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Relic Runner Origin Story #1-6
The Relic Runner Origin Story Box Set: Books 1-6: A Dak Harper Serial Thriller
They thought he was dead. They were dead wrong.
Dak Harper's Delta Force team stumbles upon an ancient treasure trove in the mountains of Iraq. But when Dak suggests they report their findings to command, the team steals the loot and leaves him for dead.
Faced with certain death, Dak must find a way out of the darkness, and onto a path of revenge to settle the score with the men who betrayed him.
This box set contains the entire six book series of short stories called The Relic Runner Origin Story. Join Dak as he scours the world, from the beaches of Portugal and Miami, to the jungles of Mexico, the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the hills of Southern Kentucky, and the wilderness of Turkey.
This digital anthology of short stories includes-
Book 1: Out of the Fire
Book 2: You Only Die Once
Book 3: Tequila Sunset
Book 4: Purgatory
Book 5: Scorched Earth
Book 6: The Heart of Vengeance
Dak Harper's Delta Force team stumbles upon an ancient treasure trove in the mountains of Iraq. But when Dak suggests they report their findings to command, the team steals the loot and leaves him for dead.
Faced with certain death, Dak must find a way out of the darkness, and onto a path of revenge to settle the score with the men who betrayed him.
This box set contains the entire six book series of short stories called The Relic Runner Origin Story. Join Dak as he scours the world, from the beaches of Portugal and Miami, to the jungles of Mexico, the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the hills of Southern Kentucky, and the wilderness of Turkey.
This digital anthology of short stories includes-
Book 1: Out of the Fire
Book 2: You Only Die Once
Book 3: Tequila Sunset
Book 4: Purgatory
Book 5: Scorched Earth
Book 6: The Heart of Vengeance
581 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 28, 2020
281 people are currently reading
42 people want to read
About the author
Ernest Dempsey
71 books473 followersErnest Dempsey is a huge fan of action/adventure thrillers and science fiction.
He has been creating stories since he was in high school but never published a book until 2010, long after the days of high school were gone.
His action & adventure books come from a lineage similar to Clive Cussler, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and James Rollins. While his science fiction novels are full of influence from Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, The Matrix movie, and Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott.
He is quickly becoming one of the hottest fiction authors in the book world.
He has been creating stories since he was in high school but never published a book until 2010, long after the days of high school were gone.
His action & adventure books come from a lineage similar to Clive Cussler, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and James Rollins. While his science fiction novels are full of influence from Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, The Matrix movie, and Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott.
He is quickly becoming one of the hottest fiction authors in the book world.
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October 9, 2021
Getting Even
This box contains six short books, actually they should be called stories, about who Dak Harper is and a little of his history. I read the three relic runner books before I read this boxed set, but still it didn't disappoint.
In story one Harper is the team leader of a spec ops team while in the desert, they come across some hidden treasure and his team decides to take it and bury Harper in the cave. Harper escapes and spends the next stories taking down and dealing with his ex-team members, as well as his former commander. Even though he is set on revenge he still has some heart left, won't say any more so I won't ruin it.
The end of story six there is a secret chapter that leads into the relic runner books.
This is definitely a five star box set and if you've read other books by Mr. Dempsey than you should read these, they are a little darker, due to the revenge aspect but still well written. Be warned though, once you start you will find it hard to put down.
So, enjoy and as always good reading
This box contains six short books, actually they should be called stories, about who Dak Harper is and a little of his history. I read the three relic runner books before I read this boxed set, but still it didn't disappoint.
In story one Harper is the team leader of a spec ops team while in the desert, they come across some hidden treasure and his team decides to take it and bury Harper in the cave. Harper escapes and spends the next stories taking down and dealing with his ex-team members, as well as his former commander. Even though he is set on revenge he still has some heart left, won't say any more so I won't ruin it.
The end of story six there is a secret chapter that leads into the relic runner books.
This is definitely a five star box set and if you've read other books by Mr. Dempsey than you should read these, they are a little darker, due to the revenge aspect but still well written. Be warned though, once you start you will find it hard to put down.
So, enjoy and as always good reading
January 20, 2022
A new story style for Ernest
I have enjoyed all of Ernest Dempsey's stories and usually buy new books as they are released. This Set of books kind of surprised me as I finished the first book of the series, and said to myself this is different. The book was too short to be called a book and I found all six are the same! Still I enjoyed the story lines, lines which are more military than archi-Digging for old answers. The story is pretty good in my opinion, but don't expect the search for old bones to be the main story line!
