David Leadbeater

Matt Drake and the SPEAR team return. In Egypt, close to the Giza Pyramids, a newly discovered pharaoh's tomb is about to be opened to the public, setting in play a deadly, adrenaline-charged archaeological quest to find an ancient doomsday weapon. Matt Drake and the team return amidst mounting danger, disavowed by America and now hunted by Luther: America's most lethal, old-school asset, a man saved only for the most extreme missions. Dodging death, dealing with calamity, they pull together as only the SPEAR team can to solve the seven seals curse and prove their innocence to the President of the United States. FrameHub-a toxic mix of the world's most potent cyber-criminals-form an alliance and pit three countries against each other, holding them to ransom; the losers to be hit in terrible, spectacular fashion by virtual warfare, their infrastructures shattered. Forced to work on their own, Matt Drake and his team must rely on their extraordinary-and expert-set of skills to survive the scorching sands of Egypt; battles in the Valley of the Kings, at Luxor, Thebes and Giza; and the most severe and excessive arena combat they've ever witnessed, to prevent the doomsday weapon falling into the nightmarish hands of rogue nations, terrorists and worse. Bit by bit, they begin to understand that there is a deeper, more insidious power at work behind their disavowing; a power that runs deep inside America and its highest levels of government that has also burned dozens of other Special Forces teams, a power determined to gather all the weapons of the gods together for one final strike.

The gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake series Ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is on a mission to stop a ruthless satanic group from obtaining a treasure of unimaginable power: the legendary Hellfire. If the cult succeeds, they will become more powerful than any government – unleashing chaos and destruction worldwide. Mason and his team must race against time, deciphering clues from relics scattered across Europe. From Scotland’s eerie mausoleums to Milan’s hidden crypts, Florence’s shadowy alleys, Berlin’s sinister underbelly, and even the Vatican’s most secretive corridors, Mason must navigate the continent to find the Hellfire first. If he doesn’t, all hell will break loose. Can Mason and his team stop the satanists before it's too late, or will the world fall under the shadow of the Hellfire?

The gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake series

Based on original historical tables, Northern Ontario in Historical Statistics, 1871–2021 offers an overview of major long-term population, social composition, employment, and urban concentration trends over 150 years in the region now called “Northern Ontario” (or “Nord de l’Ontario”). David Leadbeater and his collaborators compare Northern Ontario relative to Southern Ontario, as well as detail changes at the district and local levels. They also examine the employment population rate, unemployment, economic dependency, and income distribution, particularly over recent decades of decline since the 1970s._x000D_ _x000D_ Although deeply experienced by Indigenous peoples, the settler-colonial structure of Northern Ontario’s development plays little explicit analytical role in official government discussions and policy._x000D_ _x000D_ Northern Ontario in Historical Statistics, 1871–2021, therefore, aims to provide context for the long-standing hinterland colonial question: How do ownership, control, and use of the land and its resources benefit the people who live there?_x000D_ _x000D_ Leadbeater and his collaborators pay special attention to foundational conditions in Northern Ontario’s hinterland-colonial development including Indigenous relative to settler populations, treaty and reserve areas, and provincially controlled “unorganized territories.” Colonial biases in Canadian censuses are discussed critically as a contribution towards decolonizing changes in official statistics.

Based on original historical tables, Northern Ontario in Historical Statistics, 1871–2021 offers an overview of major long-term population, social composition, employment, and urban concentration trends over 150 years in the region now called “Northern Ontario” (or “Nord de l’Ontario”). David Leadbeater and his collaborators compare Northern Ontario relative to Southern Ontario, as well as detail changes at the district and local levels. They also examine the employment population rate, unemployment, economic dependency, and income distribution, particularly over recent decades of decline since the 1970s._x000D_ _x000D_ Although deeply experienced by Indigenous peoples, the settler-colonial structure of Northern Ontario’s development plays little explicit analytical role in official government discussions and policy._x000D_ _x000D_ Northern Ontario in Historical Statistics, 1871–2021, therefore, aims to provide context for the long-standing hinterland colonial question: How do ownership, control, and use of the land and its resources benefit the people who live there?_x000D_ _x000D_ Leadbeater and his collaborators pay special attention to foundational conditions in Northern Ontario’s hinterland-colonial development including Indigenous relative to settler populations, treaty and reserve areas, and provincially controlled “unorganized territories.” Colonial biases in Canadian censuses are discussed critically as a contribution towards decolonizing changes in official statistics.

