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Matt Drake #14
The Treasures of Saint Germain
An unrelenting chase.
An archaeological quest.
A devastating betrayal.
Matt Drake returns with a vengeance!
From Paris to Barcelona, from Zurich to London, and with a thrilling finale in New Orleans, Matt Drake and his team track down the clues, the traitors, and the criminals in their most gripping and cryptic quest yet.
The legend of Saint Germain has never been solved. Friend to kings and commanders. Virtuoso? Alchemist? Immortal? Ascended Master? Did he discover the Philosopher’s Stone and the Elixir of Life? Tyler Webb thinks so. He’ll stop at nothing and leave nobody alive in the final pursuit of his life’s dream.
Matt Drake leads the chase through museums and libraries, laboratories and palaces, and finally to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the famous banks of the Mississippi, where all hell breaks loose and the SPEAR team find themselves in the most desperate battle of their lives.
An archaeological quest.
A devastating betrayal.
Matt Drake returns with a vengeance!
From Paris to Barcelona, from Zurich to London, and with a thrilling finale in New Orleans, Matt Drake and his team track down the clues, the traitors, and the criminals in their most gripping and cryptic quest yet.
The legend of Saint Germain has never been solved. Friend to kings and commanders. Virtuoso? Alchemist? Immortal? Ascended Master? Did he discover the Philosopher’s Stone and the Elixir of Life? Tyler Webb thinks so. He’ll stop at nothing and leave nobody alive in the final pursuit of his life’s dream.
Matt Drake leads the chase through museums and libraries, laboratories and palaces, and finally to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the famous banks of the Mississippi, where all hell breaks loose and the SPEAR team find themselves in the most desperate battle of their lives.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2016
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David Leadbeater
90 books1,104 followersInternational bestselling author of twenty one thrillers, thirteen in the Matt Drake Action/Adventure series, also The Disavowed and Alicia Myles series'. All available for the Amazon Kindle.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
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July 6, 2019
The Treasures of St Germain - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Matt Drake and the SPEAR Team are back for a 14th adventure in David Leadbeater's Matt Drake series, that consists of taking down a megalomaniac, hell-bent on world domination through eternal life given by the eponymous necromancer's creation of the Philosopher's Stone. Slipperier than an eel in grease, he leads the Team a deadly dance throughout the world, as he seeks the clues to the next components revealed by the former's in an evil 'daisy chain'.
Also on his trail are the fanatical cult followers who are determined to stop his corrupting influence on their belief that St Germain, is the cult's Ascended Master, who allegedly is still alive despite being born in the 17th century! Add to that a triple agent, suicide bombers, get-out escape plans that even the SPEARs, (under Hayden Jaye for this mission) struggle to comprehend and supernatural - or are they? - goings on that will thrill you and keep you on the edge of your set throughout...don't miss The Treasures of St Germain at any cost - it's sensational!
Matt Drake and the SPEAR Team are back for a 14th adventure in David Leadbeater's Matt Drake series, that consists of taking down a megalomaniac, hell-bent on world domination through eternal life given by the eponymous necromancer's creation of the Philosopher's Stone. Slipperier than an eel in grease, he leads the Team a deadly dance throughout the world, as he seeks the clues to the next components revealed by the former's in an evil 'daisy chain'.
Also on his trail are the fanatical cult followers who are determined to stop his corrupting influence on their belief that St Germain, is the cult's Ascended Master, who allegedly is still alive despite being born in the 17th century! Add to that a triple agent, suicide bombers, get-out escape plans that even the SPEARs, (under Hayden Jaye for this mission) struggle to comprehend and supernatural - or are they? - goings on that will thrill you and keep you on the edge of your set throughout...don't miss The Treasures of St Germain at any cost - it's sensational!
September 17, 2022
Back to the main series with this one...
From Paris to Barcelona, from Zurich to London, and with a thrilling finale in New Orleans, Matt Drake and his team track down the clues, the traitors, and the criminals in their most gripping and cryptic quest yet.
The legend of Saint Germain has never been solved. Friend to kings and commanders. Virtuoso? Alchemist? Immortal? Ascended Master? Did he discover the Philosopher’s Stone and the Elixir of Life? Tyler Webb thinks so. He’ll stop at nothing and leave nobody alive in the final pursuit of his life’s dream.
