David Wood

Habit rules our lives. And yet climate change and the catastrophic future it portends, makes it clear that we cannot go on like this. Our habits are integral to narratives of the good life, to social norms and expectations, as well as to economic reality. Such shared shapes are vital. Yet while many of our individual habits seem perfectly reasonable, when aggregated together they spell disaster. Beyond consumerism, other forms of life and patterns of dwelling are clearly possible. But how can we get there from here? Who precisely is the 'we' that our habits have created, and who else might we be? Philosophy is about emancipation—from illusions, myths, and oppression. In Reoccupy Earth, the noted philosopher David Wood shows how an approach to philosophy attuned to our ecological existence can suspend the taken-for-granted and open up alternative forms of earthly dwelling. Sharing the earth, as we do, raises fundamental questions about space and time, place and history, territory and embodiment—questions that philosophy cannot directly answer but can help us to frame and to work out for ourselves. Deconstruction exposes all manner of exclusion, violence to the other, and silent subordination. Phenomenology and Whitehead's process philosophy offer further resources for an ecological imagination. Bringing an uncommon lucidity, directness, and even practicality to sophisticated philosophical questions, Wood plots experiential pathways that disrupt our habitual existence and challenge our everyday complacency. In walking us through a range of reversals, transformations, and estrangements that thinking ecologically demands of us, Wood shows how living responsibly with the earth means affirming the ways in which we are vulnerable, receptive, and dependent, and the need for solidarity all round. If we take seriously values like truth, justice, and compassion we must be willing to contemplate that the threat we pose to the earth might demand our own species' demise. Yet we have the capacity to live responsibly. In an unfashionable but spirited defense of an enlightened anthropocentrism, Wood argues that to deserve the privileges of Reason we must demonstrably deploy it through collective sustainable agency. Only in this way can we reinhabit the earth.

Habit rules our lives. And yet climate change and the catastrophic future it portends, makes it clear that we cannot go on like this. Our habits are integral to narratives of the good life, to social norms and expectations, as well as to economic reality. Such shared shapes are vital. Yet while many of our individual habits seem perfectly reasonable, when aggregated together they spell disaster. Beyond consumerism, other forms of life and patterns of dwelling are clearly possible. But how can we get there from here? Who precisely is the 'we' that our habits have created, and who else might we be? Philosophy is about emancipation—from illusions, myths, and oppression. In Reoccupy Earth, the noted philosopher David Wood shows how an approach to philosophy attuned to our ecological existence can suspend the taken-for-granted and open up alternative forms of earthly dwelling. Sharing the earth, as we do, raises fundamental questions about space and time, place and history, territory and embodiment—questions that philosophy cannot directly answer but can help us to frame and to work out for ourselves. Deconstruction exposes all manner of exclusion, violence to the other, and silent subordination. Phenomenology and Whitehead's process philosophy offer further resources for an ecological imagination. Bringing an uncommon lucidity, directness, and even practicality to sophisticated philosophical questions, Wood plots experiential pathways that disrupt our habitual existence and challenge our everyday complacency. In walking us through a range of reversals, transformations, and estrangements that thinking ecologically demands of us, Wood shows how living responsibly with the earth means affirming the ways in which we are vulnerable, receptive, and dependent, and the need for solidarity all round. If we take seriously values like truth, justice, and compassion we must be willing to contemplate that the threat we pose to the earth might demand our own species' demise. Yet we have the capacity to live responsibly. In an unfashionable but spirited defense of an enlightened anthropocentrism, Wood argues that to deserve the privileges of Reason we must demonstrably deploy it through collective sustainable agency. Only in this way can we reinhabit the earth.

