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James Acton Thrillers #1-3
The James Acton Thrillers #1-3
Archaeology Professor James Acton has a knack for getting into trouble…
The mysteries of yesterday demand to be solved, but in the world of Archaeology Professor James Acton, sometimes it's safer to leave the past alone. Enter a world where the past and present confront each other, where friends and enemies aren’t always clear, where history invades the present with a vengeance, and where no one man can survive without the help of the woman he loves.
And a few good men.
The James Acton Thrillers Series: Books 1-3 includes the first three full-length novels in this action-packed series described as “a little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones.” If you like your action and intrigue mixed with history, then you’ll love J. Robert Kennedy’s USA Today Bestselling series.
900+ pages. 3000+ five-star reviews. Find out why over a half a million readers have fallen for USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s thrilling series!
Buy the box set now and get three full-length novels that will leave you breathless!
Included Novels:
THE PROTOCOL
THE FINAL SKULL HAS BEEN FOUND.
NOW ALL HELL’S BREAKING LOOSE.
For two thousand years the Triarii have protected us, influencing history from the crusades to the discovery of America. Descendant from the Roman Empire, they pervade every level of society, and are now in a race with our own government to retrieve an ancient artifact thought to have been lost forever.
BRASS MONKEY
WILL A FORGOTTEN WEAPON AND AN UNCONTROLLABLE HATE UNLEASH THE ULTIMATE WAR?
A nuclear missile, lost during the Cold War, is now in play–the most public spy swap in history, with a gorgeous agent the center of international attention, triggers the end-game of a corrupt Soviet Colonel’s twenty five year plan. Pursued across the globe by the Russian authorities, including a brutal Spetsnaz unit, those involved will stop at nothing to deliver their weapon, and ensure their pay day, regardless of the terrifying consequences.
BROKEN DOVE
WILL A SECRET DESPERATELY HIDDEN FOR OVER ONE THOUSAND YEARS BY THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FINALLY BE REVEALED?
When the new Pope, a member of an ancient organization descendant from the Roman Empire, assumes control of the Roman Catholic Church, an organization founded by Saint Peter himself takes action, murdering one of the new Pope’s operatives. Detective Chaney, called in by the Pope to investigate, disappears, and, to the horror of the Papal staff sent to inform His Holiness, they find him missing too, the only clue a secret chest presented to each new Pope on the eve of their election, since the beginning of the Church.
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."
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.
The mysteries of yesterday demand to be solved, but in the world of Archaeology Professor James Acton, sometimes it's safer to leave the past alone. Enter a world where the past and present confront each other, where friends and enemies aren’t always clear, where history invades the present with a vengeance, and where no one man can survive without the help of the woman he loves.
And a few good men.
The James Acton Thrillers Series: Books 1-3 includes the first three full-length novels in this action-packed series described as “a little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones.” If you like your action and intrigue mixed with history, then you’ll love J. Robert Kennedy’s USA Today Bestselling series.
900+ pages. 3000+ five-star reviews. Find out why over a half a million readers have fallen for USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s thrilling series!
Buy the box set now and get three full-length novels that will leave you breathless!
Included Novels:
THE PROTOCOL
THE FINAL SKULL HAS BEEN FOUND.
NOW ALL HELL’S BREAKING LOOSE.
For two thousand years the Triarii have protected us, influencing history from the crusades to the discovery of America. Descendant from the Roman Empire, they pervade every level of society, and are now in a race with our own government to retrieve an ancient artifact thought to have been lost forever.
BRASS MONKEY
WILL A FORGOTTEN WEAPON AND AN UNCONTROLLABLE HATE UNLEASH THE ULTIMATE WAR?
A nuclear missile, lost during the Cold War, is now in play–the most public spy swap in history, with a gorgeous agent the center of international attention, triggers the end-game of a corrupt Soviet Colonel’s twenty five year plan. Pursued across the globe by the Russian authorities, including a brutal Spetsnaz unit, those involved will stop at nothing to deliver their weapon, and ensure their pay day, regardless of the terrifying consequences.
BROKEN DOVE
WILL A SECRET DESPERATELY HIDDEN FOR OVER ONE THOUSAND YEARS BY THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FINALLY BE REVEALED?
When the new Pope, a member of an ancient organization descendant from the Roman Empire, assumes control of the Roman Catholic Church, an organization founded by Saint Peter himself takes action, murdering one of the new Pope’s operatives. Detective Chaney, called in by the Pope to investigate, disappears, and, to the horror of the Papal staff sent to inform His Holiness, they find him missing too, the only clue a secret chest presented to each new Pope on the eve of their election, since the beginning of the Church.
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."
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.
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1006 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2017
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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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May 1, 2020
Superb series.
As others have said, Indiana Jones meets the modern day. Fabulous stories which have been very well researched and plenty of historical back stories bring this all to life.
The start of James Acton and his girlfriend, Laura, along with the originally lethal relationship with Delta Force come together nicely with some humorous moments thrown in.
Could not fault and will be following James wherever he may lead us.
As others have said, Indiana Jones meets the modern day. Fabulous stories which have been very well researched and plenty of historical back stories bring this all to life.
