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Sam Reilly #13-15
The Sam Reilly Collection Volume 5
Book 1: The Holy Grail
Fresh from his success with the search and rescue of the USS Omega Deep, Sam Reilly was looking forward to some much-needed rest.
Not everyone had the same idea though.
When a panicked man with purple eyes grabs him at gunpoint and takes him hostage, Sam knows that this is more than a mere ransom opportunity; this man is scared of something...
And Sam is going to have to find what it is if he wants to get out of this alive.
Book 2: The Phoenix Sanction
On board Phoenix Airlines Flight 318, Andrew Goddard awakens to discover the cockpit empty and all the passengers unconscious.
In the Colorado Monarch Mountains, an old gold miner discovers a fiendish stone mask sealed inside an obsidian chamber.
Sam Reilly has just three weeks to find out how the two unlikely events are connected, and the secret behind it might change everything we thought we knew about humanity.
Book 3: Habitat Zero
In the Pacific Ocean, a Silicon Valley magnate vacationing on his luxury motor yacht Carpe Diem, stumbles across a floating island of pumice.
Two weeks later, the motor yacht returns to its home port in San Diego on autopilot – but when it arrives, nobody disembarks.
Sam Reilly and his team are called in to investigate what happened on board Carpe Diem. But what at first appears to be a simple boating accident soon turns into a deadly game of international intrigue – sending America and Russia racing toward each other on an unavoidable collision course.
Fresh from his success with the search and rescue of the USS Omega Deep, Sam Reilly was looking forward to some much-needed rest.
Not everyone had the same idea though.
When a panicked man with purple eyes grabs him at gunpoint and takes him hostage, Sam knows that this is more than a mere ransom opportunity; this man is scared of something...
And Sam is going to have to find what it is if he wants to get out of this alive.
Book 2: The Phoenix Sanction
On board Phoenix Airlines Flight 318, Andrew Goddard awakens to discover the cockpit empty and all the passengers unconscious.
In the Colorado Monarch Mountains, an old gold miner discovers a fiendish stone mask sealed inside an obsidian chamber.
Sam Reilly has just three weeks to find out how the two unlikely events are connected, and the secret behind it might change everything we thought we knew about humanity.
Book 3: Habitat Zero
In the Pacific Ocean, a Silicon Valley magnate vacationing on his luxury motor yacht Carpe Diem, stumbles across a floating island of pumice.
Two weeks later, the motor yacht returns to its home port in San Diego on autopilot – but when it arrives, nobody disembarks.
Sam Reilly and his team are called in to investigate what happened on board Carpe Diem. But what at first appears to be a simple boating accident soon turns into a deadly game of international intrigue – sending America and Russia racing toward each other on an unavoidable collision course.
1852 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 23, 2018
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About the author
Christopher Cartwright
73 books250 followersChristopher 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.
He holds degrees in paramedics, nursing and emergency management.
Chris currently lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.
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January 20, 2020
Great books, but there’s a hole the size of an aircraft carrier at the end of the last book!
April 12, 2021
Reviewing three books is a pleasure
Sam Reilly does get himself in some predicaments but his skill is he seems to understand humanity and work out each scenario as to their actions. The holy Grail once again USA experiments on humans goes way over board as usual, a man with funny coloured eyes goes to give blood to help a friend who had been on an accident only to be taken away and have more blood tests than expected Sam is in the same place at the same time and is taken hostage. This story is about that escape and another yet big mistake the USA could make.
The Phoenix Sanctions, man awakes on a plane to find every one asleep meanwhile Sam has had word about a mask in a gold mine, Sam has just three weeks to find the answers and save humanity
Habitat Zero this story is one that ties others together, Sam and Tom go to explore the 8th continent and meets a very unusual lady, mean while a large pumice island appears to be radioactive a small group of fishermen dive for their catch and find something unexpected. And once again the USA experiment is brought before the world and the Russians want their piece of the cake
Three books that tell of greed madness and secrets that put more lives in danger than any one knows. Throughly enjoyable story telling is fantastic as usual highly recommended
Sam Reilly does get himself in some predicaments but his skill is he seems to understand humanity and work out each scenario as to their actions. The holy Grail once again USA experiments on humans goes way over board as usual, a man with funny coloured eyes goes to give blood to help a friend who had been on an accident only to be taken away and have more blood tests than expected Sam is in the same place at the same time and is taken hostage. This story is about that escape and another yet big mistake the USA could make.
