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Ryan Bodean Tropical Thriller #2
Hemingway Found
What if Ernest Hemingway’s lost manuscripts held the deadly secrets of a murderous cult? A secret society that will stop at nothing to achieve ultimate power?
Ryan Bodean and Megan Simons are back after nearly perishing with Atlantis into the depths of legend. But The Congregation For The Light is out for revenge.
While on a relaxing train ride through Europe, Ryan and his business partner Megan come across a man who claims he knows what happened to the Hemingway manuscripts, thought to be lost to history for almost a century. To solve the mystery of these long-lost documents and the mind-blowing revelations they conceal, Ryan and Megan must escape a powerful secret society hell-bent on covering them up — a mysterious secret cult willing to buy elections, destroy their enemies, and kill anyone who stands in their way for a shot at ultimate power.
This action-filled tropical thriller will keep you turning pages deep into the night, and if you like relentless, edge-of-your-seat and unputdownable thrill rides, you’re gonna love this book. Clive Cussler, James Rollins and Matthew Reilly fans, clear your schedule and click to grab your copy, NOW!
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272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 17, 2019
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About the author
Steven Moore
34 books84 followersEnglishman Steven Moore grew up by the seaside, thus his first true joy was the great outdoors. His innate love of travel and a degree in anthropology, archaeology, and art history help inform his fiction writing. Steven also loves painting, photography, and both playing and watching sport.
The travel bug bit the now perpetual nomad early, and to date Steven has lived and worked on five continents, and visited almost sixty countries. Steven combines an age-old writing adage; Write what you know, with his own mantra; Write where you know, and sets most of his novels in places in which he has either lived or spent an extended period of time.
When not on the road with his writer wife Leslie, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico is home, which they share with their rescue cats Ernest Hemingway and F Scott Fitzgerald (Ernie and Fitz).
A lifelong love of food, wine, and beer have demanded a new-found love of yoga and hiking in order to fend off the imminent arrival of middle age.
You can find more of Steven’s books here: stevenmooreauthor.com
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Published Hiram Kane books: Silent Knight, The Golem of Prague, The Tiger Temple, The Samurai Code, The Condor Prophecy, The Shadow of Kailash, The Feathered Serpent & Of Curses and Kings.
I, Survivor: An Alex Ridley Vigilante Thriller
Published Ryan R.B Bodean Action Thriller books: Havana Fury, Atlantis Storm, Hemingway Found & El Dorado Gold.
Published Kayla Stone Vigilante Thriller books: Set Him Free, Set You Free, Set Them Free and Set Me Free.
Published Alexandria Ridley Thriller booksI: I, Survivor, I, Vigilante, I, Guardian and I, Salvation.
Day of the Dead, a Mig Comacho vigilante thriller.
ARK: Survival, an apocalyptic thriller.
"Quite simply, king of the action thriller. Brilliant"
— Adam Croft, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
"Compelling from start to finish. Highly recommended"
— Mark Dawson, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
“Looking for a new favourite action-thriller author? Look no further”
— Nick Thacker, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
The travel bug bit the now perpetual nomad early, and to date Steven has lived and worked on five continents, and visited almost sixty countries. Steven combines an age-old writing adage; Write what you know, with his own mantra; Write where you know, and sets most of his novels in places in which he has either lived or spent an extended period of time.
When not on the road with his writer wife Leslie, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico is home, which they share with their rescue cats Ernest Hemingway and F Scott Fitzgerald (Ernie and Fitz).
A lifelong love of food, wine, and beer have demanded a new-found love of yoga and hiking in order to fend off the imminent arrival of middle age.
You can find more of Steven’s books here: stevenmooreauthor.com
Read more...
Published Hiram Kane books: Silent Knight, The Golem of Prague, The Tiger Temple, The Samurai Code, The Condor Prophecy, The Shadow of Kailash, The Feathered Serpent & Of Curses and Kings.
I, Survivor: An Alex Ridley Vigilante Thriller
Published Ryan R.B Bodean Action Thriller books: Havana Fury, Atlantis Storm, Hemingway Found & El Dorado Gold.
Published Kayla Stone Vigilante Thriller books: Set Him Free, Set You Free, Set Them Free and Set Me Free.
