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Carson Sheridan has dedicated her life to shark conservation, but can't deny the horrific series of attacks that point unerringly to a massive Great White–all off the same beach–all at the same time of year. Great Whites in California are in historically large numbers and record sizes. But the waters off Surf Shore are particularly deadly, and Carson is about to discover why.

For a thousand years, Concordia has been able to maintain peace between its provinces, protected by a wall known as the Bandage. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor's ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the Goddess's mountain. Aboard are the heirs of the twelve provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing. Except one: Ganymedes Piscero - class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment. When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect.

The White Valley in the far west of Cornwall cuts deeply through bluebell woods down to the sea. The house above the beach has lain neglected since the war. It comes with a reputation, which is why Mila and her mother, Magda, acquire it so cheaply in the summer of 1954. Magda plans to restore the house. Mila's dreams of creating a safe haven for herself and her little girl. The White Valley comes with a long, eventful history, laced with tall tales. Locals say that a white hare may be seen running through the woods there; to some, she's an ill omen, to others a blessing.

James Culdee, a career US Navy noncom who has served his country with distinction for 20 years, is suddenly and unfairly forced into a disgraceful retirement. Devastated, Culdee retreats into alcoholism until he is rescued by his daughter, Miranda, a charter boat skipper whose sloop, the Seamark, has been stolen. When Miranda learns that the Seamark has been sighted in the dangerous and primitive Flyaway Islands of the Philippines, father and daughter sail off in pursuit, on a voyage that will carry them across the Pacific.

There will be days when you wonder at and question some of the risks you had to take, the sacrifices you were forced to offer in the face of death. In Kiel Harbour, 1945, the war in Europe is at an end. But for Lieutenant Vere Marriott and the men of MGB 801, moored amid a nightmare of devastation, it is an uneasy, unsettled peace. New assignments ashore and afloat mean fresh tensions and conflicting emotions. For some, glory now takes second place to profit.

It's easy to become invisible in the Florida Keys. Mac Travis was doing his best to keep a low profile: diving, fishing, and enough salvage work to pay his bills. It's a good life until he discovers something while spearfishing that could change the pristine Keys forever.

Willful Grace Baxter, will not marry old Lord Silverton with his salivary incontinence and dead-mouse stink. Discovering she is a pawn in an arrangement between slobbery Silverton and her calculating father, Grace is devastated when Silverton reveals his true callous nature. Refusing this fate, Grace resolves to stow away. Heading to the docks, disguised as a lad to ease her escape, she encounters smooth-talking naval recruiter, Gilly, who lures her aboard HMS Discerning with promises of freedom and exploration in South America.

When a body is found floating in the mangroves of Biscayne National Park, Special Agent Kurt Hunter has his first real case. He’s not looking for the spotlight or notoriety - he’s had both with disastrous results. But that seems unavoidable as the trail leads him to South Beach, and his introduction to the culture there is anything but comfortable. Follow Kurt through this new world as he unearths a crooked family's greed to solve the case.

A group of marine biologists head off on an expedition to study sea lions on a remote Pacific Island. But no one is prepared for this particular trip because in the waters around the island lurks Great White Death, a great white shark of epic proportions. As a huge storm rolls in the group find themselves in a desperate fight for survival as one by one they meet a brutal death. Great White Death is a deep sea thriller filled with action, mayhem, and a savage shark with a primeval instinct to kill.

The burgeoning 1840s New Holland wool market is irresistible to entrepreneurial souls prepared to brave the open oceans. Having survived unimaginable tragedy together, Grace and Seamus Fitzwilliam plan a fresh start aboard their new ship, Elias. Lucius Chittenden, the new first mate, comes highly-recommended, and with the return of the trusted crew, the journey promises smooth sailing. The Elias is bursting with goods for the colony as well as shepherds for Gilly Downs, but it is not long before a theft is discovered, souring the mood aboard.