'Five-star turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller... It reads like a movie reel... Needs to be on every thrill seeker's reading list' NetGalley review ?????Don't miss the next instalment of the Joe Mason series, from million-copy bestselling author David Leadbeater.

The gripping new action thriller novel from the million-copy bestselling author of the Matt Drake series At the root of all riches lies evil… Ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is on a mission to rescue a friend who has been kidnapped. Meanwhile, ancient coins – remnants of a Chinese casino buried for six hundred years – are starting to surface in Japan's clandestine underworld. Mason knows the coins and kidnapping are linked. Someone has finally unearthed the long-buried ancient casino, and its riches – both financial and archaeological – are now up for grabs. But hidden forces are desperate to conceal the discovery and take it for themselves, kidnapping and killing to silence anyone in their path. In a high-stakes battle to reveal the casino to the world, Joe and his team race across the region, from high-rise Hong Kong to Tokyo's bustling markets to the covert gambling rings of Osaka. But they are being hunted by elite forces – and it’s only a matter of time before the target on their back catches up with them. In this perilous quest for the world’s oldest casino, Mason must find the site before his enemies find him. But can he unearth the secrets of the gold in time?

At the root of all riches lies evil… Can he uncover their deadly conspiracy before they find him first? When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason gets a call from the Vatican, he knows it is bad news. Marduk, crazed leader of The Amori cult, has escaped from a fortress-like prison in Milan, and he's hell-bent on revenge. His target? None other than Joe Mason himself. Fuelled by an unrelenting hatred for Mason, Marduk launches a burning vendetta: to not only destroy his nemesis but annihilate the very foundations of the church itself. As the cult’s sadistic assassins close in, Joe and his team embark on a treacherous pursuit of Marduk across Europe in a life-or-death race against time to unravel his conspiracy. Both Joe and Marduk are out for blood – and in this game, it’s winner takes all. But can Mason and his team uncover the plot in time? And who will strike first in a battle that can leave only one person standing? Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this adrenaline-filled and action-packed adventure. Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater’s Joe Mason series: ‘Grips you from the very beginning, the tension and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. The protagonist, Joe Mason, is a compelling character and his pursuit of justice is both intense and riveting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘I really enjoyed this concept and the book had everything that I enjoy from this genre … I was hooked from the first page.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A totally gripping thriller which had me on the edge of my seat until I had finished it. The author has excelled himself.’ NetGalley review ????? ‘From the beginning to the end, it was a page turner and so well written.’ NetGalley review ????? ‘I absolutely love this series! The story was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this series.’ NetGalley review ????? ‘You get what you expect from David Leadbeater, plenty of action.’ NetGalley review ?????

Don’t miss the third adrenaline-filled, action-adventure in the Joe Mason series! When Joe Mason agrees to transport a priceless gold basin to its new owner, the ex-MI5 operative arrives only to find the recipient dead – brutally murdered in cold blood. To catch the killer, Mason must uncover the relic’s secrets. But he’s not the only one with an interest. The Guild of Night, a dangerous and vengeful cult, is determined to bring the Church to its knees – and the basin holds the power to do just that. In a frantic cat-and-mouse chase across the country, Mason battles to unravel the conspiracy before devastating power falls into the wrong hands. For the Guild of Night will protect itself at all costs, and its members have secrets they are willing to kill for… But, in Mason, have they met their match? Fans of Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Dan Brown will love this high-octane action-adventure thriller. Readers are hooked by David Leadbeater: ‘A totally gripping thriller which had me on the edge of my seat until I had finished it. The best book in the series … this time the author has excelled himself.’ NetGalley review ????? ‘From the beginning to the end, it was a page turner and so well written.’ NetGalley review ????? ‘I absolutely love this series! Book 3 didn’t disappoint. The story was fast-paced and kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone series.’ NetGalley review ????? ‘You get what you expect from David Leadbeater, plenty of action.’ NetGalley review ?????

'Five-star turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller... It reads like a movie reel... Needs to be on every thrill seeker's reading list' NetGalley review ?????An impossible heist. An ancient code. A deadly race against time...

