The Shadow of Kailash: A Hiram Kane Action Thriller (The Hiram Kane International Action Adventure Series)

"Compelling from start to finish." -- Mark Dawson, USA TODAY Bestselling Author "King of the action thriller. Brilliant." -- Adam Croft, USA TODAY Bestselling Author "Your new favourite action-thriller author." -- Nick Thacker, USA TODAY Bestselling Author Criminals getting rich. Terrorists getting powerful. Women getting killed... and worse. World-renowned expedition leader Hiram Kane travels to India to honour the life of his murdered best friend.But Kane's world is soon plunged into turmoil when a psychotic people trafficker kidnaps Alexandria Ridley, the love of his life, and disappears into the mighty Himalayas.What begins as a risky rescue mission turns into a chilling foray into the world of weapons and drugs trading, sexual slavery and human trafficking... And culminates in a deadly race against time across the top of the world into Chinese-occupied Tibet. With dozens of lives on the line and the very future of Buddhism in jeopardy, Kane must overcome one final mental hurdle; Can he make the ultimate sacrifice? The Shadow of Kailash is book 4 in the internationally bestselling Hiram Kane action thriller series, and will appeal to fans of Clive Cussler, Nick Thacker, Ernest Dempsey and Russell Blake. Buy your copy, TODAY! Interview with the Author: Q: So, what makes the Hiram Kane series special?A: It's a mix of unique factors, really. When I started writing the Kane series I wanted to create books that echoed the kind of books I love to read, so think of action-adventure thrillers a la Clive Cussler & Russell Blake. I set my stories all over the world, which also mirrors my own life as a travel addict and thrill-seeker, and Kane, like me, has a degree in archaeology. Interesting fact; I've visited all the featured locations in the series myself. Unlike Hiram, however, I am not a master of martial arts.What readers will find are lightning-paced, internationally staged page-turners with real-world events and spectacularly exotic settings. Oh, and a cast of nefarious villains and a genuine action hero.I like to keep my readers guessing, and there's never a dull moment when Hiram Kane's involved. Q: Are the books standalone stories? A: They can be, yes, and can definitely be read independently from each other. But a few of the main characters feature throughout and the story threads all tie nicely together by the last installment. Well, maybe there'll be more If readers do want to read in the optimal order, I suggest the following sequence:The Silent KnightThe Golem of PragueThe Tiger TempleThe Samurai CodeThe Condor ProphecyThe Shadow of KailashThe Feathered SerpentOf Curses and Kings Q: Why should readers give the Kane books a chance? A: Because Kane's adventures are page-turning action-fests that pull no punches and would definitely appeal to readers who enjoy tales of real-world issues mixed with despicable bad guys and pulse-pounding action sequences. Oh yeah, the awesome power of Mother Nature plays a significant role in all the books.I loved writing them ... I'm confident readers will love reading them!