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James Acton Thrillers #10
Amazon Burning
IN THE DEPTHS OF THE AMAZON, ONE OF THEIR OWN HAS BEEN TAKEN!
Days from any form of modern civilization, archeology Professor James Acton awakes to gunshots, finding his wife missing, taken by a member of one of the uncontacted tribes. As he and his friends try desperately to find her in the dark of the jungle, they quickly realize there is no hope without help.
Help that is three days away.
In internationally bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s latest thriller, it’s a race against time to save one of their own, while behind the scenes a far darker, sinister force is at play, determined to keep its existence a secret from the world. The stakes are high, the action is full-throttle, and hearts will be broken as lives are changed forever in this heart pounding ripped from the headlines story.
Days from any form of modern civilization, archeology Professor James Acton awakes to gunshots, finding his wife missing, taken by a member of one of the uncontacted tribes. As he and his friends try desperately to find her in the dark of the jungle, they quickly realize there is no hope without help.
Help that is three days away.
In internationally bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s latest thriller, it’s a race against time to save one of their own, while behind the scenes a far darker, sinister force is at play, determined to keep its existence a secret from the world. The stakes are high, the action is full-throttle, and hearts will be broken as lives are changed forever in this heart pounding ripped from the headlines story.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 6, 2014
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About the author
J. Robert Kennedy
100 books297 followersWith over one million books sold, award winning and USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy has been ranked by Amazon as the #1 Bestselling Action Adventure novelist based upon combined sales. He is the author of over fifty international bestsellers including the smash hit James Acton Thrillers. He lives with his wife and daughter and writes full-time.
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January 12, 2021
Pros:
Well-crafted characters
Fast-paced action thriller
No slow parts
Cons:
This is the 10th book inn the Acton series, so there are many references to previous adventures. Also, for any backstory to the main characters, I recommend starting this series from the beginning.
Well-crafted characters
Fast-paced action thriller
No slow parts
Cons:
This is the 10th book inn the Acton series, so there are many references to previous adventures. Also, for any backstory to the main characters, I recommend starting this series from the beginning.
May 5, 2021
One of his best books... incredible plot, just when you think it's over, it's not!
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
August 21, 2017
J. Robert Kennedy continues to keep me reading this series, how, because it is truly too good to stop! Amazon Burning is a story that not only offers an exciting read but also makes me think of how I prejudge people and things. I never take the time or effort to question and think of how my opinions could change if I did this.
As always it was good to read more about the characters in this series and the troubles that come to them. How they are always come to help no matter how dangerous and life threatening it can be. It makes me wish and maybe hope that there are people like them out there in real life that help to protect us today.
I look forward to reading the next book in line of the James Acton series.
Thanks goes out to the author.
As always it was good to read more about the characters in this series and the troubles that come to them. How they are always come to help no matter how dangerous and life threatening it can be. It makes me wish and maybe hope that there are people like them out there in real life that help to protect us today.
I look forward to reading the next book in line of the James Acton series.
Thanks goes out to the author.
June 19, 2018
Return to Excellence
Wow, what an amazing reading experience! I gave the last review only 3 stars and mentioned maybe Kennedy was running out of material, but he certainly redeemed himself in this book! I read it in 2 nights, the only reason I stopped was to get some sleep and work, but once caught up and well over half way through, I could not wait to finish! I admit, I am partial to jungle adventures because there is so much to contend with, such as Mother Nature, local militia, not to mention local inhabitants, and Kennedy used all 3 and added more on this jungle adventure, as only could happen to Acton and Palmer, or would it be just The Acton's, now? I don't think that would work, but I hate it that I questioned J. Robert Kennedy running low on material because this book would make a great blockbuster movie, along with half of the other Acton adventures, so thanks for a great book, and another night of lost sleep, because when reading most of the Acton books, I tend to lose sleep, but get to enjoy a great read instead. Keep them coming, and for the next Acton adventure, batters up because I can't wait to get started. I can get plenty of sleep when I'm dead.
