Matt Drake Series by David Leadbeater

Did ancient Gods like Odin and Zeus and Thor once really exist?The time has come for a grand adventure filled with high excitement and explosive action. Matt Drake, a retired SAS officer, must unravel a mystery older than time in his search for the Nine Pieces of Odin. Though scattered aeons ago, it is believed that once the Pieces are reunited they will show the way to the Tomb of the Gods- the greatest archaeological find of all time... moreDid ancient Gods like Odin and Zeus and Thor once really exist?The time has come for a grand adventure filled with high excitement and explosive action. Matt Drake, a retired SAS officer, must unravel a mystery older than time in his search for the Nine Pieces of Odin. Though scattered aeons ago, it is believed that once the Pieces are reunited they will show the way to the Tomb of the Gods- the greatest archaeological find of all time. From a rocket attack on the Louvre to a battle in a Swedish cavern, from a daring helicopter raid on New York's National History Museum to an assault on a gangsters mansion in Hawaii, Matt Drake must find the world's oldest treasure in one of the wildest places on earth, searching for the very bones of the Gods with the spoils of victory being the entire world. less

Recommended for those who love an escapist action adventure.Praise for 'The Bones of Odin' - a UK #1 Bestseller"Bond meets The Da Vinci code but with higher stakes!""If you like Andy Mcdermott or Matthew Reilly, get this book."Matt Drake, broken by the murder of his loved ones, betrayal, and the threat to his friends, sets out to cancel the blood vendetta imposed by the underworld linchpin, the Blood King... moreRecommended for those who love an escapist action adventure.Praise for 'The Bones of Odin' - a UK #1 Bestseller"Bond meets The Da Vinci code but with higher stakes!""If you like Andy Mcdermott or Matthew Reilly, get this book."Matt Drake, broken by the murder of his loved ones, betrayal, and the threat to his friends, sets out to cancel the blood vendetta imposed by the underworld linchpin, the Blood King. Revenge, terrible and personal drives Drake in his quest to stop the man who has become his nemesis.The mercenary, Boudreau, now in the hands of his enemies, sits stone-faced and unflinching as Hayden Jaye desperately tries to extract the information she needs to save the lives of hundreds. After several failed attempts she becomes painfully aware it's going to take extreme measures to make him talk.Meanwhile, the Blood King finally sets into motion his long-term plan to enter the Gates of Hell and finish something his idol, Captain Cook, could never do: discover the shocking secrets hidden within, while launching multiple terrorist attacks and an all-out war against the islands of Hawaii.With nothing more than an ancient map left behind by Captain Cook, Drake and his team must follow the Blood King through a deadly maze in the heart of a volcano. He risks everything to track down the most dangerous man of modern times and help unravel the mysteries surrounding the bones of Odin. less

Book 5 in the Matt Drake series. These books should be read in the correct order.**1. The Bones of Odin2. The Blood King Conspiracy3. The Gates of Hell4. The Tomb of the Gods5. Brothers in Arms6. The Swords of Babylon - OUT NOW!~A new agency, a new era, and Matt Drake goes head to head with the government of North Korea... moreBook 5 in the Matt Drake series. These books should be read in the correct order.**1. The Bones of Odin2. The Blood King Conspiracy3. The Gates of Hell4. The Tomb of the Gods5. Brothers in Arms6. The Swords of Babylon - OUT NOW!~A new agency, a new era, and Matt Drake goes head to head with the government of North Korea. Whilst en route to investigate an assassination threat, Drake and Mai Kitano are blown out of the skies and cast adrift in a storm-tossed ocean, only to be marooned on a deserted island.Back home, the clock is ticking, but the deadly jigsaw puzzle of events refuses to fit together. Assassins stalk the streets of Washington DC. Civilians are being murdered by ordinary-seeming Americans turned expert killers, and for no apparent reason.Hayden and her team search for the fateful link between five total strangers. Mai, almost single-handedly, tries to capture the enemy island, and Drake storms his way over land from North Korea and across China and Europe, destroying a human trafficking ring on the way.And as the pieces finally come together the new team are thrust into a literal race against time, a deadly interstate contest of vehicular warfare. Only the hardest, fastest and most capable men and women will make it out alive. less

