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Andy McDermott was born July 2, 1974 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He is the international best-selling author of the Nina Wilde/Eddie Chase action/thriller series that started in 2007 with the book “The Hunt for Atlantis” and it’s follow up, The Tomb of Hercules that came out in 2008. His adventure series about Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase are published in twenty different languages in thirty countries.From his twitter page I gather that he’s a fan of Star Trek, and Mac computers, and his all-time favorite movie is Aliens. He wrote most of his website updates on an antique Mac laptop. And he wrote his first 7 Wilde/Chase novels and 8 novels that never got published on a sofa that he just this year got rid of. Besides this information, there isn’t much about the author, who seems to be quite popular.

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Somehow, he’s managed to keep his personal life, for the most part, silent.Besides writing about the archaeologist and former body guard, he writes short stories about celebrity sleuth Leviticus Gold, which are ebook exclusives. He also wrote a stand alone novel released as The Persona Protocol in the United Kingdom and The Shadow Protocol in the United States and Canada.Before being an author he worked as a journalist and editor for DVD Review and Hotdog Magazine, with both magazines, he wrote movie reviews and got to show off his large knowledge of movie trivia. Working too as a graphic designer, reviewing video games, and a graphic designer. Andy contributed to the British science fiction comic book 2000 A.D, first getting published in Prog 749. Andy graduated from Keele University and now lives in Bournemouth, with his wife and son, where he writes full time.He’s also written a screenplay called Lies We Tell that is about an honest chauffeur who must deal with his dead boss’ mistress; her past forces him to stop a marriage involving her young sister and the sisters’ gangster cousin.His first book in the Nina Wilde/Eddie Chase series, and New York Times Bestseller, “The Hunt for Atlantis”, is about a woman, archaeologist Dr. Nina Wilde who’s parents died searching for “The Lost City of Atlantis”.

A decade later, she finds out how they died, and decides to continue their search where it concluded. She gets funding from philanthropist Kristian Frost aided by Kristian’s British bodyguard Eddie Chase (who is also an ex-SAS soldier) after a dangerous man named Giovanni Qobras came to her pretending to work for Frost tricks her and wants to kill her to try and stop her search. Eddie gets her on the right track to get her quest and funding going. She has a theory that she wants to prove on how to find this lost city.

On their journey they are joined by Hugo Castille; another bodyguard, Kari Frost, a beautiful heiress and the daughter of Kristian. Besides the money, Kristian is also having the two bodyguards (Hugo and Eddie) as well as his daughter, go along with Nina on her quest. They are being pursued by Brotherhood of Selasphoros led by Giovanni. There is a secret hidden in the old city that if it fell into degratehands, it would be the end of the world such as it is. It’s a good reason that Nina and Eddie are also on the hunt for the tomb. “The Hunt for Atlantis” also won the 2007 Publishers Weekly Starred Review award.The second book in the series, The Tomb of Hercules, Nina gets the chance of a lifetime, to prove that Hercules’, the legendary hero, tomb is real. If she can prove that exists, it will be the most important historical find ever found.

She’s not the only one that wants to find the tomb, and the treasure that’s within the tomb. This group of greedy people proves that they will do whatever it takes to get into the tomb. The search for Hercules’ tomb takes them all over the world, from New York, Shanghai, Switzerland, and Botswana. Eddie and Nina have to stay one step ahead of the other people who want to get their hands on the tomb and find it first.

These other people only want it for the treasure and any glory they can get from finding the tomb. A gorgeous woman from Eddie’s past joins the hunt and all the rules change, making each step they take very dangerous.Over the course of the series, the two series leads, Nina and Eddie, inevitably develop feelings and later a relationship with one another, and they end up starting a family together after getting married.His novels have been praised for their non-stop action scenes, their epic scope that spans the globe, It’s been said that he can compete with Dan Brown and James Rollins, two giants in the action/ thriller genre, and he’s been called a new master of this genre. His work has drawn comparisons to fiction writing authors Clive Cussler and Matthew Rilley too. It’s been said that while a lot of author’s write action scenes that crawl by, but his on the other hand, it is as though they are displayed in high definition and they explode off the page. His dialogue crackles.These books have also drawn criticism for their lack of a story and an over reliance on a lot of action sequences throughout the book (especially in the second book), being separated by a few pages of other things that happen.

His dialogue has been described as being written by a teenager, and the sense of humor was very sophomoric and weak, especially from Eddie. One reviewer thought that Nina wasn’t very interesting and they didn’t care about her that much, and Eddie, they said, was a diamond in the rough. The bad news about that is, he was not enough diamond and there was too much rough. Making the secondary characters much more interesting. Some of the people who enjoyed the first novel, were disappointed by the second book being a lot of action with almost none of the story that the first one had. » » Andy McDermott.

