasy) although one book fits the former more so. Just letting you know I'm here. I'll attempt to contribute constructively soon.
Cassidy Jones and Vulcan's Gift just came out!! It is the 2nd in the series of Cassidy Jones Adventures. Elise is a wonderful writer with so much to offer to the author world. Take a look!
Just wanted to mention that our book is now among other books that written by Indie Authors. Some are other genre than Action/Adventure but if you see three you like you might get ours for free. Check it out:http://freedominlove.normabudden.com/...
Lynn
Free ebook! My historical thriller, The Grand Mirage will be available for purchase at no cost at Amazon tomorrow and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16. If you like adventure, romance and intrigue, be sure to download it. Enjoy! http://amzn.to/t2qD5R
Darrell wrote: "Free ebook! My historical thriller, The Grand Mirage will be available for purchase at no cost at Amazon tomorrow and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16. If you like adventure, romance and intr..."You're on, Darrell. Your book is on my TR list and my Kindle. It looks very interesting! I will review it if I like it.
Darrell wrote: "Free ebook! My historical thriller, The Grand Mirage will be available for purchase at no cost at Amazon tomorrow and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16. If you like adventure, romance and intr..."Just downloaded it myself. Thanks you!
Lee wrote: "Darrell wrote: "Free ebook! My historical thriller, The Grand Mirage will be available for purchase at no cost at Amazon tomorrow and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16. If you like adventure, ..."Lee, hope you enjoy it. Always appreciate reviews; let me know what you think in any case. Thanks!
Christopher wrote: "Darrell wrote: "Free ebook! My historical thriller, The Grand Mirage will be available for purchase at no cost at Amazon tomorrow and Friday, Dec. 15 and 16. If you like adventure, ..."Christopher, that's great, hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think.
Hard to know how this giveaway promotion will work, but I'm glad so many people are getting their hands on the book. #7 in historical fiction for free Kindle books today (with Scarlet Letter, War and Peace and Tale of Two Cities among those ahead of me...)
THE REJECTION LETTER is now on kindle http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0069S80AE Just asking--After sleeping with a literary agent shouldn’t you receive more than a standard form rejection letter? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0069S80AE
All Serial killers are different--but with one that stalks literary agents--mere words are not enough.
To someone else, the rejection letter might be perceived as a simple piece of correspondence. But when Amy, who suffers from bipolar disorder receives a form rejection letter from Edward, an agent she had an affair with at a recent convention, she takes the rejection as both personal and professional—in short—a declaration of war.
Amy quickly embarks on a plan to get revenge by destroying Edward’s literary agency. However, Amy is soon not the one to be feared the most. Her actions create a copycat, a serial killer, who targets literary agents and viciously murders them. Living with the knowledge she has created a monster, a serial killer, is one thing, while doing nothing to stop the madness is another. But how could she track down a killer when she has no training in such? Thinking like a mad man might be the only way—but could she go there and survive herself?
When the winds of fate rekindle the romance with Edward, thus making him the next target—she really has no choice but to help the FBI. But will she be too late?
Just to introduce my literary/action novel, "Since Tomorrow", set in post-apocalypse Vancouver, Canada: 
My genres are usually horror/suspense but a few years ago I wrote "Avenger of Blood", which has been described as an urban thriller or action/drama. 
http://www.amazon.com/Avenger-Blood-e...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615...
In the corrupt, crime-ridden city of Minikin Capital, a quiet man who works as an assistant pastor during the day goes out at nights as the Avenger of Blood, an agent of vengeance who punishes those who shed the blood of the innocent.
In BIOWEAPON, a lethal biological warfare agent is dispersed in the city, sending over a hundred citizens to the hospital. Detective Miyoshi, the police force, and the Avenger work to stop the terrorist behind the attack.
In A FALLEN ROSE he befriends a young woman seeking an escape from her tumultuous life, but when she is entangled in the center of a controversial murder case, it challenges his faithfulness to his assignment.
http://www.amazon.com/Blend-In-Harpy-...Things are about to get very complicated for a group of children that happen to be the descendents to a lost generation of mythical creatures. Each child will have to undergo their own task in order to be proven worthy of their destiny. The roadway to their destiny will not be an easy one. Their lives were shaped in a design that would allow them a bridge to a mythical land by way of harsh reality. Megan happens to be the key to bringing everyone together and deciding the fate of the two worlds. Enter into a new world of new fights, new monsters, and a new story to light a fire in your heart. If you are looking for a new adventure; you have come to the right place.
Vincent wrote: "This folder is for readers and writers of action/adventure.
Welcome! Please post your books or leave a comment!"
The Bowin novels: a series about good guy (?) US government assassins in the war on terror:The Abomination Assignment
The Honeymoon Assignment
S.B wrote: "I like your covers."Thanks. They are the paperback covers I made using a program on Createspace. The eBook covers I and a friend made starting with a photo didn't turn out as well because I didn't visualize how dark the covers would look when reduced from 8.5 x 11. Something to keep in mind - eBook covers need to be brighter than you think.
