A Grave Invitation

by Ron Lamberson

A celebrated explorer brazenly murdered. A fabled treasure lost in the African wilderness.
Stuart Mancini is on the verge of closing a merger that will net him a fortune when his routine business luncheon is hijacked by an unexpected visit from a pair of eccentric Englishmen claiming to represent his estranged—and recently murdered—grandfather. Within hours, Stuart is swept from his predictable, meticulous Manhattan environment into a storm of family mysteries, kidnapping, and murder. Stuart’s sudden induction into the enigmatic Kilimanjaro Club—a global network of covert adventurers—launches him into an intercontinental pursuit of his legendary grandfather’s secrets, a missing business partner, and an unpredictable web of adventure, discovery, and introspection.

446 pages, Paperback

Published June 23, 2022

About the author

Having previously endured a purgatory-like existence as an HR professional, Ron Lamberson is an award-winning novelist who has published five novels, including A Grave Invitation, The Poachers of Immortality, and Heavy Metal Moon. He holds a BA in Creative Writing from Purdue and an MBA from Indiana University. Ron is a passionate traveler, having visited over thirty countries on five continents; a Disney freak; and an unabashed fan of the bands Nine Inch Nails and Toto—don’t judge. He spends his free time struggling to learn guitar, attending concerts, and avoiding injury on the tennis court. Ron is a husband, father, and dog wrangler who currently resides in Colorado where he’s currently working on his next novel. You can learn more about Ron at www.ronlamberson.com

Reviews

[Carey · Rating 5 out of 5]

adventure,intrigue, and mystery.

Ron is an amazing storyteller and will have you hooked on this worldwide adventure from the first page. Enjoy the ride

[Nancy Hetzke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It reminds of an Indiana Jones type adventure. The two older adventurers makes it even more fun. I love the twists And turns. I was sad when it ended and then found out there was a second book so will obtain that a read it soon

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Normally I write so much, but this review is simple.

I loved this book a lot. It was like City Slickers 2 meets an old man’s adventuring squad. I absolutely loved it. The characters were so colorful,and the book was full of great dialogue. I love it so much I am going to buy and read book 2.

[Deborah A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever read a book that you simply did not want to put down? A Grave Invitation was that book for me. The plot and character development were superb. The manner in which Ron tells the story (going from location to location and from past to present and back) is genius and it held my interest intensely. As an avid traveler, I appreciated the way that Ron's very thoughtful and thorough description of every scene/location. His meticulous descriptions made me feel like I was right there with the characters of his book.

I have already ordered the second in the Kilimanjaro Series.

[Eldread · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of fun!

A fish out of water story with great characters. If you enjoy Second Hand Lions I think you’ll find a lot to love here as the protagonist gets sucked out of his corporate existence into a mysterious quest. Are his new acquaintances and their obscure club really who they say they are?

[Traci Museitif · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok

It started a little slow. But after a bit it was quite good. The ending is meant to leave you wanting the next installment, but I'm not sure if I'll follow.

[Mary Ann Gallis Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took everything I had to finish this book. I found it tedious and slow. Sorry.