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Code Name: Wild Hunt #5
Code Name: Wild Hunt: Leviathan Down
There are no Gods in the trench.
Only monsters.
When the classified deep sea prototype USS Leviathan (X-241) vanishes near the Laurentian Abyss, the Navy scrambles for answers. Minutes later, the USS Seawolf (SSN-21) records a sonar contact that is colossal, biological, and accelerating. Then the ocean swallows it whole.
Team Odin deploys the new ORCA Platoon, a sixteen-operator unit drawn from the most lethal Naval Special Warfare teams on the planet. Their mission takes them into the abyss in DS-RAX Armor, advanced technology engineered by DARPA and the Skunkworks Division at Nidavellir for trench warfare, spectral anomalies, and zero visibility combat.
What they find below the thermocline defies science.
Reality bends.
Pressure destroys steel.
Something ancient begins to rise.
In the frozen dark of the North Atlantic, the truth behind Viking legends waits in the deep. A predator older than myth has awakened, and it intends to bring down the Gods themselves.
Team Odin knows one thing.
In the darkness, legends are born in blood and steel.
And the abyss never returns what it takes.
The mission is no longer about recovery.
It’s survival.
Because below the thermocline, no one is safe.
Only monsters.
When the classified deep sea prototype USS Leviathan (X-241) vanishes near the Laurentian Abyss, the Navy scrambles for answers. Minutes later, the USS Seawolf (SSN-21) records a sonar contact that is colossal, biological, and accelerating. Then the ocean swallows it whole.
Team Odin deploys the new ORCA Platoon, a sixteen-operator unit drawn from the most lethal Naval Special Warfare teams on the planet. Their mission takes them into the abyss in DS-RAX Armor, advanced technology engineered by DARPA and the Skunkworks Division at Nidavellir for trench warfare, spectral anomalies, and zero visibility combat.
What they find below the thermocline defies science.
Reality bends.
Pressure destroys steel.
Something ancient begins to rise.
In the frozen dark of the North Atlantic, the truth behind Viking legends waits in the deep. A predator older than myth has awakened, and it intends to bring down the Gods themselves.
Team Odin knows one thing.
In the darkness, legends are born in blood and steel.
And the abyss never returns what it takes.
The mission is no longer about recovery.
It’s survival.
Because below the thermocline, no one is safe.
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2026
About the author
D.A. Roberts
87 books135 followersAuthor’s Bio: D.A. Roberts
D.A. Roberts is an author of fiction, primarily in the horror/dystopian and science fiction genres. Born in Lebanon, Missouri, he now lives in Springfield, Missouri with his wife and sons. When not writing, D.A. serves his community in Law Enforcement.
Best known for his “Ragnarok Rising Saga,” he blends the zombie genre with elements of Norse Mythology. The series has been called “a thinking man’s apocalyptic world.”
He is also known in science fiction for “The Infinite Black Series.” This series is based on the hit video game from Spellbook Studio. Download and play the game for free at www.Spellbook.com.
His most recent releases are all in the horror genre. Cold Hunger which he co-wrote with Author Catt Dahman; Three books in the Apex Predator Series, book one of the Lakeview Man Series and book one of the Code Name: Wild Hunt Series.
All titles are currently available now from J. Ellington Ashton Press.
In November of 2018, D.A. took on the challenging role of C.E.O. of J. Ellington Ashton Press.
In March of 2020, D.A. was elected first president of the Horror Author’s Guild.
Find more about his work at:
www.daroberts.net
www.jellingtonashton.com
www.amazon.com/author/daroberts
https://www.facebook.com/DARobertsAut...
https://www.haguild.com/
Follow me on Twitter: @DARobertsAuthor
D.A. Roberts is an author of fiction, primarily in the horror/dystopian and science fiction genres. Born in Lebanon, Missouri, he now lives in Springfield, Missouri with his wife and sons. When not writing, D.A. serves his community in Law Enforcement.
Best known for his “Ragnarok Rising Saga,” he blends the zombie genre with elements of Norse Mythology. The series has been called “a thinking man’s apocalyptic world.”
He is also known in science fiction for “The Infinite Black Series.” This series is based on the hit video game from Spellbook Studio. Download and play the game for free at www.Spellbook.com.
His most recent releases are all in the horror genre. Cold Hunger which he co-wrote with Author Catt Dahman; Three books in the Apex Predator Series, book one of the Lakeview Man Series and book one of the Code Name: Wild Hunt Series.
All titles are currently available now from J. Ellington Ashton Press.
In November of 2018, D.A. took on the challenging role of C.E.O. of J. Ellington Ashton Press.
In March of 2020, D.A. was elected first president of the Horror Author’s Guild.
Find more about his work at:
www.daroberts.net
www.jellingtonashton.com
www.amazon.com/author/daroberts
https://www.facebook.com/DARobertsAut...
https://www.haguild.com/
Follow me on Twitter: @DARobertsAuthor
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
April 28, 2026
Ok, nine steps???
Nine steps for the Thunder God? Roberts got me with that one, hope its not the end of the wild hunt series but if it is, what an ending it is
Nine steps for the Thunder God? Roberts got me with that one, hope its not the end of the wild hunt series but if it is, what an ending it is
June 13, 2026
Is it possible to give negative stars?
