Treasure of the Dead

Dane Maddock Origins, Book 9

By: David Wood, Rick Chesler

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Maddock and Bones set off on their first treasure hunting adventure!

1715 - Blown far off course, their treasure-laden ship sinking, a crew of Spanish sailors struggles ashore, only to encounter a horror out of their worst nightmares.

Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake have left the Navy SEALs and set out on a search for the legendary lost treasure fleet. The search takes them to Haiti, where they encounter the forces of a madman bent on finding the treasure in order to fund his maniacal experiments and help him seize the power he craves. But not all their foes are human. Mystery, history, and legend meet as Maddock and Bones scour ancient ruins, plumb the depths of the sea, and come face to face with pure evil in their quest for the Treasure of the Dead.

©2016 David Wood (P)2017 Gryphonwood Press

Dane & Bones are at it again!

David Wood teams up with Rick Chesler again. Two of my favorite authors writing short adventure fiction definitely peaks my interest. So much so that as soon as I finished the book I was reading after receiving this book, I just went right into this.

Much similar to Wood & Chesler, Treasure of the Dead brings back Dane and Bones for another adventure. This time they are going out on what they think is a normal treasure hunt. But, can anything ever be normal for Dane and Bones?

I absolutely love these sub-6-hour audiobooks for these stories. I know that some people don't like spending money on shorter books like this, but I got more enjoyment out of this 5-hour audiobook than I've gotten out of 13+ hour ones.

I haven't read all of Wood's original (longer) stories or all of the Dane and Bones novellas, but every one of them that I've read feels incredibly well researched and thought out. Every time I read it I feel like I have stepped into the shoes of the adventure team that is heading out with Dane & Bones and we are definitely going to have a story to tell once we make it home again.

The narration was done by Jeffrey Kafer who absolutely crushes it like he has for all of the other Wood stories I've listened to. If you don't know Kafer's name and you're into audiobooks I'd be shocked.

Overall, Treasure of the Dead was a great story that took a few twists and turns that I didn't expect. It kept me glued to my seat waiting for the end. And when the end came, I was beginning for more (and I know I'll get it with another book soon.)

I received this book as a gift, and this has not affected my review in any way.

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The adventure begins!

I always wondered how Dane and Bones got their start on the Sea Foam. Goin after treasure and getting on some crazy adventures in the process. I'm very happy to have this origin too fill in those gaps! Wonderfully written as usual David Wood is one of my favorite author's and I really enjoyed Jeffrey's portrayal of the characters. What great dynamics! Thank you so much! I can't wait for the next adventure!

Not Just the Same Treasure Hunter/Zombii Story

Just a bunch of retired special service guys out for a treasure hunt. Nothing like running into groups of Zombiis to Change those plans. It does have all the required story parts with good and evil, secret rooms, private islands with mad dictator wannabees. and sunken treasure ships. It is a entertaining read and well worth while.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher

First book by Wood

I hadn't heard a book by David Wood before, and I was a little concerned that it wasn't the first in a series, but I did really enjoy it. Now I'll have to look for others by him. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

A quick listen of action and humor for anyone

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

How do these guys always find trouble? I have read or heard many of the books in the Maddock and Bones universe and liked them all. This book is no exception. It is a fast paced thrill ride in an exotic place with a historical mystery to solve. There are many odd characters and situations that drew me in and lead me to the end I one sitting. There is plenty of humor and action to hold the interest as well as fascinating history to boot. This is well worth the listener's time.

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.