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James Acton Thrillers #17
Wages of Sin
“One of the best writers today.” (Johnny Olsen) / “A master storyteller.” (Betty Richard)
*** FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ***
WHEN IS THE PRICE TO PROTECT A NATION’S LEGACY TOO HIGH?
Archaeology Professors James Acton and Laura Palmer are on safari in South Africa, enjoying a vacation away from the bullets and bombs that too often threaten their lives, when a chance encounter leads to a clue that could unlock the greatest mystery remaining of the Boer War over a century ago.
The location to over half a billion dollars in gold.
It’s a treasure that has claimed dozens of lives, and is about to claim even more.
Four-time USA Today Bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy delivers another torn from the headlines thriller with Wages of Sin. Filled with intrigue, suspense, humor and a touch of romance, prepare to lose sleep with this action-packed adventure the likes of which only Kennedy can deliver. With over 500,000 books in circulation and over 3000 Five-Star reviews, it’s time to join those who have compared him to Patterson, Clancy, Brown, Cussler and Rollins.
About the James Acton Thrillers:
"If you want fast and furious, if you can cope with a high body count, most of all if you like to be hugely entertained, then you can't do much better than J. Robert Kennedy."
Though this book is part of the James Acton Thrillers series, it is written as a standalone novel and can be enjoyed without having read any of the previous installments.
"James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!"
The James Acton Thrillers series and its spin-offs, the Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers and the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, have over 3000 Five-Star reviews and over half a million copies in circulation. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today!
Available James Acton Thrillers:
The Protocol, Brass Monkey, Broken Dove, The Templar's Relic, Flags of Sin, The Arab Fall, The Circle of Eight, The Venice Code, Pompeii's Ghosts, Amazon Burning, The Riddle, Blood Relics, Sins of the Titanic, Saint Peter's Soldiers, The Thirteenth Legion, Raging Sun, Wages of Sin
*** FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ***
WHEN IS THE PRICE TO PROTECT A NATION’S LEGACY TOO HIGH?
Archaeology Professors James Acton and Laura Palmer are on safari in South Africa, enjoying a vacation away from the bullets and bombs that too often threaten their lives, when a chance encounter leads to a clue that could unlock the greatest mystery remaining of the Boer War over a century ago.
The location to over half a billion dollars in gold.
It’s a treasure that has claimed dozens of lives, and is about to claim even more.
Four-time USA Today Bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy delivers another torn from the headlines thriller with Wages of Sin. Filled with intrigue, suspense, humor and a touch of romance, prepare to lose sleep with this action-packed adventure the likes of which only Kennedy can deliver. With over 500,000 books in circulation and over 3000 Five-Star reviews, it’s time to join those who have compared him to Patterson, Clancy, Brown, Cussler and Rollins.
About the James Acton Thrillers:
"If you want fast and furious, if you can cope with a high body count, most of all if you like to be hugely entertained, then you can't do much better than J. Robert Kennedy."
Though this book is part of the James Acton Thrillers series, it is written as a standalone novel and can be enjoyed without having read any of the previous installments.
"James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!"
The James Acton Thrillers series and its spin-offs, the Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers and the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, have over 3000 Five-Star reviews and over half a million copies in circulation. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today!
Available James Acton Thrillers:
The Protocol, Brass Monkey, Broken Dove, The Templar's Relic, Flags of Sin, The Arab Fall, The Circle of Eight, The Venice Code, Pompeii's Ghosts, Amazon Burning, The Riddle, Blood Relics, Sins of the Titanic, Saint Peter's Soldiers, The Thirteenth Legion, Raging Sun, Wages of Sin
- GenresFiction
301 pages, ebook
First published August 31, 2016
143 people are currently reading
131 people want to read
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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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
December 24, 2016
Another Homerun
Mr Kennedy one again hits a homerun with thrilling story. This is one that you can't put down. Awesome read
Mr Kennedy one again hits a homerun with thrilling story. This is one that you can't put down. Awesome read
June 18, 2018
Not the best in the series, but still highly enjoyable. This series is like comfort food to me, always find myself enjoying it and turning pages quickly. The usual cast of characters return, and I like every time they make an appearance. This time the mystery is the fabled lost gold of Kruger in South Africa. I love these DaVinci Code-like adventures, and Kennedy's Acton series is one of my favorites.
November 2, 2017
Another good read as a break at the end of the day.
I do find that Mr. Kennedy’s continuous slamming of Jaguar cars wears a bit thin after seventeen novels. Enough already! Cutting this rather juvenile thread through this series would be a step in the right direction.
I do find that Mr. Kennedy’s continuous slamming of Jaguar cars wears a bit thin after seventeen novels. Enough already! Cutting this rather juvenile thread through this series would be a step in the right direction.
September 13, 2021
Incredible action with history and thrills
Every Acton thriller is spiced with history and leads to very exciting seventeenth professors. The historical tidbits make the adventure so real and mysterious.
Every Acton thriller is spiced with history and leads to very exciting seventeenth professors. The historical tidbits make the adventure so real and mysterious.
September 28, 2021
Another action packed adventure
The professors are knee deep again. Their friends spring into action. A great sub story unfolded and as always you get a great overall story.
The professors are knee deep again. Their friends spring into action. A great sub story unfolded and as always you get a great overall story.
November 11, 2021
It's always a pleasure to catch up with Acton and Palmer. Strapped in for a fast ride, I know there'll be a couple of late nights.
November 14, 2021
Acton and his wife are in Africa for vacation but murder and mayhem are never far away ,none stop intrique
February 23, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed the novel. This was my introduction to the James Acton series and the author J. Robert Kennedy. I now have 16 books to read in order to catch up!
March 18, 2024
Book 17
Book 17 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. The plot and characters developed well and was exciting. The characters bounced back and forth between them all and the plot was a bit different with the gold and the background story. The plot was a bit predictable but fun to read about.
Book 17 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. The plot and characters developed well and was exciting. The characters bounced back and forth between them all and the plot was a bit different with the gold and the background story. The plot was a bit predictable but fun to read about.
August 14, 2023
J. Robert Kennedy never disappoints!
Once again Laura and James find themselves embroiled in a dangerous situation requiring some heavy duty help! This time they are in South Africa on vacation - even their vacations turn into trouble.
Once again Laura and James find themselves embroiled in a dangerous situation requiring some heavy duty help! This time they are in South Africa on vacation - even their vacations turn into trouble.
September 27, 2021
It was a slow start but eventually picked up and manifested into another great James Acton romp.
May 10, 2022
Good.
Never heard of the kruger gold. The story takes you on a fascinating journey in search of a clue. As always when Acton is involved their is adventure.
Never heard of the kruger gold. The story takes you on a fascinating journey in search of a clue. As always when Acton is involved their is adventure.
March 21, 2025
Not as good as some of his other James Acton books, but still enjoyable.
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