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A Time of Giants
Keep it hidden. Keep it safe.
This cryptic message hints of treasure stolen from a Spanish fleet and hidden in the jungles of South America. A fevered ambition is unleashed in those willing to sacrifice everything as they seek control of the vast fortune.
'A Time of Giants' is a fast-paced adventure, bringing alive the frantic activity of the Atlantic trade routes in the 1700s. In these busy straits, merchant ships cross paths with slavers who deal only in the currency of human suffering. Here the fates of men shift as quickly as the wind.
Be transported to the colourful marketplaces of Rio de Janeiro, fetid taverns filled with unsavoury revolutionaries, tropical jungles rumoured to hide secret treasures, garden parties on English country estates, and the salt-filled air of the high seas.
In the tradition of Wilbur Smith and Clive Cussler, this is a story about the cost of forbidden love, the price of freedom, and the siren song of power and privilege.
This cryptic message hints of treasure stolen from a Spanish fleet and hidden in the jungles of South America. A fevered ambition is unleashed in those willing to sacrifice everything as they seek control of the vast fortune.
'A Time of Giants' is a fast-paced adventure, bringing alive the frantic activity of the Atlantic trade routes in the 1700s. In these busy straits, merchant ships cross paths with slavers who deal only in the currency of human suffering. Here the fates of men shift as quickly as the wind.
Be transported to the colourful marketplaces of Rio de Janeiro, fetid taverns filled with unsavoury revolutionaries, tropical jungles rumoured to hide secret treasures, garden parties on English country estates, and the salt-filled air of the high seas.
In the tradition of Wilbur Smith and Clive Cussler, this is a story about the cost of forbidden love, the price of freedom, and the siren song of power and privilege.
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Published November 26, 2019
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About the author
Mike Wardle
1 book1 followerMike Wardle was born in Brisbane and has called some extraordinary places home. He has lived in the Torres Strait Islands, rural Queensland, and Indonesia, as well as travelling to many other exotic and culturally diverse locales. His love of travel, history and adventuring off the beaten track inspires his writing.
Mike currently lives on the Sunshine Coast. The Retribution (previously published as A Time of Giants), is his first novel.
Mike loves hearing from his readers. You can connect with Mike via email, mikewardleauthor@gmail.com, Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/mikewardlea..., or find him on Facebook.
Mike currently lives on the Sunshine Coast. The Retribution (previously published as A Time of Giants), is his first novel.
Mike loves hearing from his readers. You can connect with Mike via email, mikewardleauthor@gmail.com, Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/mikewardlea..., or find him on Facebook.
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July 17, 2022
The Retribution, set in the mid-1700’s, is packed with surprises and twisty action. The characters are engaging and interesting. The world is well developed. I enjoyed this epic adventure very much and highly recommend it.
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December 15, 2022
excellent
As I finished reading this wonderful action packed novel, my first thought was I hope the next in the series comes out soon. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in 1 day. Really great first novel!
As I finished reading this wonderful action packed novel, my first thought was I hope the next in the series comes out soon. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in 1 day. Really great first novel!
June 18, 2022
Utterly brilliant book; stuffed so full of action and adventure, I was afraid my Kindle would explode!
Set in the days when a bloke could wear a voluminous, cotton white shirt and still captain a large sailing vessel, this clever, pacey thriller whipped along at fantastic speed of knots. Clearly for fans of Cornwell's Sharpe, or Clavell's Shogun, this has all the hallmarks of a great adventure but still managed to serve up something that felt both satisfying and fresh
Would thoroughly recommend.
Set in the days when a bloke could wear a voluminous, cotton white shirt and still captain a large sailing vessel, this clever, pacey thriller whipped along at fantastic speed of knots. Clearly for fans of Cornwell's Sharpe, or Clavell's Shogun, this has all the hallmarks of a great adventure but still managed to serve up something that felt both satisfying and fresh
Would thoroughly recommend.
June 30, 2023
The Retribution
I really enjoyed this book, there were a few times initially when I thought the writer, was losing his way but then he engaged second gear and away we went. Big love story told with exciting and gripping fight scenes mixed in. The whole story based around Brazil back in the 1740’s with excellent description of that country back in those far off days. Highly recommended.
I really enjoyed this book, there were a few times initially when I thought the writer, was losing his way but then he engaged second gear and away we went. Big love story told with exciting and gripping fight scenes mixed in. The whole story based around Brazil back in the 1740’s with excellent description of that country back in those far off days. Highly recommended.
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