In the pivotal novel of the Matt Drake series, everything changes. Matt Drake's team is torn apart around him. The President of the United States is abducted. America and the world sit before their TV screens, shuddering in disbelief as Washington DC itself comes under attack. The Blood King is back!The night has never been so dark, the dawn so far out of reach. Who will live and who will die? Mai Kitano's long-lost parents are being held captive by her old clan in Tokyo... moreIn the pivotal novel of the Matt Drake series, everything changes. Matt Drake's team is torn apart around him. The President of the United States is abducted. America and the world sit before their TV screens, shuddering in disbelief as Washington DC itself comes under attack. The Blood King is back!The night has never been so dark, the dawn so far out of reach. Who will live and who will die? Mai Kitano's long-lost parents are being held captive by her old clan in Tokyo. The stakes couldn't be higher as she fights to save their lives. The SPEAR team struggle on through their own losses, battling through the Capitol's nightmare streets to save the President until at last they are faced with an army of the Blood King's men. They mount the battlements of a castle in Death Valley to make a last stand--determined to make the last good fight of their lives truly epic. less

The Plagues of Pandora is the outstanding new Matt Drake adventure from Kindle international bestseller David Leadbeater. Featuring characters from the Matt Drake, Alicia Myles and Disavowed series, this is his first ‘crossover’ event.In London, Paris and Los Angeles old plague pits are being raided by a deadly new enemy intent on world domination... moreThe Plagues of Pandora is the outstanding new Matt Drake adventure from Kindle international bestseller David Leadbeater. Featuring characters from the Matt Drake, Alicia Myles and Disavowed series, this is his first ‘crossover’ event.In London, Paris and Los Angeles old plague pits are being raided by a deadly new enemy intent on world domination. When the history of the Greek gods and Pandora’s Box is added to the mix Matt Drake finds himself embroiled in a brand new, action-packed archaeological mystery. From Mount Olympus to Washington DC, Drake’s wildest adventure yet unfolds as he chases down a new form of bubonic plague, finally culminating in a high-stakes finale in Niagara Falls, where the three greatest military teams alive join forces to take on an army of enemies and prevent the unleashing of an ancient and terrible disease.The fate of the world hangs in the balance. . . less

The Lost Kingdom is the latest in the breathtaking Matt Drake series, packed with enough action to keep you reading long into the night.In 1945 China's greatest treasure, the ancient fossilised remains of the Peking Man, disappeared, last known location: Singapore. At the same time a US submarine torpedoed and destroyed a Japanese sub, the Awa Maru, even though it was sailing as a hospital ship and carrying billions of dollars of gold and other strategic valuables... moreThe Lost Kingdom is the latest in the breathtaking Matt Drake series, packed with enough action to keep you reading long into the night.In 1945 China's greatest treasure, the ancient fossilised remains of the Peking Man, disappeared, last known location: Singapore. At the same time a US submarine torpedoed and destroyed a Japanese sub, the Awa Maru, even though it was sailing as a hospital ship and carrying billions of dollars of gold and other strategic valuables.Now, a secret mountain vault and the Smithsonian archives are being raided by a crazy Irish gang known as the 27 Club, working for a powerful global secret enemy. Ancient treasures are stolen, including the indecipherable Niven Tablets, once thought to show the way to a lost kingdom even greater than Atlantis.Matt Drake and his team are beset on two fronts. Desperate, he races with Torsten Dahl and Alicia Myles to Japan as the deadly Yakuza organisation is hours away from executing Mai Kitano--a heroic, last-ditch rescue attempt their only chance.With the quest for the Lost Kingdom underway, and the Chinese government being blackmailed for a cutting edge, all-empowering hacking device that could bring the civilised world to its knees, the entire SPEAR team, the Yakuza and the 27 Club finally stand ready to meet on the top floor of a wealthy hotel in Hong Kong in a battle that could bring the world to its knees.The latest Matt Drake adventure and its overpowering finale guarantees you will lose sleep! less

