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Torrent (Cy Reed Adventures) Paperback – March 3, 2014

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An expedition to a lost pyramid … unearths a catastrophic secret!

In 830 AD, a brilliant Maya architect constructed a massive vault deep within a hidden canyon. For centuries, it has protected an astonishing treasure … and a terrifying secret.

Haunted by tragedy, Cy Reed leads an expedition to one of the last untouched places on Earth. Meanwhile, a shaman senses a disturbing shift in the natural order. And a famous archaeologist searches for the fate of a lost civilization.

Assaulted by endless rain, bizarre phenomena, and mythical creatures, Reed races to solve a puzzle millions of years in the making. Forging a path through cursed tunnels and deadly traps, he fights his way toward an epic discovery that could free him from his demons … or drown him under a tidal wave of destruction.

In the tradition of Clive Cussler, Preston and Child, and James Rollins, Torrent is a fast-paced action-adventure, guaranteed to keep you turning pages long into the night.
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PRAISE FOR DAVID MEYER
"Meyer's writing is the best parts of ... a Michael Crichton or a Tom Clancy." (
The Nashua Telegraph)

About the Author

DAVID MEYER is an adventurer and the international bestselling author of the Cy Reed Adventures and the Apex Predator series. He's been creating for as long as he can remember. As a kid, he made his own toys, invented games, and built elaborate cities with blocks and Legos. Before long, he was planning out murder mysteries and trap-filled treasure quests for his family and friends.
These days, his lifelong interests--lost treasure, mysteries of history, monsters, conspiracies, forgotten lands, exploration, and archaeology--fuel his personal adventures. Whether hunting for pirate treasure or exploring ancient ruins, he loves seeking out answers to the unknown. Over the years, Meyer has consulted on a variety of television shows. Most recently, he made an appearance on H2's #1 hit original series, America Unearthed.
Meyer lives in New Hampshire with his wife and son. For more information about him, his adventures, and his stories, please visit 
DavidMeyerCreations.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1523765658
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1523765652
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.77 x 8 inches
  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Cy Reed Adventures
  • Best Sellers Rank: #792,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
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David Meyer is an author, marble-maze builder, sock puppet aficionado, wannabe cartoonist, a creator of some things and breaker of others, a yogi and martial artist, and the owner of the reddest hair you’ve ever seen.

He’s a man of few apps, but many books. Creatively, he prefers to work in circles, following “the pull” rather than pushing. He’s tried—and abandoned—nearly every productivity tool known to man. He likes new ideas, old stories, and the big picture. He dislikes small talk, busyness, and infinite scrolling.

He’s married to the wife of his youth, who knows his worst, yet loves him best. He’s also father to what just happens to be his two favorite children of all time.

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Customers find this book to be an exciting adventure with a great plot and fast-paced narrative. Moreover, the historical elements are well-researched and woven into the story, with one customer noting how the archaeology and greed themes are interwoven. Additionally, customers appreciate the character development and find it easy to follow.

50 customers mention "Readability"44 positive6 negative

Customers find the book engaging and exciting, with a great plot, though one customer notes it is somewhat predictable but entertaining.

"This was a good story. The author did a good job sticking to historical accuracy while still creating an interesting fictional alternative...." Read more

"...Thank you Mr. Meyer. The search for the Mayan library was exciting and intriguing and dangerous...." Read more

"...It has plenty of action and adventure but it lacks the descriptive narration I prefer to put me in the adventure...." Read more

"One of Meyer best works. Good story with great charaters. All the charaters worked really well with each other and stayed with the story line." Read more

11 customers mention "Historical accuracy"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the historical accuracy of the book, with its archaeological adventures and interesting information woven throughout the narrative.

"Good adventure story with a little history as an extra. 1st book I have read by Meyer. I will try him again." Read more

"...CONTAINS SPOILERS PROS: Good job on the historical accuracy and the insertion of the extra terrestial meteor that gives off radiation...." Read more

"This was a good story. The author did a good job sticking to historical accuracy while still creating an interesting fictional alternative...." Read more

"...As always, the author has mixed together history, myth and some clever imagination to provide a complex story that evolves in a satisfying manner to..." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as fast-paced, with one customer noting its fantastic background work.

"One of Meyer best works. Good story with great charaters. All the charaters worked really well with each other and stayed with the story line." Read more

"...two - both of which we're good.the setting is intriguing and the pace is relentless, so the book finishes quickly...." Read more

"...A fast paced adventure, Torrent is a gripping book - it kept me reading into the wee hours...." Read more

"Enjoyable read. Fast pace. Will need to read more by this author...." Read more

5 customers mention "Ease of reading"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to follow, with one mentioning it's hard to put down.

"...Really enjoyed this book. Can't wait for the next one. Easy reading. Wonderful!!" Read more

"So easy to follow and does present intricate twists and turns of originality. Easy to follow which makes it a good read." Read more

"...Action packed, fast paced, and hard to put down. Very unusual blend of real life and fiction. Looking forward to the next book in this series." Read more

"I would recommend this book to anyone who loves well-written, exciting adventure stories. It kept me glued to it until the end...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...Great plot, character development, and story. I have read Chaos and Ice Storm as well, and recommend them all." Read more

"...It kept me glued to it until the end. I loved the characters and the action, as well as the subject matter." Read more

"A new twist on standard characters. Much the same as some spy or detective stories but with a different viewpoint. I liked it." Read more

"Love all of Meyer's books. Action, adventure and you actually become the main character! Cannot wait for the next books." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2014
    I told you so Mr. Meyer. If you wrote a well researched novel with no 'F' bombs there would be an army of readers wanting to purchase your book. Me being one of them.

