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Matt Drake #15
Inca Kings
Matt Drake encounters mystery, thrills and horror in the vast mountains of Peru.
When legendary treasures from a long-lost hoard start drip-feeding through the black market, Drake and the rest of the SPEAR team are tasked to track down the mysterious seller. From Paris to Lyon and Monaco they hunt for clues through the lavish auction houses.
Then everything changes. Their single-minded hunt ends in Peru where they find remote villages beset nightly by el monstruo—monster. Unable to walk away, Drake and his colleagues promise to help and find themselves embroiled in the centre of something poles apart from anything they’ve encountered before.
As they defend the villages and search for the old Inca treasure, they are forced to confront new terrors: mountain men who abide by an ancient, ghastly practice; a desolate chateau owned by their king and an ill-advised attempt to infiltrate the depraved community’s heart.
Inca Kings comes fully loaded with action, archaeological adventure, team spirit, new revelations, and a remarkably different storyline, guaranteed to provoke your imagination.
When legendary treasures from a long-lost hoard start drip-feeding through the black market, Drake and the rest of the SPEAR team are tasked to track down the mysterious seller. From Paris to Lyon and Monaco they hunt for clues through the lavish auction houses.
Then everything changes. Their single-minded hunt ends in Peru where they find remote villages beset nightly by el monstruo—monster. Unable to walk away, Drake and his colleagues promise to help and find themselves embroiled in the centre of something poles apart from anything they’ve encountered before.
As they defend the villages and search for the old Inca treasure, they are forced to confront new terrors: mountain men who abide by an ancient, ghastly practice; a desolate chateau owned by their king and an ill-advised attempt to infiltrate the depraved community’s heart.
Inca Kings comes fully loaded with action, archaeological adventure, team spirit, new revelations, and a remarkably different storyline, guaranteed to provoke your imagination.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2016
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David Leadbeater
90 books1,107 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 25, 2019
Inca Kings - a review by Rosemary Kenny
*slight spoilers*
The SPEAR Team is on the move again in David Leadbeater's amazing 15th book in the Matt Drake series, Inca Kings. Led by Hayden, who almost ends up making the ultimate sacrifice in the most awful way possible, at the hands of 'The Cannibal King' aka Dantanion, in a remote Peruvian mountain lair, Matt, Torsten, Mai, Kenzie, Alicia, Mano, Yorgi, Smyth, (whose Christian name is revealed as Lancelot) and on/off member Lauren all have their own inner demons to deal with, as they battle hordes of 'spider cannibal' cult members and death-dealing archers who attack local villages in the dead of night.
Triggered by the French auction house's sales in Paris and elsewhere of the long-lost Peruvian treasures stolen in antiquity by Spanish Conquistadors, to ransom the Inca King Atahualpa, before disappearing forever when their ruler was savagely murdered by the foreigners.
I loved the interplay between Mai and Alicia - both deadlier than the male in most circumstances, who have each others' backs, yet act as frenemies at times and trade insults constantly. Kenzie's samurai skills with her katana make her a thrilling adversary too, yet she's vulnerable in her longing for a satisfying personal relationship, (as Matt and Alicia have together) with Torsten Dahl - who unfortunately remains resolutely loyal to his estranged wife, for the sake of their two young daughters.
As the action moves across continents and introduces new and old characters and scenarios, you'll be on the edge of your seat and biting your nails down to the elbows with fear at the dangers SPEAR face, while thrilling at their victories in inspiring and saving many villagers from the dreadful fate in the monsters' mountainside lair. If like me you've become a firm fan of David Leadbeater's epic tales of derring-do in quasi-Avengers' style, you'll be ecstatic to learn that book 16 is already on its way. Buy Inca Kings as soon as you can - you'll never look at rare steak or rack of lamb in the same way ever again - but boy, is the tingling down your spine worth it - just make sure you lock up tight and leave the lights on at night!
*slight spoilers*
The SPEAR Team is on the move again in David Leadbeater's amazing 15th book in the Matt Drake series, Inca Kings. Led by Hayden, who almost ends up making the ultimate sacrifice in the most awful way possible, at the hands of 'The Cannibal King' aka Dantanion, in a remote Peruvian mountain lair, Matt, Torsten, Mai, Kenzie, Alicia, Mano, Yorgi, Smyth, (whose Christian name is revealed as Lancelot) and on/off member Lauren all have their own inner demons to deal with, as they battle hordes of 'spider cannibal' cult members and death-dealing archers who attack local villages in the dead of night.
Triggered by the French auction house's sales in Paris and elsewhere of the long-lost Peruvian treasures stolen in antiquity by Spanish Conquistadors, to ransom the Inca King Atahualpa, before disappearing forever when their ruler was savagely murdered by the foreigners.
