The Thirteenth Skull

There are some things deep within the belly of the earth that should never be disturbed. Which is exactly why Alfred wants to stay at home. When a vision foretells a cataclysmic battle between the "Sons of Light" and the "Sons of Darkness", Alfred is called into action. Whoever finds the fabled 13th skull of Merlin, will have in his hands the power to usher in a new Dark Age ... and the Apocalypse. And so the race is on to find the skull, which rests at the bottom of an abyss called Krubera - a place so terrifying it nearly drove Alfred's mentor, Op-Nine, insane...

Before The 5th Wave, there was Alfred Kropp. This third book in Rick Yancey's lauded series was called "perfect" by Rick Riordan, and James Patterson said that the "action is fast, furious, and nonstop--and so is the fun." Now the books feature a bold and exciting new look for the next generation of readers to fall in love with. Alfred Kropp thought he was finally safe, but he was wrong. Not only is someone out to kill Alfred, but the very people sworn to protect him now want to use him and his abilities for deadly means. And if Alfred isn't careful, he may not be getting out of this adventure alive . . . Just right for fans of James Patterson and Anthony Horowitz, the third book in this acclaimed series from New York Times bestselling author Rick Yancey brings all the thrills, action, and humor to a rewarding close.

★★★★★ FROM AWARD WINNING USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ★★★★★ A TWO-THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD DESTINY IS ABOUT TO BE FULFILLED! After Interpol Agent Hugh Reading spots his missing partner in Berlin, it sets off a chain of events that could lead to the death of his best friends, and if the legends are true, life as we know it. In true Kennedy style, this globe-spanning thriller provides all the action, humor, romance, and heartbreak only he can deliver. Loyalties will be tested, blood will be shed, and friends will die, as Archaeology Professors James Acton and Laura Palmer are once again pulled into the troubled history of a cult they had hoped had forgotten them, with only their wits and friends to rely upon. With The Thirteenth Legion, USA Today and million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy delivers a non-stop action packed adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its heart pounding conclusion. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you’ll love this taut tale of historical intrigue. Get The Thirteenth Legion today, and discover the truth behind the crystal skulls… About the James Acton Thrillers: ★★★★★ "James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" Though this book is part of the James Acton Thrillers series, it is written as a standalone novel and can be enjoyed without having read any of the previous installments. ★★★★★ “Non-stop action that is impossible to put down.” The James Acton Thrillers series and its spin-offs, the Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers and the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, have sold over one million copies. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today! ★★★★★ “A great blend of history and current headlines.” USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s novels are ideal for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson, and those who enjoy intense action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of romance. Readers interested in action adventure, archaeological mysteries, historical fiction, men’s adventure, conspiracies and ancient mysteries, will love the James Acton Thrillers. If spies and espionage is your thing, then check out the CIA Special Agent Dylan Kane Thrillers for riveting tradecraft action. And for those who prefer the team approach and Special Forces, check out the Delta Force Unleashed series for exciting military thrills. Or maybe you just feel like a mystery? Check out the Detective Shakespeare Mysteries for dark, intense psychological thrillers. Into the Templars? Then the Templar Detective Thrillers are for you!

Crystal skulls invite you on a journey of deeper understanding of who you are. Learn to understand crystal skulls, their different characteristics, their special energies and how you can use these energies for your personal growth.

Detective Eileen Reed finds herself in a fight for her family's life when a murdered archeologist and the Aztec crystal skull he excavated are found at her parent's ranch near Devil's Tower, Wyoming. In order to save her family from the hired killers who have targeted the ranch, she must unlock the secrets of the ancient crystal skull unearthed from the skeletal arms of an Aztec warrior.

Will 2012 be the end of the world or just a test which we have to pass with courage and hope? The Mayans made sure to warn us and leave encoded solutions for the new era. We only have to find the power and the curiosity to decode. The opened arms of the Crystal Knights await us to open our heart and spirit to pass this great test.Coming from immemorial times, misunderstood by modern science, venerated by the Mayans and mentioned by Hindu, the Crystal skulls await patient for us to be able to hear them. They want to tell us the way and their history, so each of us, humans and silicon humans to find the peace of a new universal era.

A Level 4 Adventure for DCC RPG Thirteen generations ago, the ambitious first Duke of Magnussen made a fell pact with an unknown power, who asked for but one thing in return: the thirteenth daughter born to a Magnussen duke. Now, generations hence, the daughter of Duke Magnussen XIII is stolen away by a hooded executioner riding a leathery beast. As it wings back across the city walls to drop behind the Duke's mountain-top keep, all who watch know it alights in the Magnussen family crypts, where the devilish secrets of thirteen generations have been buried and forgotten - until now...

In recent years, author Rick Yancey has taken his young adult fans, especially boys, on many heart-pounding, page-turning adventures. From his Monstrumologist series, in which a doctor and his young apprentice hunt horrifying monsters, to his novel The 5th Wave, in which Earth is torn apart by alien invasion, his gripping fiction is not for the fainthearted. This engaging biography traces Yancey's varied experiences and inspirations on the road to publishing success, including working as a theater critic, as a farmhand, and even as an IRS tax collector. A timeline, fact sheets, and critical reviews add further detail to the well-researched, lively text.