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James Acton Thrillers #19
The Templar's Revenge
*** FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ***
ARE EIGHT CENTURIES OF DUTY AND HONOR ABOUT TO COME TO AN END?
The True Cross, revered by Christianity as that upon which Jesus Christ was crucified, was lost to the Muslims led by Saladin during the Battle of Hattin on July 4th, 1187 AD.
Or was it?
Join Archaeology Professor James Acton and his wife Laura Palmer, as they are thrust into the middle of a bitter conflict between what remains of the Knights Templar, torn apart over an oath sworn 800 years ago, an oath that may destroy them once and for all, taking Acton and Laura with them.
BUY YOUR COPY TODAY to be the first to enjoy the latest action-packed James Acton Thriller, and join the over 700,000 readers that have fallen for this exhilarating series from USA TODAY bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy, who has been compared 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 700,000 copies in circulation. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today!
ARE EIGHT CENTURIES OF DUTY AND HONOR ABOUT TO COME TO AN END?
The True Cross, revered by Christianity as that upon which Jesus Christ was crucified, was lost to the Muslims led by Saladin during the Battle of Hattin on July 4th, 1187 AD.
Or was it?
Join Archaeology Professor James Acton and his wife Laura Palmer, as they are thrust into the middle of a bitter conflict between what remains of the Knights Templar, torn apart over an oath sworn 800 years ago, an oath that may destroy them once and for all, taking Acton and Laura with them.
BUY YOUR COPY TODAY to be the first to enjoy the latest action-packed James Acton Thriller, and join the over 700,000 readers that have fallen for this exhilarating series from USA TODAY bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy, who has been compared 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 700,000 copies in circulation. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today!
360 pages, ebook
First published June 28, 2017
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About the author
J. Robert Kennedy
102 books298 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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January 14, 2019
This Adventure takes Acton and his wife to France where they must withstand attacks from their host's son and his mercenaries. The action is well-defined and makes for great suspense. The style of writing makes for easy reading and becoming engrossed in the action. The Templar's home has secret passages, hidden treasure rooms and a thoroughly modern arsenal. If anything the violence is too overwhelming, and a large surprise waits at the end. Kennedy writes a great story, well worth your attention.
June 5, 2018
I should probably go read another Dan Brown novel featuring Professor Robert Langdon. Kennedy's James Acton seems very similar, almost derivative. They both write about professors of antiquity who get drawn into religious mysteries. In this one, James Acton and his wife Laura Palmer, another professor of antiquity, are invited to a chateau in France to retrieve The True Cross. Of course, Acton is injured and his wife is the rich, SAS-trained killer who saves them both. I do enjoy a strong female character, though, so I don't mind that repeating theme.
Kennedy's Acton/Palmer books are fast paced, action-packed, and well-written. If you like thrillers based on finding religious artifacts, you should like this lot.
Kennedy's Acton/Palmer books are fast paced, action-packed, and well-written. If you like thrillers based on finding religious artifacts, you should like this lot.
June 7, 2018
Action thriller is and Understatement. James Acton and Laura Palmer are called to a Chateau in France to take possession of a relic. The action starts when a sniper shoots their driver on the way to the Chateau. The story goes back and forth between current times and the time in the 1100 - 1300 when the Templars were in power and how they rescued the True Cross. The story unfolds in two eras and both are action filled. The book gripping and hard to put down.
July 4, 2018
Another great thriller
I started this Professor Action thriller at 11.40pm to help me sleep. Stupid idea as couldn't stop reading until the end. Brilliant as always this story has knights Templar , the true cross, mercenaries and the Vatican. These Professors get into lots of predicaments and have great friends to call on.
J Robert Kennedy knows how to write a gripping thriller and keeps us the reader enthralled
I started this Professor Action thriller at 11.40pm to help me sleep. Stupid idea as couldn't stop reading until the end. Brilliant as always this story has knights Templar , the true cross, mercenaries and the Vatican. These Professors get into lots of predicaments and have great friends to call on.
J Robert Kennedy knows how to write a gripping thriller and keeps us the reader enthralled
November 11, 2017
Actions are back
I 've read all of the Acton novels and loved every one. It took me a long time before I discovered this author.
