Sean Ellis

The definitive playbook by the pioneers of Growth Hacking, one of the hottest business methodologies in Silicon Valley and beyond. It seems hard to believe today, but there was a time when Airbnb was the best-kept secret of travel hackers and couch surfers, Pinterest was a niche web site frequented only by bakers and crafters, LinkedIn was an exclusive network for C-suite executives and top-level recruiters, Facebook was MySpace's sorry step-brother, and Uber was a scrappy upstart that didn't stand a chance against the Goliath that was New York City Yellow Cabs. So how did these companies grow from these humble beginnings into the powerhouses they are today? Contrary to popular belief, they didn't explode to massive worldwide popularity simply by building a great product then crossing their fingers and hoping it would catch on. There was a studied, carefully implemented methodology behind these companies' extraordinary rise. That methodology is called Growth Hacking, and it's practitioners include not just today's hottest start-ups, but also companies like IBM, Walmart, and Microsoft as well as the millions of entrepreneurs, marketers, managers and executives who make up the community of GrowthHackers.com. Think of the Growth Hacking methodology as doing for market-share growth what Lean Start-Up did for product development, and Scrum did for productivity. It involves cross-functional teams and rapid-tempo testing and iteration that focuses customers attaining them, retaining them, engaging them, and motivating them to come back and buy more. An accessible and practical toolkit that teams and companies in all industries can use to increase their customer base and market share, this book walks readers through the process of creating and executing their own custom-made growth hacking strategy. It is a must read for any marketer, entrepreneur, innovator or manger looking to replace wasteful big bets and "spaghetti-on-the-wall" approaches with more consistent, replicable, cost-effective, and data-driven results.

Doctor Satan, the World’s Weirdest Villain—the classic 1930’s pulp character created for Weird Tales magazine—has finally been brought to justice. A fantastic prison, from which escape is impossible, has been built to permanently incarcerate the master of dark science and black magic, but criminologist Ascott Keane remains wary. He knows Doctor Satan will not submit quietly to judgment, but even Keane is caught off-guard when the diabolical villain turns the tables. Caught in a trap of his own devising, can Keane win his freedom, or will he forever remain the Prisoner?

Death is not the end…The mission is simple. The Trinity—a mysterious device found in the tomb of a forgotten Atlantean king—has been stolen, and it’s up to Captain Eric Collier and his elite team of Navy SEALs to recover the artifact, or destroy it. But the first rule of battle is that nothing ever goes as planned.Restored to life by the Trinity itself, Collier is given a new Unite the world’s faithful to hear the revealed will of the Wise Father, the timeless entity who brought humanity out of the Stone Age with the power of the Trinity.There’s just one problem. The Trinity is damaged, and if it isn’t fixed, the world will descend into chaos. The only person who can repair the Trinity is Mira Raiden, the precognitive CIA officer responsible for nearly destroying the Trinity in the first place.Pursued by ruthless enemy agents and racing against the Doomsday Clock, Mira must find the forgotten cities of the ancients and restore the Trinity. If she succeeds, it may cost her the power to sense the future. If she fails, it could mean the end of human civilization.

Finding Atlantis is just the beginning... Psychic ex-spy Mira Raiden's discovery of the tomb of an Atlantean king, is just the first piece in a puzzle that will launch her on a journey to find the Trinity--an ancient device with the power to remake the world. But Mira is not alone in her search for the Trinity. Arrayed against her is an unholy alliance of a team of brutish mercenaries; the beautiful but deadly daughter of Mira's former mentor; a manipulative grave robber, risen from the dead; and the heirs of the greatest evil the world has ever known. To find the Trinity and prevent the awakening of a horror beyond comprehension, Mira will travel to the ends of the earth, and into the darkest corners of a world that existed before history. *THIS BOOK WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED UNDER THE TITLE "DARK ASCENDANT." Praise for Ascendant “Sean Ellis delivers again with a globetrotting adventure replete with ancient mysteries, deadly enemies, and creatures out of legend. Fans of James Rollins’ Sigma Force novels, and the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider franchises will find Ascendant a thrill ride they’ll never forget!” - David Wood, author of Atlantis