The Phoenix Sanctions, man awakes on a plane to find every one asleep meanwhile Sam has had word about a mask in a gold mine, Sam has just three weeks to find the answers and save humanity
Habitat Zero this story is one that ties others together, Sam and Tom go to explore the 8th continent and meets a very unusual lady, mean while a large pumice island appears to be radioactive a small group of fishermen dive for their catch and find something unexpected. And once again the USA experiment is brought before the world and the Russians want their piece of the cake
Three books that tell of greed madness and secrets that put more lives in danger than any one knows. Throughly enjoyable story telling is fantastic as usual highly recommended
May 1, 2019
The Holy Grail, my thirteenth read from author Christopher Cartwright & the thirteenth book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. This book takes a new turn in the on-going theme of the master builders. Well-written thriller with captivating & well-developed main characters.
The Phoenix Sanction, my fourteenth read from author Christopher Cartwright & the fourteenth book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. What's happened to the ocean & water as of late? Well-written thriller with captivating & well-developed main characters. Reminds me of Dan Brown’s writing. These books have been a rollicking adventure.
Habitat Zero, my fifteenth read from author Christopher Cartwright & the fifteenth book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. Well-written thriller with captivating & well-developed main characters. Reminds me of Dan Brown’s writing. These books have been a rollicking adventure & I’ll be reading more by this author and am looking for sales to buy more yet! (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018)
The Phoenix Sanction, my fourteenth read from author Christopher Cartwright & the fourteenth book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. What's happened to the ocean & water as of late? Well-written thriller with captivating & well-developed main characters. Reminds me of Dan Brown’s writing. These books have been a rollicking adventure.
Habitat Zero, my fifteenth read from author Christopher Cartwright & the fifteenth book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. Well-written thriller with captivating & well-developed main characters. Reminds me of Dan Brown’s writing. These books have been a rollicking adventure & I’ll be reading more by this author and am looking for sales to buy more yet! (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018)
June 28, 2019
Audible:As usual I loved visiting with Sam and the gang!In this collection he just needs a vacation.He gets kidnapped,shot at,etc.His vacation is cut short in book 2.The man needs a break!lol David Gilmore was a fine narrator.I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.
September 29, 2020
I have enjoyed all the Sam Reilly books so far. It's beginning to feel like Mr. Cartwright is filling pages with repetitive descriptions. I think if I read "fear rose in his throat like bile", or "cerulean skies", or Sam's "insouciance", again I'm going to close the books and stop reading. But I want to know what will happen in the long saga of the Master Builders, and who is the bad guy.
March 15, 2021
Sam Reilly strikes again
Couldn't put the books down. Always something new. I like the use of describing various types of weapons and vehicles. It helps in understanding the story line.
Couldn't put the books down. Always something new. I like the use of describing various types of weapons and vehicles. It helps in understanding the story line.
August 18, 2025
Another great collection
Another box set in the Sam Reilly series offering another chance to sit on the beach with a crate of beer and some snacks to while away a couple of days with lots of adventure
Another box set in the Sam Reilly series offering another chance to sit on the beach with a crate of beer and some snacks to while away a couple of days with lots of adventure
September 1, 2025
exciting series
Tom and Sam are busying solving problems in each book with plenty of action. Each book is in a different setting with problems to be solved . They work with their supporters to get resources and solutions. Great reading.
Tom and Sam are busying solving problems in each book with plenty of action. Each book is in a different setting with problems to be solved . They work with their supporters to get resources and solutions. Great reading.
September 17, 2025
fascinating stuff
Love the Sam Reilly collections. Always such detail in his stories. I recognise many places he describes where I have been on my life travels. Great plots with clever twists. More pleases !
Love the Sam Reilly collections. Always such detail in his stories. I recognise many places he describes where I have been on my life travels. Great plots with clever twists. More pleases !
August 3, 2019
Another great collection of Sam Reilly novels by Christopher Cartwright. Three separate novels, all action packed with Sam's usual crew. Good reading for many an evening.
August 3, 2023
Great!
October 30, 2025
as good as it get
This 5 volumn set of books 1-5 was fantastic from page 1, book 1 thru the last page of book 5, and it leaves you wanting more. Suspense, action in every page.
This 5 volumn set of books 1-5 was fantastic from page 1, book 1 thru the last page of book 5, and it leaves you wanting more. Suspense, action in every page.
December 14, 2025
Brilliant Action, Adventure, and Drama
This is a four book series that will have you turning pages into the night. Make sure you read every single word. You will love it!
This is a four book series that will have you turning pages into the night. Make sure you read every single word. You will love it!
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