Beyond the fear and chaos of contemporary life, there is good news to share. A new era is at hand: the era of sustainable superabundance. In this era, the positive potential of humanity can develop in truly profound ways. The key to this new era is to take wise advantage of the remarkable capabilities of twenty-first century science and technology: robotics, biotech, neurotech, greentech, collabtech, artificial intelligence, and much more. These technologies can provide all of us with the means to live better than well - to be healthier and fitter than ever before; nourished emotionally and spiritually as well as physically; and living at peace with ourselves, the environment, and our neighbours both near and far. This is not a vision of today's society writ large - a mere abundance of today's goods, services, activities, relationships, and rewards. It's a vision of a superabundance, with new qualities rather than just new quantities. This is not a vision of returning to some imagined prior historical period - to some supposed bygone golden age. It's a vision of advancing to a new society, featuring levels of human flourishing never before possible. This is not a vision restricted to the few - to an elite percentage of today's humanity. It's a universal vision, for everyone, of a wide, diverse fellowship in which all can freely participate, and in which all can enjoy unprecedented benefits. This is not a vision of the far-off future - something relevant, perhaps, to our great-grandchildren. It's a vision of change that could accelerate dramatically throughout the 2020s - a vision that is intensely relevant as the year 2020 comes into view. This is not a vision of a fixed, rigid utopia. It's a vision of the collaborative creation of a sustainable, open-ended, evolving social framework. In this new framework, every one of us will be empowered to make and follow our own choices without fear or favour. In this vision, the sky will no longer be the limit. In this vision, the cosmos beckons, with its vast resources and endless possibilities. In this vision, our destiny lies in the ongoing exploration and development of both outer and inner space, as we keep reaching forwards together to higher levels of consciousness and to experiences with ever greater significance. But first, we face some hard, critical choices - choices that will determine our future. If we choose poorly, technology will do much more harm than good. If we choose poorly, a bleak future awaits us - wretched environmental decline, bitter social divisions, and a rapid descent into a dismal new dark age. Instead of the flourishing of the better angels of our human nature, it will be our inner demons that technology magnifies. This book - this Universal Transhumanist Invitation - explains the choices. "Sustainable Superabundance offers a profoundly uplifting vision for the 2020s and beyond"- Natasha Vita-More, Executive Director, Humanity+ "David Wood is one of the best futurists around today, insightful and visionary, with a broad grasp of the issues, and passionate commitment to making the future a good place to live. This book will become a key resource for the development of practical technoprogressive policies"- James Hughes, Executive Director, Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) "A welcome addition to the debate over how society should respond to the forthcoming Economic Singularity"- Calum Chace, Author of Artificial Intelligence and the Two Singularities "Want to feel better about our future, find out why 'sustainable superabundance' is possible, and how we can make it happen? Read this book "- Nikola Danaylov, Founder of Singularity Weblog and Singularity.FM

The new geological epoch we call the Anthropocene is not just a scientific classification. It marks a radical transformation in the background conditions of life on Earth, one taken for granted by much of who we are and what we hope for. Never before has a species possessed both a geological-scale grasp of the history of the Earth and a sober understanding of its own likely fate. Our situation forces us to confront questions both philosophical and of real practical urgency. We need to rethink who "we" are, what agency means today, how to deal with the passions stirred by our circumstances, whether our manner of dwelling on Earth is open to change, and, ultimately, "What is to be done?" Our future, that of our species, and of all the fellow travelers on the planet depend on it. The real-world consequences of climate change bring new significance to some very traditional philosophical questions about reason, agency, responsibility, community, and man's place in nature. The focus is shifting from imagining and promoting the "good life" to the survival of the species. Deep Time, Dark Times challenges us to reimagine ourselves as a species, taking on a geological consciousness. Drawing promiscuously on the work of Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, and other contemporary French thinkers, as well as the science of climate change, David Wood reflects on the historical series of displacements and de-centerings of both the privilege of the Earth, and of the human, from Copernicus through Darwin and Freud to the declaration of the age of the Anthropocene. He argues for the need to develop a new temporal phronesis and to radically rethink who "we" are in respect to solidarity with other humans, and responsibility for the nonhuman stakeholders with which we share the planet. In these brief, lively chapters, Wood poses a range of questions centered on our individual and collective political agency. Might not human exceptionalism be reborn as a sort of hyperbolic responsibility rather than privilege?

The new geological epoch we call the Anthropocene is not just a scientific classification. It marks a radical transformation in the background conditions of life on Earth, one taken for granted by much of who we are and what we hope for. Never before has a species possessed both a geological-scale grasp of the history of the Earth and a sober understanding of its own likely fate. Our situation forces us to confront questions both philosophical and of real practical urgency. We need to rethink who "we" are, what agency means today, how to deal with the passions stirred by our circumstances, whether our manner of dwelling on Earth is open to change, and, ultimately, "What is to be done?" Our future, that of our species, and of all the fellow travelers on the planet depend on it. The real-world consequences of climate change bring new significance to some very traditional philosophical questions about reason, agency, responsibility, community, and man's place in nature. The focus is shifting from imagining and promoting the "good life" to the survival of the species. Deep Time, Dark Times challenges us to reimagine ourselves as a species, taking on a geological consciousness. Drawing promiscuously on the work of Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, Derrida, Deleuze, and other contemporary French thinkers, as well as the science of climate change, David Wood reflects on the historical series of displacements and de-centerings of both the privilege of the Earth, and of the human, from Copernicus through Darwin and Freud to the declaration of the age of the Anthropocene. He argues for the need to develop a new temporal phronesis and to radically rethink who "we" are in respect to solidarity with other humans, and responsibility for the nonhuman stakeholders with which we share the planet. In these brief, lively chapters, Wood poses a range of questions centered on our individual and collective political agency. Might not human exceptionalism be reborn as a sort of hyperbolic responsibility rather than privilege?

