Books with author Max Hawthorne

"One of 2016's Top Ten Books" - AUTHORSdbTHE TERRIFYING PROLOGUE TO KRONOS RISING Barreling along a hundred feet beneath the surface, the giant predator gained swiftly on its prey. Fifty yards ahead, a school of chrome-colored fish fled terror-stricken before it. Measuring close to twenty feet in length, the enormous descendants of the prehistoric fish Xiphactinus audax were, themselves, top predators, each tipping the scales at over three thousand pounds. Compared to the whale-sized nightmare that pursued them, however, the toothy, tarpon-like creatures were little more than a snack.Before the nightmare that would become KRONOS RISING was unleashed, it was first contained in . . . DIABLO.Nestled off the coast of Cuba and shielded by impenetrable reefs of razor-sharp rock, stands Diablo Caldera. To the rest of the world, the extinct, bowl-shaped volcano is hardly worth exploring. But the caldera has a secret. Its isolated saltwater lake has remained untouched since the fall of the dinosaurs.Inside this hellish aquarium are the deadliest marine predators the world has ever seen. Imprisoned behind towering walls of volcanic rock since the Cretaceous, and warded by a mysterious race, Diablo’s savage inmates rule with flipper and fang the only world they have ever known.But something is about to change. The prison that is Diablo is beginning to fail, and soon it will unleash into the unsuspecting Atlantic a primeval fury the likes of which it has never before known.It is one hundred tons of death. And it likes to eat.

2014 PIX Book of the Year -Prehistoric Times Magazine Steve refused to surrender. Even though he knew the creature was right behind him, he wouldn't quit. He would make it. Just as that beacon of hope began to shine down upon him, the bright sun overhead vanished from view. Confused, he gazed wide-eyed as the daylight grew dim. Then he realized the ultimate horror: the creature had overtaken him, its jaws opened wide.He was in its mouth.A coastal community faces the wrath of a prehistoric marine predator in Max Hawthorne’s heart-pounding new novel, Kronos Rising.Book Video Trailer: http://youtu.be/-6mLLQSzITcDevastated by his wife’s tragic drowning, Olympic hopeful Jake Braddock turns his back on fame and fortune and retreats to his childhood home of Paradise Cove, Florida. He accepts the job of town sheriff, hoping to find the solace he so desperately craves. He finds anything but.A series of horrifying deaths and disappearances send a flood of panic through the idyllic town. It is only after the ravaged carcass of a full-grown whale surfaces, however, that the real terror begins.Soon Jake finds himself drawn into an ancient mystery - a mystery that ends with him adrift at sea, battling for survival against the deadliest predator the world has ever seen. It is a creature whose ancestors ruled the prehistoric seas. Now freed after eons of imprisonment, it has risen to reclaim the oceans of the world as its own.And it's hungry.

An AUTHORSdb 2017 Gold Medal Winner - Book 4 in the terrifying Kronos Rising series IT HAS BEGUN The terrifying prequel to KRONOS RISING: KRAKEN (Bonus Novelette - KRONOS RISING: DIABLO)Ron got up.“Holy sh-t! Steve, the Taser’s not stopping him!”“It has to! Nobody can take that. Hit him again!”“Look out! Here he comes!”Ron charged again, powering his way past the jolts of pain. He smashed into the nearest intruder with bone-jarring force, grappling with him, tearing at him. The struggle intensified as the two rolled around on the alley’s blood-soaked cobblestones. The second creature joined in the battle, striking at his head with a hard stick in an effort to aid his comrade.Ron laughed.The intruders were pathetically weak. He could sense it. He snatched the light from the closer one and backhanded him across the face with it, sending him sprawling. Then he turned toward the other one. He was stumbling backward, clawing at his hip, and obviously terrified.Amused, Ron turned away and focused on the one on the ground. He took a deep whiff, smelling the hot blood that ran in rivulets from the downed newcomer’s brow, and listened to the jackhammer beating of his heart.More food. THE DEADLIEST KILLERS ARE THE ONES YOU CAN'T SEE. Three weeks have passed since the monstrous Kronosaurus imperator’s attack on Harcourt Marina stunned the world. The death toll was horrifying, but Paradise Cove’s traumatized survivors soon discover they have more to worry about than burying their dead and rebuilding their shattered lives.Accompanying the pliosaur were hordes of primeval pathogens. With their host destroyed, the surviving Cretaceous-era bacteria must find new homes for themselves. They do: tiny, bipedal life forms whose warm, iron-rich blood provides perfect growing conditions. The pathogens begin to multiply and spread, their mutagenic qualities quickly warping their unwitting host’s delicate bodies and minds. Soon, the infected are transformed into mindless beasts, consumed with a burning hunger for flesh. And like all ravening beasts, they must feed.

