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Ruin Hunters and the Dead Man's Myth: A series of epic adventures throughout ancient sites across the globe! Kindle Edition

by Rob Beare (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
This is where it all begins! The first book in a series of epic adventures throughout ancient sites across the globe!

At twelve years old, junior archaeologist River Ruins has already completed several successful expeditions. Yet the one that he and his family are about to embark on will be particularly exciting as it checks off a ton of awesome boxes. On this expedition, the Ruin Hunters will be challenged to:
  • Crack codes and solve riddles
  • Surf and sail the waves of the Caribbean
  • Scuba dive through sunken ruins
  • Fight for their lives in pirate battles
  • Complete a ninja mission through an enemy fortress
  • Blow a few things up along the way
The Ruin Hunters will cross the Caribbean in search of a mysterious glowing statue called the Glowing Idol of the Mixtec. But standing in their way is a crew of cutthroat pirates who have somehow sailed the seas for over three hundred years! Even worse than these seasoned sailors, though, are the Helions; an ancient order of powerful warriors hellbent on claiming the Glowing Idol for themselves.

Facing immeasurable odds, the Ruin Hunters find themselves with only two options; succeed or die trying.

Heroes will be born. Legends will be lost. Treasures will be found!

This family series is perfect for fans of the classic adventures, such as Indiana Jones and The Goonies, but with a modern twist!

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  1. Reading age
    9 - 13 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Ruin Hunters
  3. Print length
    329 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Publication date
    April 5, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XY7LK75
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Expedition Books (April 5, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 5, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 329 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Rob Beare

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Rob Beare is a well-traveled adventurer and proud father of two. He has combined his passions and life experiences to create the Ruin Hunters series. Rob has an Associate Degree in arts with a focus on world religions and archaeology. He is also an award-winning filmmaker and a writer at heart, having written nearly twenty feature-length screenplays and scribbled stories of all sorts since he could first pick up a pen.

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  • JLa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start of a series!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021
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    Wow! What a fun story! This is going to be a fantastic series!
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  • K Larson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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    I can't wait to share this with my students!
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  • elisa marks
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an adventure!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
    Can’t tell you how quickly my son devoured this series. He just tore through it as it was so exciting. He can’t wait to read more. Great adventure series
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  • Barbara Mojica
    4.0 out of 5 stars WINDING THROUGH TIME
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2021
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    Protagonist River Ruins is a junior archaeologist embarking with his family on the greatest adventure of his twelve years. In this first adventure book of a new series, River and his family will sail their way through the Caribbean. Here they will find themselves with codes that need to be solved, fortresses that need to be conquered, and pirates who will fight them each step of the way.

    The Ruin Hunter Family are in search of a statue, The Glowing Idol of the ancient Mixtec people. They will engage in a fierce battle with the Helions, who are just as determined to fight to the death for the idol statue and secure it for themselves.

    The series promises to be a hit with middle-grade adventure and history lovers, especially boys who love Indiana Jones' tales. Maps and illustrations enhance the read for reluctant readers. Recommended for readers ages nine through thirteen.
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  • Northernmama
    1.0 out of 5 stars Quality not good
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
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    The book fell apart my kid gave up on reading it. Not well made. PGes just fell out.
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  • Mike JB
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and adventurous story and a great start to a series!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2021
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    Great start to a series! The author’s passion for ancient civilization comes through the pages to create a detailed world to get lost in.

    I think this series will capture the imagination of many young readers and inspire a love for ancient cultures and mythology in them.

    The characters are great and the inclusion of a few images showing maps and hand written notes really adds a lot to these books and shows the level of attention to detail put into the story. I really recommend this series to any young reader with a keen imagination and an adventurous side to their personality!
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    Mike JB
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A fun and adventurous story and a great start to a series!

    Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2021
    Great start to a series! The author’s passion for ancient civilization comes through the pages to create a detailed world to get lost in.

    I think this series will capture the imagination of many young readers and inspire a love for ancient cultures and mythology in them.

    The characters are great and the inclusion of a few images showing maps and hand written notes really adds a lot to these books and shows the level of attention to detail put into the story. I really recommend this series to any young reader with a keen imagination and an adventurous side to their personality!
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  • Nitu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Books!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2021
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    I loved the first two books of this series so far! The author wrote of the ruins and battles meticulously; so much so that my mind easily played a movie while reading! I loved that despite its intended audience is the preteen/teen crowd, I as an adult, could become as invested as I have!
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  • ADAM DONALD BESSE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Adventure Series for Kids and Parents
    Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2021
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    Couldn’t stop reading. Kids loved it. The characters and the adventure that these kids go on brings back so many childhood memories of wanting to be Indiana Jones or one of the Goonies. This is a must have series of book and Rob Beare is an author to watch out for.
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  • Mike Bishop
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful imagination!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2021
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    This book has definitely increased my sons interest in reading. Now my wife and I are trying to figure out who gets the next turn. Kudos to the author who really brings wonderful imagination into play here.
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  • Don Zenti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Mans Myth kept up the momentum. Excellent read.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2021
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    Excellent book. The kids love it. They are looking for the third now. Can’t wait to have a look at the next in the series.
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