Published Alexandria Ridley Thriller booksI: I, Survivor, I, Vigilante, I, Guardian and I, Salvation.
Day of the Dead, a Mig Comacho vigilante thriller.
ARK: Survival, an apocalyptic thriller.
"Quite simply, king of the action thriller. Brilliant"
— Adam Croft, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
"Compelling from start to finish. Highly recommended"
— Mark Dawson, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
“Looking for a new favourite action-thriller author? Look no further”
— Nick Thacker, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
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October 16, 2019
This has been a truly rollercoaster ride, from the beginning till the end! The story is so realistic, I couldn’t differentiate fiction from reality! A well-woven story with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. A nonstop thrill ride, with intriguing characters and layers of mystery that the authors carefully unravel right to the very last page. They spin an intricate web of clues, second-guesses, and action around a cast of memorable characters that kept me hooked from the first page to the final twist. A fun, full of action and adventure read. I’m looking forward to the next instalment!
September 28, 2021
Hemingway Found: A Ryan Bodean Tropical Thriller - a review by Rosemary Kenny
*slight spoilers*
I've absolutely loved reading new books, (both biographical and 'faction') about Ernest 'Papa' Hemingway, ever since writing my university thesis on his life and writing. Now Steven Moore has produced a real gem of a novel Hemingway Found, about the great man's missing manuscripts, based on events that actually happened many decades ago.
Starting with a clever prologue, the broad details of actual events are laid out as a solid basis for a modern-day adventure, for Ryan 'RB' Bodean and his partner the lovely Megan Simons.
Their sea-plane adventure charter group has entered a hiatus, as 'Gidget' has to go for repairs that seem to be taking longer than expected. While they wait, the lovers decide to go whale-watching in Norway, only circumstances dictate they'll never make it this time around.
Who is the Congregation of Light? Where did RB and Megan encounter their operatives before?
What is the purpose of the mysterious Reginald Bannister's visit?
When did Megan see a startling message - and what did it say?
Why did the old man in Cuba say he had something they'd be interested to see?
As the action moves at breakneck speed, you're sure to become totally engrossed in the many twists and turns that lead to an amazing conclusion you won't see coming.
Grab your copy today and be advised to have plenty of coffee and snacks at hand, because you won't want to put it down until the very end - I read it in one sitting that finished at 3am.
Hemingway found by Steven Moore is sure to be a 5-star winner...guaranteed!
*slight spoilers*
I've absolutely loved reading new books, (both biographical and 'faction') about Ernest 'Papa' Hemingway, ever since writing my university thesis on his life and writing. Now Steven Moore has produced a real gem of a novel Hemingway Found, about the great man's missing manuscripts, based on events that actually happened many decades ago.
Starting with a clever prologue, the broad details of actual events are laid out as a solid basis for a modern-day adventure, for Ryan 'RB' Bodean and his partner the lovely Megan Simons.
Their sea-plane adventure charter group has entered a hiatus, as 'Gidget' has to go for repairs that seem to be taking longer than expected. While they wait, the lovers decide to go whale-watching in Norway, only circumstances dictate they'll never make it this time around.
Who is the Congregation of Light? Where did RB and Megan encounter their operatives before?
What is the purpose of the mysterious Reginald Bannister's visit?
When did Megan see a startling message - and what did it say?
Why did the old man in Cuba say he had something they'd be interested to see?
As the action moves at breakneck speed, you're sure to become totally engrossed in the many twists and turns that lead to an amazing conclusion you won't see coming.
Grab your copy today and be advised to have plenty of coffee and snacks at hand, because you won't want to put it down until the very end - I read it in one sitting that finished at 3am.
Hemingway found by Steven Moore is sure to be a 5-star winner...guaranteed!
January 15, 2020
A slow read
This story is poorly written the only way I could finish it was by Skip reading the very large portions of doll very easy to predict action I'm glad I didn't pay much for the particular story why the premise is okay and the two primary characters need a lot more filling in to make them believable a lot more work and building their characters and writing the writing skill is very poor very amateurish not well polished but the story itself and okay this story is poorly written the only way I could finish it was by skip reading the very large versions of doll very easy to protect action I'm glad I didn't pay much for the particular story while the premise is okay and the two primary characters need a lot more fill again to make them believable are a lot more work in building their characters and writing the writing skill is very poor very immature is not well polished but the story itself and okay.