The Tomb of Hercules by Andy McDermott SummaryAN ANCIENT WARRIOR. AN INCREDIBLE TREASURE. A LETHAL ENEMY.

It’s the opportunity of a lifetime–the chance to prove that a tomb containing the remains of the legendary hero Hercules actually exists. If American archaeologist Nina Wilde can locate it, it will be the most important historical find ever unearthed. But as Nina and her ex-SAS bodyguard, Eddie Chase, begin their search, it’s clear that others want to find the tomb–and the unimaginable riches within–and will do anything to get there first. Who will find the tomb of Hercules first, and what fantastic treasure does it hold? From New York to Shanghai, from Switzerland to the diamond mines of Botswana, Nina and Eddie must stay one step ahead of their enemies in a race to solve a mystery as ancient as civilization itself.

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But when a beautiful woman from Eddie’s past joins the hunt, all the rules change–and in this life-and-death game, their next move may be the most dangerous one of all. From the Paperback edition.

The Tomb of Hercules (Wilde/Chase 2) by Andy McDermott SummaryFrom the author of THE HUNT FOR ATLANTIS, comes an electrifying new novel – prepare yourself for an adrenalin-fuelled ride. An ancient warrior For archaeologist Nina Wilde it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. Her studies of an ancient text have convinced her that a tomb containing the remains of legendary warrior Hercules may actually exist.

If she can locate it, it will be the most important historical find ever to be unearthed. An incredible treasure As Nina and Eddie Chase, her ex-SAS bodyguard, begin their search it’s clear that others want to find the tomb – and the unimaginable riches contained within.

Then Chase’s attention is diverted by the re-appearance of a face from his past. The Tomb of Hercules: A Novel by Bestsellers - Books USA Press SummaryAN ANCIENT WARRIOR. AN INCREDIBLE TREASURE. A LETHAL ENEMY. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime–the chance to prove that a tomb containing the remains of the legendary hero Hercules actually exists.

If American archaeologist Nina Wilde can locate it, it will be the most important historical find ever unearthed. But as Nina and her ex-SAS bodyguard, Eddie Chase, begin their search, it’s clear that others want to find the tomb–and the unimaginable riches within–and will do anything to get there first. Who will find the tomb of Hercules first, and what fantastic treasure does it hold? From New York to Shanghai, from Switzerland to the diamond mines of Botswana, Nina and Eddie must stay one step ahead of their enemies in a race to solve a mystery as ancient as civilization itself.

But when a beautiful woman from Eddie’s past joins the hunt, all the rules change–and in this life-and-death game, their next move may be the most dangerous one of all. From the Paperback edition. Review “Adventure stories don’t get much more epic than this!”—Daily Mirror, UK From the Paperback edition. Review 'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' - Mirror.

The Hunt for Atlantis by Andy McDermott SummaryA LOST CIVILIZATION. A DANGEROUS QUEST. A DEADLY SECRET. It’s one of history’s most enduring and controversial legends—the lost city of Atlantis. Archaeologist Nina Wilde is certain she’s solved the riddle of its whereabouts—and with the help of reclusive billionaire Kristian Frost, his beautiful daughter, Kari, and ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase, she’s about to make the most important discovery in centuries.

But not everyone wants them to succeed: a powerful and mysterious organization will stop at nothing to ensure that a secret submerged for 11,000 years never resurfaces. More than one would-be discoverer has already died in pursuit of Atlantis’s secrets—including Nina’s own parents. Failure isn’t an option. From the streets of Manhattan to the Brazilian jungle, from a Tibetan mountaintop to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, Nina and Eddie will race against time—and follow a trail of danger and death to a revelation so explosive, it could destroy civilization forever. From the Paperback edition. The Midas Legacy by Andy McDermott SummaryAmerican archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase, search for King Midas’s legacy in the latest thrilling adventure in Andy McDermott’s globe-spanning series.

For Nina Wilde and her ex-SAS husband Eddie Chase, locating the legendary lost city of Atlantis was just the beginning of an even greater quest: to discover what mysterious treasure drew an ancient Atlantean explorer to the Himalayas. But they’re unaware of the risks they face, the secrets gathering around them, and the powerful forces desperate to possess history’s greatest prize. High in the snowbound peaks, Nina and Eddie uncover a cave guarded by Buddhist monks. There, a shadowy enemy awaits them.

And after a vicious battle, Nina finds herself with a fragment of a millennia-old puzzle—and questions only one person can answer: her long-lost grandmother. Drawing on her family’s painful secrets, Nina gains knowledge that will lead her and Eddie from a remote Icelandic retreat to the Hermit Kingdom of North Korea—and expose the shocking truth about the mythical King Midas and a terrifying plot that could doom all humankind.