‘Five-star turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller… It reads like a movie reel… Needs to be on every thrill seeker’s reading list’ NetGalley review ????? An impossible heist. An ancient code. A deadly race against time… High in the Italian alps, cut off from the outside world, sits a chapel battered by winds and icy blizzards. The priests who guard this sacred place have sworn to protect the dangerous treasure that lies within their walls. But when Joe Mason and his team are called to the remote church, they find its ancient stones reduced to rubble, the priests murdered in cold blood and their precious cargo stolen. As Mason pursues the thieves across continents and dangerous waters, he wonders what incredible secret the priests laid down their lives for… And if he can recover it before it claims more innocent victims, and brings the downfall of civilisation as we know it… An edge-of-your-seat, action packed blockbuster adventure that will leave you breathless. Fans of Jack Reacher and Dan Brown will be hooked from the very first page. Readers are gripped by The Demon Code: ‘A five-star, turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller … a fantastic follow-up from book one’ NetGalley review ????? ‘An amazing rollercoaster ride that I stayed up all night to finish’ NetGalley review ????? ‘David Leadbeater delivers! This book has twists and turns (and conspiracy) rivaling that of The Da Vinci Code’ NetGalley review????? ‘Worth more than 5 stars. It keeps you on pins while turning those pages’ NetGalley review ????? ‘Riveting adventure with Joe Mason and the team, non-stop action as they discover secrets of the past’ NetGalley review ????? ‘The action never stops’ NetGalley review ????? ‘Can’t wait for the next one. A superb team in the making’ NetGalley review ????? ‘A perfect book for armchair detectives … I loved the treasure hunt aspect of this story – who doesn’t love solving clues?’ NetGalley review ?????

‘This 5-star thriller is a non-stop action-packed adventure… Reads like the latest blockbuster film… I was left breathless, my heart pounding as I turned the last page’ NetGalley review, ????? You’ve cracked the Da Vinci code, now uncover the Vatican secret… The deepest secrets are kept in the darkest places. When ex-MI5 operative Joe Mason is sent to Rome to guard an elderly professor and his daughter, he thinks he’s in for an easy ride. But on their first day in the Vatican secret archives, a masked assassin gains entry, shoots Joe’s client in cold blood and steals an ancient manuscript. Giving chase, Joe can’t imagine what could lie within those pages that would make someone willing to kill. The search for answers leads Joe and his comrades in a race against time, across continents and into treacherous mountains. Only they have a hope of rescuing the Vatican Book of Secrets before a centuries-old enemy can succeed in bringing Rome – and the world as we know it – crashing down… The Da Vinci Code meets Die Hard in this fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, action-adventure thriller. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Clive Cussler, The Vatican Secret will have you turning the pages late into the night. Readers are gripped by The Vatican Secret: ‘Cover to cover action… with the pages flying by… A great writer… I loved this book’ NetGalley review ????? ‘An absolutely thrilling adventure, a rollercoaster ride… Terrific plot and well-drawn characters’ NetGalley review ????? ‘A dynamite premise and a tantalizing plot… Hits its stride from page one… Definitely entertaining’ Steve Berry, author of The Kaiser’s Web ‘A fast-paced book with non-stop action’ NetGalley review ????? ‘An explosive cocktail of relentless action’ Alex Shaw, author of Total Blackout ‘This book has it all… Action, intrigue, suspense… with me on the edge of my seat itching to know what would happen next’ NetGalley review ????? ‘A high-octane, page-turning thriller that has it all’ Rob Jones, author of The Atlantis Covenant ‘History, excitement and plenty of action. I was totally engrossed’ NetGalley review ????? ‘You just get swept away with the characters, the action… Magnifico!’ NetGalley review ?????

A vanished relic. A deadly prize.The half-mad explorer Dante Caruso swears he’s found a fabled Russian relic called the Amber Room, and he’s attracting the wrong kind of attention. A ruthless team of Ukrainian relic hunters called R24 has kidnapped him and his family; they want to know where the Amber Room is—and they’ll spill blood to find it.Nobody knows treasure hunting like Guy Bodie and his crew. But abduction is the last thing they expect. The R24 forces Guy, his treasure hunters, and Caruso at gunpoint to traverse the vast, unforgiving Tatra Mountains and find the Amber Room. If they fail, the R24 will end them. And if they run, the hunters will become the hunted.Armed only with Caruso’s dubious instructions, Guy and his crew must find the Amber Room at all costs. Will they solve the deadly mystery of this long-lost relic, or will they die trying?

