Ancient Adventure

En este bellísimo relato se narran las aventuras que vive Ulises navegando por el mar Mediterráneo. Enormes tempestades azotan su nave porque el dios del mar, Poseidón, no le quiere nada. Sin embargo, le protege la diosa de la sabiduría, Atenea. Mientras tanto, en su tierra, la isla Ítaca, le están esperando su fiel esposa, Penélope, y su hijo Telémaco, que irá en busca de noticias suyas.

Alexander of Macedon has one wild dream: to rule the world. And with his childhood friends and his beloved horse Bucephalas, he sets out from his home in ancient Greece to do just that. With historian Dominic Sandbrook as our guide, join Alexander on his incredible journey, travelling through the deserts of Egypt and over the snow-capped mountains of Persia all the way to India, defeating all who stand in his way. For anything is possible with the blessing of the gods.

A sweeping epic spanning two millennia, WF Waldrip's monumental Africa follows two men, the arcs of whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined: Crixus, a Roman legionnaire, and Alexander Laidlaw, a professional hunter in modern Africa. Crixus and his fellow legionnaires of Legio XVI Bestia are tasked with capturing wild animals in the heart of Africa, creatures ultimately destined for slaughter in the Flavium Amphitheater, known today as the Colosseum, for the entertainment of the Roman masses. Crixus' ostensible modern counterpart, Laidlaw, assists clients in hunting African big game. ...

It's been two years since Emily and Jess Volnik visited ancient Castle Keep in Scotland and made the acquaintance of the Boggart, a mischievous shape-shifting spirit who has lived in the castle for centuries. Now they've returned for another Scottish adventure, joining their old friend Tommy and Mr. Maconochie, the new owner of Castle keep, on a trip to Loch Ness, where a new expedition is determined to find the fabled monster. Of course, the fun-loving Boggart comes along for the ride, and wherever the Boggart goes, things are bound to get lively. But this time the Boggart has a serious mission....

Lives in the city are all under attack. Can she nab the killer or the attackers before they hurl on another life? Young yet respectable Keira Jones is a detective in the Collinsville Police Department in Illinois. Each case appeared before her as a new challenge as it is difficult for others to accept that her eyes are as sharp as those of the eagles. The difficulty deepens when she is asked to take part in a joint investigation with the federal agents. To prove her smartness she always needed to move fewer steps ahead of her partner from the federal agencies. The stress pushed her on the ...

A quiet flame can hold back the dark. In the gentle land of Eldertide, where hobbit-like halflings till gardens and sing songs by firelight, evil has begun to stir once more. But salvation won’t come from kings or wizards… It begins with Thistle of Willowdale, a humble halfling girl who’s never strayed beyond her garden gate. When a wandering mage arrives bearing a secret relic and a warning of a forgotten Shadow, Thistle is chosen not for might—but for the quiet courage in her heart. Joined by her loyal friend Rory, she must carry a powerful token through the haunted Wilderwood, ...

He was dismissed as a crackpot, his theories on a legendary Amazonian creature ridiculed. Now, a cryptic message and a scorched journal might prove him terrifyingly right. Outcast scholar Knox Wilder believes in Juma’s Fang, the Lizard Man of the Amazon. Shunned by the academic world, his pleas for funding an expedition are met with scorn. But when a mysterious courier delivers Father Calderon’s burnt journal, fifty thousand dollars in cash, and a mission to find the lost missionary, Knox plunges into the green hell he’s only dreamed of. Joined by Rhea Mallory, a pragmatic ex-Army ...

An ancient injustice, a haunting mystery, and a village’s secret past... In 1846, the Clancy brothers—James and John—were wrongfully convicted of a crime they didn’t commit and sent to the penal colonies of Australia, their lives forever altered. Now, 100 years later, Bridgie Ned, a brave young girl in Doona Village, stumbles upon a forgotten secret that could set the brothers’ spirits free. Guided by whispers from the otherworld, Bridgie and her gang must uncover the truth behind the Clancy brothers' conviction. But as the villagers begin to feel the stirrings of the past, ...

In Romantic Whispers of the Lyre, Roman scholar Lucius journeys to Palmyra seeking ancient musical secrets—only to fall for Mara, a gifted musician hiding her identity as a warrior princess. As forbidden love blossoms, Lucius and Mara must navigate betrayal, political intrigue, and their own divided loyalties in a world on the edge of war. Amid ancient ruins and rising tension, their passion may unite two worlds—or be silenced forever by the shadows of empire.

