Serpent

A Dane Maddock Adventure (Dane Maddock Adventures, Book 13)

By: David Wood

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

What lurks in the heart of the jungle?

High in the Andes, Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake discover a secret prison cell where a Spanish explorer lived out his final days. The words carved into the wall seem like the ravings of a madman, but they are the key that opens the door to an ancient mystery.

Hidden somewhere in the depths of the Peruvian Amazon is the Inca’s lost City of the Serpent, the gateway to the underworld. Boundless treasure and unimaginable power lie in wait for those who are clever enough to follow the clues left by the mysterious Cloud People. But Maddock and Bones are not the only ones searching for the city, and to get there, they must brave the perils of the jungle and the deadly guardians of the underworld as they come face to face with the giant serpent of the Amazon.

Classic adventure for the modern listener! Fans of Indiana Jones, Dirk Pitt, and National Treasure will love the Dane Maddock adventures!

©2020 David Wood (P)2021 Gryphonwood Press

Sort of liked

I liked the book somewhat but it’s just getting really crazy out there. I loved when they stuck with the biblical mystery stuff better.

Yes! Another Great Maddock Tale

I always enjoy when the Dane and Bones adventure in jungles. This one beat out Quest, which is one of my favorites. I especially liked the way Dane's new love interest is part of the tale, and doesn't slow things down (like when he and Bones go off to seek the treasure--and their encounters with Yacumama).

As always, Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job bringing Dane and Bone's adventure to life, with its twists and surprises.

A fun read

Action, adventure, and history plus the banter between the main characters makes for an enjoyable read.

another fun adventure

If adventure has a name it must be Indiana...eerrr oops. Just kidding, but I couldn't help thinking about Indiana Jones as I listened to this one. Of course I'll admit most adventure novels that even touch on anything archeological make me think of Indy, but this one with one especially, what with the giant snakes (among other giant creatures) and all. Serpent is another fun entry in David Wood's long running series, with Maddock and Bones back for another wild adventure. It's fast paced and action packed, everything you've come to expect from the series. I'm honestly surprised Netflix or one of the other streaming services hasn't optioned the series yet. As always, Jeffrey Kafer does a fantastic job with the narration bringing all the action to life. Now the wait for the next one begins.

Fun & action packed

I enjoyed this Maddock and Bones Peruvian jungle adventure that mixes history, mythology, culture, supernatural and adventure. You are quickly drawn into the story by the wild adventure, appealing characters, fun repartee and great narration. I love how culture and folklore is woven through the story and, as is normal with this series, Bones’ humour shines through. Jeffrey Kafer does an excellent job of narration, giving each character their own voice and keeping them consistent form book to book. This audiobook is fun and action-packed from beginning to end.