An ancient myth comes to life The discovery of a lost treasure out of Greek mythology sends Maddock and Bones on a perilous quest where danger lurks around every corner and legends come to life But the road through the ancient world is paved with danger and the waters teem with evil. When friends turn traitor and allies appear to be more than they seem, who can Maddock trust when he is chosen to be the Herald?PRAISE FOR DAVID WOOD AND THE DANE MADDOCK ADVENTURES A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb"Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip-roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun"David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills " David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series"Ancient cave paintings? Cities of gold? Secret scrolls? Sign me up A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go " Robert Masello, author of The Medusa Amulet"A non-stop thrill ride triple threat- smart, funny and mysterious " Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold"Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2010: The Fifth World

From the USA Today bestselling author of SERPENT and the bestselling author of THE FORGOTTEN FORTUNE comes a fast-paced archaeological thriller "Here there be giants " It was supposed to be a vacation in Monaco, but treasure hunter and former Navy SEAL "Bones" Bonebrake has learned to expect the unexpected. So, when he finds himself at the center of a controversial archaeological discovery on the island of Sardinia, it isn't much of a surprise. The remains of giants, mammoth beings from antiquity, are laid out before him. Most appear to be long since decayed, but one does not. Looking like it-she-only recently died, the enormous woman's perfectly preserved corpse is a find like no other, a real-life "Queen of Giants." But when the excavation team suddenly disappears overnight, Bones quickly realizes that there's more to the mysterious find than meets the eye. "Classic adventure for the modern reader Fans of Indiana Jones and National Treasure will love the Bones Bonebrake Adventures " Praise for David Wood "What an adventure A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files "Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun "David Wood has done it again. Within seconds of opening the book, I was hooked. Intrigue, suspense, monsters, and treasure hunters. What more could you want? David's knocked it out of the park with this one " Nick Thacker- author of The Enigma Strain "A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go " Robert Masello, author of The Einstein Prophecy "A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back " Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld "With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of 'why not'?" David Lynn Golemon, Author of the Event Group series "Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. 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 2012: The Fifth World "I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read." J.F. Penn, author of Desecration

A guidebook to 41 graded walks and scrambles in the Anti-Atlas mountains. Exploring the dramatic scenery of southern Morocco, the walks are suitable for confident walkers and scramblers with good navigation skills. Walks range from 3 to 40km (2–25 miles), taking between 1hr to 2 days to walk. The scrambles are graded from 1 to 3+ allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability. A 1-week 110km (68 mile) long-distance trek from Ait Baha to Ait Mansour across the north-west Anti-Atlas is also described. 1:50,000 maps are included for each walk and topos for scrambling routesGPX files available to downloadDetailed information on planning, facilities and accommodationHighlights include Jebel El Kest.

A deadly enemy seeks an ancient power.When an old journal falls into Dane Maddock's hands, he and Bones Bonebrake find themselves caught up in a search for a lost excavation site and the secret it hides. But the journal holds more than meets the eye.Already at odds with dangerous local rivals, Maddock and Bones soon find themselves in another race with a clandestine organization called the Trident, who are bent on securing a lethal prize.Can Maddock and Bones survive what lies deep within the CAVERN?Praise for David Wood "Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun"A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go " Robert Masello, author of Bestiary and Blood and Ice"What an adventure A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of the NUMA Files"A page-turning yarn blending high action, Biblical speculation, ancient secrets, and nasty creatures. Indiana Jones better watch his back " Jeremy Robinson, author of SecondWorld"With the thoroughly enjoyable way Mr. Wood has mixed speculative history with our modern day pursuit of truth, he has created a story that thrills and makes one think beyond the boundaries of mere fiction and enter the world of 'why not'?" David Lynn Golemon, Author of Ancients"Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler. 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 2012: The Fifth World"I like my thrillers with lots of explosions, global locations and a mystery where I learn something new. Wood delivers Recommended as a fast paced, kick ass read." J.F. Penn, author of Desecration"Dourado is a brisk read, reminiscent of early Cussler adventures, and perfect for an afternoon at the beach or a cross-country flight. You'll definitely want more of Maddock." Sean Ellis- Author of Into the Black

