Soldiers of Fortune #1

When Miss Ellen Prescott's father is murdered by the Innoku tribesmen, she seeks out Ace Carter, a legendary soldier of fortune, to guide her expedition into the forbidden valley of Chimborazo in the Andes—where a sacred jeweled necklace and the truth about her father's death await. Joined by her cousin Bruce, Ellen must trust Carter to navigate treacherous mountain passes and face the tribe that killed her father, all while uncovering the mystery behind his death and the goddess Bhalipur's mark. What she discovers in the hidden valley will test not only her courage, but her understanding of Carter's true nature as an adventurer.

Tom, a young runaway, winds up aboard a pirate ship and rises through the ranks after a fateful confrontation that sees him kill the captain when he captures Lady Nancy Terrence. Now known as Captain Crossbones, he commands his own vessel, forging a new legacy on the high seas.

At Fort Kearney in 1866, scout Jim Bridger warns that the Sioux Indians allowed to trade at the fort are actually spies preparing an attack—but the commanding officers dismiss his concerns in favor of profitable business. When Colonel Fetterman leads an under-equipped cavalry unit out to protect a mule train, the Sioux spring their trap, luring the soldiers into an ambush that claims all eighty-one men. Months later, Red Cloud masses three thousand warriors for a final assault on the fort itself, forcing the defenders into a desperate gamble that will determine whether the post survives.

In "Richard Burton, alias Ruffian Dick," the daring explorer Richard Burton ventures into the unknown, braving forbidden lands and uncharted territories. From secretly witnessing the sacred rites of Mecca to uncovering the mysteries of Lake Tanganyika, his journey is a testament to courage and curiosity.

Lance Larson, master of disguise and soldier of fortune, takes a carnival gig to make ends meet—until a mysterious man named Zortan offers him ten grand to impersonate the brilliant scientist Alexei Ivanov at a public speech. What seems like easy money spirals into something far more dangerous when Lance discovers the real Ivanov is in grave peril, forcing him to use every skill in his considerable arsenal to uncover a sinister plot and save the scientist's life.