Man Of Action

An August Adams Adventure

by Matt Bronleewe

Action Comics #1 is the most valuable comic book on the planet and a target for thieves everywhere. When former archeobibliologist August Adams takes a job transporting the multimillion-dollar collectible from a vault in New York to the world’s largest comic book convention in San Diego, he’s completely unaware of the danger that lies ahead. Waiting in the shadows is an obsessive collector with his sights set on stealing August’s rare cargo. What begins as a shell game takes a deadly turn once the collector’s plan kicks into high gear, starting a chain of events that will have lasting and lethal implications for August and his family.

Genres: Fiction

106 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 22, 2013

About the author

Matt Bronleewe is an internationally recognized producer, songwriter, and author. A former member of the band Jars of Clay, he has earned multiple Grammy nominations and numerous awards producing and co-writing albums that have sold a combined total of over 20 million copies. In addition to writing stories, he continues to create music in multiple genres. His latest book - a biography about Compassion International founder Everett Swanson - was co-authored with Eric Wilson. He currently resides in Nashville, TN, with his wife and three children.

Reviews

[Andi · Rating 5 out of 5]

MAN OF ACTION

Until the 1930's there were no such thing as a super hero. Then a true, red, white and blue American, SuperMan appeared and sprung to life from the pages of a comic book. But what happens when rare book dealer August Adams is hired to transport both a first edition, number 1 off the press copy of this comic, and his pre-teen aged son to ComicCon??? Knowing August's penchance for trouble following him wherever he goes, you already know there's going to be trouble. August newest nemesis, a man known only as "The Collector" (whose own father
refused to purchase this coic when it was available) is determined to have the comic. ComicCon is about to become DisasterCon. With Charlie MIA, and the security team compromised anything can and does happen.

This is a fast paced, can't stop reading story just right for a cold winte5r evening. The ingeniuty of Matt Brownleewe is as sharp and crafty as ever, and August continues to be at the top of his game as he and the Collector match wits. Sherlock Holmes would lose to August in this battle of cat and mouse.

Bravo, Matt, and thanks for reminding us that good men never die!

[Shawn Cannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a book as short as this one it was so much fun to read. I wont divulge the info here but if you enjoy comic books and comiccon I'm thinking you will like it!

[Philip · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the First 2 full length books in the series better, but I think that has to do with them being longer, not the quality of the book.

[Jason Duncan]

3rd book in series