"Angel's been kidnapped."When Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake receive a disturbing message, the two former Navy SEALs set off in hot pursuit. They soon find themselves ensnared in a deadly game where the unexpected lurks around every corner and nothing is as it seems. With familiar enemies pulling the strings, can they survive the BRAINWASH?Praise for The Dane Maddock Adventures "A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb"Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip-roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun"A non-stop thrill ride triple threat- smart, funny and mysterious " Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold"Ancient cave paintings? Cities of gold? Secret scrolls? Sign me up A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go " Robert Masello, author of The Medusa Amulet "David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills " David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series

The search for a lost treasure draws Maddock and Bones into the path of deadly enemies A shipwreck off the coast of Italy sends Maddock and Bones on the hunt for the legendary tomb of Alaric I and his long-lost treasure. With dangers all around, a spy in their midst, and an old enemy lurking in the shadows, can they stay alive long enough to unlock the secret of THE TOMB?Praise for The Dane Maddock Adventures "A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb"Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip-roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun"David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills " David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series"Ancient cave paintings? Cities of gold? Secret scrolls? Sign me up A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go " Robert Masello, author of The Medusa Amulet"A non-stop thrill ride triple threat- smart, funny and mysterious " Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold"Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2010: The Fifth World

A mysterious discovery off the coast of South Africa puts Dane Maddock and his intrepid crew on the trail of a legendary hero, and in the crosshairs of a deadly international conspiracy bent on keeping that discovery hidden forever. PRAISE FOR DAVID WOOD AND THE DANE MADDOCK ADVENTURES A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb "Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip-roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun "David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills " David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series "Ancient cave paintings? Cities of gold? Secret scrolls? Sign me up A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go " Robert Masello, author of The Medusa Amulet "A non-stop thrill ride triple threat- smart, funny and mysterious " Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold "Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2010: The Fifth World

South America is a region that enjoys an unusually high profile as the origin of some of the world’s greatest writers and most celebrated footballers. This is the first book to undertake a systematic study of the relationship between football and literature across South America. Beginning with the first football poem published in 1899, it surveys a range of texts that address key issues in the region’s social and political history. Drawing on a substantial corpus of short stories, novels and poems, each chapter considers the shifting relationship between football and literature in South America across more than a century of writing. The way in which authors combine football and literature to challenge the dominant narratives of their time suggests that this sport can be seen as a recurring theme through which matters of identity, nationhood, race, gender, violence, politics and aesthetics are played out.This book is fascinating reading for any student, scholar or serious fan of football, as well as for all those interested in the relationship between sports history, literature and society.

The perfect book for teachers and other adults who want to introduce children to gardening. This simple gardening method works well in any environment and doesn't take up a lot of space. Easy and fun to read, Miss Green and Botany Boy will explain how to turn those empty raised beds sitting around in your school yard or backyard into productive and vibrant gardens.

The discovery of the tomb of an ancient Norse king unleashes a weapon of unbelievable power. One touch from the Spear of Odin can transform a man into a berserker-an unstoppable rage-fueled killing machine. Dane Maddock and "Bones" Bonebrake, former Navy SEALs turned treasure hunters, are on assignment in Norway-their mission: Stop the rogue biotech company ScanoGen from getting their hands on the legendary weapon.But ScanoGen isn't the only enemy they'll need to worry about. A crazed mercenary with delusions of godhood has plans to use the spear to raise an army of berserkers, unleashing them upon an unsuspecting world, and only Dane and Bones stand in his way.Praise for the Dane Maddock AdventuresA great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb"A non-stop thrill ride triple threat- smart, funny and mysterious " Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold"David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills " David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series "Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip-roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun"Ancient cave paintings? Cities of gold? Secret scrolls? Sign me up A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go " Robert Masello, author of The Medusa Amulet"Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2010: The Fifth World

A dead man's riddle sets Maddock and Bones on a search for a lost treasure and into peril For nearly a century, treasure hunters have searched for the lost treasure of notorious gangster, Dutch Schultz. When Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake take up the search, they find themselves in a race against a dangerous enemy and in the crosshairs of deadly assassin. Maddock and Bones must unravel the clues and survive a game of cat and mouse where failure could mean death. Praise for The Dane Maddock Adventures "A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb"Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip-roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun"David Wood has done it again. Quest takes you on an expedition that leads down a trail of adventure and thrills " David L. Golemon, Author of the Event Group series "Ancient cave paintings? Cities of gold? Secret scrolls? Sign me up A twisty tale of adventure and intrigue that never lets up and never lets go " Robert Masello, author of The Medusa Amulet"A non-stop thrill ride triple threat- smart, funny and mysterious " Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold"Let there be no confusion: David Wood is the next Clive Cussler." Edward G. Talbot, author of 2010: The Fifth World

