DESERT GOLD
A DANE MADDOCK ADVENTURE
DAVID WOOD
ADRENALINE PRESS
“A perilous hunt for a lost Spanish treasure!”
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Trouble and treasure hunts. That’s life for former Navy SEALs Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake.
So, when Maddock discovers the body of a cold case victim beneath a crypt in a Hollywood cemetery, he is not surprised. What is shocking is the victim swallowed a cryptex before his death. Inside is a clue to lost Treasure of the Golden Jesus. But they are not the only ones on the hunt.
Maddock and Bones soon find themselves dodging their old enemies, the Dominion, as they follow the trail of the legendary treasure. Joined by aging actor Steven Segar and faded rock star Terry Gold, the pair set off on a search that will take them from the streets of Hollywood to the world’s most famous theme park and into the desert as they search for Desert Gold.
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Classic adventure for the modern reader! Fans of Indiana Jones, Dirk Pitt, and National Treasure will love the Dane Maddock Adventures!
Praise for David Wood!
“Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can’t wait.” Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun
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“With the thoroughly enjoyable way Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern-day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of ‘why not’?” David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series
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“David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David's knocked it out of the park with this one!” Nick Thacker, author of The Enigma Strain
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“What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored.” Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA File
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“A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!” Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy
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“A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!” Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld
“An adrenaline-fueled thrill ride!” Alan Baxter, author of Hidden City“An all-out blitzkrieg of a globe-trotting mystery-adventure that breaks from the action just long enough for a couple of laughs.” Rick Chesler, author of kiDNApped and Wired Kingdom
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“Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line.” Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World
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“Dourado is a brisk read, reminiscent of early Cussler adventures, and perfect for an afternoon at the beach or a cross-country flight. You'll definitely want more of Maddock.” Sean Ellis, author of Into the Black
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“I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations, and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers!” J.F. Penn, author of Desecration
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“David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills. David Wood has honed his craft and Quest is proof of his efforts!” David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series
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“A genuine up all night got to see what happens next thriller that grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go until the last.” Steven Savile
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"Dane and Bones are back! Packed solid with action and witty dialogue, this rousing adventure takes a fresh look at one of the most enduring mysteries of the 20th century, David Wood delivers again with Quest."—Sean Ellis, author of the Nick Kismet Adventures
"If you're after a fast-paced read, David Wood's wise-cracking heroes Maddock and Bones will take you on a winter romp through snow-covered cathedrals, ice caves, pagan temples and Christian myth in search of the skulls of the Magi. This novella packs in the fist fights, cipher cracking and ancient secrets that all action adventure lovers will enjoy." J.F. Penn, author of Pentecost and Prophecy
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“Flooded with action!” Rick Chesler, author of Solar Island
Desert Gold ©2023 by David Wood
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All rights reserved
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Published by Adrenaline Press
www.adrenaline.press
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Adrenaline Press is an imprint of Gryphonwood Press
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www.gryphonwoodpress.com
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This is a work of fiction. All characters are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
Books by David Wood
The Dane Maddock Adventures
Blue Descent
Dourado
Cibola
Quest
Icefall
Buccaneer
Atlantis
Ark
Xibalba
Loch
Solomon Key
Contest
Serpent
Eden Quest
Desert Gold
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Dane and Bones Origins
Freedom
Hell Ship
Splashdown
Dead Ice
Liberty
Electra
Amber
Justice
Treasure of the Dead
Bloodstorm
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Dane Maddock Universe
Berserk
Maug
Elementals
Cavern
Devil’s Face
Herald
Brainwash
The Tomb
Shasta
Legends
Golden Dragon
Emerald Dragon
Baal (forthcoming)
Destination: Rio
Destination: Luxor
Destination: Sofia
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Bones Bonebrake Adventures
Primitive
The Book of Bones
Skin and Bones
Venom
Lair of the Sea Witch
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Brock Stone Adventures
Arena of Souls
Track of the Beast
Curse of the Pharaoh
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Jade Ihara Adventures (with Sean Ellis)
Oracle
Changeling
Exile
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Myrmidon Files with Sean Ellis
Destiny
Mystic
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Jake Crowley Adventures (with Alan Baxter)
Sanctum
Blood Codex
Anubis Key
Revenant
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Sam Aston Investigations (with Alan Baxter)
Primordial
Overlord
Crocalypse
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Stand-Alone Novels
Into the Woods (with David S. Wood)
The Zombie-Driven Life
You Suck
Callsign: Queen (with Jeremy Robinson)
Dark Rite (with Alan Baxter)
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Writing as Finn Gray
Aquaria Falling
Aquaria Burning
The Gate
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Writing as David Debord
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The Absent Gods Trilogy
The Silver Serpent
Keeper of the Mists
The Gates of Iron
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The Impostor Prince (with Ryan A. Span)
Neptune’s Key