Royal Diamonds

ROYAL DIAMONDS

A Jake Stede Adventure

“A swashbuckling modern thriller, Royal Diamonds blends history, espionage, and high-seas adventure into a nonstop thrill ride. Think Jack Carr meets Clive Cussler—with a heart as big as its action.”—Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy and author of Ted Bell’s Warmonger

Some treasures are worth killing for. Some secrets refuse to die.

Oxford historian and former U.S. Marine Dr. Jake Stede has always chased the past—but when he sets sail for the Caribbean to uncover his family’s rumored pirate legacy, he finds himself in the crosshairs of something far deadlier than buried gold.

A priceless blood diamond, stolen from the British government, has gone missing—and Jake’s hunt for history collides with a ruthless criminal empire determined to reclaim it. Teaming up with his reckless best friend Mike Diaz, the fiery historian Olivia “Harper” Calhoun, and Lady Lauren Abigail “Abby” Mountbatten, a British royal desperate to restore her family’s honor, Jake is thrust into a perilous race across oceans and continents.

From Charleston’s cobblestone streets to storm-lashed Caribbean islands, what begins as a search for treasure soon becomes a fight for survival, where loyalty is fragile, history bleeds into the present, and every secret comes with a price.

Royal Diamonds is a globe-trotting action thriller of history, espionage, and redemption—perfect for fans of Jack Carr, Clive Cussler, and Ted Bell.

©2025 William D.Thompson (P)2026 William D. Thompson

Fantastic Adventure!!!

I truly enjoyed Royal Diamonds!!! The characters and story were fantastic! Jack has written a fantastic tale of a modern day treasure hunter duo who have fantastic chemistry and will make a great basis for a series of adventures! The performance of the narrator was good overall.

Swashbuckling action and adventure!

Author Jack MacTavish knows how to write a thrilling adventure! Pacing is fantastic, characters…especially the core group of leads Jake and Harper with Mike and Abby… are engaging and entertaining! Overall this reminds me of some good ol’ Cussler with just enough modern flair without overdoing it. Fantastic audiobook also… read or listen to this asap!

Fun and adventurous

A really enjoyable read. The character development and rich descriptions of the settings stood out, especially Charleston. Having been there myself, the story brought it back to life in a very real way. The pacing kept things moving without feeling rushed, and there was a steady sense of tension that carried through the story. It’s the kind of book that pulls you in and makes it easy to lose track of time while reading.

Great story

Well done!! Great book start to finish. Highly recommend to anyone who loves adventure and treasure hunting.