Men's Action/Adventure literature

jbcohen · 04-06-2014, 11:50 AM

Here is a thread where we can all come to discuss our favorite action/adventure authors. These books are to men what romance novels are to women. Some of them may qualify as pulp fiction but not all are pulp.

Some of my favorites have been the Mack Bolan series of books, Brad Thor and Clive Cussler novels. Mack Bolan books one needs to have a summary of the early books or have read all of the early books in order to understand what is going on in the newer books. If you want a summary of the older books please ask. Most Brad Thor books can be read in any order, however the newer ones since the Athena Project really need to be read in order. Clive Cussler books can be read in any order. Of these the best (in my opinion) are probably the Mack Bolan books - for more information go to mackbolan.com.

WillAdams · 04-06-2014, 12:03 PM

Louis L'amour's _Last of the Breed_

David Morrell's books:
- The Brotherhood of the Rose
- The Fraternity of the stone
- The League of Night and Fog

Trevanian's (Rodney William Whitaker)
- Shibumi (hasn't aged well, and is a guilty pleasure)

Apache · 04-06-2014, 12:34 PM

My favorite was John Whitlatch.
http://bishsbeat.blogspot.com/2009/0...tlatch_14.html
Unfortunately he died in 1981 and none of his books are available as eBooks. I have them all in paper. If you like this genre give these books a try.
Apache

MickeyC · 04-06-2014, 05:53 PM

Definitely need to add Lee Child and his Jack Reacher books to the list

dedgod · 04-06-2014, 06:09 PM

Add Brad Thor's books to this list.

jbcohen · 04-06-2014, 08:10 PM

I have not liked Brad Thor much, however I will try him again in a few weeks and see how I like him.

leanansidhe · 04-07-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MickeyC

Definitely need to add Lee Child and his Jack Reacher books to the list

I second this...excellent books

kyrilson · 04-07-2014, 11:40 AM

I loved the Mack Bolan books back when I was a kid I had all of the paperbacks. Also read the Phoenix Force, Able Team and the other Gold Eagle books. I still pick up some of the ebooks once in a while from the library for an easy read.

Some other good men's adventure series: Matt Helm, The Destroyer (Remo Williams), The Survivalist, and more recently, the Pike Logan series by Brad Taylor.

Waylander · 04-10-2014, 06:26 AM

Scott Mariani writes gripping thrillers as well, with a main protagonist who is not just a mindless killing machine. Give them a go, they are brilliant.

crich70 · 04-10-2014, 05:02 PM

Maxwell Grant's "The Shadow" books and Lester Dent's Doc Savage.

I've read a couple of each. At one time The Shadow books were available to buy on CD from Black Mask (before their confrontation with Conde Nast).

FatDog · 04-10-2014, 08:06 PM

Love the Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child books. The adventures are sometimes nearly techo-thrillers.

Of course the early Tom Clancy books are great.

crich70 · 04-10-2014, 09:17 PM

Rafael Sabatini's books have an adventure air about them and we can't forget H. Rider Haggards books either.

jbcohen · 04-18-2014, 10:17 AM

Sorry for my non-attention to this thread but I will remedy that now.

I like Louis L'amour, however I would like to stick to more contemparary authors.

David Morrell appears to be writing comic books these days and although I do ocasionally read comic books, I preferr novels.

I do like the Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child books, got a little burned out when they seemed to be writting only about Helen. May go back after a while.

Picked up two interesting ones recently Steve Berry and James Rollins. Seem to be very good reads thus far.

John Whitlatch does not seem to have written anything in quite some time.

kyrilson · 04-18-2014, 11:49 AM

Both Steve Berry and James Rollins are really good. I enjoy both of those authors.

Another series you might like is the John Wells series by Alex Berenson. I also enjoy the thrillers from Deon Meyer, a South African author.

Apache · 04-18-2014, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbcohen

Sorry for my non-attention to this thread but I will remedy that now.

I like Louis L'amour, however I would like to stick to more contemparary authors.

John Whitlatch does not seem to have written anything in quite some time.

If you read one Louis L'Amour you should read The Walking Drum. This is his best novel and is not a western.

