"James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" FROM USA TODAY & MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY POSSESSING THE SWORD OF DOOM HAS MEANT DEATH THROUGHOUT HISTORY. AND TODAY, JAMES ACTON STANDS ACCUSED OF STEALING IT. What is now known as the Goujian Sword is wielded by the king of Yue, and the king alone. Whoever possesses it rules the kingdom, and when it is lost in battle, King Goujian pursues those who captured it across the kingdom and beyond in a desperate attempt to retrieve it and maintain power. He fails. And thousands of years later, archaeology professors James Acton and Laura Palmer are witness to an exchange of historical importance—the handing over of the long-lost sword, held for generations by the royal family of Bhutan. In an attempt to forge better relations with their Chinese neighbors, the king of the tiny country has decided to return the sword, a source of great national pride to China. There’s only one problem. It’s a fake. Acton and his wife are accused of stealing the original and replacing it with a replica, and are relentlessly pursued across the globe by a Chinese government determined to possess what they believe is rightfully theirs. No matter the cost. In The Sword of Doom, award-winning USA Today and multi-million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy delivers an action-packed thriller that will have you burning through the pages late into the night. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you'll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue. Get your copy of The Sword of Doom today, and discover whether James Acton can break the curse and survive what so many throughout history haven’t… About the James Acton Thrillers: ★★★★★ "James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" Though this book is part of the James Acton Thrillers series, it is written as a standalone novel and can be enjoyed without having read any other installments. ★★★★★ "Non-stop action that is impossible to put down." The James Acton Thrillers series and its spin-offs, the Dylan Kane Thrillers, the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, and the Just Jack Thrillers, span over 60 novels and have sold millions of copies. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today! ★★★★★ "A great blend of history and current headlines." USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s novels are ideal for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson, and those who enjoy intense action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of romance. Readers interested in action adventure, archaeological mysteries, historical fiction, men’s adventure, conspiracies and ancient mysteries, will love the James Acton Thrillers. If spies and espionage is your thing, then check out the Dylan Kane Thrillers or the Just Jack Thrillers for riveting tradecraft action. And for those who prefer the team approach and Special Forces, check out the Delta Force Unleashed series for exciting military thrills. Or maybe you just feel like a mystery? Check out the Detective Shakespeare Mysteries for dark, intense psychological thrillers. Into the Templars? Then the Templar Detective Thrillers are for you!

Born without magic, Joram was one of the Dead, denied the throne of Merilon. For years, he lived among outlaws, surviving by wit and sleight-of-hand. Now, wielding the powerful, magic absorbing Darksword, Joram retums to the enchanted Kingdom that once was his home to win revenge and claim his birthright. Here he will test Bishop Vanya and his fierce army of Duuk-tsarith in a battle unlike any their world has known. Joined by the scholarly catalyst Saryon, the young mage Mosiah, and the trickster Simkin, Jorma confronts the shattering secret of his past and discovers the ancient prophecy that puts the fate of the world in his hands--the hands that forged the Darksword.

While passing through the Caucasus Mountains, Valka the Wolf Slayer encounters the hero, Heracles of Thebes. He battles Heracles several times, each fight resulting in a draw. After they free Prometheus from the chains binding him to a mountain peak, the three men decide to continue on together. Valka is with Heracles when he battles the Stymphalian Birds, wrestles the giant, Antaios, fights the man-killing Amazons, steals the Golden Apples of the Hesperides, and descends with him to the Underworld to bring back the demon-dog, Cerberus. In a dramatic finale, Valka accompanies Heracles to his funeral pyre, and lights the fire upon which the hero will ascend to Olympus.

"In three previous novels, Skylan Ivorson overcame obstacles that would have defeated a lesser man, rising from obscurity to become the Chief of Chiefs of the fearsome Vindrasi who sail their living dragonships far and wide to raid and plunder for the glory of the gods. However, a cruel twist of fate struck him down before he and his beloved could complete their quest for the five sacred dragonbones that would summon the great dragon Ilyrion and save their people from destruction at the hands of an evil god. But even true death is denied him, and his destiny is unfulfilled. Caught between life and death, he must lead those who journeyed with him to battle the evil god and the vast army of the god and his human emperor. Skylan must fight as he never has before to win back his life and his love, while seeking the last Spiritbone the key to summoning the ultimate victory--before it can be snatched away by the forces of evil. Weis and Hickman have crafted a pulse-pounding fantasy adventure that brings this great saga to a rousing, satisfying conclusion that will stir the passions of their legions of fans"--

Taking place before the events of the original Conan #23 comic, writers Luke Lieberman and Peter David -- along with artist Will Conrad -- present this powerful four issue series that no Sonja or Conan fan can be without! Also includes the back-up story by the creative team originally published in Red Sonja #2, as well as a complete cover gallery featuring the work of Will Conrad and Gabriele Dell'Otto!

In the middle of grassland in a world called Tseroff, a man woke up, remembering nothing. He may have known nothing, but soon he realizes that ... he's everything. The world's in chaos and war has waged all over Tseroff and he's the only one who can end it, he will. Adam who is supposed to be the Great Guardian, the protector of Tseroff, disappeared centuries ago and came back knowing nothing. The war, called the Sudden War, was waged by an outsider who wants to take Tseroff which are rich with power that will grant him invincibility but if he wants to achieve that, Tseroff must be destroyed. The Tseroffians was hoping that even Adam, who is not fully capable anymore, could end it. The unsure so called Adam, the Great Guardian, of himself took the leap and brought hope to Tseroffians. The peaceful world of Tseroff will now be the battlefield of a war that suddenly started. Their past will never be the same and their future will only wait.

As the third and final chapter of Lohrendores epic trilogy, Rishan, Caile, along with their friends, journey into the mysterious Western Woods in search of the final piece to their preparation puzzle: the mythical mountain-tip land of Ghlorinna and the home of Khors kin. And after being reunited with some old friends there, Rishan and his new lieutenants are finally able to formulate a battle strategy for the war to end all wars. Little do they know, however, that the enemy has been equally busy preparing more than a few surprises for them and has already begun to make its first move in this legendary game of chess by attacking an asset that none of them had ever thought to defend. The fates will soon be decided and a great price will be asked of all those fighting for life and freedom as the war for peace begins.