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Fracture: A Novel

severed_press_ — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:25:56 +0000

When time fractures, chaos reigns.

At the Museum of Natural History in New York City, paleontologist Noah Clark is about to unveil his greatest discovery. However, on the day the curtain is set to rise, a cosmic event shatters reality.

The remnants of a colossal supernova strike Earth, engulfing it in a swirling alien fog charged with crackling electricity. Noah, along with everyone else, is left dazed and nauseous. He staggers outside and watches in horror as a Tyrannosaurus rex emerges from the otherworldly miasma and cuts down a bewildered pedestrian.

And the rex isn’t alone…

The unthinkable has happened: The Cretaceous Period—a chapter in Earth’s history ruled by the largest and most dangerous creatures to ever exist—has been hurled sixty-five million years forward in time, inexplicably colliding with our own.

Will Noah and the rest of humanity survive this prehistoric invasion, or will they become prey, driven to extinction in a world reclaimed by its former masters?

FRACTURE beautifully showcases international bestselling author Matt James’ passion for thrilling adventure and edge-of-your-seat suspense, as well as his deep, childlike adoration for dinosaurs.

*If you wish to know more about the animals used in this novel, there is a brief summary of each one after the last chapter. Wait until you’ve read the story to check it out to avoid spoilers.

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The Venetian Pursuit: An Archaeological Thriller (The Jack Reilly Adventures Book 5)

severed_press_ — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:43:56 +0000

On July 2, 1937, one of America’s greatest adventurers suddenly vanishes. The event makes global headlines, fueling decades of debate, and birthing countless conspiracy theories.

Gregory Wentz’s yacht is marooned on an uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Senator’s fifteen-year-old son ventures into the tree line and finds something amazing, the scattered remains of a plane wreck with the number N16020 stamped on its wing. Wentz, a former Air Force pilot, instantly recognizes what he’s looking at. He contacts someone he knows he can trust, a man who is supposed to be dead, Solomon Raegor, Director of the Tactical Archaeological Command.

What was already a historic discovery turns into something infinitely bigger once Raegor and TAC operative Jack Reilly uncover the truth. Amelia Earhart was hijacked at gunpoint shortly before taking off on that fateful day. Her co-pilot was replaced by a desperate man with a crazy plan, and information concerning one of history’s other greatest mysteries: the location of Marco Polo’s lost fleet, and the fortune it holds.

Fans of Indiana Jones, Uncharted, and Tomb Raider love Jack Reilly!

THE VENETIAN PURSUIT is the fifth book in international bestselling author Matt James’ action-packed archaeological thriller series, The Jack Reilly Adventures. “Matt James reminds devotees of Indiana Jones and Nathan Drake why their love for rock-solid action-adventure springs eternal!”
—Rick Chesler, international bestselling author of ATLANTIS GOLD

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The Lost Legion: An Archaeological Thriller (The Jack Reilly Adventures Book 6)

severed_press_ — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:06:54 +0000

From the international bestselling author of The Blood King and The Cursed Thief comes the latest installment in the beloved Jack Reilly Adventures series. Brace yourself for an exhilarating, edge-of-your-seat, archaeological thriller that will captivate die-hard fans and new readers alike!

Sometime in the second century, the Ninth Legion of the Imperial Roman Army inexplicably vanished off the face of the earth. Were they annihilated in some unrecorded battle, or was their disappearance the result of something far more secretive?

Jack Reilly is nearly finished with an extended vacation in Rome. Alongside him is Mayleen Wu, former Chinese operative and Jack’s newfound love. Posing under aliases, they attend a private event set against the backdrop of the historic Roman Colosseum, one that features a remarkable display of artifacts once belonging to the elusive Ninth Legion. Among these treasures is the headpiece to the legion’s quasi-sacred aquila, their revered eagle standard.

The evening takes a perilous turn as an armed unit storms the black-tie affair. The intruders are determined to claim what they believe is rightfully theirs. To do so, they need the headpiece. Chaos unfolds, and as the hostile force vanishes into the night, a cryptic message arises, invoking an ancient birthright.

