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Templars Quest: Ghost Killer (Templars Quest Chronicles) (Volume 1) by Thomas H. Ward
Another Jack Gunn adventure is beginning as he is fighting alongside the modern Templar Warriors to find the lost treasure. They are following the clues of a holy relic named ‘The Sword of Jerusalem.’ Young Adam de Molay has now become the Grand Master of the new Templar Warriors. The modern Templar Warriors are twenty-four battle-hardened retired Marines, who fought ISIS for years in the middle-east. They were enlightened by God and decided to do the Lord’s work and become his warriors. They have pledged to follow Adam because he controls the Sword of Jerusalem. The sword has been passed down in his family line for seven-hundred years. It holds the secrets of the lost Templar Treasure and is the main reason for this quest. The Arc of the Covenant, designed by God, and made by man, is one of the holy items they are seeking. Whoever finds the treasure could very well control the destiny of the United States. ***Author Thomas H. Ward first introduced Jack Gunn in his #1 Bestselling Series, The Tocabaga Chronicles. This series begins another Jack Gunn adventure. Enjoy.
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Thomas H. Ward
41 books31 followersA SPECIAL NOTE: Ward's book "TEMPLARS QUEST TRILOGY: THE LOST ARK." won the 2018 PRESIDENT'S AWARD from the FLORIDA AUTHOR and PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION for a HISTORICAL FICTION STORY. Ward has 28 books published on Amazon with a total of 340 reviews. Over 78% are 4 star or higher.
He is best known for his ten-book fictional series The Tocabaga Chronicles and Templars Quest Trilogy (a three-book series). Ward's newest books from his "Asian Mystery Series" include: Critical Incidents, and The Finger Collector, which was entered into an Amazon best fictional mystery story contest.
"Unlocking God's Power" is the first in Ward's Biblical Series. The next books planned are: MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE, BIBLICAL FACTS AND THEORIES ABOUT THE LOST ARK, and EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION. Ward has been a passionate student of the Bible and world history for fifty years.
He has published more than twenty books and forty white paper articles. Ward is a best-selling author of fictional and nonfictional works. Nonfictional works include: Real Life Adventures of Tommy and Ronnie (a children's book), Small Business Accounting Tools, Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections, The Race for Money, and Gun Talk (a thought-provoking book of common sense).
Ward writes in a manner that reflects how everyday people speak and act. His fictional stories are based on actual life experiences and knowledge which have been interwoven into the stories. "In every truth there is non-truth. In every fiction there is non-fiction."
Contact Ward at THOMASHWARDBOOKS@gmail.com and receive FREE book. Reviews are greatly appreciated. If you purchase a paperback you can receive a Kindle copy FREE.
Education and Experience:
In his younger days, during the Cold War and Vietnam War, he was employed by a government subcontractor which required a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Clearance and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Classified Clearance. Over the years he became an expert in the use of small arms.
Ward, prior to becoming an Author, was a Metallurgical Engineer and Business Owner. He obtained an MBA in International Business. Having traveled extensively to thirteen different countries his favorite ones are China, Japan, and South Korea where he was based for a period of time. He has made 150 trips to Asian and Europe over a 20 year time period, becoming conversant in three different languages. Born in Chicago and raised in Cleveland he now resides in Tampa Florida.
He started writing technical manuals and business books years ago. Thomas turned to writing fictional stories when his publisher suggested he do so. "Thomas always had great stories to tell. His experience, travels, and imagination are a bonus for a fiction writer." Ward always places in his books the following quote which he composed: "In every truth there is non-truth, in every fiction there is non-fiction." ~Thomas H. Ward
He is best known for his ten-book fictional series The Tocabaga Chronicles and Templars Quest Trilogy (a three-book series). Ward's newest books from his "Asian Mystery Series" include: Critical Incidents, and The Finger Collector, which was entered into an Amazon best fictional mystery story contest.
"Unlocking God's Power" is the first in Ward's Biblical Series. The next books planned are: MYSTERIES OF THE BIBLE, BIBLICAL FACTS AND THEORIES ABOUT THE LOST ARK, and EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION. Ward has been a passionate student of the Bible and world history for fifty years.
He has published more than twenty books and forty white paper articles. Ward is a best-selling author of fictional and nonfictional works. Nonfictional works include: Real Life Adventures of Tommy and Ronnie (a children's book), Small Business Accounting Tools, Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections, The Race for Money, and Gun Talk (a thought-provoking book of common sense).
