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The World of Dane Maddock #15
The Gray Ghost: A Dane Maddock Adventure
A deadly hunt for a Civil War treasure!
When treasure hunters Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake set out to recover the lost fortune of the legendary Confederate raider John S. Mosby—known as the Gray Ghost—they quickly realize they’re not the only ones on the hunt. A ruthless team of assassins is hot on their trail, willing to kill anyone who stands in their way.
From Civil War battlefields and shadowy museums to a sunken city and hidden chambers deep within the mountains, Maddock and Bones must unravel a centuries-old mystery while dodging deadly enemies who will stop at nothing to claim the prize. But the deeper they dig, the more dangerous the truth becomes. What secret was Mosby trying to bury along with his treasure?
Packed with relentless action, buried secrets, and pulse-pounding adventure, The Gray Ghost is a must-read for fans of James Rollins, Clive Cussler, and National Treasure. If you love high-stakes thrills and daring heroes, buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled ride!
Classic adventure for the modern reader!
Praise for David Wood and The Dane Maddock Adventures!
“With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern-day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of ‘why not’?” David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series
“What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored.” Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files
“Dane and Bones.... Together they’re unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can’t wait.” Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun
“A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!” Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld
“Let there be no David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line.” Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World
“A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!” Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy
“I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations, and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read.” J.F. Penn, author of Desecration
“David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David’s knocked it out of the park with this one!” Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain
“The literary equivalent of a theme park roller coaster!” BookAnon
When treasure hunters Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake set out to recover the lost fortune of the legendary Confederate raider John S. Mosby—known as the Gray Ghost—they quickly realize they’re not the only ones on the hunt. A ruthless team of assassins is hot on their trail, willing to kill anyone who stands in their way.
From Civil War battlefields and shadowy museums to a sunken city and hidden chambers deep within the mountains, Maddock and Bones must unravel a centuries-old mystery while dodging deadly enemies who will stop at nothing to claim the prize. But the deeper they dig, the more dangerous the truth becomes. What secret was Mosby trying to bury along with his treasure?
Packed with relentless action, buried secrets, and pulse-pounding adventure, The Gray Ghost is a must-read for fans of James Rollins, Clive Cussler, and National Treasure. If you love high-stakes thrills and daring heroes, buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled ride!
Classic adventure for the modern reader!
Praise for David Wood and The Dane Maddock Adventures!
“With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern-day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of ‘why not’?” David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series
“What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored.” Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files
“Dane and Bones.... Together they’re unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can’t wait.” Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun
“A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!” Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld
“Let there be no David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line.” Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World
“A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!” Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy
“I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations, and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read.” J.F. Penn, author of Desecration
“David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David’s knocked it out of the park with this one!” Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain
“The literary equivalent of a theme park roller coaster!” BookAnon
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2025
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About the author
David Wood
100 books309 followersDavid Wood is the USA Today bestselling author of the Dane Maddock Adventures and many other titles and series. He also writes Science Fiction under the pen name Finn Gray and fantasy as David Debord. He is also a book reviewer, podcaster, and a member of International Thriller Writers and The Horror Writers Association. David and his family live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visit him online at www.davidwoodweb.com.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
March 2, 2025
Maddock AND Bones. Back Together! And Taking On A Civil War Mystery! This is what I love to see from Wood. Both Dane Maddock and Uriah 'Bones' Bonebrake back together again solving archaeological mysteries and kicking ass when needed.
The mystery - and adventure - here are awesome for this Son of the South who frequently notes how the Civil War is literally still visible in my home region between Atlanta and Chattanooga... and it isn't even hard to find in that particular region. While this mystery starts in Virginia, it does in fact also find itself in a location I've been to a few times - even taken a date or two out there, *many* years ago. Atlanta's Stone Mountain Park, home of the largest bas-relief sculpture in the world... and site of many anti-Confederacy protests over the years.
But even if you're not from the Southern United States and haven't grown up with this history all around you (as only certain regions of even the South have), the mystery here is still top-notch, and the action is even better. If you like say National Treasure, the 2000s era movie where Nic Cage steals the Declaration of Independence... now imagine Nic and his best friend are both former US Navy SEALs, with action - and danger - ramping up to challenge even them.
