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The Billionaire's Graveyard Kindle Edition

by Damian Connolly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 out of 5 stars 58 ratings
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...that could cost his life.

As a billionaire CEO of one of the world's largest companies, James Byron has it all. Except a purpose. His best days are behind him and he's itching for anything to help him relive past glory.

Then he receives a letter promising just that. In the middle of the Pacific Ocean lies an island where dinosaurs roam once more. For those that dare, these prehistoric predators are ripe for being hunted...provided he can stay alive.

The price is steep, for there's more than money involved. Nicknamed The Billionaire's Graveyard, most who go never make it back. It could be the thrill he's looking for...or the last thing he ever does.


The Billionaire's Graveyard is a thriller novella set in the late 21st century. If you like fast-paced action, edge-of-your-seat tension, and complex characters, you'll love this. Ideal for fans of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park dinosaur thrillers.


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What readers are saying:

"The story never slowed down. I read it easily in one sitting, wondering all the way whether James would survive."

"Really, really exciting stuff. I love the pacing, this baby moves!"

"I loved it! Very enthralling writing."
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  1. Print length
    100 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    July 17, 2017
  5. File size
    410 KB
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Hey! A massive THANK YOU for checking out and (obviously) buying the book and being a part of this. You are now officially A Very Nice Person Indeed. Feel good about yourself. Literally go out, buy yourself a huge bar of chocolate, and say "This is because I'm awesome."

Because you are.

You are awesome.

Bisous.

About the Author

Damian hails from the hills of Monaghan, Ireland, and currently lives in Bordeaux, France, where he spends most of his time telling people that it is crazy that there's an Irishman that doesn't drink, but he still doesn't like wine.

Growing up, he spent most of his spare time reading, which causes a wonderful dilemma with parents, where, on the one hand, you can never cram too many words into a noggin, while on the other, if you don't put that book down and eat your dinner, young man - I don't care if you don't like it - I'm gonna fire that book out the window (windy, if you're from Monaghan).

Enamoured by video games at an early age (FF7 being the kickstarter for how it was possible to tell a great story through a game), he went and studied Multimedia instead, Ireland not having a games course at the time. While his friends were faffing around Asia and Australia, generally having a great time, he worked in digital design for print and web in order to save up for a Masters in Game Programming in 'Ull, England.

This kicked off a career making games for: PC; consoles; R&D; web; Facebook; more web; Facebook and web; Facebook, web, and mobile; before finally mobile.

An avid developer, he'll tinker at any language that'll let him near it, and has way too many side-projects on the go at any one time. Curiosity has cost him more than one night's sleep.

In early 2016, he decided to make good on a dream that'd been kicking around his head since he first started writing short stories; becoming an author. His debut novel, Shepherds: Awakening, was the result of that. All things considered; not too shabby.

He loves hearing from people, and you can get in touch through his website. Like what he writes? Get in touch. Hate what he does? Definitely get in touch. No idea who he is? Find out, and get in touch. Marriage proposal? Already spoken for, thanks, but get in touch.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0741T5GQX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Damian Connolly
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 410 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 100 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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Damian Connolly

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Damian is a Science-Fiction and Fantasy author born in Ireland, but currently living in Bordeaux, France, where it's decidedly warmer.

His debut novel, Shepherds: Awakening, has won multiple awards, including the 2016 Lyra Fantasy Award. You can find all his books on his website at https://damianconnolly.com

When he's not writing, he also makes video games. Like, the *best* ones.

When he's not doing that, he's on one side project or the other, which generally results in not enough sleep.

He loves hearing from people. Like what he writes? Get in touch. Hate what he does? Definitely get in touch. No idea who he is? Find out, and get in touch. Outside of email, you can find him on Twitter (@divillysausages), or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DamianConnollyAuthor/)

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Customers find the book to be a great read with a fast-paced story that maintains suspense throughout. One customer mentions it has lots of surprises. The ending receives negative feedback, with one customer noting it ends abruptly in the middle of a paragraph.

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Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it's a quick adventure.

"The Billionaire’s Graveyard by Damian Connolly was an intriguing read, reminiscent of The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell -- with a whole lot..." Read more

"...it, especially since the language was way cleaner and thus made story easier to read. I just need someone to explain the ending to me...." Read more

"Typical quick read, fast paced then just over too quickly, but with too many unanswered questions. I would watch this guy, he may turn out something" Read more

"...It was a great little adventure of a book, but it could have been so much more...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one customer noting that the story maintains suspense throughout and has lots of surprises.

"...his main character, James Byron, thoroughly and maintains suspense throughout the story. The setting was believable and the story never slowed down...." Read more

"The concept behind this book is awesome and the action, almost non-stop. There are quite a few twists and turns too...." Read more

"Typical quick read, fast paced then just over too quickly, but with too many unanswered questions. I would watch this guy, he may turn out something" Read more

"A great short story, which pulls in lots threads to weave this Jurassic style adventure...." Read more

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Customers are disappointed with the ending of the book, with one customer noting it ends in the middle of a paragraph.

