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Eden Black Archaeological Thrillers. The first four explosive adventures!
🎉 Over 1000 pages of pulse-pounding archaeological thriller action with 10k cumulative Amazon reviews! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A SECRET SOCIETY...
AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT...
ONE WOMAN TO SAVE THE WORLD...
When Eden’s father dies in a plane crash, her life’s turned upside down. Grief turns to fear when she learns that his death was no accident.
To learn the truth about her father’s death and save herself from sharing his fate, Eden must uncover a lost manuscript and expose its secrets once and for all.
But this time the world is watching, and not everyone is on her side.
💀Read THE ARK FILES, and three more action-packed adventures now for a fraction of the cost of buying them individually. Be prepared for these stories to keep you up at night!💀
This box set includes the first four books in the bestselling Eden Black Archaeological thriller series.
💀 THE ARK FILES
💀 THE GIZA PROTOCOL
💀 THE ATLANTIS AGENDA
💀 THE TITANIC DECEPTION
Fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and Ernest Dempsey will devour this in hours!
While these books have loads of conflict, chase scenes, fighting and suspense, there's no swearing, sex or gore.
What USA Today, New York Times, and Amazon Bestselling authors think of Luke Richardson's
“Luke Richardson writes stories the way artists were meant to, by immersing themselves in scenes so that the reader feels like they are in the room with the characters.”
ERNEST DEMPSEY
“Richardson redefines the genre, but in a VERY good way. Skip this one at your peril!”
NICK THACKER
"Are you’re a die-hard fan of Indiana Jones, check out Luke Richardson's work!”
MATT JAMES
“Luke Richardson puts you in the center of the action. Hold on tight!”
DAVID BERENS
“Richardson grabs you on the first page and never lets go - a fantastic story!”
ANDREW CLAWSON
“Luke Richardson has a unique way of transporting you to the locations in his books and dropping you right into the mess with his characters.”
TY HUTCHINSON
A SECRET SOCIETY...
AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT...
ONE WOMAN TO SAVE THE WORLD...
When Eden’s father dies in a plane crash, her life’s turned upside down. Grief turns to fear when she learns that his death was no accident.
To learn the truth about her father’s death and save herself from sharing his fate, Eden must uncover a lost manuscript and expose its secrets once and for all.
But this time the world is watching, and not everyone is on her side.
💀Read THE ARK FILES, and three more action-packed adventures now for a fraction of the cost of buying them individually. Be prepared for these stories to keep you up at night!💀
This box set includes the first four books in the bestselling Eden Black Archaeological thriller series.
💀 THE ARK FILES
💀 THE GIZA PROTOCOL
💀 THE ATLANTIS AGENDA
💀 THE TITANIC DECEPTION
Fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and Ernest Dempsey will devour this in hours!
While these books have loads of conflict, chase scenes, fighting and suspense, there's no swearing, sex or gore.
What USA Today, New York Times, and Amazon Bestselling authors think of Luke Richardson's
“Luke Richardson writes stories the way artists were meant to, by immersing themselves in scenes so that the reader feels like they are in the room with the characters.”
ERNEST DEMPSEY
“Richardson redefines the genre, but in a VERY good way. Skip this one at your peril!”
NICK THACKER
"Are you’re a die-hard fan of Indiana Jones, check out Luke Richardson's work!”
MATT JAMES
“Luke Richardson puts you in the center of the action. Hold on tight!”
DAVID BERENS
“Richardson grabs you on the first page and never lets go - a fantastic story!”
ANDREW CLAWSON
“Luke Richardson has a unique way of transporting you to the locations in his books and dropping you right into the mess with his characters.”
TY HUTCHINSON
1549 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 17, 2024
About the author
Luke Richardson
64 books255 followersWANTED: adventure lovers for hazardous journey. Must be prepared for nail-biting action, constant danger and fear around every corner, with safe return doubtful.
If that sounds like your kind of book, come with me…
I’m Luke Richardson, an Amazon bestselling author of archaeological and international thrillers that blend real history, exotic locations and edge-of-your-seat action.