Matt Drake leads the chase through museums and libraries, laboratories and palaces, and finally to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the famous banks of the Mississippi, where all hell breaks loose and the SPEAR team find themselves in the most desperate battle of their lives.
From Paris to Barcelona, from Zurich to London, and with a thrilling finale in New Orleans, Matt Drake and his team track down the clues, the traitors, and the criminals in their most gripping and cryptic quest yet.
The legend of Saint Germain has never been solved. Friend to kings and commanders. Virtuoso? Alchemist? Immortal? Ascended Master? Did he discover the Philosopher’s Stone and the Elixir of Life? Tyler Webb thinks so. He’ll stop at nothing and leave nobody alive in the final pursuit of his life’s dream.
Matt Drake leads the chase through museums and libraries, laboratories and palaces, and finally to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the famous banks of the Mississippi, where all hell breaks loose and the SPEAR team find themselves in the most desperate battle of their lives.
December 8, 2018
Awesome Series
I think the Matt Drake series is great, however, the Saint Germain novel #14 didn't resonate with me. Not sure why? Perhaps the writing style has changed, or the subject matter is getting too fantasy-based. Again, not sure. Hopefully, the writer reverts back to the previous dozen or so action-packed novels. Otherwise, I'm all in and reading every book!
On a side note, someone else complained in a review about grammatical errors, but as far as I noticed, 95% of the 'errors' are just linguistic nuances of the English 'common as muck' dialect! I understood it, and noticed it, because I'm a Brit! Guilty as charged, common as muck and twice as smelly!!
I think the Matt Drake series is great, however, the Saint Germain novel #14 didn't resonate with me. Not sure why? Perhaps the writing style has changed, or the subject matter is getting too fantasy-based. Again, not sure. Hopefully, the writer reverts back to the previous dozen or so action-packed novels. Otherwise, I'm all in and reading every book!
On a side note, someone else complained in a review about grammatical errors, but as far as I noticed, 95% of the 'errors' are just linguistic nuances of the English 'common as muck' dialect! I understood it, and noticed it, because I'm a Brit! Guilty as charged, common as muck and twice as smelly!!
August 4, 2017
Breathless!!
It started quickly and continued more frantically and I became worn out by the end, i needed a rest! I say it after every Matt Drake book that it was more exciting than the rest but this one was on another level. How have none of the SPEAR team had a breakdown because they never get a break from one drama to another !! I look forward to the next saga!
It started quickly and continued more frantically and I became worn out by the end, i needed a rest! I say it after every Matt Drake book that it was more exciting than the rest but this one was on another level. How have none of the SPEAR team had a breakdown because they never get a break from one drama to another !! I look forward to the next saga!
September 23, 2019
I have generally liked the Matt Drake series of books. this one is by far the worst. poor storyline, confusing groupings of characters and their interplay. The "mission" itself was confusing and a foundation for same not well established. A poor example of Leadbeater's writing ability. Skip this one.
September 12, 2017
Running
Seems Matt Drake and team are always running from one site to another. Constantly fighting the bad guys will they always manage to win
Seems Matt Drake and team are always running from one site to another. Constantly fighting the bad guys will they always manage to win
August 3, 2018
Had me st the start
And I do mean book 1.
I'm a slow reader, but when I can it takes me forever to get to a stopping point!
Thanks for all the fun, please keep it up!
And I do mean book 1.
I'm a slow reader, but when I can it takes me forever to get to a stopping point!
Thanks for all the fun, please keep it up!
December 15, 2018
Another great Matt Drake adventure. love this series.
October 3, 2019
WHOA!!!!!!!
Yet another rollercoaster adventure that sees the team even more up against it. Fantastic book, can't wait for the next instalment. Knocked it out the park again David.
Yet another rollercoaster adventure that sees the team even more up against it. Fantastic book, can't wait for the next instalment. Knocked it out the park again David.
February 12, 2020
Loving these characters
This is such a fun,rip roaring exciting series. Great characters, lots of adventure cannot wait to start the next one.
This is such a fun,rip roaring exciting series. Great characters, lots of adventure cannot wait to start the next one.