KRONOS RISING: PLAGUE: AUTHORSdb 2017 Gold Medal Winner!IT HAS BEGUN - The terrifying prologue to KRONOS RISING: KRAKEN Ron got up. “Holy --- Steve, the Taser’s not stopping him!” “It has to! Nobody can take that. Hit him again!” “Look out! Here he comes!” Ron charged again, powering his way past the jolts of pain. He smashed into the nearest intruder with bone-jarring force, grappling with him, tearing at him. The struggle intensified as the two rolled around on the alley’s blood-soaked cobblestones. The second creature joined in the battle, striking at his head with a hard stick in an effort to aid his comrade. Ron laughed. The intruders were pathetically weak. He could sense it. He snatched the light from the closer one and backhanded him across the face with it, sending him sprawling. Then he turned toward the other one. He was stumbling backward, clawing at his hip, and obviously terrified. Amused, Ron turned away and focused on the one on the ground. He took a deep whiff, smelling the hot blood that ran in rivulets from the downed newcomer’s brow, and listened to the jackhammer beating of his heart. More food. THE DEADLIEST KILLERS ARE THE ONES YOU CAN'T SEE.Three weeks have passed since the monstrous Kronosaurus imperator’s attack on Harcourt Marina stunned the world. The death toll was horrific, but Paradise Cove’s traumatized survivors soon discover they have more to worry about than just burying their dead and rebuilding their shattered lives.Accompanying the pliosaur were hordes of primeval pathogens. With their host destroyed, the Cretaceous-era bacteria are forced to find new homes for themselves. They do: tiny, bipedal life forms whose warm, iron-rich blood provides perfect growing conditions. They begin to multiply and spread, their mutagenic qualities quickly warping their unwitting host’s delicate bodies and minds. Soon, the infected are transformed into mindless beasts, consumed with a burning hunger for flesh. And like all ravening beasts, they must feed . . .

Animal activists shine a bright light into the dark recesses of factory farms, vivisection labs, fur farms, product-testing facilities and animal "training" complexes. Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism brings together the most effective tactics for speaking out for animals. Activists from around the globe explain why their models of activism have been successful -- and how you can become involved.

Teach your child the importance of family and friends with this fun and sweet, colorful book for young children!This fun book about a terrapin turtle will mix the best of two worlds, it will teach your child about the importance of being unique and being happy by being yourself and at the same time provide for a fun read that your child will almost certainly enjoy.Meet the many friendly characters that will befriend and help Benji on his journey, including his loyal friend Louis who has been with him wherever Benji has gone, and the many family members of Benji who will travel with him across the country in an amazing family adventure.This book was designed to be educational, and the words used have been specifically chosen to improve the vocabulary children aged 5-7 years, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to improve your child’s vocabulary while teaching him or her valuable life lessons through a funny, relatable turtle that will definitely bring a smile to your child!

Teach your child the importance of family and friends with this fun and sweet, colorful book for young children! This fun book about a terrapin turtle will mix the best of two worlds, it will teach your child about the importance of being unique and being happy by being yourself and at the same time provide for a fun read that your child will almost certainly enjoy. Meet the many friendly characters that will befriend and help Benji on his journey, including his loyal friend Louis who has been with him wherever Benji has gone, and the many family members of Benji who will travel with him across the country in an amazing family adventure. This book was designed to be educational, and the words used have been specifically chosen to improve the vocabulary of children aged 5-7 years, so don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your child's vocabulary while teaching him or her valuable life lessons through a funny, relatable turtle that will definitely bring a smile to your child!