Seventeen Series by A.D. Starrling

1570. Carpathian Mountains, Moldavia. Ten-year-old Lucas’s life is a simple but happy one. All that changes when the Hunters finally track down his whereabouts. Forced to bear witness to horrific scenes that forever shatter his innocence, he discovers the shocking secret behind his less than ordinary existence. What follows is a fight for survival that will define the nature of a boy bound to an incredible destiny whose origins have been lost to the tides of time... more1570. Carpathian Mountains, Moldavia. Ten-year-old Lucas’s life is a simple but happy one. All that changes when the Hunters finally track down his whereabouts. Forced to bear witness to horrific scenes that forever shatter his innocence, he discovers the shocking secret behind his less than ordinary existence. What follows is a fight for survival that will define the nature of a boy bound to an incredible destiny whose origins have been lost to the tides of time.First Death is a short story set in the riveting world of AD Starrling’s award-winning thriller series Seventeen. less

1624. Edo period. Japan.When hunted half-breed immortal Lucas Soul hears tales of legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto during his travels in the Far East, he sails to Japan to meet the great man and convince him to take him on as an apprentice. Musashi refuses to agree to his request, leaving Soul with no option but to shadow the samurai and repeatedly challenge him to duel, in the hope of proving his worth... more1624. Edo period. Japan.When hunted half-breed immortal Lucas Soul hears tales of legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto during his travels in the Far East, he sails to Japan to meet the great man and convince him to take him on as an apprentice. Musashi refuses to agree to his request, leaving Soul with no option but to shadow the samurai and repeatedly challenge him to duel, in the hope of proving his worth. But things takes a sinister turn when Soul stumbles upon a plot that threatens the life of Musashi’s son. Can the immortal rescue the young man in time and change the master’s mind? Join Soul as he embarks on an exciting adventure that sees him grow as a warrior and gain the respect of the greatest samurai who has ever lived.Dancing Blades is a short story set in AD Starrling's bestselling supernatural thriller series Seventeen. If you like high-octane adventures that combine science and fantasy, then you'll love the world of Seventeen. less

On a hot summer’s day in Boston, US Marine turned Homicide Detective Reid Halsey finds himself in the middle of a deadly shootout with a murder suspect. When Lucas Soul, a seemingly innocent victim, rises from the dead moments after a fatal gunshot wound to the head, Reid comes to the shocking realization that the world he believes in may very well be a carefully fabricated lie masking an unearthly reality... moreOn a hot summer’s day in Boston, US Marine turned Homicide Detective Reid Halsey finds himself in the middle of a deadly shootout with a murder suspect. When Lucas Soul, a seemingly innocent victim, rises from the dead moments after a fatal gunshot wound to the head, Reid comes to the shocking realization that the world he believes in may very well be a carefully fabricated lie masking an unearthly reality. The Meeting tells the origin of the incredible friendship between Reid Hasley and Lucas Soul, the protagonists of Soul Meaning (Book 1 in the award-winning Seventeen series). less

"They call me the half-breed.The first time they killed me, I was ten.They’ve been hunting me all my life.It’s time I stopped running."Born of a Bastian mother and a Crovir father, a half-breed who is abhorred by the two Immortal races, Lucas Soul spends the first three hundred and fifty years of his existence being chased and killed by the Hunters... more"They call me the half-breed.The first time they killed me, I was ten.They’ve been hunting me all my life.It’s time I stopped running."Born of a Bastian mother and a Crovir father, a half-breed who is abhorred by the two Immortal races, Lucas Soul spends the first three hundred and fifty years of his existence being chased and killed by the Hunters. One fall night in Boston, the Hunt starts again, resulting in Soul's fifteenth death and triggering a chain of events that sends him on the run with Reid Hasley, a former US Marine and his human business partner. From Paris to Prague, their search for answers leads them deep into the Immortal societies and brings them face to face with someone from Soul’s past. Shocking secrets are revealed and fresh allies come to the fore as they uncover a new and terrifying threat to both immortals and humans.To defeat his enemies, Soul must embrace his tortured fate and become the Hunter. But time is running out. Can he protect the ones he loves and prevent another Immortal War before his seventeenth and final death?Hunted is the first installment in AD Starrling’s bestselling supernatural thriller series Seventeen. If you like high-octane, fast-paced adventures that combine science and fantasy then you’ll love the world of Seventeen. less