Grace and Seamus, united by their past experiences, are adrift on a raft of shame in the sea of 1830s London society. After a personal tragedy, Grace's desperation to leave London forces Seamus to accept a dubious commission on the private explorer, Clover. With the expedition financed by Colonel Hamilton and his private backers, Seamus is tasked with mapping a round-the-world voyage. But Colonel Hamilton has an additional package that requires delivering - Father Babcock, a priest wanted for murder.

It’s easy to become invisible in the Florida Keys. Mac Travis was doing his best to keep a low profile: diving, fishing and enough salvage work to pay his bills. It’s a good life until he discovers something while spearfishing that could change the pristine Keys forever. His drunken crewman soon lets out the secret and his life is instantly changed.

In a world forever altered by the Great Flood—a catastrophic event triggered by nuclear fallout and fueled by rampant greed and corruption—society has rebuilt itself aboard ships like The Tempest, where the old world's hierarchies have been replaced by a strict matriarchal order. Men serve as servants, bound by a code that demands their obedience and restricts their power. Women and children, on the other hand, hold the reins of leadership, guided by the belief that a new world order is necessary to prevent the mistakes of the past.

Get three bestsellers for the price of one. Backwater Bay: When a body is found floating in the mangroves of Biscayne National Park, Special Agent Kurt Hunter has his first real case. Backwater Channel: Kurt is thrown into a rift between warring environmentalists and power-hungry corporate executives all trying to advance their own agendas. Backwater Cove: When agent Hunter finds a woman washed up in Biscayne National Park the case leads him to the world of high rolling boosters and the young players who will do anything to make their mark.

When a small plane crashes in the backcountry of the Florida Keys, an unexpected and deadly chain of events is set in motion. While helping a friend salvage his boat, Mac Travis witnesses the crash and rushes to help. Following the rescue, Mac trusts his instincts, but is led down a path of danger and deceit—which finally lands him inside a smuggling ring. A story that highlights the beauty of the Keys while exposing their undesirable underbelly, Wood’s Chase features the unique character of the island chain. Escape on a tropical adventure in the latest Mac Travis Adventure.

On the run from his past, Nick and the crew of The Panther have enough treasure aboard to live like kings, but nowhere to spend it. Not all the crew agrees on his plan, and after a near mutiny, the crew decides to try for a new start. When his heritage catches up to him and a new treasure appears, bigger than anything they’ve tried to recover before, the crew is lured into an adventure off the coast of the Yucatan. The natives and legendary pirate Jean Lafitte stand in the crews way, forcing them to use everything they’ve learned to escape.

Three audiobooks from best-selling author Steven Becker: Wood’s Harbor, Wood’s Reach, and Wood’s Revenge.

The best-selling Mac Travis Adventures are centered around South Florida and the Florida Keys, featuring plenty of Keys' counterculture along with scuba diving, boating, and fishing. It’s easy to stay invisible in the Florida Keys. And, Mac Travis is doing his best when a simple fishing trip to the Marquesa Keys lands him in the middle of a deadly plot. When a ruthless shipping magnate returns to his roots and exploits the new Cuban immigration policy, Mac and Trufante are pulled into a life and death struggle, not only for themselves but also of those they love.

From Amazon bestselling author Steven Becker comes an electrifying maritime adventure that will plunge you into the depths of the sea and the heart-pounding pursuit of hidden treasure. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey alongside Mac and Wood as they unearth the secrets of the past, face treacherous adversaries, and dive headfirst into danger. Becker's expert storytelling will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of Florida Keys, immersing you in a world teeming with adventure, mystery, and the allure of buried treasure.

Living on an island, miles from the mainland, Mac Travis thought he could disappear. It was a simple life with no worries and fewer bills. Mac was content working his trap lines, fishing the seasons, and diving. That all ended when he and his mate found a turtle laden down with fifty kilos of pure cocaine floating in the Gulf Stream. What seemed at the time to be a simple rescue, entangles him in a web of deceit and lies. From Marathon to Key West and on to the Dry Tortugas, Mac has no choice but to find a treasure that is better left alone.