Ward writes in a manner that reflects how everyday people speak and act. His fictional stories are based on actual life experiences and knowledge which have been interwoven into the stories. "In every truth there is non-truth. In every fiction there is non-fiction."
Contact Ward at THOMASHWARDBOOKS@gmail.com and receive FREE book. Reviews are greatly appreciated. If you purchase a paperback you can receive a Kindle copy FREE.
Education and Experience:
In his younger days, during the Cold War and Vietnam War, he was employed by a government subcontractor which required a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Clearance and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Classified Clearance. Over the years he became an expert in the use of small arms.
Ward, prior to becoming an Author, was a Metallurgical Engineer and Business Owner. He obtained an MBA in International Business. Having traveled extensively to thirteen different countries his favorite ones are China, Japan, and South Korea where he was based for a period of time. He has made 150 trips to Asian and Europe over a 20 year time period, becoming conversant in three different languages. Born in Chicago and raised in Cleveland he now resides in Tampa Florida.
He started writing technical manuals and business books years ago. Thomas turned to writing fictional stories when his publisher suggested he do so. "Thomas always had great stories to tell. His experience, travels, and imagination are a bonus for a fiction writer." Ward always places in his books the following quote which he composed: "In every truth there is non-truth, in every fiction there is non-fiction." ~Thomas H. Ward
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February 29, 2016
Templar mystery
Good read. Have always been fascinated by Templar lore. This is a good tale with the premise that the Templars came to the new world. Have run across this theory before, but this has a new twist to it. Planning to continue the series. Liked the first book much.
Good read. Have always been fascinated by Templar lore. This is a good tale with the premise that the Templars came to the new world. Have run across this theory before, but this has a new twist to it. Planning to continue the series. Liked the first book much.
June 11, 2019
Enjoyable read.
The Templars is a subject I have always been interested in and this book did not disappoint me. It was very well written and I look forward to the next book in the series.
The Templars is a subject I have always been interested in and this book did not disappoint me. It was very well written and I look forward to the next book in the series.
January 29, 2017
EXCERPT FROM TEMPLARS QUEST: GHOST KILLER
“Jack, I’m warning you! I’ll release fire and brimstone on you.”
“Is that a threat?” I calmly asked, as I pulled out a smoke.
“It’s a promise. If you don’t bring Adam here in 15 minutes then we’re going to have trouble.”
“Look, I’m trying to reason with you. Your father wanted it this way. According to him, so did God. Besides, the kids are safe here.”
Christian replied, “Here’s what I suggest. You keep Emma, and Adam comes with me. Does that sound fair?”
I laughed in his face. “Christian, I know what you want. So cut the bullshit. If you think I’d let Adam and the sword go with you then you’re crazy.”
Christian grabbed the fence again and shook it like a crazed gorilla. “You’re really pissing me off, Jack! If I get my hands on you, you’re dead meat. Open the damn gate! Come out and fight me like a man. No weapons, just good old hand-to-hand combat.”
Blowing a white cloud of smoke in his face, he backed away from the fence and coughed. I asked, “Why in the hell should I fight you?”
“You’re a coward, a chicken shit. You know I could beat your ass.”
“You just don’t get it. This isn’t about you and me. It’s about the kids and perhaps the future of mankind.”
Christian’s men were gathering behind him. They had their weapons in low ready position. They could kill me and maybe some of my men before they died. I was trying to buy some time until my men were all in position, at noon, to spring my trap. It was only 11:20 so I had to stall him as long as possible.
Christian asked, “What do you mean the future of mankind?”
“The way I see it, if you get hold of the treasure, then the future of mankind is at risk.”
“How do you know about the treasure?”
“Adam told me everything, including the fact that you tried to steal the sword and kill your brother. That’s why you were outcast from the Knights Templar.”
“That’s a damn lie! He was killed by someone during a home break-in.”
One of his men walked up and asked Christian, “Is that true?”
“Yeah, he was killed when someone broke into his house, so shut the hell up.”
I replied to the solider, “That’s not what Adam told me. Christian tried to steal the sword.”
I heard a commotion behind me and turned to see Adam walking towards us wearing a white mantle with the crimson cross on it. The Sword of Jerusalem was strapped on his waist.
I asked Adam, “What are you doing?” He looked at me but didn’t reply.
Adam walked up to the fence peering at Christian. “I’ll give you the sword under the condition that Emma and I stay here.”