It begins with a mysterious disappearance....it will end with a world on the edge of destruction. Twenty years ago, Derrick Sayler made a fantastic breakthrough, then vanished off the face of the earth. When Michael Rook, an environmental engineer with a deadly secret, finds a car belonging to the missing genius in a remote Oregon lake, the question of Sayler's fate appears to be answered. But Rook's discovery uncovers something far more immediate...and infinitely more dangerous. Willoughby Bane, Sayler's former partner, is poised to unveil Magic Mirror, a magnetic-levitation space launch facility in the Canadian wilderness, but he cannot escape his obsession with his long-lost partner. Rook's search for the unbelievable truth will put him on a collision course with Bane and Magic Mirror. Praise for Sean Ellis “Magic Mirror quickly builds up steam into an action packed thrill ride full of mystery, adventure, and a touch of the paranormal. Sean Ellis has written a story that will keep you reading until the wee hours.” --Rick Nichols, author of Survivor's Affair and The Affairs of Men “Sean Ellis’ Magic Mirror successfully blends the action-adventure of Clive Cussler with the paranormal flair of Dean Koontz—a unique and exciting combination that serves this high octane mystery well.” --Rick Chesler, author of Wired Kingdom and kiDNApped “Sean Ellis writes action scenes that rival those of Clive Cussler and James Rollins.”-- James Reasoner, author of Dust Devils and Texas Wind ‎"Some books are just plain unbridled fun, others are edge of the seat gripping entertainment, some make you think, a few open your eyes, Sean Ellis is a magician, doing it all with a deftness that pulls you in and draws you along from page one breathlessly to the end of the book, offering mysteries galore, bad guys with the blackest hearts and a good old fashioned hero to kick their evil arses.” -- Steven Savile, author of the international bestseller, Silver “Sean Ellis delivers another high-octane romp, exploring mythical lost civilizations and alternative histories, with the unrelenting pace of your favorite summer blockbuster.”--Stel Pavlou, bestselling author of Decipher “Sean Ellis never fails to deliver and his latest thriller has everything I look for in a monsters, guns, sex appeal and a touch of the supernatural. Mayhem and action abound in this page-turning adventure.”-- Jeremy Robinson, author of Instinct and Threshold “Sean Ellis delivers another relentless page-turner. You won’t be able to put it down.”-- David Wood, author of Quest and Cibola

On the bloody battlefields of Iraq, one man’s quest to find God will unleash Hell. For more than a decade, Nick Kismet has traveled the world protecting priceless relics and cultural heritage sites from looters, while searching for answers to the mystery that has haunted him since the first Gulf War—a mystery that has defined his life. Now, a new war has brought him back to the bloody battlefield where his search began. Summoned by his friend and mentor, Pierre Chiron, Kismet soon finds himself on the trail of the holy relics of Solomon’s Temple, captured centuries before by Babylonian conquerors and thought to be lost to history. But Chiron’s quest is not merely to find ancient artifacts; he seeks to find proof—the very fingerprint—of God. Driven to uncover secrets that have haunted mankind for millennia, pursued by a mysterious assassin and an enemy consumed by hatred, Nick and Pierre journey into the desert to find the terrible truth that lies behind… The Shroud of Heaven. "Sean Ellis expertly blends military thriller and archaeological adventure in a page-turning adventure! Shroud of Heaven is sure to be a hit with thriller fans." --David Wood, author of Dourado and Cibola "An entertaining read for anyone who enjoys fast pacing and a heavy dose of action. --Megalith: Books that Rock

The greatest treasures from the ancient world have been brought together in one place-a magnificent floating exhibition aboard a luxury cruise liner-and the wealthy, powerful and famous have come to bask in the glow of ancient riches. Unfortunately, someone is about to crash the party in a big way. When Nick Kismet foils an attempted pirate takeover of the cruise ship and rescues the lovely Elisabeth Neuell-a former Hollywood starlet living the fairy-tale dream of royalty-little does he suspect that he has been drawn into a dangerous game controlled by diabolical occult scholar Dr. John Leeds...a game where the prize is an ancient source of mystical power, and where the stakes are the fate of the world. Joined by Al Higgins-the former Gurkha who once followed him into Hell-and Higgins' daughter Annie Crane, Kismet begins a desperate race to find the source of immortality and keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Surviving Leeds' web of intrigue and betrayal will put Kismet's courage and luck to the ultimate test. But fortune favors the bold!