    CONTAINS SPOILERS

    PROS: Good job on the historical accuracy and the insertion of the extra terrestial meteor that gives off radiation. This story kind of reminds me of another book out there: TREASURE OF THE MAYAN KING, by Alex Zabala. The mythological tale of the Mayan twins is well explained. The crashing of the helicopter and the stranded scientists added to the tension and drama.

    CONS: it seemed that at the end all the chapters there were cliff hangers designed to keep the reader engaged. I mean it's okay to employee these tactics but if done at EVERY chapter becomes tiring. No big deal...nice story.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2025
    I had a slow start with this book.. but then turning the pages sped up. Definitely worth the reading time.. a bit of a stretch but a good read for me!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014
    Hi there,
    I had not read anything by David Meyer before, but I can tell you he has become a firm favorite with me. After only one book too. very unusual I can tell you. This writer is definitely worth more than one look I can tell you, The story is a breathless leap from one page to the next, I found myself up quite late, still reading like crazy, and enjoying every word. If you like a good adventure with some twist and turns in it, you will really enjoy this one. There is also a nice introduction to his next book at the last, but you do not have to read that if you don't want to, well not all of it anyway, but I bet you will buy the next one.
    happy reading, Josie
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
    The "Cy Reed Adventures" by David Meyers' are enjoyable action and adventure page turners. The protagonist Cy (Cyclone) Reed is a disillusioned archaeologist turned treasure hunter who is shunned by his fellow archaeologists for "betraying" the very idea of that profession. If you enjoy Clive Cussler or Preston and Child, most likely you will also like David Meyer.

    The plot concerns itself with an expedition to locate and dig up the legendary lost library of the Maya.  While looking for the lost Mayan library, we get to explore an ancient Mayan pyramid, they must helicopter into a small lost canyon where they get hunted by a strange creature, assaulted by strange, endless rain, ingenious traps, and encounter bizarre phenomena. All this before the bad guys show up.

    Certainly it is a little over the top in spots, but it has a giant, cat-like creature, so it can not be all bad! And there is the love interest as well. Here is not one – but two strong female characters which I like. If this is a genre you enjoy, I would certainly recommend that you give David Meyers and Cyclone Reed a chance. I really enjoyed the first two books in this series more than "Torrent." I struggled with a 3 or a 4, and I gave it a "3".  However, despite a few reservations, I will follow Cy on another adventure!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016
    This was a good story. The author did a good job sticking to historical accuracy while still creating an interesting fictional alternative. The book is the second in a series, but the author does a great job of filling in enough details concerning the characters that the book can be read as a 'stand alone' novel. Good book. I liked it enough, that I will now be seeking out other titles by this author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014
    What a fabulous little adventure this was! Thank you Mr. Meyer.

    The search for the Mayan library was exciting and intriguing and dangerous.

    My only complaint: The revealing of why and who shouldn't be trusted too soon in the story. I prefer to find out when the rest of the characters do.

    But man oh man, the other little twists and turns in this story was never even on my radar!! I love when stories are written outside the box!!

    And I'm sorry to ruin this for anyone, but I am always appreciative when it's not only the characters who are romantically involved to survive. Oh, and the bit or romance in this adventurous tale wasn't overwhelming nor was it distracting. A great story overall!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017
    Mr Meyer has a devilish imagination and produces very gritty characters. This book has managed to make me a new fan of David Meyer. I am looking forward to more of this writer.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2014
    I liked this book better than the author's other two - both of which we're good.the setting is intriguing and the pace is relentless, so the book finishes quickly. As always, the author has mixed together history, myth and some clever imagination to provide a complex story that evolves in a satisfying manner to a slam-bang ending.....leaving a few ends unravelled so the reader can imagine what might eventually be learned from some new discoveries. Light but satisfying reading.....and no editing problems like so many other Kindle books! If you like adventure novels with at least some basis in history, buy the book, then sit back and prepared to be entertained.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Manda
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's getting Better
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2014
    Got into the David Meyer books quite by accident,(when I'd rin out of Chris Kuzneski,David Gibbins,Daid Golemon,Andy Mcdermott,you get the drift type books) and was really very surprised.

    If you like the authors I've mentioned,you will really like these books and the character.There are only three so far in the series,but they are getting better throughout.this one set in the jungles,previous in the Arctic wastes and the first in New York subways.

    All are fast paced and do make you want to read them and feel disappointed when finished,like all good books.Only minor criticism is that it tends to be so long between books,that you forget what happened in last one and did it explain certain things in the new one or not?

    Otherwise,excellent.
  • BigFish
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on May 25, 2015
    Indiana Jones - eat your heart out - very enjoyable.
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2016
    Good read enjoyed.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars If you like action and adventure this series is a must read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2016
    Excellent reading. Keeps you in the edge of your seat and you don't want to put it down. Expected nothing less from this author. Have read a lot of this series and they are all as compelling a read as this one.
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2016
    Good read