This story is poorly written the only way I could finish it was by Skip reading the very large portions of doll very easy to predict action I'm glad I didn't pay much for the particular story why the premise is okay and the two primary characters need a lot more filling in to make them believable a lot more work and building their characters and writing the writing skill is very poor very amateurish not well polished but the story itself and okay this story is poorly written the only way I could finish it was by skip reading the very large versions of doll very easy to protect action I'm glad I didn't pay much for the particular story while the premise is okay and the two primary characters need a lot more fill again to make them believable are a lot more work in building their characters and writing the writing skill is very poor very immature is not well polished but the story itself and okay.
August 22, 2020
I do not recommend this book. First, it is the second in a series and the authors don't attempt to give you any backstory on the characters. It's as if they expected the readers to all have read book 1 and go straight to book 2. Also, there is no real description of anything - their surroundings, other characters, etc. After the beginning sections of Hemingway being forced into the service of an evil organization, the rest of the book is the two "heroes" going through the motions of one dilemma to another. All of it was ridiculous.
January 16, 2020
If you have heard of Hemingway’s lost manuscripts you will absolutely love this action/adventure story. Ryan and Megan (two adventurers) get in bolted on a treasure hunt for these very things. Oh the fun you will have following these two will keep you intrigued. The bad guys will keep you wanting more. Awesome cast of characters, non stop action and a very well written story line will keep you reading late into the night !
May 15, 2020
Number 2 is Fantastic
While I truly enjoyed the first book in this series, I liked this book so much more. The style of writing makes for great mental images and keeps the action flowing. RB and Megan are perfect foils, and several new and interesting characters appear. The plot is a mixture of actual history and fiction. Not a word is wasted in a very great story. I look forward to the next in this series.
While I truly enjoyed the first book in this series, I liked this book so much more. The style of writing makes for great mental images and keeps the action flowing. RB and Megan are perfect foils, and several new and interesting characters appear. The plot is a mixture of actual history and fiction. Not a word is wasted in a very great story. I look forward to the next in this series.
January 16, 2020
This book was a joke
The two people in the story are like a cross between Indiana Jones and James Bond, on a really bad day! I laughed out loud in parts at the ridiculous, and frankly unbelievable way, they escaped from there ludicrous situations, I wouldn’t recommend this silly childish book to my worst enemy.
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The two people in the story are like a cross between Indiana Jones and James Bond, on a really bad day! I laughed out loud in parts at the ridiculous, and frankly unbelievable way, they escaped from there ludicrous situations, I wouldn’t recommend this silly childish book to my worst enemy.
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January 20, 2020
An enjoyable read.
Fans of Indiana Jones will really enjoy this book. The intrepid hero and heroine get in all sorts of trouble, yet get themselves out of it each time. As the title implies there's an interesting historical link as well. This is a rip roaring romp, and I'd read another from these authors.
Fans of Indiana Jones will really enjoy this book. The intrepid hero and heroine get in all sorts of trouble, yet get themselves out of it each time. As the title implies there's an interesting historical link as well. This is a rip roaring romp, and I'd read another from these authors.
January 26, 2020
I adore Hemingway, so was drawn immediately by the title. Not exactly what I expected, but found the book exciting and A great page turner. If you'd enjoy a storyline with danger, excitement, dashing around on planes, trains, cars....along side great writing. This is the book for you. Highly recommend this book.
January 6, 2020
Not one of my favorites in the Ryan Bodean series. Although there was lots of action and suspense, It was a bit of a slow read for me. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review
January 7, 2020
Great story, London, Paris, Cuba are visited in the story
Ryan Bodean and Megan Simmons join in a search for the lost papers of Hemingway only to find that they are being pursued by killers.
Ryan Bodean and Megan Simmons join in a search for the lost papers of Hemingway only to find that they are being pursued by killers.
January 8, 2020
Great thriller with non-stop action!
The two main characters were always getting in and out of scrapes with a diabolical killer chasing them while they searched for Hemingway's valise with his lost manuscripts. It's exciting non-stop action with a surprise ending.
The two main characters were always getting in and out of scrapes with a diabolical killer chasing them while they searched for Hemingway's valise with his lost manuscripts. It's exciting non-stop action with a surprise ending.