My series:
• Eden Black Archaeological Thrillers: Eden hunts lost treasures and ancient secrets, from antediluvian manuscripts and the Pyramids of Giza to Angkor Wat and the Sahara. The newest, The Alchemist’s Codex, sends her through the streets and catacombs of Paris in search of Fulcanelli’s legendary secret.
• International Detectives: Leo Keane and Allissa race against time in cities from Kathmandu and Hong Kong to Istanbul and Berlin.
• Sierra Byrd’s Airborne Archaeological Adventures: high-flying tropical adventures co-written with John Hopton.
It was my first trip to India that made me want to write. As the sun rose over Mumbai, the taxi ride from the airport became one of the most incredible journeys of my life. People were washing, children playing, and chickens, cows and goats wandered beside an eight-lane motorway. I watched the city unfold like a story, and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since.
Every book I write starts with a trip. Now I take readers along too, on Adventure Society Expeditions that follow my characters’ footsteps, from the Templar sites of Portugal to the Paris of The Alchemist’s Codex. I also host the Adventure Story Podcast.
Join the Adventure Society newsletter for exclusive stories, expedition news and first looks at new books.
If that sounds like your kind of book, come with me…
I’m Luke Richardson, an Amazon bestselling author of archaeological and international thrillers that blend real history, exotic locations and edge-of-your-seat action.
My series:
• Eden Black Archaeological Thrillers: Eden hunts lost treasures and ancient secrets, from antediluvian manuscripts and the Pyramids of Giza to Angkor Wat and the Sahara. The newest, The Alchemist’s Codex, sends her through the streets and catacombs of Paris in search of Fulcanelli’s legendary secret.
• International Detectives: Leo Keane and Allissa race against time in cities from Kathmandu and Hong Kong to Istanbul and Berlin.
• Sierra Byrd’s Airborne Archaeological Adventures: high-flying tropical adventures co-written with John Hopton.
It was my first trip to India that made me want to write. As the sun rose over Mumbai, the taxi ride from the airport became one of the most incredible journeys of my life. People were washing, children playing, and chickens, cows and goats wandered beside an eight-lane motorway. I watched the city unfold like a story, and I’ve been chasing that feeling ever since.
Every book I write starts with a trip. Now I take readers along too, on Adventure Society Expeditions that follow my characters’ footsteps, from the Templar sites of Portugal to the Paris of The Alchemist’s Codex. I also host the Adventure Story Podcast.
Join the Adventure Society newsletter for exclusive stories, expedition news and first looks at new books.
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September 7, 2024
The problems with this series:
1. Numerous spelling and grammatical errors. There were way too many to keep track but here are a few examples. "The Council of Selene controlled countless organizations from the bodies that awarded patients, to the company that classified films." Really? They awarded "patients" and not "patents"? "It was a view of contrasted the human and natural world." "Winslow knew that even though he was chairmen of a very powerful organization..." I guess he cloned himself so he could be "chairmen". Here is a classic "This situation that we’ve unexpectedly got mixed up it." "During in the day..." "...throwing at ice glance in Baxter’s direction." Ouch. "They pair slip off to investigate..." "Baxter flicked to through pictures of..." "...order to give the Everett a transfusion..." There was more than one reference to "the" Everett; I guess this must be the authentic Everett. Another great one "Not only did Eden now feel the pressure of the water against the hull, but the ghostly pressure of the diseased." I had to think about that one for a moment then realized the author meant "deceased". "...the rest of the ballast at the submersible rose of its own accord." Interesting that the ballast would rise at all. "Baxter stopped his question mid why through and..." "Legacy is not about having your name in lights. It’s about leaving our world in a better than we found it."
