A mystery wrapped in a myth about the origins of humanity.
A race to find an ancient pyramid hidden in plain sight.
A secret so dangerous its guardians will kill to protect it.
And an ancient covenant that might save the world, or destroy it completely.
In 1655 a group of explorers from the Emerald Star entered the Namibian Desert in search of an ancient relic rumored to be hidden in a secret temple. None of the crew ever returned – but stories of their mysterious demise continued to be told.
In the present-day Turkish subterranean city of Derinkuyu, a strange wooden placard is discovered floating in an old well. It’s covered in the script of a language long forgotten, but Sam Reilly has seen the text before. The words suggest an ancient race might still exist, and are in the process of building a new temple.
The question is – is it the same temple where Dr. Billie Swan is being held prisoner?
Book 8: The Aleutian Portal
A Russian cargo ship sinks in the shallow waters of the Bering Strait, and somehow vanishes without a trace.
In the Colorado Plateau Desert, a cowboy follows a river of sand into an undiscovered ruin.
A tunnel-boring operation between the Alaskan and Siberian peninsulas is stalled when its largest burrowing machine disappears into an abyss.
Sam Reilly leads a search and rescue mission for the missing ship and crew. What should be a simple operation quickly turns into something much more dangerous. He soon learns that all three strange events are irrevocably interwoven, and unlocking their connection may just hold the key to the survival of the human race.
Book 9: Code to Extinction
Extreme weather conditions are wreaking havoc on the world, and baffled scientists are unable to discover the cause.
The most powerful hurricane in history approaches New York, while at the same time atmospheric rivers flood Las Vegas.
Wildfires spread through Canada, and Europe is wracked by powerful earthquakes.
Most bizarre of all: a tempestuous mass of dark, foreboding sky seems to be spreading across the globe.
In Arizona, an astronomer tries to decipher the hidden message inside a thirteen-thousand-year-old megalithic stone, which just might hold the key to everything.
Can Sam Reilly and his unique team break the Code to Extinction?
Christopher Cartwright writes spellbinding mysteries and suspense novels. Often with a backdrop of ocean adventure. Born in 1983, he has a background as a paramedic, and is an avid sailor and SCUBA diver.
He holds degrees in paramedics, nursing and emergency management.
Chris currently lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.
Sam and his crew are in a race to the end to save humanity but of course there is always a villain and he intends to rule the few only he considers the worthy, Sam has to find a way to stop him. First a ship not only sinks but disappeared, a cowboy over the other side of the world finds an ancient village in the desert and he is swept away by a wind, a mining company looses it boring machine with men in the deep under cavern, Sam is told by the secretary general they must find the cargo ship but on the way they are called to the emergency of people missing in a mine. And so the story unfolds Billie goes missing in the Amazon and the start of the survival of human life begins. There are so many twists to this set of stories yet they all interlink it is drama from the very beginning a must not miss tale
The Third Temple, my seventh read from author Christopher Cartwright & the seventh book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. Well-written and captivating. The Aleutian Portal, my eighth read from author Christopher Cartwright & the eighth book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. Well-written and captivating with well-developed main characters. Code to Extinction, my ninth read from author Christopher Cartwright & the ninth book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. Well-written and captivating thriller with well-developed main characters. Reminds me of Dan Brown’s early writing as well as the character of Indiana Jones. I’ll be reading more by this author as I already own more books in the series! (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
I have thoroughly enjoyed the volumes I've read thus far. The stories are far paved, easy to read and follow. Cartwright has done some excellent research enabling him to write knowledgeably about the places featured in the books. He's come up with some fantastic storylines which kept me turning the pages. I have to admit that I was so engrossed in the stories that I couldn't put down my phone. If you enjoyed Dan Brown's books then I think you will absolutely love these books and characters. Bravo and keep them coming.
This is my third set of the Sam Reilly Collection, Volume 3. Still great! Books 7 through 9 are awesome, great historical information and awesome and intense mysteries. Great set, I've loved all of them so far, and am not stopping now! :) Highly recommended, great listens. Writing and narration are both stellar. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Great read for everyone who loves a fast paced adventure series with twists and turns! Couldn't put the book down! Leaves room for a fcourther continued story line..
Great read for everyone who loves a fast paced adventure series with twists and turns! Couldn't put the book down! Leaves room for a further continued story line!
Chris Cartwright has continued to captivate me in volume 3. The Sam Reilly Master Builders drama continued at a clipping pace, brilliant balance again of tech, science, archeology and gun fights. I look forward to the next books.
Fast paced and felt like the places came alive that were visited. Found myself wanting another 10 minutes to read more! Enjoyed the suspense and the mystery to the story line! Can't wait to read the next one!
This has turned out to be my favorite series of all time. Can't put it down until finished. Christopher Cartwright did an amazing job hope he does some more
Kids always get into trouble without trying. Sam & Tom are just big kids! Love how the get into & out of life threatening situations! Fantastic author!