Tortugas Rising [Kindle Edition]

Benjamin Wallace (Author)

Book Description

Action, adventure, private islands, beautiful women, rhinos, boat chases, castles, car chases, fine dining, eco-terrorists, Savage man, The Rainbow Connection, a fortune, a father, dirty limericks, and two of the worst heroes ever to get caught up in a plot that could change the world forever.

Steve Bennett never knew his father. Now he’s inherited a billion dollar empire and a stake in a man-made island chain in the Gulf of Mexico. Trying to adjust to his new situation, he and his best friend, Paul Nelson, travel to the islands and soon find themselves being chased by killers, killer hippies and rhinos.

They have no training. They can’t trust anyone. But, they must escape and stop a plot that threatens America.

Will they succeed? Will they live? Are rhinos nocturnal? Find out in the best-selling Tortugas Rising, an action and adventure comedy by the author of Post-Apocalyptic Nomadic Warriors.

Product Details

• File Size: 455 KB
• Print Length: 268 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1479199443
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005CCQCIK
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,737 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #35 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Humor & Entertainment > Humor > Comedy

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A class unto itself August 24, 2011

By Majorfathead

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Yet again Wallace has proved that he is the master of the irreverent action packed novel! His protagonists are just 2 regular Joes put into a scenario that defies explanation and rise to the occasion, all the while providing some genuine belly laughs. I defy any one not to crack up during the Rhino scene! With all that being said he also paces the story and keeps the dialog and action moving at a frantic pace. I literally read this book in one setting, it was that gripping. Is it War and Peace? No but for what it is it is definitely a standout in his genre ( I dare you to define it!) I look forward to more!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and fun. Very funny and action packed. February 3, 2012

By C Henn

Format:Kindle Edition

I enjoyed the book and had allot of laughs throughout. Where else are you gonna find inherent millionaire's in boat chase's rhino attacks and gun fights? Good stuff from beginning to end.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, terrible cover February 25, 2012

By ComicFictGuru

Format:Kindle Edition

Was not expecting a funny book when I first noticed the cover for Tortuga's Rising. In fact, I thought it was going to be some kind of script crime novel, but it does move and provides laughs in incredibly unusual circumstances. Good book, I recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fun & the Furious! April 28, 2013

By Rick Waldrop

Format:Kindle Edition

Dirk Pitt has nothing on these guys! Great read...got me hooked quickly. I hope Steve & Paul show up in more books!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars a witty, suspenseful, and fun read February 18, 2013

By emilytea

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This book was a fun and exciting read. Benjamin Wallace really to balanced comedy, action, and plot in this book. Some of the dialogue was a bit corny but other than that I found this book to be an enjoyable read

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and exciting December 30, 2012

By Madeline

Format:Kindle Edition

This story kept me smiling and wanting to find out what was going to happen next. I typically only read on airplanes or the edge of a pool, but not for this one. I actually read in bed to complete it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and alert action December 18, 2012

By Raven E. Wilkins

Format:Kindle Edition

I got totally caught up in this book and I found it difficult to stop reading. It is a brilliantly written tale of two regular people put in unusual situations, whit all the events unfolding at an extremely fast pace and most of the times totally unexpected. The writing style is hilarious, I really enjoyed it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Just some good fun... December 8, 2012

By Phro Metal

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I would say that, while not a groundbreaking book, Tortugas Rising is a good romping male fantasy.
Inheriting billions from nowhere, fighting (and defeating) merciless mercenaries, dashing off one-liners, getting the girl...it's pretty much the realization of the fantasies that keep Hollywood in the black. But there's nothing wrong with that! I read the book over the weekend and enjoyed the experience and the characters. Towards the end there was a lot of disbelief to be suspended, but if you enjoy Die Hard (the film...I haven't read the books) or any of the classic buddy cop movies, you will most certainly enjoy this tale of two friends taking on impossible odds.

Recommended for some fun, light reading!

More About the Author

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I was born in Canada; I grew up in Texas. In between I've had a thousand fascinations.

Little things. Trivial things. Almost anything can catch my imagination and spur on a thought-a random article on Wikipedia can cost me hours of a day as I link from page to page.

Mix this active imagination with poor time management skills and you get me. I have more ideas for stories than I have time to tell.

But, I'm trying; I write in the wee hours, the downtime hours, and the many hours when I should be sleeping. One day I hope to write in the daylight hours. Maybe then I'll be able to stay a step ahead of my imagination.

Until then I'll do my best to write books worth reading with jokes worth laughing at as fast as I can. The serious stuff is being taken care of by a world full of great writers. I don't want to shock you or change your mind. I don't even care if it makes you think. I just want you to squirt that drink out your nose.

Hope it's not carbonated.

That tends to sting.