Nick Kismet will go anywhere, do anything, to protect the treasures of the ancient world. But to stop an ancient symbol of power from becoming a weapon of unimaginable terror, he’ll have to go further than he’s ever gone before…. When an old college flame tries to entice him into smuggling a precious relic into the United States, Nick Kismet knows there’s something more going on. But before he can get at the truth, a former rival appears out of nowhere, inviting Kismet to join him on a search for the mythical Golden Fleece. Although Kismet dismisses the possibility that the Fleece is real, he soon realizes that the search may bring him one step closer to unmasking the mysterious Prometheus group and solving the puzzle of his own origins. Accompanied by the beautiful daughter of a kidnapped Russian exile, Kismet follows in the footsteps of the legendary Argonauts, and sets out for the Republic of Georgia, the site of the ancient kingdom of Colchis. There he will discover that the Fleece is no mere story, but is instead the key to a devastating new weapon. Kismet’s quest will take him from the deserts of North Africa to the urban jungles of Manhattan to the snow covered mountains of Georgia…but to keep the Golden Fleece from falling into the hands of his greatest enemy, Kismet will have to go... ...Into the Black. PRAISE FOR SEAN ELLIS AND INTO THE BLACK: “Sean Ellis is an author to watch closely. Into the Black is one of the top ten thrillers of the year! An adventure story that will stay with you long after the read is finished. You can count this reader as a huge fan of Nick Kismet!” – David L. Golemon, New York Times bestselling author of EVENT, LEGEND, ANCIENTS, LEVIATHAN, PRIMEVAL, and in 2011, LEGACY! "INTO THE BLACK is a rollicking adventure that races through your hands like a hydrofoil flying across the sea. Filled with masterful action scenes and a great new hero in Nick Kismet -- a lucky soul who knows only one way to live: full speed ahead -- Sean Ellis has mixed a perfect cocktail of adventure and intrigue and this one is definitely shaken and not stirred."-- Graham Brown, author of the thrillers BLACK RAIN and BLACK SUN. “Sean Ellis brings another high-energy adventure to his fascinating action-hero, Nick Kismet. INTO THE BLACK offers a brilliant blend of science and mythology to each heart-pounding twist and turn that every thrill-seeker craves." – Theresa Danley, author of EFFIGY. “Sean Ellis is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Between his high-flying adventures of Dodge Dalton or the relic hunting exploits of Nick Kismet, Ellis is just plain fun to read. This up-and-comer is someone everyone needs to watch out for!” – J. Kent Holloway, author of PRIMAL THIRST and SIRENS’ SONG.

IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF ADVENTURE... Dodge Dalton's stories about the adventures of Captain Zane Falcon have made both the author, and his iconic protagonist, famous. Maybe a little too famous. When a diabolical villain, wielding a fantastic power unearthed in the ruins of a forgotten civilization, kidnaps the president, he has only one demand...a fight with America's greatest hero. There's just one Falcon doesn't exist. Or does he? In order to save America, Dodge must embark on a journey to the ends of the earth to find Captain Falcon, and along the way will discover the hero within himself. "High flying adventure at its best. Cleverly conceived, original, and multi-layered, the action literally jumps off the page and takes the reader through unexpected twists and turns." Rob MacGregor, author of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

The Golden Age of Adventure has a new champion!Twice before, Dodge Dalton proved himself a worthy heir to the heroic Captain Falcon, but saving the world has been more costly than he could have imagined. The scars of that sacrifice have only just begun to heal when disaster strikes again. Dodge's friend Doc Newcombe has been kidnapped by a gang of terrorists who plan to use his scientific expertise to build a weapon capable of destroying entire cities.To save his friend, Dodge will have to unravel a web of intrigue where no one can be trusted, face off against enemy spies trained in the ancient arts of stealth and assassination, and travel to the very gates of Hell.Dodge Dalton has emerged from the Shadow of Falcon's Wings...He survived the Outpost of Fate...But is he ready for the dangers that await on the High Road to Oblivion?“Sean Ellis is a thriller reader’s dream come true.” – Jeremy Robinson, author of PULSE, INSTINCT, and THRESHOLD."Anyone who grew up reading adventure stories from the pulps will relish Ellis' affectionate evocation of the era and his unapologetically old-fashioned storytelling. It's yarns like his that got me into the adventuring game, and I'm delighted to see them still being penned." – Gabriel Hunt, author of HUNT AT THE WELL OF ETERNITY and HUNT THROUGH THE CRADLE OF FEAR.

Nick Kismet, the unstoppable hero of The Shroud of Heaven returns in a novella-length thriller. Kismet's search for the shadowy Prometheus group turns a corner when he receives an invitation to meet a mysterious informant. But instead of answers, he finds a beautiful reporter, hunted by vicious kidnappers and a fallen priest wielding the unholy power of the Judas Rope. Also includes a preview of The Shroud of Heaven.

