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The Hunter Files #4
The Excalibur Code
It’s time to crack the Excalibur Code…
When ex-army officer and UNESCO archaeologist Max Hunter is sent to Normandy on the trail of England’s missing crown jewels, he thinks he’s in for a few easy weeks.
But when the ancient Mont Saint-Michel abbey is attacked by gunmen, Hunter and his research assistant Lauren Lane are forced to flee for their lives with a mysterious treasure chest hidden for centuries inside the abbey. After evading the assassins, Hunter and Lauren find something inside the chest with world-changing consequences.
The search for the truth joins Hunter back up with Amy Fox and the rest of HARPA, but even faced with devastating news about the team, they must race across Europe in the footsteps of an enigmatic warrior monk, trying to decipher his ancient code and beat the armed assassins to the greatest treasure of all-time.
This adrenaline-filled, fast-paced, action-adventure is perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani and will have you holding your breath as you turn the pages deep into the night.
Goodreads Reviewers are gripped by The Hunter
Thoroughly recommend you binge read the series as I did. Excellent. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A riveting book. Kept me on the edge of the seat. I really hope I can read more of them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A great adventure. Almost Continuous action. Riveting. Great plot and characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fun great read. Fast paced. The Hunter Files are a fun series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well worth reading. Looking forward to the next "day in the life of HARPA." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The storyline and adventure were so plausible it pulled me in completely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
After a week of lacklustre archaeological thriller books, this was definitely what I’ve been looking for ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another superb action thriller with lots of great historical knowledge and lovable characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gripping. Very suspenseful and grips your attention. Non-stop action and suspense. I want to continue to read the next one in the series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When ex-army officer and UNESCO archaeologist Max Hunter is sent to Normandy on the trail of England’s missing crown jewels, he thinks he’s in for a few easy weeks.
But when the ancient Mont Saint-Michel abbey is attacked by gunmen, Hunter and his research assistant Lauren Lane are forced to flee for their lives with a mysterious treasure chest hidden for centuries inside the abbey. After evading the assassins, Hunter and Lauren find something inside the chest with world-changing consequences.
The search for the truth joins Hunter back up with Amy Fox and the rest of HARPA, but even faced with devastating news about the team, they must race across Europe in the footsteps of an enigmatic warrior monk, trying to decipher his ancient code and beat the armed assassins to the greatest treasure of all-time.
This adrenaline-filled, fast-paced, action-adventure is perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani and will have you holding your breath as you turn the pages deep into the night.
Goodreads Reviewers are gripped by The Hunter
Thoroughly recommend you binge read the series as I did. Excellent. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A riveting book. Kept me on the edge of the seat. I really hope I can read more of them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A great adventure. Almost Continuous action. Riveting. Great plot and characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fun great read. Fast paced. The Hunter Files are a fun series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well worth reading. Looking forward to the next "day in the life of HARPA." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The storyline and adventure were so plausible it pulled me in completely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
After a week of lacklustre archaeological thriller books, this was definitely what I’ve been looking for ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another superb action thriller with lots of great historical knowledge and lovable characters ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gripping. Very suspenseful and grips your attention. Non-stop action and suspense. I want to continue to read the next one in the series ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
396 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2022
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Rob Jones
61 books79 followersInternational bestselling author of twenty-five thrillers, including fourteen in the Joe Hawke action-adventure series and The Hunter Files. All available for the Amazon Kindle.
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September 3, 2025
After enjoying the series debut, I gladly reached for the fourth novel in the collection by Rob Jones. Max Hunter has enjoyed his time with HARPA, from the missions to the connections he's made with his teammates. However, his passion as an archeologist with UNESCO remains strong and he is in France exploring with a doctoral student, seeking to find England's original missing crown jewels. After being attacked by gunmen, Hunter is able to get a message out, which is relayed to his HARPA teammates. Soon, they are on the scene helping, as they discover mysteries embedded with the legend of King Arthur. Travelling across Europe, the team seeks to follow a coded message, all while being chased by a powerful group they have seen before on past adventures. Things get tense, particularly when a call comes in putting HARPA in jeopardy for good. Jones delivers yet another addictive piece for all to enjoy.
