The Shroud Of Hades

Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase #18

by Andy McDermott

AN ADRENALINE-CHARGED NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR

THE WORLD'S RICHEST MAN IS DEAD.
HIS FINAL A BILLION DOLLAR BOUNTY ON THE PERSON HE BLAMES.
ARCHAEOLOGIST NINA WILDE IS ABOUT TO HAVE A VERY BAD DAY . . .

A global social media message from late trillionaire Rafael Loost makes Nina the most hunted person in history. She and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, are forced on the run - with everyone they meet a potential assassin.

When a deadly old enemy of Eddie's joins the pursuit, the couple realise their only hope of survival is a mysterious ancient the Shroud of Hades. But can they stay alive long enough to find it?

Praise for Andy

'Action, adventure and mayhem aplenty' SCOTT MARIANI
'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS
'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' DAILY MIRROR

Genres: Fiction

420 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 2025

About the author

Andy McDermott was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and now lives in Bournemouth. As a journalist and magazine editor, amongst other titles he edited DVD Review and the iconoclastic film publication Hotdog. Andy is now a full-time writer.

Reviews

[Joanna Humphries · Rating 4 out of 5]

Andy McDermott back to his best! A pared back story with all the action you could possibly want without the convoluted and over involved storyline that has been present in the last few books. I really enjoyed this one

[Frank Loflin · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of his best!!

Most entertaining from beginning to end; all the way through! I eagerly await the next episode. Here's hoping it won't be too long.

[Jacques Hollands · Rating 5 out of 5]

After a few lacklustre books in the Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase series, I wasn’t expecting The Shroud of Hades to stand out. But I’m glad to say it really surprised me. This one reminded me why I enjoyed the series in the first place. It’s a return to form: fast-paced, outrageous in all the right ways, and just plain entertaining.

What made this one so good was the energy. It felt like McDermott had fun writing it. Eddie was his usual sarcastic self, Nina did what she does best (dive headfirst into danger and being an utter pain in the neck), and the plot just kept ticking with barely a moment to breathe. Begrudgingly, I give it five stars, as not even Nina's horrible personality could ruin it for me. Mmm... make that 4.5 stars.

Honestly, it’s one of the better ones in the series.

[Tom - Reader of Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nina Wilde is back. Which can only mean two things - so is her husband Eddie and a madcap globe spanning adventure involving a mystical treasure is fast approaching.

This is typical Wilde and Chase affair, sure there’s nothing new or groundbreaking in this one but it’s a riotous affair full of intelligent action and fast-paced adventure. It’s balls to the wall throughout, blink and you’ll have missed some frenetic fight or chase. But it’s what sets this series apart from others and the historical overlays continually elevate the story.

This was a blast, I was only saddened there wasn’t more to it, but as it is I’ll wait for Nina and Eddie to return once more.

[Richard Bryant · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very disappointing to me.

I have read every book in the series for the last 20 years and found this one not up to what I expect. The first half of the book is just running from people trying to kill Nina because of a computer program promising two billion dollars to whoever can.
It's not until the second half that the hunt for the shroud begins and ,to me, starts to read like a Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase adventure and not like an amateur crime novel.
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series until this one. I have a!ways looked forward to the next book coming out, but not any longer.

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

We find a million dollar bounty put on Nina’s head which is all part of a revenge plot. It becomes clear that for a billion dollars you can’t even trust your friends. After a few close escapes and a side trip to find the shroud of hades Nina ends up in a series of challenges that are designed to prove she isn’t as smart as she believes she is, and that the billionaire Rafael Luts can get his revenge from beyond the grave (as an AI avatar).

This is more straight up action with a little bit of the archeological story, but still a fast paced ride with all of the usual witty one liners and Eddie madness.

[Steven Batty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another cracking Wilde and Chase novel by Andy McDermott. This one adds a clever twist to the normal format that is quite inspired.

Number 18 is just as much a rollicking good piece of fun as the first novel.

[Gary Hart · Rating 3 out of 5]

I struggled with the start of the book, with a carry on of The Knights of Atlantis and the weirdo trillionaire who set up UZZ social media. It took a while to get into, but picked up pace, to a satisfying ending.

[Rob · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plots are getting thinner, the chases, be it car or snow mobile or indeed the protagonists are getting dafter. There's a definite downward trend in the last few books.
It's not the best, let's give it a generous 3 stars hoping for better in future
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[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another thrilling ride, full of everything we expect in a Wilde and Chase adventure well worth the wait

[Dingo80 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Rubbish for kids only wish id never picked it up

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was quite exciting! Hard to get in to, struggled with the first half, but endured and was happily glad I did. Definitely looking forward to the next book.

[JOHN BARLOW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non stop action in another adventure for Nina and Eddie. this couple seem to have 9 lives each!

[Kenneth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nina has a bounty on her death while she searches for the shroud of Hades.

[Dave Molyneux · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wilde/Chase 18.

Not his best work,still good . Might be time to retire this team and start something NEW.A new team perhaps.