Big Christian thought about it for a minute. “It’s a deal, if you tell me what the sword says.”
“Ok, I agree.” Adam replied.
I said, “Adam, wait don’t agree to that.”
“I have to. Please open the gate.”
I hesitated but nodded ok. Slowly I unlocked the gate and pushed it open. Adam stepped outside with me by his side. I flicked the safety off my M4 as we walked out into the danger zone. I was prepared to kill Christian on the spot.
Adam walked by Christian and stepped up onto a foot high rock next to him. Christian and his men were watching his every move. Gazing at the Templar Warriors, he shouted in a firm voice, “My name is Adam de Molay! I’m the rightful heir to be the next Grand Master!”
In one swift movement, he pulled the sword out of its scabbard, kissed the golden handle, and pointed it at the sky. Holding the blade high in the air, Adam shouted, “This is the Sword of Jerusalem! It holds the secrets to God’s Treasure!”
The blade was glowing in the bright sun. It reflected the sunlight like a mirror. Christian’s soldiers all dropped to one knee. One warrior shouted, “Praise God!” They all repeated the words in unison and bowed their heads.
Christian saw his men all drop to one knee and so did he, right in front of Adam, a couple of feet away. With Christian’s head slightly bowed I saw the sword reflect the sunlight over him.
Quickly and unexpectedly the sword flashed a white blinding light as if it was hit by a lightning bolt. A strong gust of wind blew up at the same time. The odd thing was, there was no noise. It was dead silent. I had to glance away and close my eyes from the intense flash of light. It was so strong; I could only see white spots for a second or two as I was blinded by the brilliant flash.
Opening my eyes, I looked up at Adam holding the sword high in the air. Blood was running down the blade. I realized what had just happened when I noticed Christian’s head on the ground. His body, slumped over, was pumping blood out of his open neck.
Adam was still pointing the sword at the sky as crimson red ran down the shimmering blade, and he said, “Glory to God in the highest.”
“Jack, I’m warning you! I’ll release fire and brimstone on you.”
“Is that a threat?” I calmly asked, as I pulled out a smoke.
“It’s a promise. If you don’t bring Adam here in 15 minutes then we’re going to have trouble.”
“Look, I’m trying to reason with you. Your father wanted it this way. According to him, so did God. Besides, the kids are safe here.”
Christian replied, “Here’s what I suggest. You keep Emma, and Adam comes with me. Does that sound fair?”
I laughed in his face. “Christian, I know what you want. So cut the bullshit. If you think I’d let Adam and the sword go with you then you’re crazy.”
Christian grabbed the fence again and shook it like a crazed gorilla. “You’re really pissing me off, Jack! If I get my hands on you, you’re dead meat. Open the damn gate! Come out and fight me like a man. No weapons, just good old hand-to-hand combat.”
Blowing a white cloud of smoke in his face, he backed away from the fence and coughed. I asked, “Why in the hell should I fight you?”
“You’re a coward, a chicken shit. You know I could beat your ass.”
“You just don’t get it. This isn’t about you and me. It’s about the kids and perhaps the future of mankind.”
Christian’s men were gathering behind him. They had their weapons in low ready position. They could kill me and maybe some of my men before they died. I was trying to buy some time until my men were all in position, at noon, to spring my trap. It was only 11:20 so I had to stall him as long as possible.
Christian asked, “What do you mean the future of mankind?”
“The way I see it, if you get hold of the treasure, then the future of mankind is at risk.”
“How do you know about the treasure?”
“Adam told me everything, including the fact that you tried to steal the sword and kill your brother. That’s why you were outcast from the Knights Templar.”
“That’s a damn lie! He was killed by someone during a home break-in.”
One of his men walked up and asked Christian, “Is that true?”
“Yeah, he was killed when someone broke into his house, so shut the hell up.”
I replied to the solider, “That’s not what Adam told me. Christian tried to steal the sword.”
I heard a commotion behind me and turned to see Adam walking towards us wearing a white mantle with the crimson cross on it. The Sword of Jerusalem was strapped on his waist.
I asked Adam, “What are you doing?” He looked at me but didn’t reply.
Adam walked up to the fence peering at Christian. “I’ll give you the sword under the condition that Emma and I stay here.”
Big Christian thought about it for a minute. “It’s a deal, if you tell me what the sword says.”
“Ok, I agree.” Adam replied.
I said, “Adam, wait don’t agree to that.”
“I have to. Please open the gate.”
