Contemporary
Jane Heros is a girl with a dark and fear filled past. When the distant tropical shores of Indonesia call her, she hopes that running to the far-flung palm fringed islands on the other side of the world will offer her an escape from her torment. Little does she know, she is running into the home of the rare and deadly Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living lizard, a relic from our earths past.
Here in a sun-drenched paradise, Jane uncovers more than she bargained for. Crossing paths with people who will take her on an adventure of a lifetime, including the handsome diving instructor Zac.
Soon however, she finds herself fighting for her own survival, and discovers that it is not only the fear in the jungle that she must overcome, but also the fear that has ravaged her mind for so long.
Will she find the strength to escape the shadows of her past while avoiding the devastating bite of the dragon?
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
A captivating read, it was easy to connect to the characters throughout the story, the ups and downs the tensions, love story, family upsets the drama and emotions at times you feel you are actually in the story. Fantastic story I tried to put the book down after a couple of chapters that lasted for about an hour, I had to pick up the book and read another chapter it was difficult to stop reading. I wanted it to last but I had to keep reading until I had finished the book. I can't wait to see if Samuel writes a sequel of Komodo.
Thrilling This book is a thrilling read! Growing Danger in Paradise: A Gripping Tale of Survival and Self-Discovery Sucked in from the first page, KOMODO is a heart-pounding adventure that whips you away to the sun-kissed shores of Indonesia. Author Samuel Jardine masterfully weaves a tale of trauma, resilience, and the unrelenting Indonesian wilderness. As Jane Heros flees her dark past, she's drawn into a world of breathtaking beauty and deadly danger, where the majestic Komodo dragon lurks in the shadows. With its lush descriptions and well-crafted characters, KOMODO is a page-turner that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. The romance is slow-burning, the action is intense, and the setting is vividly brought to life. If you love tales of survival, self-discovery, and the power of the human spirit, you won't want to miss this gripping debut. A perfect book to catch the attention of Steven Spielberg for an action packed Bollywood movie.
What a captivating read. The characters and their emotions come vividly to life throughout the book. It’s easy to connect with them and feel completely immersed in the story. Love, sadness, betrayal, anger, adventure—every emotion is woven into this novel and expressed beautifully. Samuel masterfully blends real scientific research with a thrilling narrative, creating a story rich with excitement and depth. It’s an incredibly hard book to put down. I look forward for more to come from Samuel
Just finished reading - I couldn’t put it down. What a warm exciting read. To have such insight into the lives of the KOMODO the writer must have experienced their habitat very carefully. Then to weave this knowledge into such a passionate story is sensational. Not to be missed.
Komodo is a well written debut novel by Sam Jardine. In this captivating novel, Jane Heros confronts and ultimately overcomes the deep-seated trauma of her childhood during a transformative journey to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. The narrative is both thrilling and emotionally resonant, weaving together elements of suspense, adventure, and romance. The perilous encounters with formidable dragons and the evolving relationship between Jane and Zac, a charismatic diving instructor, kept me thoroughly engaged from beginning to end. I eagerly anticipate the continuation of this compelling story in the next installment.
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