January 19, 2020
Written and read quickly like a younger readers style I enjoyed the quick pace. A fiction story about the true lost manuscripts of Ernest Hemingway. It had a Simple storyline and the characters were not developed so I recommend it as a beach book with a tropical 🏝 story of mixed truth & lies.
February 11, 2020
This is one realistic story that is based on facts. Ryan and Megan are back to help give us a fast paced ride to suspense. What if Hemingway’s papers told us a different story? A definite story that you won’t be able to stop reading.
February 24, 2020
This is a fun fictional read about the Hemmingway missing manuscripts from 1929. It is an action-adventure that reads like a cross between the Pink Panther and James Bond with some brilliant moves and some ridiculous luck. If you are a fan of Hemingway this is a terrific whodunit.
March 2, 2020
Lots of Fun
Hemingway Found is a quick read, packed full of twists and turns. RB and Megan jump from one unimaginable catastrophe t another and bounce back. They stumble onto the answer to the question they didn't know existed.
Hemingway Found is a quick read, packed full of twists and turns. RB and Megan jump from one unimaginable catastrophe t another and bounce back. They stumble onto the answer to the question they didn't know existed.
March 14, 2020
An Amazing Adventure
A great book that’s unlike any other! If you like adventure, intrigue, danger, thrills, and plots that twist and turn and go up and down like a roller coaster, you’ll love this one!
A great book that’s unlike any other! If you like adventure, intrigue, danger, thrills, and plots that twist and turn and go up and down like a roller coaster, you’ll love this one!
March 19, 2020
This was a pretty good romp. A few oddities in the writing, but entertaining. Nothing too deep, and of course everything turns up roses. A bit too much swearing for my liking though.
A bit frustrating since I haven’t read book 1.
A bit frustrating since I haven’t read book 1.
April 8, 2020
Pure Action and Fun to Read
If you want to get away from today's worries, sit and read this story about the lost manuscripts by Ernest Hemingway and the two young people on a quest to find them.
If you want to get away from today's worries, sit and read this story about the lost manuscripts by Ernest Hemingway and the two young people on a quest to find them.
October 9, 2020
Hemingway, the larger than life, adventurous author shares the limelight with Ryan and Megan. I found out lots of tidbits I didn’t know about him. A wonderful plot and interesting characters with lots of action.
April 19, 2021
What a twisted rewrite of history, or was it? Two adventurous people, a quite smart young lady and her sometime bumbling partner/boyfriend get into and out of many problems. What a fun adventure, hopefully you will enjoy it as much as I did.
December 15, 2021
This was an ok story
I had a tough time connecting the historical start of the story to the rest of it, but it finally happened. It was pretty good overall. I will read more from this author.
I had a tough time connecting the historical start of the story to the rest of it, but it finally happened. It was pretty good overall. I will read more from this author.
November 1, 2023
I like Hemingway and became engrossed in this book. I had to set it aside for some time. (family) and found it was very easy to pick it up again. Fast action. Good characters. Hard to tell what was fiction and what was real.
January 10, 2020
Hemingway Found
I made it about 40% off the way through the book. I found it to be too convenient and implausible. Life is to short to waste it on drivel like this.
I made it about 40% off the way through the book. I found it to be too convenient and implausible. Life is to short to waste it on drivel like this.
January 12, 2020
Meh
Meh. That's word. Interesting plot but the narration lacked the build up to keep me interested. Not the start I would have liked for the new year.
Meh. That's word. Interesting plot but the narration lacked the build up to keep me interested. Not the start I would have liked for the new year.
January 13, 2020
Fun Read
This was a short fun read. I love adventure and this book took me on one. I look forward to the next Ryan and Megan adventure.
This was a short fun read. I love adventure and this book took me on one. I look forward to the next Ryan and Megan adventure.
January 14, 2020
Good read. An author who never disappoints
January 19, 2020
Wild, crazy, improbable escapes and adventures of our hero duet
January 24, 2020
I loved this story. So interesting having Ernest Hemingway woven into it. Lots of action too.
January 25, 2020
Great idea, not so well written
The plot and idea behind Hemingway found is greAt, however the writing is simple and has too many cliches for my liking.
The plot and idea behind Hemingway found is greAt, however the writing is simple and has too many cliches for my liking.
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