The militarized descendants of Rome’s lost legion have emerged from the shadows, driven by a clear mission: complete the covert, 2,000-year-old quest of their ancestors. The tomb of Alexander the Great, along with the immense fortune it holds, must be found!

The Lost Legion is a relentless pursuit that unfolds a thrilling saga, jam-packed with high-stakes adventure, historical mystery, and bone-chilling suspense.

Fans of Indiana Jones, Uncharted, and Tomb Raider love Jack Reilly!

THE LOST LEGION is the sixth book in international bestselling author Matt James’ action-packed archaeological thriller series, The Jack Reilly Adventures.

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THE UNDYING KINGDOMTHE UNDYING KINGDOM: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL THRILLER

severed_press_ — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:25:14 +0000

“The words of a Matt James story flow like the best rivers. Smooth and subtle at times, interrupted by danger and thrills at every churn of whitewater. This guy is the real deal!”
—Ernest Dempsey, USA Today bestselling author of WHERE HORIZONS END
Nestled deep within an uncharted valley of the Himalayas is a legendary utopia of untold beauty and peace. Jack Reilly’s next mission will be his most daunting one yet. The retired Delta operator is whisked away to the Nepali capital of Kathmandu to investigate the outrageous claims of an impossibly old, seemingly deranged Sherpa. The hospitalized man has delivered a confusing and provocative warning to his caretakers, cautioning them to be wary of the “curse of Shangri-La.” Rumors of a mystical mountain paradise have circulated throughout history for centuries. It is said that a supernatural enchantment is responsible for the excellent health and prolonged lives of the domain’s residents. But is it really magic? And what of the curse? It becomes even more imperative for Jack to uncover the long-veiled location after a Chinese biotech company with government contracts joins the hunt. As a result, one of the world’s greatest mysteries is in danger of being pillaged, and the people who call it home, inhumanly experimented on and butchered. Fans of Indiana Jones, Uncharted, and Tomb Raider love Jack Reilly! THE UNDYING KINGDOM is the fourth book in international bestselling author Matt James’ action-packed archaeological thriller series, The Jack Reilly Adventures.

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THE DORADO DECEPTION: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL THRILLER

severed_press_ — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:06:19 +0000

Hidden beneath the dense canopy of a South American jungle is a discovery that will change history forever. Jack Reilly travels to Colombia on behalf of his new employer, the Tactical Archaeological Command, a clandestine organization whose objective is to locate and, if necessary, protect historically valuable assets around the globe. The former Delta operator is sent to investigate the violent kidnapping of veteran TAC agent Lorenzo Matias. But this is more than just a missing person’s case. Seconds before Matias was abducted, he sent an encrypted message to his and Jack’s superiors back in the United States. It read, “El Dorado exists!” The production of illicit narcotics has made Santiago Aguilar rich beyond his wildest dreams. Still, it isn’t enough. The powerful drug lord longs for more. After acquiring a 500-year-old map drawn by a famous Spanish explorer, Aguilar refocuses his attention, and a large percentage of his fortune, on an expedition to uncover the grandest prize of them all, the lost City of Gold. But the legend isn’t what it seems. Those that find El Dorado never escape.Fans of Indiana Jones, Nathan Drake, Sean Wyatt, and Dane Maddock will love Jack Reilly!

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THE ROOSEVELT CONSPIRACY: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL THRILLER

severed_press_ — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:07:12 +0000

Twenty miles east of Devils Tower, in the sleepy town of Cascade, Wyoming, a cryptic letter is found. It mentions a “wealth of a nation,” and reads as nothing more than fanciful fiction, except that its author was one of the most influential men in American history, famed explorer and former President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt.The letter also references the Seven Sisters of Native American folklore. The correlation between the two subjects is unknown, even to Chatan, the message’s discoverer, a young man with Lakota ancestry. Unsure of who to trust, he contacts his uncle, Yellowstone park ranger Tatanka “Bull” Durham. Suspecting trouble, Bull asks his friend and trusted coworker, former Delta operator Jack Reilly, to come along.Seeing it as a way to square up a dangerous debt, shady casino owner Bartholomew Creed swiftly takes matters into his own hands. The potential dollar amounts involved are too great not to act. But is it enough to kill for?Fans of Indiana Jones, Nathan Drake, Sean Wyatt, and Dane Maddock will love the Jack Reilly Adventures!

