Friday, December 5, 2025

Book Review: Echoes of Fortune: Shadows Over Cozumel by David R. Leng

 

Blurb

What would you risk to uncover a secret buried for over 150 years?

“A diverting adventure with historical depth… a masterclass in suspense.”
(Our Verdict ✓ GET IT) — Kirkus Reviews

From bestselling and multi–award-winning author David R. Leng comes the next pulse-pounding installment in the Echoes of Fortune series.

His debut, 
Echoes of Fortune: The Search for Braddock’s Lost Gold, captivated readers and earned a 4.4-star rating on Goodreads. Now the adventure continues with a brand-new novella that plunges deeper into history’s deadliest secrets.

When historian Jack Sullivan, Smithsonian curator Emma Wilson, and fellow former Navy SEAL Steve Johnson set out for a Thanksgiving dive off Cozumel, they expected nothing more than warm waters and forgotten wrecks. Instead, they uncover a Confederate ghost ship that vanished in 1865—along with a secret powerful enough to change history.

But they’re not alone. Shadowy mercenaries and a black-hulled yacht stalk their every move, determined to silence them before the truth surfaces. From dazzling reefs to the back alleys of Veracruz, Jack and his team are forced into a deadly game where history isn’t past—it’s a weapon.

Some secrets don’t want to be found. And some will kill to stay buried.

Amazon: Echoes of Fortune: Shadows Over Cozumel - Kindle edition by Leng, David R. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was a quick read, kept me turning pages. Jack, Emma, and Steve followed the clues to find a missing ship that had secrets. There were people who did not want its cargo found and made public. This led to quite a chase along with subterfuge. The dives were well described and every interesting, as were the SEAL-frame of mind of Jack and Steve. Plenty of action with a bit of a cliff hanger, and I look forward to the next in the series.

I received a copy through RABT Book Tours, and this is my unsolicited review.



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