Wow, what an amazing reading experience! I gave the last review only 3 stars and mentioned maybe Kennedy was running out of material, but he certainly redeemed himself in this book! I read it in 2 nights, the only reason I stopped was to get some sleep and work, but once caught up and well over half way through, I could not wait to finish! I admit, I am partial to jungle adventures because there is so much to contend with, such as Mother Nature, local militia, not to mention local inhabitants, and Kennedy used all 3 and added more on this jungle adventure, as only could happen to Acton and Palmer, or would it be just The Acton's, now? I don't think that would work, but I hate it that I questioned J. Robert Kennedy running low on material because this book would make a great blockbuster movie, along with half of the other Acton adventures, so thanks for a great book, and another night of lost sleep, because when reading most of the Acton books, I tend to lose sleep, but get to enjoy a great read instead. Keep them coming, and for the next Acton adventure, batters up because I can't wait to get started. I can get plenty of sleep when I'm dead.
May 3, 2024
I was never really a fan of this series, I am on book ten already, but the series, was always some kind of short book between really good and thick ones.... However this all changed on this book... Yes it's pretty much the same, but with some changes that were crucial to my reading. The characters are more developed and I even laughed some, I got sad with a death!! Adventure, action, romance and a little bit of comedy, definitely the author's best work and of course now I am.gping to read the next one on the really good line of books.
December 10, 2017
James Acton and Laura Palmer seem to find trouble wherever they go, and the Amazon jungle is no exception. AMAZON BURNING provides a little different background from their usual archaeological expeditions, but there they are, complete with their usual Delta Force back-up. The only problem with this one is that there are a couple of loose ends--the fate of Dr. Chen and Steven Ling, his second in command.
January 12, 2018
An exciting page turner from start to finish - The reader never knows what to expect next. I love stories about the Amazon - the tribes who lived and still live there. Incidentally, I also love James and Laura! In many ways, this story can be frightening when we think of the sick possibilities of greedy people and what they will do to achieve their own aims - murder coming into play far too often. It's good to read a story than doesn't allow them to continue their "genocide for dollars".
May 14, 2019
Not enough landscape description.
I've been to the rich jungle of the Amazand picked up this book specifically to read about the Amazon jungle. While the story did indeed take place in the Amazon jungle,there was only the barest description of the setting which defeated the purpose for me. The story was only to-do and did too much jumping around.
I've been to the rich jungle of the Amazand picked up this book specifically to read about the Amazon jungle. While the story did indeed take place in the Amazon jungle,there was only the barest description of the setting which defeated the purpose for me. The story was only to-do and did too much jumping around.
December 1, 2019
Nothing is simple!
What should have been a quiet cruise in S. America turns into an environmental battle. James's wife gets kidnapped by a native and her rescue sparks off a fight to preserve their traditional lifestyle and protect them from Chinese greed.
Good fun action story that I just had to keep reading!
What should have been a quiet cruise in S. America turns into an environmental battle. James's wife gets kidnapped by a native and her rescue sparks off a fight to preserve their traditional lifestyle and protect them from Chinese greed.
Good fun action story that I just had to keep reading!
February 22, 2024
James Acton
Loved every page of it. It was hard to put down . I fell in love with Tuk and was as proud of him as his own mother was.
I'm gradually getting through all the Names Acton books and can't?ask to start the next which will be as sOon as I finish this.
I'm also hoping there will be more Templar Detective books. I've read all all of them three times.
Loved every page of it. It was hard to put down . I fell in love with Tuk and was as proud of him as his own mother was.
I'm gradually getting through all the Names Acton books and can't?ask to start the next which will be as sOon as I finish this.
I'm also hoping there will be more Templar Detective books. I've read all all of them three times.
January 2, 2018
Amazon Burning
After the first paragraph I almost decided to not read this book. I thought it was going to be a sci-fi book which I don’t really like. I’m so glad I kept reading. The story was great, the characters good, and it ended up being a wonderful book.
After the first paragraph I almost decided to not read this book. I thought it was going to be a sci-fi book which I don’t really like. I’m so glad I kept reading. The story was great, the characters good, and it ended up being a wonderful book.
March 15, 2018
An A+ Author
I've been reading a long time now and have developed a list of favorite authors. Read my 1st JRKennedy book several months back and his books never disappoint. Strong, well-developed characters, excellent plots. Thanks.
I've been reading a long time now and have developed a list of favorite authors. Read my 1st JRKennedy book several months back and his books never disappoint. Strong, well-developed characters, excellent plots. Thanks.
March 28, 2019
Lynnie
Another great book,can’t put them down. Look forward to the next one in the series.
Looking forward to other series that the author has. Thank you. Great writer, makes THIS reader wanting more.
Another great book,can’t put them down. Look forward to the next one in the series.
Looking forward to other series that the author has. Thank you. Great writer, makes THIS reader wanting more.