In the aftermath of a catastrophic battle, Althera is a city on the brink of collapse. Seraphine, a leader burdened by guilt and haunted by her past, struggles to maintain a fragile peace amidst the ruins. But as whispers of a rising dark force beyond the city’s borders grow louder, she realizes that a new, more sinister enemy is emerging—a threat that seeks not only to shatter the tenuous stability of Althera but to unravel the very fabric of magic itself. Elias, a warrior bound by loyalty yet torn by inner conflict, uncovers secrets buried in ancient texts that hint at a prophecy of ...

Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they race against time and witness the very first Olympic Games!

Historia del náufrago español Gonzalo Guerrero, un adversario conquistador español.

The greatest secret of Solomon’s Temple is about to be revealed . . . Delaney McPhearson survived her latest brush with Gedeon but the rug was still pulled from under her. Drake is alive. Laney won’t stop until she saves him from Gedeon. But Drake is not the only one in Laney’s circle that Gedeon covets. And just like Laney, he won’t stop until he has them in his clutches. Searching for Drake, trying to protect the ones she loves, and protecting the world from Gedeon has Laney crisscrossing the globe leading to the ultimate showdown in one of the oldest temples known to man. And the...

A group of archaeologists investigate a foreboding jungle in search of an ancient road, hoping to find answers to a series of strange disappearances that have taken place in the area.

Four years have passed since the Roman invasion of Britannia. Though the imperial legions won a number of spectacular victories, the imperial governor, Ostorius Scapula, realizes that Emperor Claudius declared victory far too soon. An ever-volatile land, hostile forces exist even amongst loyalists and allies. To the north the allied kingdom of the Brigantes is on the verge of civil war, while to the west Rome’s old nemesis, Caratacus, has returned. A former prince of the conquered Catuvellauni, he seeks revenge for the death of his brother and the subjugation of their people.

Struggling to find Paradise, three friends embark on a miraculous journey. One member of the trio, Henry Shepherd, is missing. His fiancée, Dr. Kathleen McGregor, solicits the legendary Dr. Andrew Rogers to help her find their mutual friend. While meeting for the first time, these two struggle to remain faithful to Henry while enduring the hardships caused by their journey through the Middle East. Thought to be somewhere between Iraq and Kuwait, The Garden of Eden is believe to contain Paradise. Once that spot is located, they are certain Henry will be there. But insurmountable obstacles ...

INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE! She's a tribute for my King. But her voice makes my heart feel strange. Her eyes make my knees feel weak. Her scent makes my body tighten. When I close my eyes I see her face . . . When the storms winds blow they whisper her name . . . The gods and goddesses urge me on . . . She's yours, they shout from the clouds . . . She's yours, they whisper from the waves . . . She's yours to keep, Viking! So what will you do? What will you do, Viking?! If you've read my other novella series, you know how wild my stuff can get. It's not ...

An adventure novel set in Central Asia during the early 1920s through the mid-1920s. Discover a gripping tale of exploration, ancient mysteries, and unforgettable discovery in "The Desert Gate," an adventure novel that takes you deep into the heart of Central Asia during the roaring twenties. Set against the dramatic landscape of Central Asia, "The Desert Gate" chronicles the epic journey of Harry Taggert, a war-weary Englishman longing for one final adventure before returning to the monotony of everyday life. A chance visit to the Karachi Gymkhana Club leads Harry to meet John Sonjay, a ...

Odin’s Trial: The Wisdom of the Wanderer A Mythic Journey of Ambition, Legacy, and Transformation In the vast expanse of the Nine Worlds, the Web of Wyrd trembles. Whispers of power weave through Jötunheim, igniting the giants’ hunger to rewrite their fates. At the heart of this rising storm lies a corrupted rune, a fragment of primordial chaos promising freedom but leaving ruin in its wake. Odin, the Allfather, casts aside his throne to walk among mortals and giants, cloaked in the guise of a humble wanderer. His journey takes him deep into the shadows of Jötunheim, where alliances ...

THEY MAKE A STARTLING DISCOVERY THAT CHANGES EVERYHING.... AS THE SPECIAL OPS TEAM CONTINUES ITS DESCENT IN SEARCH OF THE TERRORISTS WHO RELEASED A WORLDWIDE EARTHQUAKE, CHANTEL DISCOVERS THAT THE CULT SHE TRUSTED IS FAR MORE THAN SHE THOUGHT WITH TIES TO AN ANCIENT CULTURE THAT COULD BE THE SALVATAION OF HUMANITY OR ITS GREATEST ENEMY! TWO MORE EXCITING ADVENTURES OF THE SPECIAL FORCES TEAM!