Return to the Golden Age of Adventure!Dodge Dalton’s discovery of an ancient outpost at the bottom of the world made him a hero, but now a new evil has arisen, intent on seizing the power of the outpost to literally unleash Hell.Guided by a deadly prophecy, a faceless villain will stop at nothing to transform the world into a place of skulls.It’s a race to save the world from the terrible secret that lies hidden……at the Outpost of Fate!“Sean Ellis is a thriller reader’s dream come true.” – Jeremy Robinson, author of PULSE, INSTINCT, and THRESHOLD."It's yarns like his that got me into the adventuring game, and I'm delighted to see them still being penned." – Gabriel Hunt, author of HUNT AT THE WELL OF ETERNITY.

START FROM ZERO! The world can change in an instant. The things we count on can be taken away in a heartbeat. Whether it’s a natural disaster or an alien invasion, political upheaval or a zombie apocalypse, if the world changes, will you be able to survive? The John Thomas Rourke Survival Academy—or as the instructors call it, CAMP ZERO, has just one To teach kids what to do when things go sideways. Despite growing up in the shadow of her legendary father (and hero of the best-selling adventure series THE SURVIVALIST), Paula Rourke, has led a mostly ordinary existence… that is until a harrowing abduction brings her face to face with the realization that her father won’t always be there to save the day. Now, Paula and the rest of the Rourke kids are headed to CAMP ZERO where they’ll learn the basic skills needed to face whatever comes next. Everything from foraging to rock climbing to unarmed combat. And they will need those skills a lot sooner than they can possibly imagine. Based on characters created by Jerry Ahern, Sharon Ahern and Bob Anderson in The Survivalist series, CAMP ZERO is where adventure begins!

Finding Atlantis is just the beginning... Psychic ex-spy Mira Raiden's discovery of the tomb of an Atlantean king, is just the first piece in a puzzle that will launch her on a journey to find the Trinity--an ancient device with the power to remake the world.But Mira is not alone in her search for the Trinity. Arrayed against her is an unholy alliance of evil: a team of brutish mercenaries; the beautiful but deadly daughter of Mira's former mentor; a manipulative grave robber, risen from the dead; and the heirs of the greatest evil the world has ever known. To find the Trinity and prevent the awakening of a horror beyond comprehension, Mira will travel to the ends of the earth, and into the darkest corners of a world that existed before history."Sean Ellis writes action scenes that rival those of Clive Cussler and James Rollins."-- James Reasoner, author of DUST DEVILS and TEXAS WIND‎"Some books are just plain unbridled fun, others are edge of the seat gripping entertainment, some make you think, a few open your eyes, Sean Ellis is a magician, doing it all with a deftness that pulls you in and draws you along from page one breathlessly to the end of the book, offering mysteries galore, bad guys with the blackest hearts and a good old fashioned hero to kick their evil arses. I had a blast with Dark Trinity: Ascendant." -- Steven Savile, author of the international bestseller, SILVER"Sean Ellis delivers another high-octane romp, exploring mythical lost civilizations and alternative histories, with the unrelenting pace of your favorite summer blockbuster."--Stel Pavlou, bestselling author of DECIPHER"Sean Ellis never fails to deliver and his latest thriller has everything I look for in a book: monsters, guns, sex appeal and a touch of the supernatural. Mayhem and action abound in this page-turning adventure." -- Jeremy Robinson, author of INSTINCT and THRESHOLD"Sean Ellis delivers again with a globetrotting adventure replete with ancient mysteries, deadly enemies, and creatures out of legend. Dark Trinity is a thrill ride you'll never forget." -- David Wood, author of QUEST and CIBOLA."Legendary civilizations, Nazis, mystical occult artifacts, and a gorgeous heroine on a world-spanning adventure makes this latest Sean Ellis novel an epic, pulse-pounding thrillfest! Check it out before all Hell breaks loose!"-- David Sakmyster, author of The PHAROS OBJECTIVE and CRESCENT LAKE.“Rivaling the work of Jeremy Robinson and Matthew Reilly, DARK TRINITY: ASCENDANT keeps you on a knife’s edge all the way to its explosive ending. This book is not to be missed.” -- David McAfee, international bestselling author of 33AD and The DEAD WOMAN