I still need to read his other novels but I am working on them . Robert is a great writer and his novels
are the type you don't want to put down. This one is the same way. Very involving.
I 've read all of the Acton novels and loved every one. It took me a long time before I discovered this author.
I still need to read his other novels but I am working on them . Robert is a great writer and his novels
are the type you don't want to put down. This one is the same way. Very involving.
June 10, 2018
First Time Reading - Great Read
First time reading of Kennedy's work. Greatly enjoyed the book. I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend this book!
First time reading of Kennedy's work. Greatly enjoyed the book. I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend this book!
January 17, 2019
What a fantastic read.
I have now become addicted to James Acton thrillers. Boy does he and his wife get into all kinds of problems. Love 💘 anything to do with Templars.
I have now become addicted to James Acton thrillers. Boy does he and his wife get into all kinds of problems. Love 💘 anything to do with Templars.
February 9, 2021
Kennedy does it again! A joy to read!
James and Laura jump into trouble again in The Templars Revenge! Begining with Saladin and his defeat of the Crusaders (by engulfing the battlefield in flames) and attacked them as they fled the fields (not mentioned in the book Robert) [The wind blows everyday there and grows strongest in the afternon]! Talk about home field advantage!
This followed by the myth of the "true cross" being rescued by the Templars and hidden away for centuries! Who knows, but a wonderful plot premise! Some of the historical records of the destruction of the Templars by King Phillip IV aided by Pope Clement V are cited along with reasonable assumptions as to the "why and how"!
The here and now weaves through an outlandish conspiracy about betrayal, mercenaries, interpol, CIA and the French Police; all revolving around James and Laura! These are always the fun and dire circumstances that make this series so popular! Rediculousness followed by plausible resolution! Wildly entertaining and exciting the James Acton Thrillers are always an adventure.
James and Laura jump into trouble again in The Templars Revenge! Begining with Saladin and his defeat of the Crusaders (by engulfing the battlefield in flames) and attacked them as they fled the fields (not mentioned in the book Robert) [The wind blows everyday there and grows strongest in the afternon]! Talk about home field advantage!
This followed by the myth of the "true cross" being rescued by the Templars and hidden away for centuries! Who knows, but a wonderful plot premise! Some of the historical records of the destruction of the Templars by King Phillip IV aided by Pope Clement V are cited along with reasonable assumptions as to the "why and how"!
The here and now weaves through an outlandish conspiracy about betrayal, mercenaries, interpol, CIA and the French Police; all revolving around James and Laura! These are always the fun and dire circumstances that make this series so popular! Rediculousness followed by plausible resolution! Wildly entertaining and exciting the James Acton Thrillers are always an adventure.
April 19, 2020
Huge fan of the James Acton series, but this was not one of my favorites. Here, we revisit the Templars and the story of their rescue of the true cross, and the modern day attempt to fulfill their promise to return it to the Vatican. The backstory set during the Crusader up to the downfall of the Templars was the more interesting part of the story to me. I missed the Delta Squad here too, who only made a brief cameo in the beginning. Still, an engaging action thriller, but not Kennedy's best.
January 6, 2026
The professors are back! This was fast paced and entertaining. This is the first book that Delta Force was not a part of although they are mentioned. I like how Mr Kennedy throws in true history with his fiction. The ending with the cross being turned over to the Vatican is a little disappointing since it isn’t really there. I wish that it was explained how it was divvied up to little pieces so that other churches have fragments of the cross. Perhaps in a future novel that will be discussed.
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July 25, 2018
James Acton and Laura Palmer manage to get themselves into trouble, this time with a religious artifact that had been thought lost when the Saracens, under Saladin, captured Jerusalem. Their quest is mainly centered in the south of France, but spills over into Italy. Lots of action and a high body count for a couple of archaeology professors.
July 30, 2020
Great story!
This book kept my attention throughout, never a dull moment. This book is the middle of the series, now I will go back and read them all from the beginning! James Acton is a great character, intelligent, clever, stubborn and strong.
Enemies soon learn not to take him lightly!!
This book kept my attention throughout, never a dull moment. This book is the middle of the series, now I will go back and read them all from the beginning! James Acton is a great character, intelligent, clever, stubborn and strong.