February 17, 2020
Whilst the action parts are as bombastic as ever, all this relationship garbage drags the story down
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 17, 2024
really enjoy this series
I am enjoying the progressive character development of this series, which cannot be achieved in just one book. Love it
I am enjoying the progressive character development of this series, which cannot be achieved in just one book. Love it
October 16, 2016
Action
Action upon action upon action. A thriller that delivers with all
the great Matt Drake characters along for the ride. Pure top
rated entertainment. Enough said.
Action upon action upon action. A thriller that delivers with all
the great Matt Drake characters along for the ride. Pure top
rated entertainment. Enough said.
October 5, 2016
All books from this author as yet have been in "print" although goodreads only has them listed as "kindle" they are available in either format of all this series to date.
This is the 14th and hopefully not the last book of the Matt Drake series and the Spear team members. They have had many ups and downs and come across many evils of the world. David Leadbeater is a masterful storyteller in league with Clive Cussler himself. His books are a must read, if you enjoy action, adventure, history and the comedic banter inserted just right between the characters.
This is the 14th and hopefully not the last book of the Matt Drake series and the Spear team members. They have had many ups and downs and come across many evils of the world. David Leadbeater is a masterful storyteller in league with Clive Cussler himself. His books are a must read, if you enjoy action, adventure, history and the comedic banter inserted just right between the characters.
September 3, 2016
This series seems to have settled on a format where the SPEAR team chases the bad guy--in cars, trucks, boats, snow mobiles, and even on foot. This book has at least five chase scenes, in five different locations, with a tremendous amount of collateral damage. Blend in some internal conflicts within the SPEAR team itself, and a lot of things are turned upside down. In the end, is everything resolved? Maybe, maybe not...
September 4, 2016
Matt Drake & the Spear team return, hunting down the last of the Pythian's. Tyler Webb is looking for the secret of eternal life, hunted at ever turn, he manages to stay one step ahead of the Spear team & a new force wanting to protect the legend. Good book as ever from David Leadbeater, although the Spear team not a tight group as usual. This brings to an end the Pythian story line, will be good to see what new direction he takes the team in.
October 24, 2016
The Family that Plays Together
The SPEAR group is at it again, hunting down and trying to rid the world of those who prey upon the innocent. Fanatics are plentiful, and the team jaunts around the world in pursuit. Tough,violent and hard bitten, our heroes are still loveable. Looking forward to their next adventure. Exciting read.
The SPEAR group is at it again, hunting down and trying to rid the world of those who prey upon the innocent. Fanatics are plentiful, and the team jaunts around the world in pursuit. Tough,violent and hard bitten, our heroes are still loveable. Looking forward to their next adventure. Exciting read.
September 2, 2016
Well what can I say David delivers again. A fantastic action packed chase after Webb (will they ever get him?) all over Europe particularly liked the Nu Camp section and also the boat chase so well written keep up the great work already looking forward to Alicia 3 with bated breath.
October 31, 2016
Fantastic
With every Spear installment it just gets better and better. With one question answered 2 more arise. This leaves me with a desire for more. This series lives with me and I can't wait for Matt Drake 15! Thank you, Dave Leadbeater.
With every Spear installment it just gets better and better. With one question answered 2 more arise. This leaves me with a desire for more. This series lives with me and I can't wait for Matt Drake 15! Thank you, Dave Leadbeater.
August 12, 2016
Great as always.
Brilliant book, with a few little teasers for future books. Can't wait for more from David Leadbeater, who is one of my favourite authors
Brilliant book, with a few little teasers for future books. Can't wait for more from David Leadbeater, who is one of my favourite authors
August 31, 2016
Still love SPEAR
What an exciting adventure. As always, can't wait for the next one. Thank you for bringing the characters to life for me.
What an exciting adventure. As always, can't wait for the next one. Thank you for bringing the characters to life for me.
September 11, 2016
Number 14
Number 14 of the Matt Drake series is great. By the time you get to the end you are broken, twisted and bleeding but oh what a great time getting there.
Number 14 of the Matt Drake series is great. By the time you get to the end you are broken, twisted and bleeding but oh what a great time getting there.
October 1, 2016
No more, please.
This was a violent, foul-mouthed and vile piece of shallow trash. Repeats every situation over and over. Story only being used to spew the violence and filth.
This was a violent, foul-mouthed and vile piece of shallow trash. Repeats every situation over and over. Story only being used to spew the violence and filth.
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