I loved the interplay between Mai and Alicia - both deadlier than the male in most circumstances, who have each others' backs, yet act as frenemies at times and trade insults constantly. Kenzie's samurai skills with her katana make her a thrilling adversary too, yet she's vulnerable in her longing for a satisfying personal relationship, (as Matt and Alicia have together) with Torsten Dahl - who unfortunately remains resolutely loyal to his estranged wife, for the sake of their two young daughters.
As the action moves across continents and introduces new and old characters and scenarios, you'll be on the edge of your seat and biting your nails down to the elbows with fear at the dangers SPEAR face, while thrilling at their victories in inspiring and saving many villagers from the dreadful fate in the monsters' mountainside lair. If like me you've become a firm fan of David Leadbeater's epic tales of derring-do in quasi-Avengers' style, you'll be ecstatic to learn that book 16 is already on its way. Buy Inca Kings as soon as you can - you'll never look at rare steak or rack of lamb in the same way ever again - but boy, is the tingling down your spine worth it - just make sure you lock up tight and leave the lights on at night!
December 23, 2016
Amazing series
This is a wonderful series. The action never stops. The characters are as if you know them. Fun to read
This is a wonderful series. The action never stops. The characters are as if you know them. Fun to read
September 17, 2022
Matt Drake encounters mystery, thrills and horror in the vast mountains of Peru.
When legendary treasures from a long-lost hoard start drip-feeding through the black market, Drake and the rest of the SPEAR team are tasked to track down the mysterious seller. From Paris to Lyon and Monaco they hunt for clues through the lavish auction houses.
Then everything changes. Their single-minded hunt ends in Peru where they find remote villages beset nightly by el monstruo—monster. Unable to walk away, Drake and his colleagues promise to help and find themselves embroiled in the centre of something poles apart from anything they’ve encountered before.
As they defend the villages and search for the old Inca treasure, they are forced to confront new terrors: mountain men who abide by an ancient, ghastly practice; a desolate chateau owned by their king and an ill-advised attempt to infiltrate the depraved community’s heart.
Inca Kings comes fully loaded with action, archaeological adventure, team spirit, new revelations, and a remarkably different storyline, guaranteed to provoke your imagination.
When legendary treasures from a long-lost hoard start drip-feeding through the black market, Drake and the rest of the SPEAR team are tasked to track down the mysterious seller. From Paris to Lyon and Monaco they hunt for clues through the lavish auction houses.
Then everything changes. Their single-minded hunt ends in Peru where they find remote villages beset nightly by el monstruo—monster. Unable to walk away, Drake and his colleagues promise to help and find themselves embroiled in the centre of something poles apart from anything they’ve encountered before.
As they defend the villages and search for the old Inca treasure, they are forced to confront new terrors: mountain men who abide by an ancient, ghastly practice; a desolate chateau owned by their king and an ill-advised attempt to infiltrate the depraved community’s heart.
Inca Kings comes fully loaded with action, archaeological adventure, team spirit, new revelations, and a remarkably different storyline, guaranteed to provoke your imagination.
October 19, 2017
Shocking!!
When I first began reading I found slow going, but by chapter two I was gripped and it was relentless the action was none stop, the story was an eye opener at times also. The main baddie was a dark dark character who made my stomach turn at times! The next installment will be just as good because once you've read this book you get an idea that the action is going to begin all over again!!
When I first began reading I found slow going, but by chapter two I was gripped and it was relentless the action was none stop, the story was an eye opener at times also. The main baddie was a dark dark character who made my stomach turn at times! The next installment will be just as good because once you've read this book you get an idea that the action is going to begin all over again!!
March 14, 2018
Although a little bloody for my "tastes," the story line was suspenseful. The incorporation of the actual terrain of the region helped add top the story. The author seems to do a lot of research of the area used in his story lines which adds to the interest, which I appreciate. I like historical novels, also. These books by David Leadbeater are a nice alternative to those. In my opinion, he is a great story teller.
September 13, 2017
Five plus Stars
Great 👍book nice suspense building to the very end. Interesting history lesson wrapped in a novel angle.
Would suggest it its reading by folks in the north side of their teens.
Great 👍book nice suspense building to the very end. Interesting history lesson wrapped in a novel angle.
Would suggest it its reading by folks in the north side of their teens.
February 16, 2020
Very different
Enjoyed this story. Has a very strange twist to it but was highly entertain ing. Still living this series so much with its cast of unique individuals who form their own family. On to the next one.
Enjoyed this story. Has a very strange twist to it but was highly entertain ing. Still living this series so much with its cast of unique individuals who form their own family. On to the next one.
June 11, 2017
New Angle
Totally shocking ideas for the protagonist and his type of Evil . I mean I could NEVER have thought of some of the things that were happening in this story .
Totally shocking ideas for the protagonist and his type of Evil . I mean I could NEVER have thought of some of the things that were happening in this story .
