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About our action and adventure books

Get ready to experience the pulse-pounding journeys of action and adventure books like never before. We publish the very best of high-octane thrill rides from bestsellers like Dan Brown, James PattersonAnthony Horowitz and many more. Whether you’re looking to discover the next Da Vinci Code, a globe-trotting treasure hunt or an edge-of-your seat espionage novel, each of these stories will have you turning the pages well into the night.