Quest: A Dane Maddock Adventure

By: David Wood

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

149 B.C.- Escaping just ahead of the invading Roman legions, a Carthaginian soldier carries an ancient secret to places unknown.

1925- Percy Fawcett launches his final expedition into the Amazon, but what is his true objective?

Dane Maddock is back. Deep in the Amazon, a university group encounters a horror beyond their darkest nightmares and vanishes without a trace. Called upon to undertake a daring rescue mission, Dane and Bones must trace the true path of Percy Fawcett's final expedition, but the secret that lies at the end of the search might be even deadlier than the enemies who seek it. From the streets of London, to remote islands in the Atlantic, to the deadly jungles of the Amazon, Dane and Bones must penetrate a secret lost to history, on their deadliest Quest.

©2011 David Wood (P)2011 David Wood

Critic reviews

"Dane and Bones are back! Packed solid with action and witty dialogue, this rousing adventure takes a fresh look at one of the most enduring mysteries of the 20th century, David Wood delivers again with QUEST." (Sean Ellis, author of Into the Black and Dark Trinity Ascendant)

"The escapades of Wood's serial character Dane Maddock continue in high style with QUEST, an all-out blitzkrieg of a globe-trotting mystery-adventure that breaks from the action just long enough for a couple of laughs." (Rick Chesler, author of kiDNApped and Wired Kingdom)

"Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. From the accessible writing to the wide-ranging plot to the main characters who don't give up no matter how long the odds, Wood's latest book, Quest, is a tremendous classic adventure. 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 2010: The Fifth World)

Loved it !!!

 LOVED this book! I couldn't put it down! The suspects were numerous and credible and kept me guessing until the last few chapters.

“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

Awesome Action Adventure

This was awesome listening. I've never read any other books in this series and thankfully I didn't need to to fully enjoy this one. There was so much action and it was one of those stories that you don't want to stop. The antics of Maddock and BoneBreak made me think of the Movie Sahara, but this story had its own unique flare and wonderfulness. I hope to read more in the series and follow along on the guys adventures especially if Jeffrey Kafer continues to entrance me into this wonderful adventure.

Great Book

Any additional comments?

This is a very good book. I haven't listened to the other books in the Dane Maddock series, but I plan on it now. This story had me hooked and I couldn't stop listening because I had to find out what would happen next. The narrator did a very good job.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

An ultimate adventure story

Yes, I received this title free from David Wood in exchange for an unbiased review and so happy I did! I was immediately absorbed in this adventure that was filled with secret societies, weapons, history, hidden worlds, monsters and men and women with strong characters. A story story so well written and narrated that a movie played as the story unfolded. I have already added the rest of this series, and other works by this author, to my wish list. Highly recommended if you enjoy a story that you are compelled to listen all the way through, in one sitting! Love this author and narrator!

Quest

What was one of the most memorable moments of Quest: A Dane Maddock Adventure?

The Dead Men

Any additional comments?

I like it when the whole group is more involved in the story. I enjoy listening to Maddock and Bones adventures. The narrator has done another good job in telling this story. I received this audobook for free from Audiobook Boom for my unbiased review.

Action adventure

I've never read any of the other books in this series but now I'm definitely going to snatch them up. Wonderfully written with fun engaging characters. I really enjoyed the humor. Full of action and mystery I was never bored. I very much enjoyed it.

The narrator is very good. I really enjoyed his performance.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

An awesome adventure

As anyone who reads my blog or reviews know; I love Jeffrey Kafer's narration. He does such a great job narrating that you forget that you're listening to a fictional book. He's just able to bring the characters alive and make you forget you're reading altogether.

I had to take a day or two after reading this to actually come up with a description that wasn't full of hyperbole. I enjoyed this story so thoroughly that I was in a book hangover once I finished. About midway through, I realized that this was the third book in the Dane Maddock series, and quickly and frantically searched for more of them, to quickly realize that I already own some of them. (Yay me!)

The story was just fascinating. Mixing in old world history with new world adventure. Think the Da Vinci code mixed with Indiana Jones.

The adventures that Maddock and crew take will bring the reader to numerous places both in the cities and deep in the Amazon. The search and discovery parts made for a really fast-paced fly by the seat of your pants kind of adventure.

If you're at all into adventure that's mixed with some amazing historical research -- Quest is definitely for you. I will be quickly checking out the other Maddock stories soon.

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Funny and entertaining!

If you could sum up Quest: A Dane Maddock Adventure in three words, what would they be?

Group of smart alec friends that are explorers look for missing person and place

What was one of the most memorable moments of Quest: A Dane Maddock Adventure?

Finding the hidden city and the battles with not only people but creatures also.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the first entered the lost city and battled the creatures.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

None the was particularly moving

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher

Indiana Jones Type of Adventure

This was a really good book with everything that we all loved from the Indiana Jones adventures. History, action, adventure, and mystery all rolled up into one book.
I read this without having read the first two Dane Maddock books, but I didn't feel lost at any point. There are a few references to the first two books, including the relationship between the two main characters, but the story was able to stand alone without needing the detailed descriptions of previous events.

Dane is called to assist an old friend when her significant other goes missing. Not only did he disappear under mysterious circumstances, but he left behind clues that may solve a centuries old mystery involving a lost city and a powerful artifact. However, powerful people will stop at nothing to solve this puzzle before they do...

The narration was solid, well-performed, and had the right tone and pace.

After listening to this book, I will almost certainly go back and listen to the first two AND continue with the rest of the series. Five stars all around!

I received a free copy of this audiobook from the author, publisher, or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review. I was NOT required to write a positive review and this reflects my honest opinion of the work.

Mountaineering Mystery

Would you consider the audio edition of Quest: A Dane Maddock Adventure to be better than the print version?

Didn't read the priint version

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot was extremely interesting.

Which character – as performed by Jeffrey Kafer – was your favorite?

All the characters were well done.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I use audio books during my frequent long drives