The exciting, action-packed follow-up to Soul Meaning and the second installment in the award-winning thriller series Seventeen. The perfect immortal warrior. A set of stolen, priceless artifacts. An ancient sect determined to bring about the downfall of human civilization. When a team of scientists unearth scriptures older than the Dead Sea Scrolls in a cave in the Eastern Desert Mountains in Egypt, a mystery lost to the tides of time is uncovered... moreThe exciting, action-packed follow-up to Soul Meaning and the second installment in the award-winning thriller series Seventeen. The perfect immortal warrior. A set of stolen, priceless artifacts. An ancient sect determined to bring about the downfall of human civilization. When a team of scientists unearth scriptures older than the Dead Sea Scrolls in a cave in the Eastern Desert Mountains in Egypt, a mystery lost to the tides of time is uncovered. Heading the expedition is Dimitri Reznak, the Head of the Crovir Immortal Culture & History Section. But the monumental discovery is spoiled by evidence of looting and half the priceless artifacts Reznak has been seeking for centuries have disappeared. Alexa King is a covert agent for the Crovir First Council. When she is approached by her godfather for a mission that could help elucidate the enigma of her lost past, she finds herself delving into the dangerous and shadowy world of secret religious societies. Assigned by Reznak to assist her is Zachary Jackson, a gifted human and Harvard archaeology professor. In their search for the missing artifacts, King and Jackson stumble upon the existence of a deadly sect whose origins are as mystifying as the relics they are searching for. From North Africa to the doors of Vatican City itself, they unveil a centuries-old plan that aims to shatter the very structure of civilized society.With the help of Reznak and a group of unexpected allies, King and Jackson must stop the enemy and uncover the astonishing truth behind the missing artifacts and King’s own unearthly origins before all is lost. less

The Warrior Monk is a short story linked to King’s Crusade, the second novel in AD Starrling’s award-winning action thriller series Seventeen.Founded at the turn of the ninth century by the Lotus-Born Second Buddha and inspired by the most powerful immortal warrior who has ever lived, the Order of the Three Spears has kept the existence of the immortal races a secret from the eyes of ordinary humans and maintained peace between the races for nearly twelve hundred years... moreThe Warrior Monk is a short story linked to King’s Crusade, the second novel in AD Starrling’s award-winning action thriller series Seventeen.Founded at the turn of the ninth century by the Lotus-Born Second Buddha and inspired by the most powerful immortal warrior who has ever lived, the Order of the Three Spears has kept the existence of the immortal races a secret from the eyes of ordinary humans and maintained peace between the races for nearly twelve hundred years.When news of an ancient enemy reaches them from the West, the Order sends its best and most unorthodox field agent to investigate.In the course of his mission, Brother Yonten crosses paths with a remarkable immortal operative also tasked with hunting the enemy. What he uncovers will determine not just his own fate, but that of the Order, the immortal societies, and the human race. less

The Hunger is a short story linked to Greene’s Calling, the third novel in AD Starrling’s award-winning action thriller series Seventeen.1695. Spanish Netherlands.The war between King Louis XIV and the League of Augsberg, the European Alliance formed to counter the French monarch’s aggressive attempts to expand his territories, reaches a pivotal moment at the Siege of Namur... moreThe Hunger is a short story linked to Greene’s Calling, the third novel in AD Starrling’s award-winning action thriller series Seventeen.1695. Spanish Netherlands.The war between King Louis XIV and the League of Augsberg, the European Alliance formed to counter the French monarch’s aggressive attempts to expand his territories, reaches a pivotal moment at the Siege of Namur. When the besieged French army suddenly starts to mount an increasingly fierce resistance, Bastian immortal Conrad Greene and his company of elite intelligence operatives are sent to Liège to track down the traitor supplying the enemy with stocks of a new, powerful gunpowder. Frustrated at every turn, an unexpected visit from Conrad’s superior results in a surprising addition to his team. Can the captain resist his all-consuming attraction for immortal Laura Hartwell long enough to solve the mystery of the gunpowder plot? less

The riveting and fast-paced third installment in AD Starrling's bestselling supernatural thriller series Seventeen. An immortal healer.An ancient legacy reborn.A chain of cataclysmic events that threatens to change the fate of the world... moreThe riveting and fast-paced third installment in AD Starrling's bestselling supernatural thriller series Seventeen. An immortal healer.An ancient legacy reborn.A chain of cataclysmic events that threatens to change the fate of the world.When a plane crashes in the Amazonian swamp where Conrad Greene is attempting to live out the rest of eternity, the jaded immortal who was once one of the Bastian First Council’s greatest assets stumbles across a conspiracy involving the recently elected president of the United States.Caught in the middle of the intrigue is US Secret Service agent Laura Hartwell, the one immortal on Earth most likely to put a bullet through Greene’s skull.Greene is coerced into returning to the life he had left behind by the leader of the Bastians and reluctantly agrees to assist the Americans in their investigation. As disturbing incidents start to unfold around the globe, Greene and a team of elite human and immortal agents must track down an elusive organization hell-bent on shifting the power balance of the world.Can Greene stop the deadly countdown that threatens to alter the course of human history and regain the trust of the woman he loves? less