Praise for Andy McDermott “Nonstop, relentless extreme action. What a fantastic series!”—For Winter Nights, on Kingdom of Darkness “A fun, frantic read that moves along at a breakneck pace. Big-time popcorn adventure fun, complete with a dose of history and humor.”—Beauty in Ruins, on The Revelation Code “Adventure stories don’t get much more epic than this.”—Daily Mirror (U.K.). Kingdom of Darkness by Andy McDermott SummaryFor fans of James Rollins and Matthew Reilly comes a gripping, globe-spanning adventure in Andy McDermott’s thrilling series featuring American archaeologist Nina Wilde and ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase. History’s most sought after treasure is now mankind’s worst fear. In Los Angeles, a desperate man seeks out renowned archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, ex–SAS soldier Eddie Chase—only to be gunned down in front of them. The assassin is soon identified as a ninety-year-old Nazi war criminal—with the body of a healthy forty-year-old.

Following the victim’s final warnings, Nina and Eddie travel to Cairo to inspect the newly discovered tomb of Alexander the Great. But the real find is hidden in one of its treasures—a mechanical guide leading to one of antiquity’s most tantalizing myths: a spring of water said to give eternal life to those who drink it.

Nina, Eddie, and a team of Mossad agents realize that the myth is real, and that a group of former SS men who have tasted this water are now hunting for its source. But before they can act, Nina is kidnapped and spirited away to a secret Nazi enclave in Argentina, igniting a fierce, fateful, globe-spanning struggle in which her life hangs in the balance. All the while a terrifying possibility emerges—that the world’s darkest evil could live on forever.

Praise for the novels of Andy McDermott “Raises the bar to please adventure junkies who prefer to mainline their action.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on The Hunt for Atlantis “A fun, action-filled James Bond/Indiana Jones–esque story.”—Geek Speak Magazine, on Return to Atlantis “Adventure stories don’t get much more epic than this.”—Daily Mirror (U.K.) Praise for Kingdom of Darkness “When it comes to archaeological adventure thrillers, I’m not sure that there’s anyone writing in the genre today who is stronger, smarter, or more consistent than Andy McDermott. His Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase series is like a mixture of Indiana Jones, James Bond, Dirk Pitt, and Jack Bauer. Kingdom of Darkness is smart, clever, and exciting stuff. If you’re looking for a solid archaeological adventure that is as committed to the history as to the thrills, then this is definitely worth a read.”—Beauty in Ruins “Nonstop, relentless extreme action. McDermott’s thrillers have become increasingly accomplished, confident and rounded. The characters of Nina and Eddie are so well developed they appear almost to have a life of their own and their story has become arguably the most important aspect of the books.

The plots are always exciting, pacey and gobsmacking and the runaway train action is matched by heart, with many laugh-out-loud lines as well as other scenes of devastating sadness or cruelty. What a fantastic series!”—For Winter Nights “As ever, Andy McDermott mixes high-action car chases, gun battles and mysterious quests, then shakes them well to provide an explosive cocktail. A breakneck running battle on a speeding train is an absolute classic, reminiscent of Bond films at their best.”—Crime Review “An excellent thriller, exhausting, laugh-out-loud funny and gobsmackingly heartbreaking. If you like high octane thrillers then you cannot miss this book.”—Parmenion Books From the Paperback edition. The Spear of Atlantis (Wilde/Chase 14) by Andy McDermott SummaryAfter KING SOLOMON'S CURSE comes Andy McDermott's newest Wilde and Chase novel, in which the intrepid pair find themselves in a race against time - before modern civilization is brought to its knees.

Wilde and Chase are back in a quest to find a legendary weapon lost since the fall of Atlantis. World-famous archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase, believe their days of danger are behind them. But when Nina is framed for the theft of a priceless artefact in a daring raid on a luxury cruise ship, she has no choice but to flee. On the run, Nina discovers that a shadowy group is searching for an ancient Atlantean weapon with destructive power beyond comprehension. Eddie - helped by a multi-talented team of friends - must risk his own life to learn who is pulling the strings. In a continent-crossing race against time, hunted by enemies with deadly ambitions, only Nina and Eddie can unearth the truth before a devastating force is unleashed on the world.

King Solomon's Curse (Wilde/Chase 13) by Andy McDermott SummaryFollowing on from THE MIDAS LEGACY, Andy McDermott's new Wilde and Chase novel sees our daring duo on the trail of a strange, ancient weapon of immense power hidden in a lost city deep in the African jungle. Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Chris Kuzneski, Dan Brown and Scott Mariani. Nina Wilde is back on the hunt.

Now a presenter of her own TV documentary series, Nina is in Jerusalem. Clues found at the Ark of the Covenant recovery site have led her to the ruins of the First Temple, buried beneath Temple Mount. Within them, Nina spots an opening to a previously hidden chamber - a map room which contains a model of a mysterious city thought to contain a great yet dangerous power hidden by King Solomon himself. Analysing the clues, Nina believes that the city is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most dangerous locations on Earth. Eddie is in England with their daughter Macy but Nina's phone call is about to change everything.