UNESCO archeologist Max Hunter has enjoyed his time with the Heritage, Artifacts, and Relics Protection Agency (HARPA), but his passion remains exploring relics closely tied to his field of study. He's off to Normandy with a doctoral student, Lauren Lane, to explore a mystery surrounding England's original crown jewels, which may have a connection to King Arthur. While Hunter hopes for an easy few weeks, he could not have expected what would happen when armed gunmen storm the abbey in which he and Lauren are working.
After the bullets stop flying, Hunter and Lauren reach out to a friend, who sends word to the idle HARPA team members that there is trouble. They scramble and rush across the Atlantic to help their flamboyant colleague, which seems to be what always happens. Reconnecting with Hunter and Lauren, the team discovers that there is a new mystery for them to solve. Coded messages speak of Arthurian legends and the truth behind the famed sword the ancient English king held dear. All the while, they must be wary of a powerful group with fingers in many pies, as they seek not only to capture the sword, but also neutralise HARPA once and for all.
As the journey takes the HARPA team across Europe, they remain unsure about what is happening. Seeking the sword and its mysteries, the team is forced to juggle a kidnapping or two, as well as complete radio silence from their director back in the United States. Something is off and it is only when a call comes with a desired trade that Max Hunter and the rest of HARPA will have to make a significant choice. Rob Jones keeps the cliffhanger dangling as the series reaches an intense crossroads. A stellar addition to the collection that has me eager to keep reading!
Rob Jones delivers another story that juggles the wonders of history with significant action, in ways he has not done before. Jones crafts a stellar narrative, while mixing in elements of history and mystery, as well as some biblical references that are sure to enrich the larger story. Numerous characters emerge from the series, adding to their development. Max Hunter’s story gets a little more intense as the series fan sees some of what he has been holding back. One-off characters prove great additions, bringing their own flavouring for readers to enjoy. Plot points serve well to keep the reader on edge and wondering what awaits them, entertaining and educating in equal measure. While I finished this book, I was offered an ARC for the next one, which I am prepping to start right away, if only to resolve the cliffhanger.
Kudos, Mr. Jones, for keeping me highly impressed throughout.
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UNESCO archeologist Max Hunter has enjoyed his time with the Heritage, Artifacts, and Relics Protection Agency (HARPA), but his passion remains exploring relics closely tied to his field of study. He's off to Normandy with a doctoral student, Lauren Lane, to explore a mystery surrounding England's original crown jewels, which may have a connection to King Arthur. While Hunter hopes for an easy few weeks, he could not have expected what would happen when armed gunmen storm the abbey in which he and Lauren are working.
After the bullets stop flying, Hunter and Lauren reach out to a friend, who sends word to the idle HARPA team members that there is trouble. They scramble and rush across the Atlantic to help their flamboyant colleague, which seems to be what always happens. Reconnecting with Hunter and Lauren, the team discovers that there is a new mystery for them to solve. Coded messages speak of Arthurian legends and the truth behind the famed sword the ancient English king held dear. All the while, they must be wary of a powerful group with fingers in many pies, as they seek not only to capture the sword, but also neutralise HARPA once and for all.
As the journey takes the HARPA team across Europe, they remain unsure about what is happening. Seeking the sword and its mysteries, the team is forced to juggle a kidnapping or two, as well as complete radio silence from their director back in the United States. Something is off and it is only when a call comes with a desired trade that Max Hunter and the rest of HARPA will have to make a significant choice. Rob Jones keeps the cliffhanger dangling as the series reaches an intense crossroads. A stellar addition to the collection that has me eager to keep reading!
Rob Jones delivers another story that juggles the wonders of history with significant action, in ways he has not done before. Jones crafts a stellar narrative, while mixing in elements of history and mystery, as well as some biblical references that are sure to enrich the larger story. Numerous characters emerge from the series, adding to their development. Max Hunter’s story gets a little more intense as the series fan sees some of what he has been holding back. One-off characters prove great additions, bringing their own flavouring for readers to enjoy. Plot points serve well to keep the reader on edge and wondering what awaits them, entertaining and educating in equal measure. While I finished this book, I was offered an ARC for the next one, which I am prepping to start right away, if only to resolve the cliffhanger.