May 3, 2019
Another great story
I had only read Acton #1 before this, and am more than pleased with the quality of this story. Read it all in one day - could not put it down. I'll be reading this entire series and checking out his others.
I had only read Acton #1 before this, and am more than pleased with the quality of this story. Read it all in one day - could not put it down. I'll be reading this entire series and checking out his others.
January 1, 2021
A very exciting story to read
I really enjoyed reading this book and the plot of the story was captivating. The characters were outstanding and the geography was described very nicely. I liked the time spent describing the native tribes of the Amazon.
I really enjoyed reading this book and the plot of the story was captivating. The characters were outstanding and the geography was described very nicely. I liked the time spent describing the native tribes of the Amazon.
November 19, 2023
Book 10
Book 10 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. This book was a bit farfetched and kind of slow in the build up. The overall seemed rushed and jumped around a lot and was predictable at times. I look forward to book 11.
Book 10 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. This book was a bit farfetched and kind of slow in the build up. The overall seemed rushed and jumped around a lot and was predictable at times. I look forward to book 11.
December 17, 2017
Excellent
Can not say enough about the story and the Author's way of expressing his self. A real page Turner, I highly recommend it to you! E
Can not say enough about the story and the Author's way of expressing his self. A real page Turner, I highly recommend it to you! E
December 24, 2017
Amazon burning
Wonderful. One of me kennedy s best books. Inspiring,action filled. My kind of book! I really enjoyed amazon burning. Enjoy!
Wonderful. One of me kennedy s best books. Inspiring,action filled. My kind of book! I really enjoyed amazon burning. Enjoy!
May 16, 2018
Great book. Well researched
May 20, 2018
Big fan of be series but this one was a little slow for me.
April 15, 2019
Action aplenty
June 2, 2019
It is very spot on with current affairs! China and precious metals? United States and oil also mentioned. Will not say more.
October 1, 2019
Acton and Laura were amazing getting into trouble again.
This story is so close to what is clearly happening in our world.
A fantastic read and looking forward to getting to the next book.
This story is so close to what is clearly happening in our world.
A fantastic read and looking forward to getting to the next book.
May 15, 2020
Another page turning from Kennedy although the ending was a tad rushed (as some of his stories are).
May 22, 2020
Interesting read
I gave it a three star rating
Was a lot going on
I got lost in the story
Saving the Amazon jungle
Plenty of action in it
I gave it a three star rating
Was a lot going on
I got lost in the story
Saving the Amazon jungle
Plenty of action in it
September 5, 2020
Enjoyable read, good action & characters.
April 21, 2021
Very arresting and exciting story.
January 23, 2023
Acton & Palmer please make
Acton & Palmer Need to make a movie. The action as in all the books was fantastic! Can't wait to read their next adventure.
Acton & Palmer Need to make a movie. The action as in all the books was fantastic! Can't wait to read their next adventure.
December 12, 2023
The professors are in trouble again.
February 15, 2017
one of my favourite books!!
the setting being a natural and protected land, reading about the Amazon was both engaging and fascinating. to know there are still tribes who live as they did millions of years ago.
I found the story light and enticing with the physical scenes not so brutal, more natural and believing. I did miss the Delta team but I do think they were involved enough in the story not to turn it all into a war zone again. nice to see Kane is still involved and Milton and readings involvement/friendship is still being tested, however time to bring back readings old side kick Martin.
I love how the love story has developed between Acton and Palmer and found their journey and memory making more believable. I was gutted with Kintis ending and wished he'd written her ending differently, however she did become a bit of a heroine in the end. I lived This ending and how he became a warrior, reading his thought process and see his confidence grow.
truly enjoyable, now onto the next :) x
the setting being a natural and protected land, reading about the Amazon was both engaging and fascinating. to know there are still tribes who live as they did millions of years ago.
I found the story light and enticing with the physical scenes not so brutal, more natural and believing. I did miss the Delta team but I do think they were involved enough in the story not to turn it all into a war zone again. nice to see Kane is still involved and Milton and readings involvement/friendship is still being tested, however time to bring back readings old side kick Martin.
I love how the love story has developed between Acton and Palmer and found their journey and memory making more believable. I was gutted with Kintis ending and wished he'd written her ending differently, however she did become a bit of a heroine in the end. I lived This ending and how he became a warrior, reading his thought process and see his confidence grow.
truly enjoyable, now onto the next :) x
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