Ultimately this was the same type of dangerous (for the characters) yet fun (for the reader) action/ adventure tale that makes this series so excellent, and this was yet another truly great entry in this long running series.
Very much recommended.
The mystery - and adventure - here are awesome for this Son of the South who frequently notes how the Civil War is literally still visible in my home region between Atlanta and Chattanooga... and it isn't even hard to find in that particular region. While this mystery starts in Virginia, it does in fact also find itself in a location I've been to a few times - even taken a date or two out there, *many* years ago. Atlanta's Stone Mountain Park, home of the largest bas-relief sculpture in the world... and site of many anti-Confederacy protests over the years.
But even if you're not from the Southern United States and haven't grown up with this history all around you (as only certain regions of even the South have), the mystery here is still top-notch, and the action is even better. If you like say National Treasure, the 2000s era movie where Nic Cage steals the Declaration of Independence... now imagine Nic and his best friend are both former US Navy SEALs, with action - and danger - ramping up to challenge even them.
Ultimately this was the same type of dangerous (for the characters) yet fun (for the reader) action/ adventure tale that makes this series so excellent, and this was yet another truly great entry in this long running series.
Very much recommended.
March 25, 2025
Another good tale of Maddock and Bones. Good story line too. There was a part towards the beginning of the book that didn’t sound like the usual writing of David Wood but in the end the story picked up and this duo succeeded in the end with the help of a few trusted friends and a few bruises.
The editing needed to be better. Quite a few mistakes. Like fir example the Patek watch became Patel…… All in all a good read. And I do recommend the reading of this series.
The editing needed to be better. Quite a few mistakes. Like fir example the Patek watch became Patel…… All in all a good read. And I do recommend the reading of this series.
June 29, 2025
Sneaky little rebels
As always Dane and Bones do not disappoint. The action, The intrigue, the treasure hunting, all my favorites Of David Woods stories. I love these 2 guys! I wish and hope that he will make more stories about them they have to get this devil fish guy So there's got to be another book coming out soon I hope. The only thing I don't like about this book it was too short I read it in 1 day.
As always Dane and Bones do not disappoint. The action, The intrigue, the treasure hunting, all my favorites Of David Woods stories. I love these 2 guys! I wish and hope that he will make more stories about them they have to get this devil fish guy So there's got to be another book coming out soon I hope. The only thing I don't like about this book it was too short I read it in 1 day.
April 26, 2025
The description prompted me to get this on hoopla during a lull in new releases. That said, I abandoned it barely on quarter in. First the character name of Bones Bonebrake was just laughable, second the writing style just couldn't get me interested in the book even though I like treasure hunting.
July 1, 2025
Problem
The book did not explain why the main relic for Abraham Lincoln was transported approximately 30 miles west instead of 20miles north in an area controlled by Union Forces since the beginning of the war! Still this lifelong Virginian and historian liked the plot and would recommend this book to anyone.
The book did not explain why the main relic for Abraham Lincoln was transported approximately 30 miles west instead of 20miles north in an area controlled by Union Forces since the beginning of the war! Still this lifelong Virginian and historian liked the plot and would recommend this book to anyone.
March 16, 2025
Another good instalment in the Maddock Universe series. A story about confederate gold and lots of twists and turns to the point you think they might have met their match. Really enjoy David’s writing looking forward to the next.
March 20, 2025
Excellent Read
David Woods stories are always very good read. The Dane Maddock series are worth starting at book one up to the current. Bones and Maddock's adventures are all well written and entertaining.
David Woods stories are always very good read. The Dane Maddock series are worth starting at book one up to the current. Bones and Maddock's adventures are all well written and entertaining.
April 16, 2025
The story line had more holes than swiss cheese. I hate to be so negative about it, but the tale is just too unrealistic and predictable to keep my interest. I would rank Hardy Boy and Nancy Drew mysteries above this one. Sorry but a swing and a miss.
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