"...I felt strongly that the story was not finished and I was disappointed by the abrupt ending!" Read more

"...Clever twists but over too soon." Read more

"I seemingly good story, and yet it ends in the middle of a paragraph. Really??..." Read more

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  • Joanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Man's Quest to Own & Do Everything
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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    This is a short read but it was full of excitement, and scary as well. On an island where only rich people go to hunt dinosaurs, the creator 'grows their own' through experimentations. After James signs the paperwork, he and a buddy are left alone on the island for a hunt. But the question soon turns up: who is hunting whom? Let's remind the hunters what was said about the kill: "After you have made a kill, do not delay around the corpse. Take what pictures you need as quickly as you can. Some of the smaller, more intelligent carnivores are learning the sound of a gunshot equals a free meal. Possibly the bigger ones as well, we're not sure." Oh oh.
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  • Suewrite
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous Game in Jurassic Park
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017
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    The Billionaire’s Graveyard by Damian Connolly was an intriguing read, reminiscent of The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell -- with a whole lot of Jurassic Park mixed in.
    A bored billionaire chooses to pay a fortune for the privilege of hunting dinosaurs. What he doesn’t know (or does he?) is that there is more going on with this situation than a fair man-against-dinosaur hunt.
    Connolly describes his main character, James Byron, thoroughly and maintains suspense throughout the story. The setting was believable and the story never slowed down. I read it easily in one sitting, wondering all the way whether James would survive.
    Unfortunately, at the end of the story, I was still wondering. I felt strongly that the story was not finished and I was disappointed by the abrupt ending!
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  • Strawberries
    3.0 out of 5 stars Dino book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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    The concept behind this book is awesome and the action, almost non-stop. There are quite a few twists and turns too. I really enjoyed it, especially since the language was way cleaner and thus made story easier to read. I just need someone to explain the ending to me. It just stop...the story just...
    4 people found this helpful
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  • R Dearing
    2.0 out of 5 stars Worth $.99
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018
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    Typical quick read, fast paced then just over too quickly, but with too many unanswered questions. I would watch this guy, he may turn out something
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  • Shaun Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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    A great short story, which pulls in lots threads to weave this Jurassic style adventure.
    The billionaire, out for one last thrill, takes on more than he can chew when the gambling syndicates start flooding the dark web with wagers. Clever twists but over too soon.
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  • TM1221
    4.0 out of 5 stars If you like Jurassic Park ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2019
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    You're going to love this book -- think "The Dangerous Game" meets Michael Creighton . . . with a twist. I only gave it 4 stars as I felt there were a few things that could have been expanded upon -- namely the wagering from the dark web. It was a great little adventure of a book, but it could have been so much more.
    That all being said -- I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who likes a little dinosaur in their hunting.
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  • Kate Parry
    3.0 out of 5 stars start and middle were great!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
    Format: Kindle
    I think this is the hardest review I have written.
    This book.
    It was a good start, built you up into this world of dinosaur hunting billionaires, and then it ends.
    I was left with so, so, so many unanswered questions, and I thought it might be a series, but no. It’s not – it very much could be! So much was left unresolved.
    The start/middle of this book with well worth the 3 starts, if not 4! But the ending, it truly felt like the author just didn’t know where it was heading or how to finish it, so he just stopped writing. It’s a shame.
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  • Mullen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great piece of descriptive writinng
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017
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    Not a genre I would usually read. However I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Billionaires Graveyard. This story had lots of surprises and the great descriptive writing of the main characters surroundings really brought the book to life. I would definitely recommend it as a worthwhile read.
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  • Angelina K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars for a fantastic story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2017
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    I was tempted by this novel’s title and intriguing cover. I was not disappointed. This is a terrific story, brilliantly told. Although a novella, the story is an entirely satisfying experience. The author immediately pulled me into the world of the billionaire, his dysfunctional relationship with his son and his cynical outlook on life. Money can buy him anything he wants but the one thing he craves may cost him everything including his life, in a way you may not imagine. The twist at the end is inspired. I can’t wait to read more stories by this talented author. Highly recommended!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What do you buy a man who has everything?
    Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2017
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    A trip of a lifetime to hunt the worlds greatest apex predator, the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex.

    "The Billionaire's Graveyard" whisk's you away from a lofty Manhattan city boardroom, to a humid jungle on one of the worlds most secure islands shrouded in secrecy.

    The story follows the exploits of intrepid big game hunter and billionaire James Byron,as he sets out into the unknown on of his latest grand adventures with his trusted hunting companion Harry.

    The story was well paced, full of excitement and adventure. The hunter becomes the hunted and a deadly game of and mouse ensues between man and creatures that have been extinct for millions of years. The nature of a short story sadly means the tale is over all too soon and the reader is left clamoring for more. I do hope that Mr Connolly will grant us the pleasure of another foray into this wonderful world he has crafted with "The Billionaire's Graveyard".

    -Kent
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  • bfw
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2018
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    Found this rather difficult to get into
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  • Ricky Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun if you enjoyed Jurassic Park
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2017
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    Well written but a bit too similar to a book by a certain Michael Crighton for my liking.
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  • Jacky D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story with dinosaurs in it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2017
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    The Billionaire's Graveyard is a well written story about a billionaire and his relationship with his son. Having it all is not enough and the father sets out for the thrill of a lifetime.
    The characters are very well described, the suspense neatly built up, the ending surprising. A great story from a great writer. I will definitely read more from Damian Conolly.
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