Enemies soon learn not to take him lightly!!
October 9, 2017
Another great page turner
Once again, this one hits the mark for great action and a
great story line. Could not put it down until the smoke
cleared and the mystery solved. Looking forward to The
Templar Detective!
Once again, this one hits the mark for great action and a
great story line. Could not put it down until the smoke
cleared and the mystery solved. Looking forward to The
Templar Detective!
October 13, 2017
Wonderful read
If anyone is interested in the Knights Templar, J Robert Kennedy is your man His stories mix fact and myth in an intriguing way.
I am hoping this is not the last of the Templars. They are an interesting story.
If anyone is interested in the Knights Templar, J Robert Kennedy is your man His stories mix fact and myth in an intriguing way.
I am hoping this is not the last of the Templars. They are an interesting story.
June 17, 2019
Even though this was a great book, it only gets one star. I would have never read if I'd realized that this is the same author who wrote the offensive and insulting The Protocol for which he should be ashamed of himself.
July 21, 2019
A good book to read.
The book was great to read and the author gave you info about what was going on, they went from present time and then back in time to give you some info. The book was good to read , very well done.
The book was great to read and the author gave you info about what was going on, they went from present time and then back in time to give you some info. The book was good to read , very well done.
September 5, 2019
Could not put it down!
I love having books that have a historical basis, but show action and results in the present day. This author handles it very well with alternating chapters past and present.
I love having books that have a historical basis, but show action and results in the present day. This author handles it very well with alternating chapters past and present.
May 28, 2020
Hard to put down
This is a very exciting book. It has history, suspense, twists and turns, and much else. I don't read books in any defined order, so I don't remember if I've read any others with the Actons, but i know i will in gutter future. Highly recommended.
This is a very exciting book. It has history, suspense, twists and turns, and much else. I don't read books in any defined order, so I don't remember if I've read any others with the Actons, but i know i will in gutter future. Highly recommended.
June 18, 2020
Another J. Robert Kennedy success!! I honestly don't know how James Acton and Laura Palmer get into so many death-defying situations; and they probably don't either. As always, love an appearance by the secondary cast; Hugh, Mario, and Greg.
December 17, 2020
Thrilling.
Another thrilling read! James Acton and Laura Palmer have become some of my favourite book characters. The stories are always well written. The facts of history intermingled with fiction are believable and have you sitting on the edge of your seat throughout.
Another thrilling read! James Acton and Laura Palmer have become some of my favourite book characters. The stories are always well written. The facts of history intermingled with fiction are believable and have you sitting on the edge of your seat throughout.
December 28, 2022
A delightful entry in the series. This was an interesting angle on the Templars that I haven't encountered before, but came across as believable as a historical fiction adventure. Thisnseries has been full of fast paced adventures and I look forward to reading more.
May 21, 2024
Book 19
Book 19 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. The characters and plot was well done and a bit slow in the beginning. The political rants are a bit annoying, but have become shorter in each book.
Book 19 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. The characters and plot was well done and a bit slow in the beginning. The political rants are a bit annoying, but have become shorter in each book.
July 15, 2017
I love all this series of books always a great read
August 21, 2017
Great read of action and history
June 3, 2018
Great
Love stories about the Templar Knights. It was cheap to buy, I never read anything by this author. Would like to read more of his works.
Love stories about the Templar Knights. It was cheap to buy, I never read anything by this author. Would like to read more of his works.
June 5, 2018
Great as usual
Hard to put this one down. One of the best by Kennedy
and there have been some great ones. I highly recommend this book. E
Hard to put this one down. One of the best by Kennedy
and there have been some great ones. I highly recommend this book. E
April 7, 2019
Fantastic book
As usual this book is packed with action and suspense. You will not be disappointed by all the thrills and chills
As usual this book is packed with action and suspense. You will not be disappointed by all the thrills and chills
September 16, 2019
Fantastic read
Riveting book kept my interest. Loved the back and forth between ancient times and current times and why the need for secrecy.
Riveting book kept my interest. Loved the back and forth between ancient times and current times and why the need for secrecy.
January 6, 2022
Its an Acton story, what more do you need to know!!
May 13, 2023
Just conclusion to the story Answered unanswered questions.
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