GHOST SHIP: A Jake Sands Action-Adventure Thriller

Jake Sands #1

by Roger Weston

A wealthy psychopath will stop at nothing to force his sick vision on America.
Tierra del Fuego is a forgotten paradise at the bottom of the world, the southern tip of Chile. For decades, this vast and unspoiled natural Eden has harbored a secret born in a twisted brain—the mind of a psychopath of unimaginable power and consequence.

Now, mysteriously, a famous cruise ship, docked south of Los Angeles, has been purchased by a prominent businessman. Shipwreck expert Jake Sands has been unexpectedly engaged to give the commemorative speech at the farewell party. But at the ceremony, he sees a face from the past. He realizes that he’s been lied to. Something terrible is about to happen, the likes of which the world has never seen, and he is the only one that can stop it. But to do so, he has to enter the dark world of a twisted mind. Jake must now risk everything with every move he makes, because the horror of failure is unimaginable. Within hours, thousands of innocent men, women, and children will die. The predicament is extremely hazardous for Sands. The odds are heavily against him. The ruthless forces arrayed against him are deadly and efficient. Some secrets of World War II should remain hidden—forever.

Don’t miss this first installment of the action-packed Jake Sands maritime archaeological thriller series.

Customer
"A Seafaring Indiana Jones"
“I simply love all of Weston's books and this one did not fail to deliver.”
"Usually read James Patterson...one of my best reads of late. Fast moving, interesting, bit of romance & just enough make-believe. Struggled to put it down....i would highly recommend it."
"I enjoyed this book; a strong read with twists and turns to keep the reader attached the full length. will recommend."

"Roger Weston's "Fatal Return' (GHOST SHIP) is an exciting read from start to finish. It's a thriller with the right dose of history to give it heft. Weston, who spent time working on various vessels in various seas, clearly knows his subject and for that readers will not be disappointed."

"Not only did I learn a little history, but the book was a good mystery with enough characters to make it hard to put down."
"This is my first novel by Roger Weston, and I love his story-telling skills. Apparently I've been living under a rock since I haven't gotten acquainted with his work before. The fact that the author has spent time on many ships lends depth and credibility to the tale. His use of historical details adds a layer of interest to the story."

"Well worth the reading."

Now
A Jake Sands Maritime Archaeological Thriller

Jake Sands Maritime Archaeological Thriller


If you like fast-paced action-packed thrillers in the style of Clive Cussler, Matthew Reilly, and James Patterson, GHOST SHIP is your next thrill ride! Grab yours today.

Genres: Fiction

Audible Audio

First published July 28, 2012

About the author

Try the first book in The Chuck Brandt Series for FREE. To receive your FREE gift copy of THE RECRUITER, the first book in the action-packed Chuck Brandt Series sign up here:

eepurl.com/bpDoUP

This high-octane thriller will be sent to your inbox ASAP.


The Recruiter

"...if you like Jack Reacher books and Brad Thor books you will like the Chuck Brandt action thrillers."

Thriller writer Roger Weston has worked on various vessels at sea, from a commercial fishing boat in the Puget Sound and a salmon processing ship in the Gulf of Alaska to a yacht off the coast of Hawaii. He's taught writing and literature at several colleges and is presently hard at work on his next novel.

Contact Roger at RogerWeston7@gmail.com
Visit him on Twitter @Roger_Weston
Check out his shipwreck blog at:
RogerWeston.blogspot.com

Reviews

[Josh Hitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced adventure

Jake Sands is a maritime historian that fights tenure and responsibilities. He loves looking at old ships getting their log books to explore which gets him trouble. However he isn't just a absent minded professor he has a fighting background being taught by his commando step father. When he sees that a man from his past is involved in getting the great Queen Mary sailing again he fears it will lead to a lot of deaths and vows to stop whatever the man is doing. Though with a mad billionaire's revenge in the works, the plan is even bigger and more dangerous then he could ever imagine.

Recommended, it is well written with plenty of action to keep you flipping pages. Sands is a great lead character and I'm looking forward to reading more of his adventures.

[Tracey S Choat · Rating 4 out of 5]

3 1/2 Stars Fun Book

This is a fast paced maritime thriller. Quick read, lots of action. I enjoyed the historical content. Credible? No, but it's fun. I plan to read the next book in this series.

[Kevin Marsh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not sure when I stated reading this book but then I read something that caught my attention. From then on I viewed the story differently and the characters came alive. The plot was fast moving and the book pleasing to read with lots of clever historical references.
This is a must read for all those interested in gripping plots that are linked with history.

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

An adventure with an interesting historical link. Intriguing from start to finish. Fast paced and fun.

[Francene Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel, based on historical facts, would appeal to a man but failed to engage me. I can only rate it as a woman. Some of the scenery is extremely well described and the writing is good enough for an entertaining read. That said, I didn’t engage with the characters enough to care about their welfare. I didn’t even know the professor’s plans most of the time. At the start, Jake seemed to be an ill-advised, impulsive fool. As I read further, he brought to bear amazing skills like fighting with enough skill to defeat trained thugs, and evading capture in tight situations despite the hair-raising odds against him. The ending held tension before a satisfying conclusion.

[Trevor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maritime historian Jake Sands finds himself knee deep in a conspiracy, as a mad billionaire tries to take his revenge for past tragedies. Good book, could have done more to explain Jake's background, also some of his plans seem to be over complicated.