2. Absurd. In too many ways to go into.
3. Over the top.
4. Contrived.
1. Numerous spelling and grammatical errors. There were way too many to keep track but here are a few examples. "The Council of Selene controlled countless organizations from the bodies that awarded patients, to the company that classified films." Really? They awarded "patients" and not "patents"? "It was a view of contrasted the human and natural world." "Winslow knew that even though he was chairmen of a very powerful organization..." I guess he cloned himself so he could be "chairmen". Here is a classic "This situation that we’ve unexpectedly got mixed up it." "During in the day..." "...throwing at ice glance in Baxter’s direction." Ouch. "They pair slip off to investigate..." "Baxter flicked to through pictures of..." "...order to give the Everett a transfusion..." There was more than one reference to "the" Everett; I guess this must be the authentic Everett. Another great one "Not only did Eden now feel the pressure of the water against the hull, but the ghostly pressure of the diseased." I had to think about that one for a moment then realized the author meant "deceased". "...the rest of the ballast at the submersible rose of its own accord." Interesting that the ballast would rise at all. "Baxter stopped his question mid why through and..." "Legacy is not about having your name in lights. It’s about leaving our world in a better than we found it."
2. Absurd. In too many ways to go into.
3. Over the top.
4. Contrived.
March 17, 2024
Great Thriller Box Set
Known for his book settings in exotic locales, these Luke Richardson books take place around the world and under an ocean.
The heroine, Eden Black, is compelling. Her adventures combine archeology and danger, dodging pursuit from ruthless thugs while seeking artifacts critical to history. These books have nonstop action.
These are great reads, and each book promises more to come.
Known for his book settings in exotic locales, these Luke Richardson books take place around the world and under an ocean.
The heroine, Eden Black, is compelling. Her adventures combine archeology and danger, dodging pursuit from ruthless thugs while seeking artifacts critical to history. These books have nonstop action.
These are great reads, and each book promises more to come.
March 17, 2024
This is a glorious collection of the first four novels of the Eden Black series !
Each novel is an exciting adventure in a colourful location, like Egypt and Mexico.
Eden is a strong and splendid character, and I also really like her fellow adventurer Baxter.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading each of these novels and am very eager to get my hands on a fifth novel. Luke Richardson is truly a master of words.
Each novel is an exciting adventure in a colourful location, like Egypt and Mexico.
Eden is a strong and splendid character, and I also really like her fellow adventurer Baxter.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading each of these novels and am very eager to get my hands on a fifth novel. Luke Richardson is truly a master of words.
March 19, 2024
Eden Black is insane! The risks she takes are beyond belief, but you’ll love this series anyway. White knuckle, edge of your seat action keeps you turning pages way past your bedtime! Dialogue is natural with humorous side notes that lighten the tension. Each book has a well thought out, exciting, complex plot with likable, believable characters, and each book is better than the one before. Enjoy!
April 22, 2024
The Eden Black Archaeological Thrillers Box Set - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Four great Luke Richardson novels - The Ark Files, The Giza Protocol, The Atlantis Agenda and The Titanic Deception are presented in thrilling sequence to whet your reading appetite and satisfy it in turn across four sensational books.
Get the taste for terror, the appetite for adventure and much more with Eden Black,
but be warned - you'll read all night!
Four great Luke Richardson novels - The Ark Files, The Giza Protocol, The Atlantis Agenda and The Titanic Deception are presented in thrilling sequence to whet your reading appetite and satisfy it in turn across four sensational books.
Get the taste for terror, the appetite for adventure and much more with Eden Black,
but be warned - you'll read all night!
March 22, 2024
Fabulous series.
This is an exceptional series by a very talented author. It is basically an archeological thriller series, but it's unlike any others I've read. Each individual tale stands alone, but are definitely enriched by reading in order, and now are available all together. Start reading, and just wait until you get to the exciting, unexpected twists!
This is an exceptional series by a very talented author. It is basically an archeological thriller series, but it's unlike any others I've read. Each individual tale stands alone, but are definitely enriched by reading in order, and now are available all together. Start reading, and just wait until you get to the exciting, unexpected twists!
March 22, 2024
Great boxset with the Eden Black series. Continuing her father's work searching for the diary of Aloma, buried vaults underground, searching for an ORB on a dangerous mission, and investigating the Titanic where a relic went down with it. These are all dangerous and someone else wants these gems. A highly recommended boxset.
September 23, 2026
The Eden Black archaeological thrillers
I enjoyed reading these four books they were well put together.