Duskies are born in a dangerous world as servants of the lords of light and shadow, but when creatures known as the Sathen threaten all the races, a Duskie named Nexa finds herself caught in the middle of a perilous journey to save her people and unite the races as one. Facing dangerous odds, prejudice, and violence, Nexa finds strength in those around her and, ultimately, love.This book is for anyone who enjoys action, adventure, danger, and love in unexpected places.
Galdoni
Update: Our Action/Adventure book, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew can be purchased as a Trade Softcover: https://www.createspace.com/3635438 We are hoping that Create Space will soon distribute to a wider market (i.e. bookstores) but until then you can purchase it online 24/7
If eBooks are more your style but don't have a nook or Kindle, try us on Smashwords:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...
Have a great one!
Lynn
Laurie wrote: "My book is free today (2/2) and tomorrow (2/3). This will be the first and only time this book will be free.Laurie,
You may wish to re-post your link. I tried the one you first posted and it gave me an error.
Lynn
Hi, Thanks for the opportunity to list my book on such great thread.
If you like Matthew Reilly and you're just a kid at heart then I'm sure that you will love this book.
When I write, it’s for my kids. I write stories to excite them, inspire them and teach them. Stories with awesome edge-of-your-seat action and adventure scattered with a bit of fun. Stories to unlock untapped parts of their imagination. Stories to open their minds to new worlds. Stories that let me and other adults remember the dreams of our own childhood. I hope that you enjoy my work :^)
Author: S.W. Lothian
Children's Fiction - Middle Grade (or those of us who are young at heart)
Quest One. The Golden Scarab.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13414...
Available on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Quest-One-Golden-S...
Reviews would be welcomed.
Cheers
Supporting a fellow Independent Self-published Starving artist...the only way I can...with free downloads in hopes they will lead to monetary sales in the near future. Your book does sound really interesting. BTW, I did give you and your book a 'like' on Amazon.FYI: Here are the current stats:
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,959 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
#20 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Children's eBooks > Action & Adventure
Lynn
You're most welcome William. I understand your "life quote" and reasoning. I guess one of my favorite quotes though is "Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get." That is so true...it's a moment by moment adventure that's for sure.
Lynn
My action-adventure "Solomon's Men" http://www.amazon.com/Solomons-Men-eb... is the story of a professional thief who unknowingly steals the true burial shroud of Jesus and finds himself the object of a mercenary hunt. The shroud becomes ransom for his kidnapped son and he finds himself caught between returning the shroud or saving his loved ones. I hope you will enjoy it as others have. More information is available at http://GlennStarkey.net Thank you,
Glenn
Glenn,I just sent the link for your B & N version to my friend. She has a nook and she may like this book. I'm trying to get her acquainted with more of our bodies of work.
Lynn
Lynn wrote: "Glenn,I just sent the link for your B & N version to my friend. She has a nook and she may like this book. I'm trying to get her acquainted with more of our bodies of work.
Lynn"
Thank you, Lynn. I truly appreciate you doing so.
Warmest regards,
Glenn
Oh I've just realised that this is a forum for writers of action and adventure - I thought it was for Indiana Jones like writers who jot down stories whilst hanging upside down in a pit full of snakes whilst being shot at by Nazis....And sadly I fall into the former, this is me, action and adventure delivered from the comfort of my living room. Feedback is always welcome.
My action/adventure novel Circle of Bones is about a woman sailor and a maritime archeologist who are searching for the wreck of a World War II submarine in the Caribbean. This unlikely duo must thrash through jungle, waterfalls, raging seas and volcanos all while trying to decode the journals that will lead them to the shipwreck that is reputed to hold millions in gold smuggled out of France just as the Nazis were rolling in. But there is something even more valuable than gold hidden in those depths, and the powerful men in the inner circles of Skull and Bones will do anything to stop this pair from discovering their secrets.Circle of Bones is available as an ebook and as a trade paperback from Amazon at http://amzn.to/xIu2B9
HI!My middle grade action/adventure book, The Ancient Realm will be available for FREE for the next five days starting Feb 24th on Kindle http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006OHLSJK
Synopsis: Agnes Adelaide Fordyce, an ordinary eleven-year-old girl, finds her life plunged into adventure one cold fall evening when a mysterious new babysitter named Octavia comes to visit. Her life in Blue Rocks Harbour, Nova Scotia, once filled with tedious chores from her German Nanny and teasing from her older twin brothers, is changed forever when she is introduced to the Ancient Realm, a secret society of Guardians who protect the precious natural resources of planet Earth.
