The saga of one man’s epic struggle to survive during the tumultuous early years of the 13th century as two powerful and aristocratic families—one Russian, one Mongol—are inexorably drawn into bloody conflict, fated to play opposing sides in the creation of the largest empire of the medieval age. Cruelly betrayed while a mere boy by his brother’s vaulting ambition, he eventually overcomes bitter slavery far from his native land, achieving the status of a legendary warrior without peer among his adoptive people. Ultimately forced by tragic circumstances to choose between these two diverse cultures, he must finally decide where his true loyalties lay. About the Author:In his early years, Daniel Leston was known as a 'Story Teller' by his nephews and nieces, weaving wondrous tales for their young imaginations about heroes and heroines that strangely seems to carry the same monikers as the intended listeners. It was on this foundation that he decided to pen his first two books, primarily for the enjoyment of family and close friends.With the emergence of a remarkable tool called the 'e-reader', he decided to retrieve his novels from their long attic slumber, dust them off and offer them to the public in 2009.Blending his passion, as a former student of Art and History, Mr. Leston has drawn from his background to create two great tales steeped in history, adventure and human conquest. Opting to avoid the more chosen route of hiring a graphic artist for his first submissions to the literary world, he chose instead to complete the package, bringing his vision to life by painting his own covers.Daniel Leston is currently busy pounding the keyboard on his newest work... a continuing adventure for his beloved character from 'The Amun Chamber', Professor David Manning, scheduled for release in Fall 2012.

Once again, through the chance discovery of an ancient artifact, Professor David Manning finds himself drawn into a major archaeological hunt—only this time the international stakes involved are much higher and far more deadly than anyone could foresee. One country will do anything to find and secure it—while another will do whatever it takes to see it destroyed. Caught in the middle, Manning must use all of his wits and survival instincts to not only locate it, but also to insure that this monumental national treasure is preserved for all time . . . 2nd Adventure of Professor David ManningAbout the AuthorBlending his passion, as a former student of Art and History, Mr. Leston has drawn from his background to create three great tales steeped in history, adventure and human conquest. He is currently busy pounding the keyboard on his newest work... a continuing adventure for his beloved character from 'The Amun Chamber'' & 'The Genghis Tomb', Professor David Manning, scheduled for release in Fall 2013 

In the aftermath of Egypt’s recent political turmoil, Professor David Manning and his wife, Elizabeth, again find themselves drawn into yet another perilous adventure—this time to locate a stunning treasure that few historians even knew existed. But another has learned of their quest, putting them on a collision course with the most ruthless and sinister adversary they have ever faced. No stranger to desperate situations, David must pursue a deadly trail of tantalizing clues, testing his abilities at every turn. To do less would prove fatal. *4th Adventure of Professor David Manning**

Upon returning to New England after a long hiatus overseas, Prof. David Manning quickly finds himself involved in yet another extraordinary archaeological adventure---one 500 years in the making. Drawn into an investigation of a mysterious and brutal murder in the desert country of West Texas, his determined effort to find the perpetrators sets him on the hunt for a lost Aztec treasure beyond all imagining. Both are inextricably entwined. Pitted against a ruthless, multi-millionaire descendant of one of the original conquistadors---a man who will stop at nothing to gain the prize---Manning finds himself contending at every turn with an array of cold-blooded killers, all equally unwavering in their desire to see him dead. *3rd Adventure of Professor David Manning **

Two thousand years ago in Egypt's exotic city of Alexandria, the single most revered treasure of the Mediterranean would inexplicably disappear from the pages of history. Believed irretrievably lost to all but legend, few dared dream the possibility that it might still exist . . .Until now! Guided by the discovery of an ancient artifact, a determined professor of archaeology and a beautiful New England heiress join forces in the quest of a lifetime. Overcoming treachery and deadly obstacles, they follow an ever-murderous trail that eventuallyleads them to a barren, desert valley containing a stunning secret -- one the modern world may not yet be prepared to accept.

As occurred several times previously in the long and successful career of Archaeology Professor David Manning, he is again drawn into a complex quest when an unusual artifact points the way to lost Greek treasures of epic proportions.  This starts him and his wife, Elizabeth, on an adventure so ultimately challenging that it could possibly bring his record of past achievements to an abrupt and lethal close, and he fears his best efforts may not be enough to accomplish the daunting task set before him.  Not only are foreign governments involved, but his main  adversary is literally a man with infinite wealth at his disposal -- someone whose inflexible personal hatred for Manning knows no limitations.