“James Rollins and Matthew Reilly have a serious rival!”

“A cross between Indiana Jones, James Bond, Lethal Weapon and a Die Hard film script all in one.”

Praise for Moon Mask (2011) – Amazon reader reviews

Episode 1:
The Xibalba Prophecy

The world watched as scientists descended on the Sarisariñama Labyrinth, promising a discovery to rival the opening of King Tut’s tomb. It was touted as a ‘real-life Indiana Jones adventure,’ a chance to explore the mysterious ruins found inside of one of Venezuela’s table mountains. Commercial funders poured millions into the project. UNESCO proclaimed it an addition to the seven ancient wonders of the world.

Six months later, the Sarisariñama Expedition is a bust.

But, just as the team prepares to leave the failed expedition, disgraced archaeologist Benjamin King makes a startling discovery. Sealed for millennia within the mountain’s dark heart lies a macabre temple of skulls and a deadly relic he has hunted for years.

Could it be linked to the ancient African legend of the Moon Mask? Or, tormented by a past tragedy, is King’s obsession with its fabled power – the ability to glimpse the future – merely his latest slip from reality?

As a series of bizarre animal attacks plunge the expedition into chaos and pits them against a local tribe, King questions his own sanity. But, when news of the discovery reverberates around the world, it soon becomes apparent that there are those who will kill to protect the Moon Mask’s secret . . . and those who will do far worse to control it.

As spies and assassins, tomb raiders and relic hunters prepare to descend on the mountain, King is thrust into a global conspiracy and the beginnings of an ancient prophecy that could spell doom for humankind.

The World of Moon Mask

The Xibalba Prophecy is the first episode in the World of Moon Mask, an exciting, interactive multimedia experience spanning serialised novels, character blogs, social media, and escape-room-style games.

Daring to experiment with traditional storytelling , James Richardson weaves an explosive, action-packed adventure based on the serialised model popular on streaming TV. Filled with optional links to the expanded World of Moon Mask, expect edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting thrill-rides and heart-stopping cliff-hangers galore as each episode builds into a season-wide story arc and a thrilling climax that will change the world forever. . .

Season 1 starts July 22 2022. New episodes released monthly.

“Think of Harrison Ford, Robert Langley, Angelina Joly, Flash Gordon, and all the Boys Own Papers rolled into one, and you get some idea of this rip-roaring tale of adventure.”

“Great for anyone who likes the Clive Cussler or Matthew Reilly genre of adventure books.”

“It brings many current and alternative ideas from archaeology and ethnography and spices it up with some political shenanigans. I loved it!”

“A cracking fast-paced epic thriller in the vein of Matthew Reilly, James Rollins and Andy McDermott, and one of the best debuts of this genre I have read.”
“Made Indiana Jones look like he was on a picnic!”

Praise for Moon Mask (2011) – Amazon reader reviews

World of Moon Mask is adapted from the original Moon Mask novel by James Richardson, released in 2011. Massively edited and amended, the World of Moon Mask features whole new characters, settings and plot elements. So even if you read the original, strap in, buckle up and prepare for a roller-coaster ride the likes of which you’ve never experienced!