Bring on the popcorn.Brief Summary of Book: Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire by Dan Hanks The pacing, dialogue, descriptions and characters make you feel like you’re sitting in front of the big screen. But I think there’a question that needs to follow that. And, if that can’t be done in the precise spot where the artifacts are found, then…they belong in a museum. “I’m no expert, but I figure ancient things need to be preserved for everyone to enjoy.
Hanks brings his experience as an archaeologist into the story, and reminds us of the moral dilemma… “Don’t ever do a deal with the government, Charlie. She let out a laugh, loud but humourless. “It sure look like you left on bad terms, ma’am.” The bad guys – whom Sam once worked for – are a nasty bunch, and after a priceless artifact because of the power it may hold. If you are an Indiana Jones fan, this book is for you. I love the kick-ass captain, a former pilot during WWII.
Overkill was the only thing that had ever worked with Samantha Moxley. Just when things appear to be going right for Captain Samantha Moxley, the author surprises you. I’m all for action/adventure, and this one will leave you breathless with unexpected twists and turns. But what will she have to sacrifice to save the world? –Amazon blurb My Reviewĭive in for a wild ride in Dan Hanks’ debut novel. Now, with former Nazis and otherworldly monsters on her trail, Captain Moxley is forced into protecting her archaeologist sister in a race to retrieve two ancient keys that will unlock the secrets of a long-lost empire – to ensure a civilisation-destroying weapon doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. But not everything is as it seems when ex-Spitfire pilot Captain Samantha Moxley is dragged into a fight against the shadowy US government agency she used to work for. In post-war 1952, the good guys are supposed to have won. Repped by Sara Megibow of KT Literary, I’m also one of the co-founders of the OcTBR Challenge, and write books, screenplays and comics when I’m not wasting time on Twitter.’ –from Dan’s websiteĪn ex-Spitfire pilot is dragged into a race against a shadowy government agency to unlock the secrets of the lost empire of Atlantis… ‘I’m a writer and editor based in the rolling green hills of the Peak District with my human family and fluffy sidekicks Indy and Maverick. Title: Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire
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