Unlock an ancient mystery. Unleash an earth-shattering secret. THE SMOKE HUNTER by Jacquelyn Benson brings you the thrills of Indiana Jones, the action of Scott Mariani, the conspiracy of Dan Brown and the authenticity of Clive Cussler. Are you ready to join the adventure?
Chasing a threat born in smoke...London, 1898. Archivist Eleanora Mallory discovers a map to a legendary city that could be the truth behind a myth. But is it the key to unravelling an ancient mystery or a clever hoax?
Compelled to find out, Ellie journeys to Central America - with a merciless enemy hot on her heels.
In a deadly race to uncover the map's secret first, Ellie is forced to partner with maverick archaeologist Adam Bates, a man she's not sure she can trust. Together, they venture into an uncharted wilderness alive with smoke and shadows, where an even greater danger awaits them.
For what lies there whispering to be unearthed has the power to bring the world to its knees.
Join Ellie and Adam as they battle rivers of scorpions, plummeting waterfalls and pre-historic death traps on the journey to uncovering a deadly secret that could shake the fate of the world.
Read MoreIntrigue and suspense aplenty. A refreshing and original new voiceThe illegitimate love-child of Lara Croft and Indiana Jones... Fast-paced and action-packed but with a keen eye for detail, it moves from Victorian London to the badlands of Central America with barely time to draw breath... If The Smoke Hunter doesn't get made into a movie, I'll eat my Indiana Jones fedoraWonderful characters, thrilling action, a social conscience, mystery and a dash of romance: this is a page-turner with everything... Read it before it becomes a must-see movie!Conspiracy, mystery and a courageous suffragette with an eye for adventure - a sparkling debut novel from Jacquelyn Benson