Hank Boyd

Series · 5 books · 2015-2017

By Matthew James

Books in series

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The Cursed Pharaoh

2017

How did Hank Boyd get his start in the world of archaeology? The Hank Boyd Origins will give readers a look into the years preceding the events of, starting with The Cursed Pharaoh. Renowned historian, Dr. William Boyd, and his rebellious son, Hank, are called in to investigate an exciting discovery after the tomb of an Egyptian monarch is located. What they find is equal parts perplexing and alarming as Hank contracts a long-dormant virus hidden within the crypt, one that is warned to be a "scourge against humanity." Now, the father and son duo, along with a close friend and colleague of theirs, must figure out what's infecting Hank before it's too late. And as if things couldn't get any worse, a sect of ancient warriors are hot on their heels, intent on silencing anyone who disturbs their king's final resting place.

Blood and Sand

2015

A fierce sandstorm hits southern Algeria and uncovers a lost ruin, its location unknown to modern man...until now. A team led by slacker archaeologist, Harrison "Hank" Boyd, is called in to investigate the find. In way over his head, Hank must lead his team through countless dangers and survive brutal encounters with enemies both human and inhuman alike. And if that's not bad enough, a shadowy group with a thirst for violence and a blind ambition is hot on their heels and will stop at nothing to obtain what has been found. Hank and company should have heeded the warning left by the ancient civilization who built this place. Expertly carved into the face of the golden relief found at the ruin entrance and written in perfect Latin is 'liberate te ex inferis'...save yourself from hell. Matthew James' debut novel is an action-packed thriller reminiscent of Jeremy Robinson and Matthew Reilly. Sit back and enjoy yourself while getting lost in an adventure like no other.

Mayan Darkness

2015

On the heels of their amazing discovery under the Sahara, Hank Boyd and his team find themselves in another precarious situation. This time they must stop Zero, the shadowy organization that violently hunted them in Algeria, from releasing an ancient and deadly weapon. The target? All of humanity. Starting with Washington D.C. From the Yucatan to the streets of D.C., Hank and company must try to find a way to prevent the potential catastrophe. Time is running out as an enemy from mankind’s past, aided by someone from Kane’s, tries to continue the work set into motion millennia ago. Will they succeed in stopping Zero before the fall of the human race? If they don’t… The world will crumble to ash and be extinguished by an all-consuming darkness. Following James' critically acclaimed debut, Blood and Sand, the first book in the Hank Boyd series, Mayan Darkness continues the story at an even faster and more in-your-face pace. Buckle up and hold on tight.

Babel Found

2016

Hank Boyd is emotionally spent, unsure of what to do next. Does he call it quits and hang up his shovel, or does he push forward and endure? The decision is unfortunately made easier when he and his team are systematically attacked. Everyone is under fire and fighting for their lives as they try desperately to escape and regroup. The enemy is merciless and unconcerned with who gets in their way. Through information acquired from a past foe, they discover that not only was the fabled Tower of Babel real, but its ruins house an evil so powerful that not even Hank, still imbued with the might of An’tala, can stop them if they obtain their prize… Him. Hank Boyd must be taken alive. The rest can die.

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Elixir of Life

2017

Returning to the Yucatan wasn’t what Hank had in mind when he and Nicole discussed taking time away from their mind-numbing research inside ATLAS headquarters. Nevertheless, the two archaeologists are asked to travel to Chichen Itza and investigate the last thing they were trained for, something a bit over their heads professionally. A murder has been committed, witnessed by one of their trusted contacts. Once they arrive and the whole story revealed, Hank and Nicole quickly understand why they, in particular, were called. A secret has been uncovered, one that Ponce de Leon failed to find five hundred years earlier. Now, they must protect it before it falls into the hands of their greatest enemy to date. The treacherous Order of An’tala is alive and well, plotting their rise from the shadows. Will the kingdom’s former grand council get what they desire, or can Hank and Nicole survive long enough to stop them? \*ELIXIR OF LIFE is a fun, lightning-fast paced novella, centering around Hank and Nicole during a side mission in the Yucatan. This story’s purpose is for it to help launch the Hank Boyd Adventure series into its next phase, introducing the team’s most nefarious adversary to date, the Order.

Author

Matthew James

Author · 27 books

MATT JAMES is the international bestselling author of more than twenty action-packed titles (published in multiple languages), including THE FORGOTTEN FORTUNE, DARK ISLAND, SUB-ZERO, CRADLE OF DEATH, THE DRAGON, and the DEAD MOON series. He has also partnered with USA Today bestselling author David Wood, co-writing BERSERK, SKIN AND BONES, and LOST CITY. He lives in South Florida with his wife, two daughters, and his dog and cat. He hates the heat and the beach, but loves pizza, cold beer, the MCU, and the work of his favorite authors (Greig Beck, Jeremy Robinson, Ernest Dempsey, Matthew Reilly, and James Rollins). JACK REILLY ADVENTURES The Forgotten Fortune The Roosevelt Conspiracy (Coming Soon) DANE MADDOCK ADVENTURES w/David Wood Berserk Skin and Bones Lost City STAND-ALONE TITLES The Dragon Dark Island Sub-Zero Cradle of Death DEAD MOON SERIES Nightmares are Born Home Sweet Hell Song of Sorrow In Memoriam DEAD MOON SHORT STORIES Nightmare at the Museum Scared to Death HANK BOYD ADVENTURES Blood and Sand Mayan Darkness Babel Found Elixir of Life OTHER STORIES Plague Evolve The Cursed Pharaoh Broken Glass FOR MORE INFO: Facebook.com/MattJamesAuthor Instagram: MattJames_Author Twitter: @MJames_Books SeveredPress.com/authors/matt-james luzifer.press/autoren/matt-james BookBub.com/profile/matt-james