The President abducted. Matt Drake's team targeted. The legacy of a madman. As Drake's team take a well-deserved rest in London, a young Russian tyrant's long-term plan of retribution hits fast and hard. In an audacious, devastating attack, the visiting President is snatched. London is in chaos, hit by multiple strikes as a new king of the criminal underworld rises to power. The SPEAR team battle for their lives and the lives of all they love as they are directly targeted. Not for two years has there been such a personal, mortal threat to their lives. Still pursued, still fighting, and now with four of their team missing, they join a non-stop chase as the President is rushed out of the capital toward Paris, where the climatic, vengeful endgame awaits. Matt Drake and his friends face their greatest threat yet as they try to save themselves and the President from their ultimate nemesis in this adrenalin-filled rollercoaster ride.

Returning to the Gold Team, Alicia Myles finds herself in an unusual and unique adventure, chasing a very different kind of gold than ever before. With the Star Spangled Banner stolen by terrorists, and her boss, Michael Crouch, abducted, she is thrown into an incredible, breakneck, non-stop chase across America. By road and air, by car, by helicopter and aeroplane, by speedboat across the ocean, Alicia and her team pursue two irreplaceable representations of treasure, following quirky, distinctive clues written and left by Crouch through town and city, over mountain ranges and from Washington DC, via Las Vegas, to Los Angeles. The chase finally takes them to Hawaii's North Shore, where terrorists plan to execute Crouch and burn the banner in front of millions of Americans on live television in an effort to plunge the country into chaos. Can Alicia and her team reach Hawaii in time? Can they save Crouch and the treasure? Hang on for the ride of your life . . . Alicia Myles is back

Matt Drake's eighteenth adventure sees the team catapulted into a rip-roaring archaeological romp that, unbeknown to them, began when they first discovered the Bones of Odin. The Weapons of the Gods were stolen from the countless tombs that Drake and his team uncovered; then sold on, coveted and killed for. Now, the new promise of their combined power has unleashed a formidable force who will stop at nothing to own them all. Thrown into the new quest against their will, Team Spear face incredible odds-they are being hunted by their own government whilst trying to weed out highly placed traitors, and stop global mercenary and terrorist forces from causing worldwide mayhem. The team battle from Texas to Greece, from deserted islands to London, from Syria to Washington DC, as they identify the traitors that disavowed them and join an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime battle where a force made up of hundreds of elite Special Forces soldiers takes on a vast army of terrorists in Syria.

Matt Drake encounters mystery, thrills and horror in the vast mountains of Peru. When legendary treasures from a long-lost hoard start drip-feeding through the black market, Drake and the rest of the SPEAR team are tasked to track down the mysterious seller. From Paris to Lyon and Monaco they hunt for clues through the lavish auction houses. Then everything changes. Their single-minded hunt ends in Peru where they find remote villages beset nightly by el monstruo-monster. Unable to walk away, Drake and his colleagues promise to help and find themselves embroiled in the centre of something poles apart from anything they've encountered before. As they defend the villages and search for the old Inca treasure, they are forced to confront new terrors: mountain men who abide by an ancient, ghastly practice; a desolate chateau owned by their king and an ill-advised attempt to infiltrate the depraved community's heart. Inca Kings comes fully loaded with action, archaeological adventure, team spirit, new revelations, and a remarkably different storyline, guaranteed to provoke your imagination.

The third thrilling archaeological adventure with Alicia Myles from No.1 bestselling Amazon author, David Leadbeater. Full of intense action and rich pirate history, Alicia Myles and the Gold Team follow four-hundred-year-old clues in their search for the long-lost treasure hoard of the fabled pirate, Captain Henry Morgan. An explosive quest takes them from Port Royal to Haiti, Panama City, and to an unknown island in the center of the Caribbean in pursuit of not only gold, but also a ruthless mercenary team led by an ex-SAS soldier and an army of modern-day cutthroats. With the clues unfolding and the treasure almost in sight, the greatest quest and the most dangerous battle of the Caribbean truly begins . . .