The start of James Acton and his girlfriend, Laura, along with the originally lethal relationship with Delta Force come together nicely with some humorous moments thrown in.
Could not fault and will be following James wherever he may lead us.
January 1, 2019
I had gotten just ONE free book in this series, and was hooked! Lots of action and adventure, some bloodshed, and this series takes the reader all over the world to boot! Bad people die, GOOD people die, and the stories move quickly, holding my interest the entire time. It's a good thing there are LOTS of books so far in this series, since I've been reading a book a night since I bought the first 6 books a few days ago! Some of this author's plots and characters remind one of Dan Brown and hijinks in the Vatican, but a little less circuitous. I plan on enjoying each and every one of these books!
July 21, 2024
I have posted separate reviews on each of the books that I read in this boxset. The boxset of the first three is a great way to get into the series.
All the stories are well crafted, researched and paced; and I enjoyed the archaeologist slant (albeit done a little differently here).
I think (but have not checked) some of my individual rating might have been lower than the 5 stars I've give here to the boxset. But I thought that as the three books worked together so well that 5 rather than 4 was warranted.
All the stories are well crafted, researched and paced; and I enjoyed the archaeologist slant (albeit done a little differently here).
I think (but have not checked) some of my individual rating might have been lower than the 5 stars I've give here to the boxset. But I thought that as the three books worked together so well that 5 rather than 4 was warranted.
June 10, 2017
Thrilling
Second book as good if not better than first. A group trying to eliminate Islam ...start a war to end all wars but maybe not not as pure a thought as seemed when Money mentioned. Those on opposite sides in first book now working together and in this the promise of more adventures to come. Loved the relegation in the final sentences of this book. I am enthralled by J Robert Kennedy's characters....read on my friends
Second book as good if not better than first. A group trying to eliminate Islam ...start a war to end all wars but maybe not not as pure a thought as seemed when Money mentioned. Those on opposite sides in first book now working together and in this the promise of more adventures to come. Loved the relegation in the final sentences of this book. I am enthralled by J Robert Kennedy's characters....read on my friends
March 6, 2019
First book much better. This one had a very interesting plot but the finale was a little weak.
thought the first book was very good the second one wasn't bad the initial care to representation and a plot was good but was definitely unexpected but the ending didn't live up to the plot.
thought the first book was very good the second one wasn't bad the initial care to representation and a plot was good but was definitely unexpected but the ending didn't live up to the plot.
September 13, 2017
Great book!
Great Book. How Kennedy resurrects many he killed off in the first book is a little hard to take, but then it moves on into a fast moving action filled story. I'm happily going to start book three.
Great Book. How Kennedy resurrects many he killed off in the first book is a little hard to take, but then it moves on into a fast moving action filled story. I'm happily going to start book three.
January 7, 2019
Loved this set so much I have now read all of the James Acton/Laura Palmer and Delta Force Unleashed and Special Agent Dylan’s Kane books I can lay my hands on. I really enjoy reading this genre and feel Mr Kennedy does it real justice.
June 16, 2019
Exciting, suspenseful
I loved these 3 books in one. As you get to know the characters develop and their adventures, the reader is kept on the edge of their seat. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. It is great to read a series without too much profanity.
I loved these 3 books in one. As you get to know the characters develop and their adventures, the reader is kept on the edge of their seat. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. It is great to read a series without too much profanity.
April 16, 2022
I have read many of Mr. Kennedy's books. This book with three stories was a very good read. Hard to put down and kept me on the edge of my s3att. It was well written with lots of action and suspense. I highly recommend this author and his books.
March 12, 2024
Excellent and Engaging Stories
Similar to Indiana Jones. Fun adventure romp through history. James Acton is a great, if reluctant, hero. Well written and excellently researched. Great fun!
Similar to Indiana Jones. Fun adventure romp through history. James Acton is a great, if reluctant, hero. Well written and excellently researched. Great fun!
May 30, 2017
Pretty good action/adventure book. A few unbelievable plot twists, but that's what makes them interesting. Delta Force was never here.
January 18, 2018
It was really hard to put the book down. Thoroughly enjoyed and loved the plots. Well written. Thank you for a wonderful and enjoyable read.
March 25, 2018
Delta Force finds a new ally
A mix of east versus west while Delta Force gains eastern allies keeps this a real page turner. Jim and Laura are in the middle again or is it still😁
A mix of east versus west while Delta Force gains eastern allies keeps this a real page turner. Jim and Laura are in the middle again or is it still😁
December 29, 2018
Great read
Excellent story line with fast action, very interesting characters and some fancy locations thrown in as well. Top effort indeed 😉👍
Excellent story line with fast action, very interesting characters and some fancy locations thrown in as well. Top effort indeed 😉👍
December 9, 2019
Simply sensational! A highest quality read, one not to be missed
May 6, 2024
Three wonderful stories with some truths, some possible truths and some purely manufactured, make for great story telling - but, it is not up to me to tell you which is which here.
January 11, 2017
Another fascinating read!
I am so glad to have found this author and am reading
I am so glad to have found this author and am reading
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