It was a journey getting to know Eden ,Baxter and crew as you read each book you get to know them better.I enjoyed the Titanic deception best .All books were well researched and well written.
I enjoyed reading these four books they were well put together.
It was a journey getting to know Eden ,Baxter and crew as you read each book you get to know them better.I enjoyed the Titanic deception best .All books were well researched and well written.
October 15, 2026
Not my cup of tea
Made it through 1 1/2 books. A lot of violence and action well written. But I miss the character development that makes me feel closer to the heroine. I am the type that need to feel close and empathetic to the main characters so I can root for them. From all the good reviews, I guess I must be an exception the fans of this series….
Made it through 1 1/2 books. A lot of violence and action well written. But I miss the character development that makes me feel closer to the heroine. I am the type that need to feel close and empathetic to the main characters so I can root for them. From all the good reviews, I guess I must be an exception the fans of this series….
May 13, 2024
If you enjoy reading fast-paced mysteries, with a historic background and engaging characters you are in for a treat with Eden Black series. These stories are entertaining and will keep you reading through the night!
I thank Mr. Richardson for the copy of these books.
I thank Mr. Richardson for the copy of these books.
September 2, 2024
Eden Black Archaeological thrillers
Brilliantly written. Luke Richardson. Four excellent books about archeological adventures. That in the way they are written are believable. Truthful, events in time.
Brilliantly written. Luke Richardson. Four excellent books about archeological adventures. That in the way they are written are believable. Truthful, events in time.
September 23, 2024
Good story, would suggest
having a better proofreader or editor, way more errors than the last book. Not sure if someone is going to come back from the water though, like a bad apple. Lots of action.
having a better proofreader or editor, way more errors than the last book. Not sure if someone is going to come back from the water though, like a bad apple. Lots of action.
April 7, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed these books. I switched between kindle and audio while on and off work. Kept me interested and engaged the whole time. I'm a sucker for archeological thrillers and horrors. I give it 5 easy stars for the fun!
June 10, 2025
Horrendous. Couldn't finish it. People who like those books probably never read a proper book. Characters are bleak, the story ... actually there's no story in this. Simple books for simple-minded readers.
July 28, 2025
Enjoyed the read, but lots of of words that were in the wrong place.
Good read but needs a proof reader to notify the author of errors.
Will continue to read his books. Enjoyed this series. Read it all in 5 days
Good read but needs a proof reader to notify the author of errors.
Will continue to read his books. Enjoyed this series. Read it all in 5 days
July 23, 2026
Fabulous
I love books like this and have enjoyed this journey through history. The twists and turns will keep you on the edge,of your seat. I highly recommend for all history nerds around the world.
I love books like this and have enjoyed this journey through history. The twists and turns will keep you on the edge,of your seat. I highly recommend for all history nerds around the world.
July 26, 2026
Need better editors
So many incomplete sentences (missing or incorrect words). Especially in the Titanic book people who died are deceased not diseased. One of the main characters was Ludwig not Ludwick. Just a peave of mine.
So many incomplete sentences (missing or incorrect words). Especially in the Titanic book people who died are deceased not diseased. One of the main characters was Ludwig not Ludwick. Just a peave of mine.
August 8, 2024
I thought these were excellent stories. They were well written and very entertaining. The only criticism I have is that the editing in book 4 was not well done. Other than that, very good reading.
September 10, 2024
great series of books.
It starts with book 1 and then you get to book 4 and it’s explosive from page 2 to the end. Like action, suspense, never a dull moment. Get these 4 books
It starts with book 1 and then you get to book 4 and it’s explosive from page 2 to the end. Like action, suspense, never a dull moment. Get these 4 books
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September 26, 2024Exciting, intriguing adventures
I have enjoyed everything, the mystery behind the adventures, the action, the characters. Can't wait to get started on the next adventure
I have enjoyed everything, the mystery behind the adventures, the action, the characters. Can't wait to get started on the next adventure
January 27, 2025
good read
Kept me interested with the twists and turns. Sometimes unbelievable though. I would read more of this series of stories
Kept me interested with the twists and turns. Sometimes unbelievable though. I would read more of this series of stories
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