I hesitated but nodded ok. Slowly I unlocked the gate and pushed it open. Adam stepped outside with me by his side. I flicked the safety off my M4 as we walked out into the danger zone. I was prepared to kill Christian on the spot.
Adam walked by Christian and stepped up onto a foot high rock next to him. Christian and his men were watching his every move. Gazing at the Templar Warriors, he shouted in a firm voice, “My name is Adam de Molay! I’m the rightful heir to be the next Grand Master!”
In one swift movement, he pulled the sword out of its scabbard, kissed the golden handle, and pointed it at the sky. Holding the blade high in the air, Adam shouted, “This is the Sword of Jerusalem! It holds the secrets to God’s Treasure!”
The blade was glowing in the bright sun. It reflected the sunlight like a mirror. Christian’s soldiers all dropped to one knee. One warrior shouted, “Praise God!” They all repeated the words in unison and bowed their heads.
Christian saw his men all drop to one knee and so did he, right in front of Adam, a couple of feet away. With Christian’s head slightly bowed I saw the sword reflect the sunlight over him.
Quickly and unexpectedly the sword flashed a white blinding light as if it was hit by a lightning bolt. A strong gust of wind blew up at the same time. The odd thing was, there was no noise. It was dead silent. I had to glance away and close my eyes from the intense flash of light. It was so strong; I could only see white spots for a second or two as I was blinded by the brilliant flash.
Opening my eyes, I looked up at Adam holding the sword high in the air. Blood was running down the blade. I realized what had just happened when I noticed Christian’s head on the ground. His body, slumped over, was pumping blood out of his open neck.
Adam was still pointing the sword at the sky as crimson red ran down the shimmering blade, and he said, “Glory to God in the highest.”
February 11, 2017
This story takes place in the United States starting April 2026. The beginning starts on an island, Tocabaga, off the coast of Florida. The government has collapsed and United States has changed dramatically. The Templars are on a quest to find The Sword of Jerusalem, that according to legend was brought to the United States hundreds of years ago and hidden. The Ghost Killer (Templars Quest Chronicles #l) by Thomas H. Ward was given to me by Goodreads to read, enjoy, and give an honest review. I like this story and will be looking for Templars Quest Chronicles #2.
August 3, 2016
"Templar's Quest: Ghost Killer" is the first entry in a "modern Templar" series by Thomas Ward. Personally, I have always been fascinated by Templar stories, but this is the first to my knowledge to place the Templars into the modern, or actually a slightly futuristic world. Thus Ward gives the novel a slightly dystopian flavor - which is very popular today - as well as the historical. The book starts a bit awkwardly or slowly as plot and character are developed into this dystopian American world of the Templar; however, as the book progresses and the "plot thickens," the pages do turn faster.
Young Adam de Molay has now become the Grand Master of the new Templar Warriors. The modern Templar Warriors are twenty-four battle-hardened retired US Marines, who fought ISIS for years in the middle-east. There is of course a quest, and a very dangerous desolate American landscape in this post apocalyptic United States of America. Obviously being a dystopian Templar novel, it is a different than the normal Templar books, but it was still enjoyable and it kept me reading until the last page. Ward did have great character development and a nicely crafted plot. The book was good, not great; however, I will try the next one to see where Ward takes this group of modern Templars. If you enjoy the Templar stories and Action genres, then I suggest you give Ward's "Templar's Quest: Ghost Killer" a try yourself.
December 4, 2016
Ghost Killer
Do you believe in God?...Do you believe that the Knights Templar exists , even today?...This is the storyline of this amazing and well written book...Jack and Adam are on a quest to find the lost treasuries of the Knights Templar...really interesting story with well defined characters
Do you believe in God?...Do you believe that the Knights Templar exists , even today?...This is the storyline of this amazing and well written book...Jack and Adam are on a quest to find the lost treasuries of the Knights Templar...really interesting story with well defined characters
December 24, 2015
Templars Quest
Another book I. The tocabaga series unleashing the templar knights once again this time in a post apocalyptic united states of America. And their many travels to find the arc of the covenant. A very interesting story to read.
Another book I. The tocabaga series unleashing the templar knights once again this time in a post apocalyptic united states of America. And their many travels to find the arc of the covenant. A very interesting story to read.
June 11, 2016
Really interesting story about templars, thanks to the Assassin's creed that i was excited to know more about templars and obviously it's a bit different here in this book, but it was light and enjoyable read it kept me reading until the last page.
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