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THE FORGOTTEN FORTUNE: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL THRILLER

severed_press_ — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:10:09 +0000

Unverified reports tell of a hidden treasure trove deep beneath the Owl Mountains in Poland. Many have tried, but all have failed to locate the legendary Nazi gold train. Jack Reilly mourns the loss of his grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, and an esteemed historian. In memory of her, the retired Delta operator tours the place of her imprisonment, the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, site of the infamous Nazi concentration camp. Suddenly, the crowded complex is taken over by a well-armed force. They’re led by a woman on a personal quest. The mercenary commander yearns to uncover the lucrative haul with the help of a journal that once belonged to Heinrich Himmler, leader of Adolf Hitler’s ruthless paramilitary organization, the Schutzstaffel. She shanghaies Jack into service after she learns of his past. With innocent lives on the line, Jack agrees to help. If he fails, people die. But if he succeeds, and he unwillingly helps resurrect the Nazi party, even more people will die. Never in his life has Jack been stuck between a bigger rock and a harder place.

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CRADLE OF DEATH

severed_press_ — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 21:00:47 +0000

Extraterrestrial involvement in Earth’s ancient civilizations has been nothing more than conjecture…until now.

A cavity containing an alien artifact is found deep beneath a newly unearthed Dead Sea Cave in the West Bank. The object, the “Cradle,” isn’t a mythological container filled with the evils of the world as the Greek poet, Hesiod, once described. Pandora’s Box is, in reality, an advanced energy core mightier than any weapon imaginable.

Shortly after the Cradle’s unearthing, its discoverer, Special Forces veteran turned archaeologist, Elliot Oxley, is thrust into a centuries-old war that still rages on within the shadows of the world’s governments. He and a small team are forced to survive attacks by murderous zealots and well-armed mercenaries while also preventing the Cradle from falling into the hands of someone who intends to use it to fulfill a terrible prophecy.

Matt James’ CRADLE OF DEATH is Indiana Jones, James Bond, and the X-Files rolled into one. This action-packed adventure is an exciting experience for all audiences, especially those that enjoy the “what if” of ancient history.

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SUB ZERO

severed_press_ — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:02:50 +0000

The only thing colder than the Antarctic air is the icy chill of death…

Off the coast of McMurdo Station, in the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean, a new species of Antarctic octopus is unintentionally discovered. Specialists aboard a state-of-the-art DARPA research vessel aim to apply the animal’s “sub-zero venom” to one of their projects: An experimental painkiller designed for soldiers on the front lines.

All is going according to plan until the ship is caught in an intense storm. The retrofitted tanker is rocked, and the onboard laboratory is destroyed. Amid the chaos, the lead scientist is infected by a strange virus while conducting the specimen’s dissection.

The scientist didn’t die in the accident. He changed.

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DARK ISLAND

severed_press_ — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:54:27 +0000

Like the “Dark Continent” of Africa, the dark island of Madagascar holds many chilling secrets. One of them is a long thought extinct species of dinosaurs living at the country’s core. A massive earthquake rocks the mountain range within the Andringitra National Park. The splitting earth reveals a network of tunnels, hidden away for millennia. Responding to the series of violent upheavals, a pack of hypersensitive predators flee their subterranean home, frenzied and hungry they head for the surface. Former Navy SEAL Ian Hunt begrudgingly accepts an offer to lead an exploratory team. What they uncover is the find of a lifetime…if they survive long enough to tell anyone.

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