Treasure Is My Trade: A Nate Colt Adventure

by Nathanael Hummel

Say hello to the new name in high Nate Colt.

Death defying action, huge set pieces, gun-slinging, swashbuckling, fist fighting and treasure are all just occupational hazards when Nate Colt is on the job.

If you've been waiting for the resurgence of high adventure storytelling, wait no longer. If you love Impossible, Uncharted, Indiana Jones, Louis L'Amour, and hard boiled private investigators then you are where you need to be.

“When she offered me the find of a lifetime, I couldn't say no because… TREASURE IS MY TRADE.”

When Nate Colt finds himself in the midst of a party filled with criminals, he has no idea what the reason could be. Yet, after being confronted by not one, but two beautiful, and dangerous, women, he finds himself jet setting across the planet, on the hunt to find something that shouldn't even exist.

From the Aegean Sea, to the mountains of South Africa, to the war-torn streets of Greece, Nate Colt will go to any length to find out if the treasure really exists, because any length is worth going to when TREASURE IS MY TRADE.

Strap on your shoulder holster, load your Beretta, buckle on your knife, and lace up those combat boots, because this is a non-stop thrill ride you won't want to end.

Genres: Fiction

140 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

Reviews

[Terrance Layhew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathanael Hummel doesn't pull any punches in his debut novel. From first page to last, Treasure Is My Trade keeps you hooked with action packed adventure. Nate Colt's sense of humor and questionable morals make him great to tag along with (unless he double crosses you). Looking forward to future entries in this series!

[James Dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathanael Hummel leaps onto the scene with his debut, Treasure is My Trade: A Nate Colt Adventure. This is a fast-paced globe-trotting adventure with lost treasure, hidden cities, and enough pursuits and thrills to increase your heart rate as you're along for the ride.

[J.D. Wicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Treasure is my Trade is a book I wish I had written. Huge vibes for fans of James Bond and the Uncharted video game series. Slick and modern, with a pulp sensibility. This isn't a doorstopper sized tome, but a slim, fast-paced adventure that feels like what you'd get if Hard Case Crime put out and Indiana Jones novel. An easy recommendation for fans of early Cussler/Dirk Pitt. I will say, I was initially put off by the 1st person, noir-esque narration, but it quickly grew on me. It gives this fairly straightforward adventure fare a sense of unique style. The author has recently released a follow-up sequel/prequel that also delivers the goods.

[Ryan Pote · Rating 5 out of 5]

Treasure Is My Trade by Nathanael Hummel is a riveting debut. Nate Colt, a roguish treasure hunter, chases the lost writings of Socrates in a thrilling, fast-paced adventure. Hummel’s unique and charming writing voice blends wit, tension, and vivid settings, gripping you throughout. Fans of Nathan Drake’s Uncharted series will love this action-packed tale with relentless twists. Excited for more! A great entry into the genre with a cool pulp-style package complete with vibe-ready chapter images.

[L.D. Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic Action and Adventure

This is action packed adventure for fans of things like Uncharted and Clive Cussler. The focus is narrower, centering mostly on the exploits of a single two-fisted character with smaller, more personal stakes. If I had to leverage one piece of criticism, I'm not the biggest fan of 1st person narrative. That said, the style does lend this work a certain noir-ish sensibility that works for the characters and situations. This is an easy recommendation for fans of Pulp-y adventure.

Very much looking forward to the further exploits of Nate Colt!

[Bluesman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first Nate Colt adventure and first Nathanael Hummel novel. He is a truly talented writer who has a strong grasp of what pulp/men's adventure is. Writing in first person is a risky proposition, in my opinion, but he nails it. Nate has all of the swagger and charm of your traditional action adventure protagonist, but the playful banter in how Nate communicates with the reader nails it for me. I'm definitely interested in reading more of Hummel's writing as well as Nate Colt's adventures.

[Rebecca Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man, I had to read this in two sittings… only because I had to leave for my stupid job! Fast paced and action packed. The author drops you into a well painted treasure hunt, a rebel ridden town, and a high mountain hike. I normally get confused with action sequences, but this was straight forward and I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! It had me laughing too, great dialogue. Take this book with you on your next camping trip.

[Jonas Short · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing truly exceptional but a fun debut in a mostly dead genre, and the fact the physical version I got is the size of a mass market paperback only added to the experience. The Nate Colt story does its job and well

[Grayson Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non-stop action! This is a glorious throwback to the pulps, old movie serials, and a glorious tribute to the action adventure genre.

[Andrew Barrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m such a sucker for this genre. It’s just fun adventure. I’ve loved everything I’ve read from Veritas and this one hits just like all the others. Can’t wait to read more Nate Colt adventures!

[Riley Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love the Uncharted games this book is for you.

This is a true adventure novel and had me flying through the pages.

[Justin Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adventure. Bond vibes. Exotic locations. Beautiful women. Weapons. Everything a growing boy needs.