Philip Mercer Books in Order
Part ofJack Du Brul Books in OrderExplore Jack Du Brul's Philip Mercer thrillers in order, with summaries of the geologist's dangerous discoveries, global conspiracies, and adventures.
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Philip Mercer books in publication order
8 books
Vulcan's Forge
by Jack Du Brul
1998
A nuclear blast beneath the Pacific creates a volcanic island containing a valuable new mineral. Geologist Philip Mercer’s attempt to protect a research ship’s survivor draws him into international intrigue and a violent Hawaiian separatist plot.
Charon's Landing
by Jack Du Brul
1999
Former KGB agent Ivan Kerikov steals a Soviet plan to destroy Alaska’s oil pipeline and joins forces with an Arab oil minister. Geologist Philip Mercer must stop their scheme to manipulate America’s dependence on foreign oil.
The Medusa Stone
by Jack Du Brul
2000
A fallen spy satellite reveals a vast diamond deposit in Eritrea, drawing competing factions toward an ancient mine. When kidnappers seize Philip Mercer’s oldest friend, the geologist must find the treasure while navigating rival armed interests.
Pandora's Curse
by Jack Du Brul
2001
Boxes of gold looted during World War II conceal a lethal artifact in a hidden Nazi submarine base. Philip Mercer faces a man determined to exploit the discovery and use its destructive power to hold the world hostage.
River Of Ruin
by Jack Du Brul
2002
Buying a rare diary at a Paris auction makes Philip Mercer a target for Chinese assassins. Its connection to a legendary Panamanian treasure leads him into a conspiracy aimed at seizing control of the Panama Canal.
Deep Fire Rising
by Jack Du Brul
2003
While excavating caverns beneath Area 51, Philip Mercer uncovers a conspiracy involving Himalayan monks who predict planetary catastrophe. With abnormal icebergs and a nuclear threat signaling disaster, he and Tisa Nguyan race to prevent its fulfillment.
Havoc
by Jack Du Brul
2006
Searching for precious metal in the Central African Republic, Philip Mercer meets a CDC researcher investigating a village’s unusual cancer rates. Their questions lead toward a lost safe, an ancient deception, and a dangerous weapon coveted by terrorists.
The Lightning Stones
by Jack Du Brul
2015
Philip Mercer visits a Minnesota mine and finds his mentor’s research team under attack. Pursuing the secret behind their climate study takes him across continents toward rare crystals linked to Amelia Earhart’s final flight.
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