I have enjoyed all of Ernest Dempsey's stories and usually buy new books as they are released. This Set of books kind of surprised me as I finished the first book of the series, and said to myself this is different. The book was too short to be called a book and I found all six are the same! Still I enjoyed the story lines, lines which are more military than archi-Digging for old answers. The story is pretty good in my opinion, but don't expect the search for old bones to be the main story line!
May 2, 2021
Quite an introduction to Dak Harper. After wiping out some insurgents in a cave in Iraq, Dak and his team find some artifacts that the team seem to think are quite valuable - the team, except Dak, want to take the artifacts. Dak is left for dead in the cave and when his team turns against him, he is declared a traitor. He escapes, then starts hunting his team, all 5 of them, one after another across the Americas, until he eliminates all of them.
May 20, 2021
Liked the story. It was an easy read except for the poor editing, there were a lot of extra words and places where a sentence starts as one though then changes a word to make it more clear but doesn't remove the original word. Probably not a problem for most readers but I have dyslexia and read every word so when I run into things like this it is very distracting and I may need to read it 5-6 times before it is clear. (This should never happen with todays automatic electronic editing tools)
April 11, 2021
Hard to put down and sleep for the evening
A wonderful and gifted Writer. I have read many of of the Sean Wyatt books and Dak Harper. All of the characters are so well developed. I free as if I know them and their motivation s and heart. If you want excitement and new friends , start reading. I don't think you will ever regret your choices.
A wonderful and gifted Writer. I have read many of of the Sean Wyatt books and Dak Harper. All of the characters are so well developed. I free as if I know them and their motivation s and heart. If you want excitement and new friends , start reading. I don't think you will ever regret your choices.
April 24, 2021
Another good book. It is hard to, say which book I have enjoyed most.
I enjoyed the description of the fights. The description of the places make you feel as if you are actually there. I don't find the details of the fights too gruesome. The action is fast pace and exciting.Thank you for some great entertainment.
I enjoyed the description of the fights. The description of the places make you feel as if you are actually there. I don't find the details of the fights too gruesome. The action is fast pace and exciting.Thank you for some great entertainment.
July 20, 2021
A Keeper
This is a great story and a unique way to introduce Dak Harper. Each story leaves you wanting a few more pages. Maybe we can learn more one day. The stage is set for following Dak on a treasure hunt, as he keeps an eye on his six. I highly recommend Ernest Dempsey. He takes his research seriously.
This is a great story and a unique way to introduce Dak Harper. Each story leaves you wanting a few more pages. Maybe we can learn more one day. The stage is set for following Dak on a treasure hunt, as he keeps an eye on his six. I highly recommend Ernest Dempsey. He takes his research seriously.
September 1, 2020
Couldn’t put it down
Full of action and adventure. The characters are well developed, I’ve read every book this talented author has written. I’m looking forward to the next Dak adventure.
Full of action and adventure. The characters are well developed, I’ve read every book this talented author has written. I’m looking forward to the next Dak adventure.
September 8, 2020
Good Collection of 6 Books
The Relic Runner Box Set : Books 1-6. This set is a collection that forms one story. Each book has a satisfying conclusion. The old pulp format. Nothing new but good writing in each.
The Relic Runner Box Set : Books 1-6. This set is a collection that forms one story. Each book has a satisfying conclusion. The old pulp format. Nothing new but good writing in each.
October 3, 2020
Entertaining!
I like Ernest Dempsey's books. This was an interesting way to bring Dak Harper into his new role. I am expecting many more historical and archeological offerings involving this new hero.
I like Ernest Dempsey's books. This was an interesting way to bring Dak Harper into his new role. I am expecting many more historical and archeological offerings involving this new hero.
March 10, 2021
Dempsey never disappoints!
This box set is a great start to The Relic Runner series and I can't wait to see what happens to Dak Harper next. Strap in and prepare yourself for a wild ride of action and suspense. Dempsey delivers the goods as always!
This box set is a great start to The Relic Runner series and I can't wait to see what happens to Dak Harper next. Strap in and prepare yourself for a wild ride of action and suspense. Dempsey delivers the goods as always!
May 13, 2021
The varied books by Ernest Dempsey
Have just completed The Relic Runner Origin Story box set 1-6. Once again I fell under the spell of Mr. Dempsey’s character, DAK Harper. Great story line and an interesting character . Highly recommend books by Ernest Dempsey once again.
Have just completed The Relic Runner Origin Story box set 1-6. Once again I fell under the spell of Mr. Dempsey’s character, DAK Harper. Great story line and an interesting character . Highly recommend books by Ernest Dempsey once again.
May 20, 2021
Great action and suspense!
This book is full of action and suspense with a little bit of romance thrown in with no profanity. I'm very glad there is a series with Dak in it. I'm sure its going to be a fun ride!
