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The Havana Secret (A Ryan Bodean Action Adventure Book 1) Kindle Edition

by David F. Berens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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Sometimes lost treasure should stay that way...

Ryan Bodean is following in the footsteps of his brother Troy and is out to find his fortune at the bottom of the ocean. And he needs good fortune to shine on him in the worst way.

Enter Megan Simons.

She's got a lead on a mysterious wreck in the Gulf of Mexico that might just be something more valuable than gold. But the bad guys from 90 miles south of Key West have other plans—namely, the kind of plans that lead to a grisly, watery end for Ryan and Megan.

Read the whirlwind prequel to the hit Ryan Bodean Action Adventure series. You'll laugh, you'll hold your breath, and then you'll hope to hell he survives for another wild adventure.

If you like James Rollins, Clive Cussler, and Matthew Reilly, you will LOVE Ryan Bodean. Grab your copy now.

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    A Ryan Bodean Action Adventure
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B9YQPM9R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berens Books (August 16, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 16, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3090 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 ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 104 ratings

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David F. Berens

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David Berens has traveled up and down the East Coast and has been a tourist at every beach from Key West to Pawleys Island.

Today he calls Knoxville, Tennessee home, but constantly dreams of sun and sand and ocean breezes. He has a beautiful wife, a rambunctious little girl, and a happy little boy who remind him daily of why he is alive.

A constant reader of Florida Fiction, Dave has enjoyed the likes of Carl Hiaasen, Tim Dorsey, Randy Wayne White, Wayne Stinnett, and Leonard Elmore just to name of few. So, when he decided to create a series of Island Thrillers, he did his best to capture that zany quality so many of these amazing writers use in their work.

Someday, he hopes he'll be able to enjoy writing his books with a view of the ocean...

Be sure to check out BerensBooks.com for more information and to join his Reader Group (and some FREE books!)

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
104 global ratings

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Mo
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
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Good cast of characters! Ryan Hidden is down on his luck in Key West, but this pushes him to change his attitude! He gets involved with old friend to start a new business! Good adventure, looking forward to next in series!
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John W.
4.0 out of 5 stars a fun adventure read
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022
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While parts of the story are highly unlikely, isn’t that just what up you want from from an adventure. If you want to take a little pause from reality, then sit down with your favorite beverage and enjoy; I know I did.
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Qu
5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue. Have you ever helped a friend?
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022
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Ryan is down on his luck. He wants a better life. Please buy David Bergen’s books. He is an interesting author. I have read Havana Nights and laughed. Ryan nearly dies many times as he helps his friend.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2022
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Kept me interested and invested in the story the whole time. Great story and wonderful characters. One to book number two.
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Spoke36
3.0 out of 5 stars Pilot down on his luck notices downed aircraft but Cuban spies discourage investigation - 3 stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022
Ryan Bodean (RB to his friends) loves to fly but lost control of his tourist concession in south Florida. He is depressed and broke. His airplane needs a major overhaul.

No longer exercising beyond bending his elbow to lift beer bottles, his social life is non-existent and his prospects are bleak.

An old friend knows that BD is talented and offers to get his airplane, Gidget, refurbished.

A tale of Amelia Earhart's lost plane, the Canary, forms the basis of a plan to recover the plane and make a lot of money.

Cuban spies in the United States intercede and we get suspenseful flying, bullets flying, boat sinkings, and a very long swim.

The story is good for a young adult but barely makes the grade for an adult thriller. It is fast-paced and makes people feel good about what they do -- summer beach reading.
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Kenneth Lingenfelter
4.0 out of 5 stars A thriller
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
Ryan Bodean is down on his luck and out of money because of a scam. His plane blew an engine and he does not have money to get it repaired. Megan gives him money to get it fixed if he helps her look for Amelia Earhart's plane wreck. They find danger with Cubans shooting at them to keep them away from the dive site.
An exciting conclusion keeps you wanting more.
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DianaRaven
5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Don't Take Serious Fun Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022
HAVANA NIGHTS by David Berens is part of the fun and unlikely "Ryan Bodean Action Adventure" series. The unbelievable adventures make this a truly fun story. So get comfortable and curl up with a cuppa and enjoy.

Ryan Bodean is down on his luck, again but comes back with an exciting adventure searching for a long lost aeroplane with an old friend. Unfortunately, as soon as they locate the plane someone tries to kill them. Will they be able to raise the wreckage before their unknown assailants make another, maybe successful, murderous attack?

You'll definitely enjoy this book as Ryan and his friend try to survive long enough to find out who wants them dead and why.

I was kept interested and frequently laughing from start to finish and invested in the story the whole time. Yes, surviving any of these deathly adventures is highly unlikely, but so much fun to read how they do it. If you like fun adventures, you'll definitely enjoy this book.

I did receive a free copy of this book from the author and this is my voluntary and honest review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like good action and great characters? Havana Nights delivers all this and more
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
I'm an old guy, I grew up reading John D. Macdonald's Travis Mcgee adventure books set in Florida. The Ryan Bodean character fills the same niche for me in adventure characters. Bodean has his flaws, but overall is a great guy! If you like adventure, this series is for you.
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Maurice
3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly researched
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2022
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The author needs to get a an actual scuba diver to review his drafts in the future. He killed Ryan at least twice the way he surfaced from his dive.
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Meenaz Lodhi
4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected and Thrilling!
Reviewed in Spain on August 24, 2022
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This was a great story, with unexpected twists, and a thrilling ending. The plot unfolds easily,swiftly, and never lets the readers' attention wane. A plane wreck leads to an exciting adventure, mysterious men behind their backs. It’s also about real life, feelings of waste, despair and falling into the folds of depression, of survival, courage and love in oneself and others; about friendships and resilience. I’m keeping close tabs on this new tropical series.
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