A Pharaoh's curse reaches up from the grave. Dane and Bones have traveled to Luxor, Egypt, and the historic Valley of the Kings to explore a sunken subterranean passage that just might lead to the undiscovered tomb of a forgotten Pharaoh. But someone else has beaten them to it. A ruthless black-market art dealer wants the Pharaoh's riches for himself, and to hide his crimes, is prepared to unleash a deadly, ancient curse on an unsuspecting world. DESTINATION: LUXOR is the second in a new series of stand-alone novellas by USA Today bestselling author David Wood and prolific action-adventure novelist Sean Ellis, featuring the characters from David Wood's bestselling Dane Maddock Adventures. Each new story in the DESTINATION: ADVENTURE series will transport Dane, Bones and the crew of Sea Foam to an exotic and exciting locale, where treasure, mystery, and adventure await Praise for David Wood and Sean Ellis "Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." -Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun "What an adventure A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." -Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files "Ellis and Wood are a partnership forged in the fires of Hell. Books don't burn hotter than this " -Steven Savile, author of the Ogmios thrillers

A madman seeks to unleash the power of the Demon Core and only Dane and Bones stand in his way It's Carnaval season in Rio de Janeiro, but Dane Maddock and the crew of Sea Foam aren't in town to party. They're chasing the rumor of an ancient Roman shipwreck in the murky waters of Guanabara Bay, a rumor that, if true, will rewrite the history of the Americas. What they find instead will cast new light on one of the strangest murder mysteries of the 20th century, and thrust Maddock and his friends into the midst of a diabolical plot to destroy the Church. DESTINATION: RIO is the first in a new series of stand-alone novellas by USA Today bestselling author David Wood and prolific action-adventure novelist Sean Ellis. Each new story in the DESTINATION: ADVENTURE series will transport Dane, Bones and the crew of Sea Foam to an exotic and exciting locale, where treasure, mystery, and adventure await Praise for David Wood and Sean Ellis "Dane and Bones.... Together they're unstoppable. Rip roaring action from start to finish. Wit and humor throughout. Just one question - how soon until the next one? Because I can't wait." -Graham Brown, author of Shadows of the Midnight Sun "What an adventure A great read that provides lots of action, and thoughtful insight as well, into strange realms that are sometimes best left unexplored." -Paul Kemprecos, author of Cool Blue Tomb and the NUMA Files "Ellis and Wood are a partnership forged in the fires of Hell. Books don't burn hotter than this " -Steven Savile, author of the Ogmios thrillers

What lurks beneath the ice?Marine biologist Sam Aston is hired to explore a series of subterranean caverns deep beneath the Antarctic. Somewhere within this lost world of magnificent caverns and underground seas lies a source of limitless clean energy, but something guards this treasure. As enemies bent on obtaining this world-changing resource for themselves close in from above, Aston and his team plunge further into the depths, and discover they are not the first to come this way...and they are not alone.As the death toll continues to mount, Aston and his companions are forced to uncover secrets hidden far beneath the ice. Danger lurks at every turn as they face the deadly threat of the OVERLORD.Praise for Overlord and the Sam Aston Investigations"Renegade marine biologist Sam Aston is back for a second outing in what is shaping up to be a must-read aquatic adventure series Danger and intrigue lurk both above and below in this action-filled, white-knuckle romp with a breathtaking conclusion "--Rick Chesler, author of Sawfish"Everything you'd want from a monster story - great characters, a remote location and a creature with bite Mixing history and lore with science and action, David Wood and Alan Baxter have penned a thriller that is hard to put down." --Jeremy Robinson, author of Island 731"Bone-cracking terror from the stygian depths A creature thriller that is both intelligent and visceral. I could hear the Jaws soundtrack playing on repeat, although that might have been my heart pounding." --Lee Murray, author of Into the Mist"One of the best, the most thoroughly delightful and satisfying, books that I've read in quite some time. A serious out-of-the-park type of home run hit." --Christine Morgan, The Horror Fiction Review

The legacy of a kidnapped African warrior turned pirate sets Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake on a collision course with a deadly organization that will stop at nothing to claim the greatest treasure in history. But more than riches are at stake. Enemies old and new and even old friends stand in Maddock's way in a struggle to control the mysterious power unlocked by the SOLOMON KEY.