April 26, 2018
Descript
As usual the descriptions in this book really put me into the book and the scenes. I can really see the people and places described. They make me want to read his books.
As usual the descriptions in this book really put me into the book and the scenes. I can really see the people and places described. They make me want to read his books.
November 19, 2018
Next!
Yet another one that leaves me wanting the next one,,,, thank you for your time and talents. I'll have fun with the next one.
Yet another one that leaves me wanting the next one,,,, thank you for your time and talents. I'll have fun with the next one.
March 17, 2019
Inca Kings/Matt Drake Book #15
My rating the language of the crew and the attitude of team toward each other. Other book of his I enjoyed.
My rating the language of the crew and the attitude of team toward each other. Other book of his I enjoyed.
January 7, 2024
Wellllll
This book was good. The adventure SAS good. The findings were good. The team was great as usual. Parts of the story.... Well...... The ending?????
This book was good. The adventure SAS good. The findings were good. The team was great as usual. Parts of the story.... Well...... The ending?????
March 7, 2025
Brilliant my riveting
A twist from previous books but great read again looking forward to the next instalment from Matt drake. What next
A twist from previous books but great read again looking forward to the next instalment from Matt drake. What next
May 29, 2025
Excellent twist
This was a spooky and creepy story for sure! It was a refreshing change of pace that I enjoyed reading. Can't wait to see what happens with Karen.
This was a spooky and creepy story for sure! It was a refreshing change of pace that I enjoyed reading. Can't wait to see what happens with Karen.
September 6, 2024
The only time I have ever given a Matt Drake series book less than a 4 star… cannibalism??? Like it would be nice if there was a warning in the description.. I skipped huge parts of this book because of it. Yuck…..
July 2, 2019
Great read!
Another great book by David!
Exciting, unique, Suspenseful and action-packed!
Only David can create such characters and circumstances.
Don’t miss out, read it now!
Another great book by David!
Exciting, unique, Suspenseful and action-packed!
Only David can create such characters and circumstances.
Don’t miss out, read it now!
December 12, 2016
Darkness like you've never known it.
David Leadbeater gets better with every new book.
This is the darkest of the Matt Drake series, evil incarnate, a villain to rival all others and to cram so many storylines in one volume is brilliant.
Anyone who hasn't discovered this author needs to start at the beginning with Drake 1, then try all the other avenues opened by Mr Leadbeater.
David Leadbeater gets better with every new book.
This is the darkest of the Matt Drake series, evil incarnate, a villain to rival all others and to cram so many storylines in one volume is brilliant.
Anyone who hasn't discovered this author needs to start at the beginning with Drake 1, then try all the other avenues opened by Mr Leadbeater.
December 20, 2016
You are What You Eat
The 15th in the series featuring the many characters we've grown to love. This adventure is a little different, but all the more exciting for it. Love seeing everyone's good side. A few outstanding question from previous stories are answered. But of course, internal conflicts still are evolving. 16th is promised for March 2017.
The 15th in the series featuring the many characters we've grown to love. This adventure is a little different, but all the more exciting for it. Love seeing everyone's good side. A few outstanding question from previous stories are answered. But of course, internal conflicts still are evolving. 16th is promised for March 2017.
December 20, 2016
Good but disgusting
I loved this book but not as much as the others. I think the snacking our bad guy did just turned me off. Don't get me wrong, it was a great relief when you knew what his outcome was.
I loved this book but not as much as the others. I think the snacking our bad guy did just turned me off. Don't get me wrong, it was a great relief when you knew what his outcome was.
January 3, 2017
Again David delivers a top quality adventure for the SPEAR team. This book follows straight on from the last one, but is a more standalone story line. Again the character interaction is excellent and the story moves at a nice pace. Already looking forward to the next one.
January 14, 2017
Risky
I really could have hated this book but thankfully
the plot points were done well and the characters really
shown through. 16 should be fabulous and I love the
Idea of a similar series with new characters.
I really could have hated this book but thankfully
the plot points were done well and the characters really
shown through. 16 should be fabulous and I love the
Idea of a similar series with new characters.
February 5, 2017
Wow another fast paced full of action straight from the start adventure. Very different to the usual SPEAR stories this one based mainly in Peru, very dark and sinister and of course he Incas lost gold.
December 19, 2016
Utterly Fantastic
A real page turner, falling headlong into danger and action with good friends always at your back.
The best Matt Drake so far.
A real page turner, falling headlong into danger and action with good friends always at your back.
The best Matt Drake so far.
January 22, 2017
Omg!!!!.... I couldn't put it down!!!
Wow! Good read.... I was jumping with them and holding my breath!!! Grossed out but couldn't stop reading... Can't wait to read more!!!
Wow! Good read.... I was jumping with them and holding my breath!!! Grossed out but couldn't stop reading... Can't wait to read more!!!
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