Kudos, Mr. Jones, for keeping me highly impressed throughout.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
August 25, 2024
I really hate books with an open ending, in this case the story is not finished and one has to wait for the next book.
The author has the same enemies in this series as in his Jed Mason series. I wanted to read a good Indiana Jones like mystery, not to get involved with Illuminati (I would read Dan Brown for that) nor with satanistic cults (so not my cup of tea). The author obviously run out of ideas for enemies, and therefore once again introduced dark, satanistic Illuminati. The authors lack of imagination in this area makes not for a fun read, when you've had already read the Jed Mason series ( and I disliked this special case of illuminati already there).
I'm ending this series here and now, the series was interesting up until now. I won't wait and read Book 5.
The author has the same enemies in this series as in his Jed Mason series. I wanted to read a good Indiana Jones like mystery, not to get involved with Illuminati (I would read Dan Brown for that) nor with satanistic cults (so not my cup of tea). The author obviously run out of ideas for enemies, and therefore once again introduced dark, satanistic Illuminati. The authors lack of imagination in this area makes not for a fun read, when you've had already read the Jed Mason series ( and I disliked this special case of illuminati already there).
I'm ending this series here and now, the series was interesting up until now. I won't wait and read Book 5.
February 11, 2023
Still Reeling
The twists and turn to reach the conclusion were so much fun. The wonderful descriptions of the fantastic site the clues led the team to were mind blowing. Great read as always, thank you Rob Jones.
The twists and turn to reach the conclusion were so much fun. The wonderful descriptions of the fantastic site the clues led the team to were mind blowing. Great read as always, thank you Rob Jones.
March 21, 2023
Omg
This book was brill poor Quinn being snatched up by a menace. The cliffhanger at the end is a shock what will the team do now and will they get Quinn back safely? I need to read more .....
This book was brill poor Quinn being snatched up by a menace. The cliffhanger at the end is a shock what will the team do now and will they get Quinn back safely? I need to read more .....
June 8, 2024
Another great book
Great read with tension action and adventure.Hunter and Amy are a great match for each other and both great leaders of teams in different ways.Looking forward to the next book
Great read with tension action and adventure.Hunter and Amy are a great match for each other and both great leaders of teams in different ways.Looking forward to the next book
October 18, 2024
Another Great Rob Jones Adventure
Action from start to finish at the team formerly known as the HARPA team goes on another mixed adventure in search of Excalibur.
Action from start to finish with a tease at the end for the next adventure.
Great read
Action from start to finish at the team formerly known as the HARPA team goes on another mixed adventure in search of Excalibur.
Action from start to finish with a tease at the end for the next adventure.
Great read
July 25, 2023
A great read
What a surprise ending a real cliff hanger on well it is going to be a long wait but I suppose waiting cranks up the antisipation
What a surprise ending a real cliff hanger on well it is going to be a long wait but I suppose waiting cranks up the antisipation
October 9, 2023
awesome read
There are so many intriguing scenarios going on, that I could not stop reading. Historical facts add to the depth of this book.
There are so many intriguing scenarios going on, that I could not stop reading. Historical facts add to the depth of this book.
October 24, 2023
great read
Great read; I couldn’t put down the book without picking it up a few moments later! Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Great read; I couldn’t put down the book without picking it up a few moments later! Can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
March 14, 2024
exciting
Yet another excellent read that kept you captivated. I just could not stop reading. Cannot wait to continue the next book
Yet another excellent read that kept you captivated. I just could not stop reading. Cannot wait to continue the next book
September 20, 2024
Riveting!
This book was great from the time I opened it to the last page. This is a must read for the surprised ending. I couldn't put it down.
This book was great from the time I opened it to the last page. This is a must read for the surprised ending. I couldn't put it down.
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