When an old document is found describing the locations of four terrible weapons that, when combined, will have the power to end the world, Matt Drake and his team are plunged into an incredible non-stop archaeological adventure. From Africa to Asia, Europe and America, they follow the clues to the graves of the Four Horsemen – War, Conquest, Famine and Death, discovering the tomb of Attila the Hun and following in the footsteps of Genghis Kahn... moreWhen an old document is found describing the locations of four terrible weapons that, when combined, will have the power to end the world, Matt Drake and his team are plunged into an incredible non-stop archaeological adventure. From Africa to Asia, Europe and America, they follow the clues to the graves of the Four Horsemen – War, Conquest, Famine and Death, discovering the tomb of Attila the Hun and following in the footsteps of Genghis Kahn. The Four Horsemen reveal the four weapons – new versions of ancient, apocalyptical disasters. And worse, the team find they are racing against other competing nations to find the weapons first. As they struggle to stay one step ahead; as they delve deeper into their interpersonal relationships, a new enemy is revealed. . . an enemy from within. America is not happy with the SPEAR team and have issued an order to end their contract. SEAL team 7 is on the way. The Four Corners of the Earth combines all the trademarks of a rollicking Matt Drake adventure, with a new twist of danger from a direction they could never have predicted. less

Matt Drake and the SPEAR team return. In Egypt, close to the Giza Pyramids, a newly discovered pharaoh’s tomb is about to be opened to the public, setting in play a deadly, adrenaline-charged archaeological quest to find an ancient doomsday weapon. Matt Drake and the team return amidst mounting danger, disavowed by America and now hunted by Luther: America’s most lethal, old-school asset, a man saved only for the most extreme missions... moreMatt Drake and the SPEAR team return. In Egypt, close to the Giza Pyramids, a newly discovered pharaoh’s tomb is about to be opened to the public, setting in play a deadly, adrenaline-charged archaeological quest to find an ancient doomsday weapon. Matt Drake and the team return amidst mounting danger, disavowed by America and now hunted by Luther: America’s most lethal, old-school asset, a man saved only for the most extreme missions. Dodging death, dealing with calamity, they pull together as only the SPEAR team can to solve the seven seals curse and prove their innocence to the President of the United States. FrameHub—a toxic mix of the world’s most potent cyber-criminals—form an alliance and pit three countries against each other, holding them to ransom; the losers to be hit in terrible, spectacular fashion by virtual warfare, their infrastructures shattered. Forced to work on their own, Matt Drake and his team must rely on their extraordinary—and expert—set of skills to survive the scorching sands of Egypt; battles in the Valley of the Kings, at Luxor, Thebes and Giza; and the most severe and excessive arena combat they’ve ever witnessed, to prevent the doomsday weapon falling into the nightmarish hands of rogue nations, terrorists and worse. Bit by bit, they begin to understand that there is a deeper, more insidious power at work behind their disavowing; a power that runs deep inside America and its highest levels of government that has also burned dozens of other Special Forces teams, a power determined to gather all the weapons of the gods together for one final strike. less

Matt Drake and his Ghost Squadron are enjoying a relatively calm lull in their lives when they learn that someone has stolen a nuclear weapon from an obscure facility in the old Soviet Union. The powers-that-be want Drake’s team on the mission and, within hours, they are winging their way from Washington, DC on another lethal, breakneck, thrill-filled adventure... moreMatt Drake and his Ghost Squadron are enjoying a relatively calm lull in their lives when they learn that someone has stolen a nuclear weapon from an obscure facility in the old Soviet Union. The powers-that-be want Drake’s team on the mission and, within hours, they are winging their way from Washington, DC on another lethal, breakneck, thrill-filled adventure.Their quest takes them across Afghanistan, Pakistan and on through Serbia, Turkmenistan and Iran, the nuke eluding them every step of the way. They encounter tribal warlords, militia leaders, terrorists and mad generals with control over entire armies.Meanwhile, in London, a shadowy organisation awaits the arrival of the nuke, determined to teach the British government and the unsuspecting public the ultimate lesson.With danger on all sides, and far outside their comfort zones, with lunatics and killers and self-proclaimed military leaders in their sights, Matt Drake and his team become the accidental hope of the innocent as they close in on the bomb’s final destination…London. less