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Mandate of Heaven: A Treasure Hunting Adventure (Ethan Chase Thriller Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Peter Martuneac (Author), Mike Robinson (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 9
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Ethan Chase’s past has finally caught up with him, and the entire world’s future now stands on a knife’s edge.

Ex-Army Ranger Ethan Chase breaks his oath of allegiance to the military when he deserts from the Army while deployed to Afghanistan. Years later, he’s captured and sent to military prison, but the director of a shadowy government agency takes him into his direct custody. They offer Ethan his freedom and a blank slate, but only if he can track down and retrieve the lost Heirloom Seal of the Realm, an ancient Chinese artifact believed to grant godly powers to any ruler who possesses it.

With little choice, Ethan takes on this quest, joined by three cohorts: his best friend, the federal agent who arrested him, and a beautiful treasure hunter. Yet they’re not the only ones seeking the Heirloom Seal, and some will cross any line, betray any loyalty, for a chance at supreme power.

EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the first fast-paced book in the “Ethan Chase Thriller” series of globe-trotting, treasure-hunting adventures.

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    Ethan Chase Thriller
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    10 October 2022
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AUTHOR: Ever since he read 'The Lord of the Rings' at age 12, Peter Martuneac has had a passion for storytelling. He began writing his own high fantasy story that same year and carried on writing for the rest of his childhood, but could not find a way to finish the story. The incomplete manuscript found a home on the top shelf of a closet, and there it remains (though he hopes to one day return to that world and see it through to the end). At 18, he joined the US Marines, and in the deserts of Afghanistan, he finally started and completed a full-length manuscript. He wrote it entirely by hand, in the sunlight by day and in the dim, red glow of a military flashlight by night. He went on to self-publish this manuscript, a zombie fiction story, followed by two sequels and a short story prequel, and is intensely proud of those works. Peter is now writing for Evolved Publishing, and is excited to be on this new road in his journey as an author. Peter is married, has two amazing children and a loyal dog (who is a very good boy). Besides writing, he enjoys reading biographies, collecting coins, and getting his heart broken year after year by his favorite sports teams.

EDITOR: A writer since age six and a professional one since nineteen, my initial editing experience came in the swarms of prose I pumped out into the world, only occasionally into the world of actual magazines, anthologies or e-zines. Soon, as I began selling more regularly, and as publishers took note of my longer works, I began freelance editing. I've edited screenplays, memoirs, novels, children's books and, would you believe it, epic narrative poetry. One of the novels I edited, "Under the Tamarind Tree," was shortlisted among nine others for the 2014 Dundee International Book Prize. A charter member of The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (GLAWS), I am also the managing editor of the organization's official publication, Literary Landscapes, which features stories, excerpts, articles and poetry (see issues here). In addition, I belong to the editing collective Write For Success, for which I perform manuscript critiques and consultation. As an author, I have published nine novels and almost fifteen short stories. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BC1X797P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evolved Publishing LLC; 1st edition (10 October 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3867 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 9

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H.R.R. Gorman
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, Action Packed, and Fun
Reviewed in the United States on 12 October 2023
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This book is a great treasure hunt in China. I was impressed by the research that obviosly went into this (even around some of the necessary fabrications to make the story happen). Martuneac wove the modern and the ancient together well, and he tied it with a bow of magical realism (though I won't spoil it as to whether ir not the magic was real). Once again, Martuneac builds some of the best fight and action scenes I've ever read, so definitely look forward to that when you read this.

I enjoyed Ethan Chase as a character because he was easy to root for despite some of his mystery, and he was a good leader of his crew. You always knew his intentions were good, and I appreciate that; it's become too uncommon in these post-GoT days. But if you want a more morally ambiguous character, look no further than Lindsey - her position and theoretical loyalties can keep you guessing, which I thought added a lot to the story. The relationships between heroes, baddies, and in between really make this book pop.

I like Martuneac's style, and this book stands up. It's well-written and edited, as well, so you don't need to worry about that.
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Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellently Paced Treasure Hunting Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on 23 July 2023
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What a fun and exciting read! I love being whisked to foreign lands with a book’s characters, especially when there’s the added tension of needing to outsmart dangerous competitors who are in pursuit of the same goal. And weaved into the fictional mix are authentic legends such as the Heirloom Seal, Mandate of Heaven, and Mount Penglai. Which means, I’m having fun learning while being immersed in an adventure!

Mandate of Heaven is a fun, action-packed 5-star adventure that combines the vibes of Indiana Jones, Mission Impossible, and the Amazing Race.
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Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellently Paced Treasure Hunting Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on 23 July 2023
What a fun and exciting read! I love being whisked to foreign lands with a book’s characters, especially when there’s the added tension of needing to outsmart dangerous competitors who are in pursuit of the same goal. And weaved into the fictional mix are authentic legends such as the Heirloom Seal, Mandate of Heaven, and Mount Penglai. Which means, I’m having fun learning while being immersed in an adventure!

Mandate of Heaven is a fun, action-packed 5-star adventure that combines the vibes of Indiana Jones, Mission Impossible, and the Amazing Race.
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A Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on 2 November 2022
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A fast-paced thriller along the lines of Dan Brown and Steve Berry.

Ethan Chase is an adventurer who had years earlier risked his life to save the lives of his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan, but deserts rather than be courtmartialed for his efforts. Once apprehended, he is tasked with finding and returning to Washington DC a long-lost treasure of the Chinese emperors, lost for almost two thousand years. Even more, this treasure holds the promise of unlimited power for whoever possesses it. Needless to say, the Chinese are looking for this powerful talisman as well!

If you like historically based thrillers, you'll love this novel!
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Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing Back Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on 16 October 2022
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The protagonist feels like a treasure hunter was always meant to, motivations grounded in relatable, real world struggles, and feelings that bring him to life. It's been nice to spend a few hundred pages with Ethan and I'm looking forward to more.
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