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When a member of the Order of the Black Sun asks for assistance in rescuing a relative, David Purdue finds himself going undercover to infiltrate a criminal organization that is in search of the Seven Cities of Gold. Under completely new aliases and surrounded by dangerous enemies led by a leader with a love of poisons, Purdue and his colleagues find themselves entangled in a game of deception where one wrong word could expose them. Through fiery battles and thrilling chases, Purdue may find that the Seven Cities of Gold are not exactly what he expected.

When a recent recruit to the new Order of the Black Sun absconds with items from the secret society's vault, David Purdue launches a pursuit to reclaim their stolen artifacts and to stop the thief from unearthing a long buried secret of Leonardo Da Vinci. With his friend Dr. Nina Gould and the Black Sun's curator, Elijah Dane, by his side, Purdue embarks on a chase that takes them from the crowded exhibits of the Louvre museum to the very sky itself.

Dr. Nina Gould was expecting a break from her expeditions with the Order of the Black Sun but fate seems to have other plans when an offer from Egypt sends her and her long-time associate, David Purdue, on an expedition to unearth the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra. Unfortunately, Cleopatra was not laid to rest alone, having been buried with her lover Mark Antony - a famous Roman that catches the attention of the nefarious Third Triumvirate.

When a Mayan temple mysteriously starts appearing in parts of the world that it shouldn't be, David Purdue leaps at the chance to investigate the strange place. However, as the conflict between Purdue and the Order of the Black Sun reaches a boiling point, the temple may become a battlefield in a war that will change everything....

Cunning adventurer David Purdue has finally regained some of the money that was stolen from him. However, when he discovers that a powerful sunken treasure could be the key to recovering the rest of his broken life, he will risk everything he has gotten back to obtain this new prize. Meanwhile, Dr. Nina Gould's time as a prisoner of the Order of the Black Sun gives her a chance to learn some of their most well-kept secrets.

After losing everything he owned in a swift defeat from his greatest enemy, David Purdue is not the man he once was. Broken and beaten, the once great adventurer David Purdue must rebuild his life to try and reclaim what was taken from him. Forming uneasy alliances with modern-day pirates, Purdue seeks the buried treasure of a once infamous buccaneer, seeing it as the only way to start restoring his lost wealth. He quickly learns that things aren't nearly as easy when you have no money and sail with a crew of criminals who might mutiny at any moment.

David Purdue spent many adventures facing off against the secret society, the Order of the Black Sun, and has finally defeated them. Now, taking up leadership of the order and redirecting their resources to be used for good rather than evil, he is hopeful for the future. When evidence of the lost tomb of Genghis Khan is unearthed, Purdue puts together a team of new recruits and old veterans to take part in the first big expedition for the new Order of the Black Sun.

Unlocking the Secrets of the Damned, Where Magic Fades and Hell Rises New Orleans – a city steeped in mystery, magic, and ancient secrets buried beneath its vibrant streets. For years, it has been a haven for the occult, but now, the forces of Hell stir beneath the surface. When an ancient grimoire is uncovered, the last key to Hell’s gate is found. With the power to unleash demonic apocalypse, the delicate balance between life and death crumbles. Magic fades, and the forces of Hell are rising. In the heart of the French Quarter, a former street magician turned occult bookshop owner and...

Most of what are referred to as Korean martial art styles are actually derived from Japanese/Okinawan karate systems or find their roots in Chinese boxing. The Korean peninsula has existed as a fragile territory between China and Japan and thus shared many cultural elements from their neighbors. To what degree has the Japanese and Chinese arts influenced those practiced in Korea over the centuries? Can we distinguish any original Korean martial art style?  Chapters in this anthology are derived from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts specifically in response to such questions as asked ...

Belgian physicist Dr. Jacobs learns that an infamous version of the Einstein Equation, thought to have been destroyed, had been discovered by billionaire genius David Purdue. Knowing how deadly the equation’s application would be, he tries to contact Purdue to warn him, but Purdue is frantically busy trying to solve the equation. Little does Purdue know that the Order of the Black Sun is using him to solve the equation for them, to set the ball rolling on a terrible experiment that could cause mass scale destruction.

