Golden Dragon: Dane Maddock Universe, #11

By David Wood

"The literary equivalent of a theme park roller coaster!"

 

 

Dane Maddock knows it's a bad idea to hitch a ride with a stranger. When the former Navy SEAL turned treasure hunter finds himself stranded in upstate New York in the middle of the worst storm in a century, his options are limited. When he climbs inside a battered Volkswagen, he has no idea what he's stepping into.

 

Maddock's old enemies, the Dominion,, are plotting to unleash terror in Times Square on New Year's Eve in the form of a legendary beast. To stop them, Maddock must harness the power of an ancient artifact, or die trying.

 

Golden Dragon is a novelette-length adventure and the first book in the DRAGON CYCLE.

 

"Classic adventure for the modern reader!"

 

Praise for David Wood and The Dane Maddock Adventures!

 

"What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored."  Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files

 

"Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun

 

"David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David's knocked it out of the park with this one!" Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain

 

"A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!"  Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy

 

"A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!"  Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld

 

"With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of 'why not'?"  David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series

 

"Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World

 

"I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read." J.F. Penn, author of Desecration

• Language: English
• Publisher: Adrenaline Press
• Release date: Feb 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201651749

David Wood

David A. Wood has more than forty years of international gas, oil, and broader energy experience since gaining his Ph.D. in geosciences from Imperial College London in the 1970s. His expertise covers multiple fields including subsurface geoscience and engineering relating to oil and gas exploration and production, energy supply chain technologies, and efficiencies. For the past two decades, David has worked as an independent international consultant, researcher, training provider, and expert witness. He has published an extensive body of work on geoscience, engineering, energy, and machine learning topics. He currently consults and conducts research on a variety of technical and commercial aspects of energy and environmental issues through his consultancy, DWA Energy Limited. He has extensive editorial experience as a founding editor of Elsevier’s Journal of Natural Gas Science & Engineering in 2008/9 then serving as Editor-in-Chief from 2013 to 2016. He is currently Co-Editor-in-Chief of Advances in Geo-Energy Research.

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GOLDEN DRAGON

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The literary equivalent of a theme park roller coaster! BookAnon

Dane Maddock knows it’s a bad idea to hitch a ride with a stranger But when the former Navy SEAL turned treasure hunter finds himself stranded in upstate New York in the middle of the worst storm in a century, his options are limited. When he climbs inside a battered Volkswagen, he has no idea what he’s stepping into.

Maddock’s old enemies, the Dominion,, are plotting to unleash terror in Times Square on New Year’s Eve in the form of a legendary beast. To stop them, Maddock must harness the power of an ancient artifact, or die trying.

GOLDEN DRAGON is a novelette-length adventure and the first book in the DRAGON CYCLE.

Classic adventure for the modern reader!

––––––––

Praise for David Wood and The Dane Maddock Adventures!

––––––––

What an adventure! A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored.  Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files

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Dane and Bones.... Together they’re unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can’t wait. Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun

David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David’s knocked it out of the park with this one! Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain

A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go!  Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy

A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back!  Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld

With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of ‘why not’?  David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series

Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to stop until the last mystery plays out in the final line. Edward G. Talbot, author of 2012: The Fifth World

I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers! Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read. J.F. Penn, author of Desecration

Golden Dragon- ©2022 by David Wood

The Dane Maddock Adventures™

All rights reserved

Published by Adrenaline Press

www.adrenaline.press

Adrenaline Press is an imprint of Gryphonwood Press

www.gryphonwoodpress.com

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This is a work of fiction. All characters are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

Books by David Wood

The Dane Maddock Adventures

Blue Descent

Dourado

Cibola

Quest

Icefall

Buccaneer

Atlantis

Ark

Xibalba

Loch

Solomon Key

Contest

Serpent

Eden Quest (forthcoming)

Dane and Bones Origins

Freedom

Hell Ship

Splashdown

Dead Ice

Liberty

Electra

Amber

Justice

Treasure of the Dead

Bloodstorm

DANE MADDOCK UNIVERSE

Berserk

Maug

Elementals

Cavern

Devil’s Face

Herald

Brainwash

The Tomb

Shasta

Legends

Golden Dragon

Destination: Rio

Destination: Luxor

Destination: Sofia

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Jade Ihara Adventures (with Sean Ellis)

Oracle

Changeling

Exile

MYRMIDON FILES (WITH SEAN ELLIS)

Destiny

Mystic

Bones Bonebrake Adventures

Primitive

The Book of Bones

Skin and Bones

Lost City

Alamo Gold

Jake Crowley Adventures (with Alan Baxter)

Sanctum

Blood Codex

Anubis Key

Revenant

Brock Stone Adventures

Arena of Souls

Track of the Beast

Curse of the Pharaoh

Sam Aston Investigations (with Alan Baxter)

Primordial

Overlord

Crocalypse

Stand-Alone Novels

Into the Woods (with David S. Wood)

The Zombie-Driven Life

You Suck

Callsign: Queen (with Jeremy Robinson)

Dark Rite (with Alan Baxter)

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writing as FINN GRAY

Aquaria Falling

Aquaria Burning

The Gate

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writing as David Debord

The Absent Gods Trilogy

The Silver Serpent

Keeper of the Mists

The Gates of Iron

The Impostor Prince (with Ryan A. Span)

Neptune’s Key

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From the Author

During the Christmas holidays I came up with a cool idea for a series of Maddock short stories. The first would take place on New Year’s Eve. I fell in love with the idea and figured I’d have no problem whipping up a short story in time for the New Year. In typical Dave fashion, my short story turned into a novelette. I had the opportunity to bring back a couple of characters from previous Maddock novels, introduce some new characters whom you will meet again, and even sprinkle in some Easter eggs from the Sam Aston and Jake Crowley series. I know many of you are waiting for Eden Quest. That one has been a lot of work, but I’m confident you will love the finished product. In the