John Whitlatch did not writte anything after he died in 1981.
Apache

04-06-2014, 11:50 AM	#1
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Men's Action/Adventure literature Here is a thread where we can all come to discuss our favorite action/adventure authors. These books are to men what romance novels are to women. Some of them may qualify as pulp fiction but not all are pulp. Some of my favorites have been the Mack Bolan series of books, Brad Thor and Clive Cussler novels. Mack Bolan books one needs to have a summary of the early books or have read all of the early books in order to understand what is going on in the newer books. If you want a summary of the older books please ask. Most Brad Thor books can be read in any order, however the newer ones since the Athena Project really need to be read in order. Clive Cussler books can be read in any order. Of these the best (in my opinion) are probably the Mack Bolan books - for more information go to mackbolan.com.

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WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,258 Karma: 3439432 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	Louis L'amour's _Last of the Breed_ David Morrell's books: - The Brotherhood of the Rose - The Fraternity of the stone - The League of Night and Fog Trevanian's (Rodney William Whitaker) - Shibumi (hasn't aged well, and is a guilty pleasure)

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Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,277 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	My favorite was John Whitlatch. http://bishsbeat.blogspot.com/2009/0...tlatch_14.html Unfortunately he died in 1981 and none of his books are available as eBooks. I have them all in paper. If you like this genre give these books a try. Apache

04-06-2014, 05:53 PM	#4
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Definitely need to add Lee Child and his Jack Reacher books to the list

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dedgod Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 15302 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: Kindle PW2	Add Brad Thor's books to this list.

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jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	I have not liked Brad Thor much, however I will try him again in a few weeks and see how I like him.

04-07-2014, 11:40 AM	#8
kyrilson Fanatic Posts: 546 Karma: 13511506 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Device: Voyage, Oasis, Kobo Glo HD,iPad Pro, Sony 350 and T2	I loved the Mack Bolan books back when I was a kid I had all of the paperbacks. Also read the Phoenix Force, Able Team and the other Gold Eagle books. I still pick up some of the ebooks once in a while from the library for an easy read. Some other good men's adventure series: Matt Helm, The Destroyer (Remo Williams), The Survivalist, and more recently, the Pike Logan series by Brad Taylor.

04-10-2014, 06:26 AM	#9
Waylander Guru Posts: 662 Karma: 2905052 Join Date: Oct 2013 Device: Kindle Paperwhite 5 16GB, Kindle Paperwhite 6, Kobo Clara,	Scott Mariani writes gripping thrillers as well, with a main protagonist who is not just a mindless killing machine. Give them a go, they are brilliant.

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crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Maxwell Grant's "The Shadow" books and Lester Dent's Doc Savage. I've read a couple of each. At one time The Shadow books were available to buy on CD from Black Mask (before their confrontation with Conde Nast).

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FatDog Witless protection Agent Posts: 290 Karma: 1002898 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Device: Kindle	Love the Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child books. The adventures are sometimes nearly techo-thrillers. Of course the early Tom Clancy books are great.

04-10-2014, 09:17 PM	#12
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Rafael Sabatini's books have an adventure air about them and we can't forget H. Rider Haggards books either.

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04-18-2014, 10:17 AM	#13
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,032 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Sorry for my non-attention to this thread but I will remedy that now. I like Louis L'amour, however I would like to stick to more contemparary authors. David Morrell appears to be writing comic books these days and although I do ocasionally read comic books, I preferr novels. I do like the Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child books, got a little burned out when they seemed to be writting only about Helen. May go back after a while. Picked up two interesting ones recently Steve Berry and James Rollins. Seem to be very good reads thus far. John Whitlatch does not seem to have written anything in quite some time.

04-18-2014, 11:49 AM	#14
kyrilson Fanatic Posts: 546 Karma: 13511506 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Device: Voyage, Oasis, Kobo Glo HD,iPad Pro, Sony 350 and T2	Both Steve Berry and James Rollins are really good. I enjoy both of those authors. Another series you might like is the John Wells series by Alex Berenson. I also enjoy the thrillers from Deon Meyer, a South African author.