Desperate to unlock the secrets within the Iron Vault, Doc Holiday decides that he must work with Zmeya, the master of disguise that nearly killed the people Doc cared about most, if he wants any chance of actually being able to unearth the latest mystery. However, working with an assassin like Zmeya comes with a lot of issues, including a frustrated and distrusting team and a new ally that might not even be an ally at all. Their latest clue brings them to Las Vegas, where the President's Dozen are tested beneath the dazzling lights of the city of sin. From high stakes card games, ...

It has been a long time since David Purdue, Sam Cleave, and Dr. Nina Gould worked side by side together, but as they come together to confront a new enemy, they may have to seek help from an old one: Julian Corvus. As tensions mount and old grudges are brought back into focus, the lost prophecies of Nostradamus prove to be the catalyst for a confrontation that could decide the fate of the future.

The battle for survival begins now! In the nail-biting thriller 'Invisible War: Trail of the Virus' a clandestine biological nightmare begins to unfold. As an unseen and deadly virus threatens to engulf the world, the question looms: Who can stop this shadowy pandemic? Enter the President’s Dozen, under the experienced command of John 'Doc' Holiday. But with a new President at the helm and cracks forming within their ranks, can this elite team rise above their differences and face humanity’s greatest threat? Will their fractured trust be their undoing, or can they find unity in the ...

Evil has a new name. But it’s up to its old tricks and more dangerous than ever. The Dark Legion has grown bolder and has Shanghaied China’s most-wanted Super Soldier from the US witness protection program. Now “Doc” Holiday and the rest of “The President’s Dozen” must hunt down an enemy they will ultimately find hiding in plain sight. While they’re at it, they commit to solving a tragic 15-year-old family mystery for Quinton “Q” Marshall, the team’s charter member.

Where Ancient Mysteries and Dark Magic Collide... Are you ready to journey to the edge of the abyss? In the eerie, vibrant heart of New Orleans, an ancient gate to Hell stirs, threatening to unleash an apocalypse upon the world. The only key to salvation: a disgraced Templar Knight and a renegade witch, bound by destiny but divided by secrets. Guardians of the Abyss catapults you into a heart-pounding race against time and darkness. Thaddeus Rose, inheritor of a mystical legacy he barely understands, stands at the forefront of this battle. When a forbidden ritual spirals out of control, ...

In a world where the shadows of old enemies unrelentingly stalk, and new ones are as dangerous, Olivia Newton finds herself once more on the brink of certain death. When a University of Florida's professor suddenly goes missing after making a shocking discovery in a buried temple in Peru, his colleagues try to find him with the help of Olivia Newton and her team. After escaping death by a hit-and-run in the streets of Miami, Olivia began to ask herself: "Why would someone go through the trouble of trying to kill each member of my team"?

A secret society. A deadly conspiracy. A race against time. The Order of the Black Sun Series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun Series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a series and a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night. The best-selling epic adventure - three complete books in one audiobook.

Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun series is a thrilling journey for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a series and a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night. Two complete full-length novels, The Fountain of Youth and The Vault of Hercules, are included in this best-selling epic adventure box set.

In 1953, two monks in a monastery in the small town of Korsakov, Moldova, suddenly disappeared mysteriously; they were never found. Years after this, four boys playing in the courtyard of the monastery also disappeared. At the time of disappearance, all victims see the same thing: glowing green eyes.

Jean-Luc Gerard and his apprentice Thaddeus Rose continue their studies of the occult and of practicing witchcraft when a mysterious old tome arrives at their bookstore. When the impromptu delivery points toward works of the famed horror author H.P. Lovecraft, they find themselves facing cosmic terrors and fragile boundaries between insanity and reality. Meanwhile, a new member of the Knights Templar embarks on her first assignment, but her partner, Cedric McKellan, is acting strangely and making her question everything she thought she knew. As tentacles are summoned by clandestine rituals ...