The first three novels in the explosive, action-packed, award-winning thriller series Seventeen. HUNTED #1'My name is Lucas Soul. Today, I died again. This is my fifteenth death in the last four hundred and fifty years.'WARRIOR #2The perfect Immortal warrior. A set of stolen, priceless artifacts. An ancient sect determined to bring about the downfall of human civilization.EMPIRE #3An immortal healer. An ancient empire reborn... moreThe first three novels in the explosive, action-packed, award-winning thriller series Seventeen. HUNTED #1'My name is Lucas Soul. Today, I died again. This is my fifteenth death in the last four hundred and fifty years.'WARRIOR #2The perfect Immortal warrior. A set of stolen, priceless artifacts. An ancient sect determined to bring about the downfall of human civilization.EMPIRE #3An immortal healer. An ancient empire reborn. A chain of cataclysmic events that threatens to change the fate of the world.If you like high-octane adventures that combine science and a dose of the paranormal, then you'll love the world of Seventeen.The Seventeen Series novels in orderHunted #1 - previously published as Soul MeaningWarrior #2 - previously published as King's CrusadeEmpire #3 - previously published as Greene's CallingLegacy #4 - previously published as AshstormThe Seventeen Series short stories in orderFirst Death #1Dancing Blades #2The Meeting #3The Warrior Monk #4The Hunger #5The Bank Job #6BoxsetsThe Seventeen Series Collection Novels #1-3The Seventeen Series Short Story Collection #1-3The Seventeen Series Short Story Collection #4-6 (Coming Soon)The Seventeen Series Ultimate Short Story Collection #1-6 (Coming Soon) less

The Bank Job is a short story linked to Ashstorm, the fourth novel in AD Starrling’s award-winning action thriller series Seventeen.1917. Chicago.When internationally-renowned thief and Crovir immortal Howard Titus hears of the hoard of gold and cash soon to be transferred to the vault of the First Chicago Bank, he has only one thought in mind.Getting his hands on the dough... moreThe Bank Job is a short story linked to Ashstorm, the fourth novel in AD Starrling’s award-winning action thriller series Seventeen.1917. Chicago.When internationally-renowned thief and Crovir immortal Howard Titus hears of the hoard of gold and cash soon to be transferred to the vault of the First Chicago Bank, he has only one thought in mind.Getting his hands on the dough.On the night he breaks into the bank to carry out his carefully-laid plan, the Crovir thief comes face to face with a man who challenges everything he thought he knew about the immortal races and everything he had planned for his future.Want a FREE boxset?Sign up to AD Starrling’s newsletter at http://www.adstarrling.com/free-downl... to get your copy of The Seventeen Series Short Story Collection now!Other novels and short stories in the seriesSoul MeaningWinner Fantasy Category National Indie Excellence Awards 2013Finalist Adventure Category National Indie Excellence Awards 2013Finalist Action-Adventure Category Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2013Honorable Mention General Fiction Hollywood Book Festival 2013King’s CrusadeWinner Action-Adventure Category Next Generation Indie Book Award 2014Finalist Shelf Unbound Competition Best Independently Published Book 2014Greene’s CallingFinalist General Fiction Category Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2015AshstormFirst DeathDancing BladesThe MeetingThe Warrior MonkThe Hunger less

The fascinating and furious fourth installment in the award-winning, action thriller series Seventeen is here. The Hunter who should have been king.The Elemental who fears love.The Seer who is yet to embrace her powers.Three immortals whose fates are intertwined with that of the oldest and most formidable enemy the immortal and human societies have ever faced. 1599... moreThe fascinating and furious fourth installment in the award-winning, action thriller series Seventeen is here. The Hunter who should have been king.The Elemental who fears love.The Seer who is yet to embrace her powers.Three immortals whose fates are intertwined with that of the oldest and most formidable enemy the immortal and human societies have ever faced. 1599. While hunting a deadly adversary who has eluded him for two hundred years, Asgard Godard falls into an icy tomb that leaves him frozen in time.1969. After more than a century on the run, Ethan Storm finds himself at the mercy of the man who ripped his family apart and sent him into exile.2013. Following a hundred years of solitary existence, Olivia Ash wakes from a nightmare to find the home where she has lived her entire life under attack by a deadly foe. Linked by an incredible destiny and with time very much against them, Asgard, Ethan, and Olivia must keep ahead of their common enemy and the rogue branch of the US army at his command. When an unlikely ally crosses their path, they come into possession of a set of clues that help them unearth their opponents’ devastating plans. With the future of the whole world at risk, the three immortals and their allies must draw on all their skills and unique abilities to defeat the man who has inflicted so much loss and misery upon their lives. less