I'll try to review this book without getting suspended again. Clark dies in the end. I don't care about spoiler warnings. This series has been an editing nightmare to read. The author has multiple series in the universe going on at the same time, with storylines bouncing from one series to the next. If you read each series in publication order, you'll be confused. If you read each novel in chronological order, you'll be bounced across a minimum of 5 different series with at least 5 books each. This book felt like a series finale but you only watched half the episodes. None of the emotional hits do anything. Clark fights a giant sea serpent and manages to defeat it by just wanted to beat it more than he did 30 seconds previously. An experimental dive suit with a theoretical crush depth of 2500 meters somehow survives to 7700 meters with no explanation or investigation. The final 20% or 15 minutes of the book are just appendicies listing each member of the wild hunt and the specs on a ship and the dice suits. Absolutely a waste of time reading all that. It was just put there to pad the novel. Now of the author had put in some sketches of how the things should look, then maybe it would be more interesting. Instead, you're subjected to hundreds of names and titles you'll never remember or care about. The author needs to take a writing class and learn what to do correctly before ever attempting to write another novel.
I'll try to review this book without getting suspended again. Clark dies in the end. I don't care about spoiler warnings. This series has been an editing nightmare to read. The author has multiple series in the universe going on at the same time, with storylines bouncing from one series to the next. If you read each series in publication order, you'll be confused. If you read each novel in chronological order, you'll be bounced across a minimum of 5 different series with at least 5 books each. This book felt like a series finale but you only watched half the episodes. None of the emotional hits do anything. Clark fights a giant sea serpent and manages to defeat it by just wanted to beat it more than he did 30 seconds previously. An experimental dive suit with a theoretical crush depth of 2500 meters somehow survives to 7700 meters with no explanation or investigation. The final 20% or 15 minutes of the book are just appendicies listing each member of the wild hunt and the specs on a ship and the dice suits. Absolutely a waste of time reading all that. It was just put there to pad the novel. Now of the author had put in some sketches of how the things should look, then maybe it would be more interesting. Instead, you're subjected to hundreds of names and titles you'll never remember or care about. The author needs to take a writing class and learn what to do correctly before ever attempting to write another novel.
June 24, 2026
Good book but and some cool navy action
I enjoyed the navy action even if it’s a little ridiculous how the navy had so many advanced stuff all at the same time but needed the cryptoid team. The big lizard was cool but there were so many characters and each having a nickname that I was getting lost. The end just didnt hit me as hard as with all the characters. I know I read about it but I don’t even remember Amanda dying.
I enjoyed the navy action even if it’s a little ridiculous how the navy had so many advanced stuff all at the same time but needed the cryptoid team. The big lizard was cool but there were so many characters and each having a nickname that I was getting lost. The end just didnt hit me as hard as with all the characters. I know I read about it but I don’t even remember Amanda dying.
June 23, 2026
Just finished this, made me sad, but at least it corrected part of the storyline I really hated. You did well with this D.A. Roberts! I've read novels for almost 50 years and glad to know that sometimes people know when an appropriate time comes. Can't wait to see where you go now and still reading them all! Valhalla awaits us all!!
May 16, 2026
Is it really over
If this is the end of the Wild Hunt books, then I'm sad. I really loved all of the tales. This one was different being on the water and opened up the opportunity to bring back Team 6. Great wrap up if it really is the end.
If this is the end of the Wild Hunt books, then I'm sad. I really loved all of the tales. This one was different being on the water and opened up the opportunity to bring back Team 6. Great wrap up if it really is the end.
June 12, 2026
Heart wrenching Wild Hunt book
Just lost my dad, career Air Force enlisted and officer. The end of the book brought tears to my eyes at the loss of one of D.A.'s most unique characters. Just keeps getting better and better.
Just lost my dad, career Air Force enlisted and officer. The end of the book brought tears to my eyes at the loss of one of D.A.'s most unique characters. Just keeps getting better and better.
April 26, 2026
Wow!
Great book. Have some tissues handy... you will not be disappointed with this maybe depressed but not disappointed. Thanks D.A.
Great book. Have some tissues handy... you will not be disappointed with this maybe depressed but not disappointed. Thanks D.A.
April 30, 2026
Awesome series
Great series. What a fitting end to a hero. I have read the entire series and I wonder where the story goes next.
Great series. What a fitting end to a hero. I have read the entire series and I wonder where the story goes next.
May 8, 2026
One of the Best
No spoilers... I cried and died a little inside. I in fact I still am..This was beautiful and Brutal.. See you in Valhalla .....
No spoilers... I cried and died a little inside. I in fact I still am..This was beautiful and Brutal.. See you in Valhalla .....
May 10, 2026
Loved this book so much
I have loved this series so much had a lit if laughs from it this is the first one to make me cry excellent job
I have loved this series so much had a lit if laughs from it this is the first one to make me cry excellent job
May 10, 2026
How could you?
This was heart pounding and heartbreaking, all at once. I desperately hope this is not the end, but it really did go out with a bang.
This was heart pounding and heartbreaking, all at once. I desperately hope this is not the end, but it really did go out with a bang.
May 25, 2026
Great Instalment
Great instalment in the Wild Hunt Saga. Twists and turns made impossible to put down. Surprise ending can not wait for the next one.
Great instalment in the Wild Hunt Saga. Twists and turns made impossible to put down. Surprise ending can not wait for the next one.
June 2, 2026
I can't believe you killed him!!!!
How horrible that you killed him after each & every book he's been in!!! I'm done with YOU D A ROBERTS!!! 😥
How horrible that you killed him after each & every book he's been in!!! I'm done with YOU D A ROBERTS!!! 😥
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