The first book in a new fantasy series by Sarah Leith Bahn, The Ancient Realm combines a look at the beauty of our planet with timely concerns about our global ecosystems. Above all, we are taken on a magical adventure, from the shores of Nova Scotia, to the heights of the Himalayas, to the islands of the Indian Ocean, where we learn about the mystery and power of the natural world around us. Through Octavia, Agnes also learns about herself, and how important it is for each of us to dream, to appreciate the world around us, to fight for what we care about... and to believe.
My collection of short stories - "The Blood Turbine Volume 1" contains action/adventure stories though with a side of horror. You can find it:
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Turbine-1...
And if you can get it on Feb 23, 2012 - it will be free. Sorry I posted late, I missed this thread.
Mark
LE wrote: "Oh I've just realised that this is a forum for writers of action and adventure - I thought it was for Indiana Jones like writers who jot down stories whilst hanging upside down..."LOL! L E too funny. That is quite an introduction.
Mark wrote: "My collection of short stories - "The Blood Turbine Volume 1" contains action/adventure stories though with a side of horror. You can find it:
http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Turbine-1......"
Hi Mark,
So sorry I missed your post of the free download. So glad that you did finally find this place. Maybe when you have your next free download day, you can stop by earlier in the day.
Lynn
Hi all, I’d like to mention my novel Nukekubi which plays hopscotch with Genera but can be classed as a Paranormal Action Adventure. From ancient times nukekubi have haunted the land of Japan. Living as men by day, these beasts slip their heads free of their flesh at night and go in search of human prey. These hapless souls are driven into a terrified madness that results in their death.
Ray McAndrues, a modern-day wizard, must neutralize a nukekubi that is feasting on the people of Toronto. He is aided by Cathy, a sorceress of numerous charms, and Toshiro and Kunio, two, Japanese, martial artists who have made hunting nukekubi their lives' work.
As the quest plays out, questions arise. Who is hunting who? How can you slay the beast that stalks the night without slaying the man who walks the day? What is the strange, millennia-old connection that binds Ray to the beast, and will it help or hinder the quest?
Remember, you have nothing to fear but Nukekubi, fear itself.
For more visit my website: www.stephenpearl.com.
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So far this thread has been a venue for author's to proudly declare their work to be part of the genre.Let's try something to appeal to the readers of action adventure. Tell me, what exactly makes a book fit in the action adventure category. I call it the testosterone aisle but I'd like to hear some other viewpoints. Seems to me H. Ryder Haggard fits the bill as well as Tom Clancy.
Perhaps even more cogent a topic; who is the demographic that buys action adventure. Seems to me a lot of the potential readers have been lost to video games. With each click and rotation of the thumb, the literacy quotient declines.
Ken,In my opinion an Action/Adventure novel is one where an individual or a group of individuals are always on the move. Something or someone is driving that movement. Maybe the adventure part is when the person or group have hoops to go through to get out of their particular situation.
You mentioned Tom Clancy...having just finished 'Without Remorse' where the main character John Terrence Kelly is thrust into a series of situations in which he felt he had no other recourse but to respond...mostly in a not so pleasant way. Eventually John finds his way through the hoops. So yes, I'd agree that he writes Action/Adventure.
As for the video game crowd...you may be correct but someone had to 'write' that program before the video was put together. It's just another form of entertainment based on somebody's imagination.
Lynn
Lynn wrote: "LE wrote: "Oh I've just realised that this is a forum for writers of action and adventure - I thought it was for Indiana Jones like writers who jot down stories whilst hanging upside down..."LOL!..."
Why thank you, I spent eight days thinking up that one ;)
Lynn wrote: "In my opinion an Action/Adventure novel is one where an individual or a group of individuals are always on the move. Something or someone is driving that movement. Maybe the adventure part is when the person or group have hoops to go through to get out of their particular situation...."Well, that describes my story to a T. The only caveat is my story occurs in 1848. I have it listed on Amazon under Historical Fiction and Historical Romance. I'm going to try changing one of those to Action/adventure and see how it goes.
When I think of action adventure I think, as do most of the authors posting above, of something more contemporary.
Adding a romantic element as part of the story may not fit the action/adventure genre. It was Raymond Chandler who cautioned against a character in a detective novel from having a romantic interest. Said it killed the tension.
To me action/adventure tends to be more of a formula sort of story that develops as in your example but has clearly good guys who wreak havoc on clearly bad guys. Not saying there haven't been action characters dating back to Horatio Hornblower or Sharpe of Sharpe's Rifles fame or even Sherlock Holmes (no romantic interest). I'm just thinking the settings are contemporary and often involve lots of acronyms.
As for the video games, the Roman emporers staged the gladitorial games but it didn't mean any of the crowd could read. Tom Clancy started off as a gamer though
Ken,There's a touch of romance in our book. There are definitely good guys and gals...Bad guys and gals...some who probably where the grey hats because sometimes you just can't tell if they're good or bad. :)
I hear you...always entertainment...didn't say they were ones that could read. :) Didn't know that about Tom Clancy being a gamer.
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