This book is full of action and suspense with a little bit of romance thrown in with no profanity. I'm very glad there is a series with Dak in it. I'm sure its going to be a fun ride!
August 13, 2021
I have been a fan of Mr Dempsey a long time
The origin set was very I got to know Dak lot better after all the books in the series . The books are great and just the story line to keep me up at night. Loved them Thank you Mr Dempsey
The origin set was very I got to know Dak lot better after all the books in the series . The books are great and just the story line to keep me up at night. Loved them Thank you Mr Dempsey
September 4, 2021
The series holds your interest
The story carries you through the development of the hero of the story as he delivers retribution to those who wronged him.
The six books set the background of Dak Harper as the Relic Runner.
The story carries you through the development of the hero of the story as he delivers retribution to those who wronged him.
The six books set the background of Dak Harper as the Relic Runner.
October 28, 2021
Wonderful prequel to the Relic Runner series
This series of novellas are very well written and provide an excellent introduction to what motivates Dak. Read them, they are worthy of your time.
This series of novellas are very well written and provide an excellent introduction to what motivates Dak. Read them, they are worthy of your time.
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November 8, 2021And they thought he was dead? No, it was just fervent wishing so. But it was not to be, and deep in their psyches, they knew it. It was just a matter of when. He drifts in like harbor fog, matches his skills to the situations, and ….. you have some fun reading ahead!
October 14, 2022
Excellent.
This is a well paced and interesting story broken up into easily read parts. There was one scene in the last part that was so good...really a classic, funny scene. Dak is a great character and I look forward to continuing his story.
This is a well paced and interesting story broken up into easily read parts. There was one scene in the last part that was so good...really a classic, funny scene. Dak is a great character and I look forward to continuing his story.
September 4, 2020
Good read
Well developed characters keeps this set of books interesting and engaging. Definitely a series to be read and enjoyed for both the story and very high quality of writing.
Well developed characters keeps this set of books interesting and engaging. Definitely a series to be read and enjoyed for both the story and very high quality of writing.
September 6, 2020
Fun, quick reads - even when they are bloody
A great way to spend a Saturday: fast, easy to read and hard to put down! God Bless America and her service members,
A great way to spend a Saturday: fast, easy to read and hard to put down! God Bless America and her service members,
September 17, 2020
Good series
Lots of plot twists and turns to keep you interested, sometimes a little predictable but overall good books. Read them, you’ll enjoy them
Lots of plot twists and turns to keep you interested, sometimes a little predictable but overall good books. Read them, you’ll enjoy them
September 21, 2020
Great new series
Big fan of the Sean Wyatt series. This is going to be another fun series to read. Looking forward to the adventures of Dak Harper, The Relic Runner.
Big fan of the Sean Wyatt series. This is going to be another fun series to read. Looking forward to the adventures of Dak Harper, The Relic Runner.
October 24, 2020
Great story
Dak provided plenty of action and suspense. The book has plenty of stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. Does the good guy win?
Dak provided plenty of action and suspense. The book has plenty of stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. Does the good guy win?
November 5, 2020
Excellent read!
This series is able to hold your attention and you never want to set it down.
The ending leaves you wanting to read more
This series is able to hold your attention and you never want to set it down.
The ending leaves you wanting to read more
November 7, 2020
Fast paced and riveting
Each book leaves you wanting to start the next. Fast paced and riveting. Not staged but action packed . Not predictable
Each book leaves you wanting to start the next. Fast paced and riveting. Not staged but action packed . Not predictable
November 17, 2020
A very good read
Dak Harper is not someone to be messed with. Ernest Dempsey writes in his usual page turning style of his new hero. Well worth reading.
Dak Harper is not someone to be messed with. Ernest Dempsey writes in his usual page turning style of his new hero. Well worth reading.
November 22, 2020
An opportunity missed
I would have preferred these short stories to just have been released as a single book which was how I read it.
I would have preferred these short stories to just have been released as a single book which was how I read it.
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February 16, 2021Awesome series!
This is an amazing series! I can't recommend it highly enough!
Read these books, I guarantee you will love them!
This is an amazing series! I can't recommend it highly enough!
Read these books, I guarantee you will love them!
March 20, 2021
A new series to love!
The story is long and winding, a little predictable, but the end is great!! I'm looking forward to the next adventure!
The story is long and winding, a little predictable, but the end is great!! I'm looking forward to the next adventure!
March 26, 2021
Fun read
The characters are very good and have solid backgrounds. I like that the intersection between Mr. Dempsey books are clean and accurate keeping the backgrounds correct,
The characters are very good and have solid backgrounds. I like that the intersection between Mr. Dempsey books are clean and accurate keeping the backgrounds correct,
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