He has had his own problems in the DRC in the past and he isn't about to let Nina go there alone. Joining forces, Nina and Eddie are about to start a chain of events from which there might be no return. The Valhalla Prophecy by Andy McDermott SummaryFor fans of James Rollins and Matthew Reilly comes a heart-stopping, globe-spanning adventure in Andy McDermott’s explosive series featuring American archaeologist Nina Wilde and ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase. MYSTERIOUS RUNESTONES.

AN ANCIENT VIKING MYTH. AND A PROPHECY OF LIFE OR DEATH. In a Stockholm museum, thieves steal an enormous Norse runestone, but not before killing a security guard. When Nina Wilde, head of the International Heritage Agency (IHA), and her husband, ex-mercenary Eddie Chase, arrive to investigate, they are told a chilling story: A scholar has discovered that the stone may be one of two keys to finding the mythological site of Valhalla, where the Vikings predicted the world’s final battle would begin. The second stone lies at the bottom of a Norwegian lake. But when Nina and Eddie race to the scene, they’re hit with a shocking surprise. Covert agents from around the world, including a ruthless mole in the IHA, are drawn into a lethal game,.

Then a disturbing secret surfaces from Eddie’s past, involving a mission in Vietnam and a woman he tried to save. Suddenly suspicious of her own husband, Nina cannot afford to stop the perilous search for the artifact. For somewhere in a remote wilderness, two forces are about to converge: one that could save the world. And one that could destroy it.

Praise for the novels of Andy McDermott “Raises the bar to please adventure junkies who prefer to mainline their action.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on The Hunt for Atlantis “A fun, action-filled James Bond/Indiana Jones-esque story.”—Geek Speak Magazine, on Return to Atlantis “Adventure stories don’t get much more epic than this.”—Daily Mirror (U.K.) From the Paperback edition. The Egyptian Book of Living & Dying by Joann Fletcher SummaryIn addition to their astonishing legacy of artifacts and burial sites, the ancient Egyptians also produced a rich body of writing about the quest for immortality. The Egyptian Book of Living and Dying traces humankind's progress from birth to death to the mysterious realm of the afterlife, with this mortal cycle set against the eternal backdrop of the cosmos: the gods, the movement of the sun, the symbolism of the stars, and the great battles of Horus and Seth. In particular, the Book of the Dead emphasizes the hazardous voyage of the soul as it makes its way through the Underworld in search of the eternal paradise. This illuminating work will help bring readers one step closer to the spirit of the ancient Egyptians. Ninety Percent of Everything by Rose George SummaryEye-opening and compelling, the overlooked world of freight shipping, revealed as the foundation of our civilization On ship-tracking websites, the waters are black with dots.

Each dot is a ship; each ship is laden with boxes; each box is laden with goods. In postindustrial economies, we no longer produce but buy. We buy, so we must ship. Without shipping there would be no clothes, food, paper, or fuel. Without all those dots, the world would not work. Freight shipping has been no less revolutionary than the printing press or the Internet, yet it is all but invisible. Away from public scrutiny, shipping revels in suspect practices, dubious operators, and a shady system of 'flags of convenience.'

Infesting our waters, poisoning our air, and a prime culprit of acoustic pollution, shipping is environmentally indefensible. And then there are the pirates.

Rose George, acclaimed chronicler of what we would rather ignore, sails from Rotterdam to Suez to Singapore on ships the length of football fields and the height of Niagara Falls; she patrols the Indian Ocean with an anti-piracy task force; she joins seafaring chaplains, and investigates the harm that ships inflict on endangered whales. Sharply informative and entertaining, Ninety Percent of Everything reveals the workings and perils of an unseen world that holds the key to our economy, our environment, and our very civilization. The Resurrection Key (Wilde/Chase 15) by Andy McDermott SummaryIn the most explosive book of the thrilling Wilde and Chase series, the intrepid pair must race against time before an ancient force is unleashed on the world. Their days of death-defying adventure seemingly behind them, acclaimed archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase, live like any normal family. However, when a mythical civilisation is unearthed deep in the Antarctic ice, they are drawn into a battle for control of its astonishing power. Dashing from New York to New Zealand, from futuristic Chinese cities to the outback of Australia, they soon confront the gravest threat they've ever faced. Pursued by ruthless mercenaries and a secret special forces unit, Nina and Eddie discover the clock is counting down to the extermination of all humanity.

Praise for Andy McDermott: 'A writer of almost cinematic talent' - Daily Express, Scotland 'Adventure stories don't get much more epic than this' - Mirror 'McDermott raises the bar. Non-stop high octane action' Publishers Weekly.