Helius Legacy

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Pub Date Oct 01 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012

Description

The last potential heir to the Helius Energy legacy was quietly eliminated over half a century ago . . . or so they thought In December of 1999, a young reporter discovers an ancient deed in the Travis County archives of Austin, Texas. Hidden a century earlier, the original copy of the deed includes a covenant excised from the version available to the public. This covenant gives the grantor's descendants the right to reclaim ownership of the property if any future owner violates an explicit use restriction: a bar against the extraction of mineral wealth from the land. The reporter is stunned by the discovery-the land subject to the deed is one of the most valuable oil fields in the world. Now, any descendant of the original grantor has the power to reclaim ownership of this billion-dollar asset with the stroke of a pen, and Helius Energy, the energy conglomerate that owns the land, has no intention of allowing this to happen. Within hours of the discovery, the reporter is on the run, desperately racing to stay ahead of a team of killers dispatched by Helius. A second team is winging its way to California, with orders to kill John Caine, the last living heir entitled to claim the legacy created by the deed. Caine is unaware of his ancestry and the nightmare coming his way. His only hope for survival is Andrea Marenna, a beautiful lawyer in Austin who is unwittingly drawn into Caine's race. Together, they must find a way to survive long enough to unravel the century-old mystery that has placed them in harm's way.

The last potential heir to the Helius Energy legacy was quietly eliminated over half a century ago . . . or so they thought In December of 1999, a young reporter discovers an ancient deed in the...


Advance Praise

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Page Turner, October 23, 2011 By Bodiepat Helius Legacy (Kindle Edition) Helius Legacy is an excellent, intriguing and entertaining novel full of drama and suspense. I couldn't put it down. The plot was well thought out and flowed through the book at a interesting pace. A MUST READ. I look forward to Mr. O'Keefe's next novel.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced action thriller - nice after work read, October 16, 2011 By la fille du fleur Helius Legacy (Paperback)Action thriller books are not my usual cup of tea, but sometimes I get in the mood for some intense action. I have a problem finding action/thriller books that quel my need for the genre while still maintaining a plot and depth of characters. I was pleasantly surprised by this novel, and impressed that it seems to be the author's first novel (that or I'm useless at search terms). I read this while traveling for work and it was a nice ending to my hectic days. I recommend Helius Legacy to people who like John Grisham and the Bourne Identity books (Robert Ludlum).

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Action, With a Story That Keeps Up, October 6, 2011 By Markus - Helius Legacy (Kindle Edition)Helius Legacy was a page turner from beginning to end. High paced action, plenty of twists, and a main character you can cheer for; it's all here. If you enjoy action packed thrillers, you'll finish this book in no time flat, because you really won't want to put it down. If I had to criticize anything, it would be that the main character is kicking ass, taking names - and apologizing for conversation interrupting phone calls that his life may depend on. I prefer this guy to the type of male lead that ignores lesser mortals, but I don't know if everyone out there would agree with me. All in all, a great way to spend several hours of time you may or may not actually have.

I simply wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much I loved reading The Helius Legacy written by S. Alexander O'Keefe. I love to read and prefer books with strong interesting characters. I hope another book is in the works because I am really looking forward to a new book and story involving the character of John Caine. I have five sisters living throughout the country who all love to read. I have sent each of them a copy of the book advising them that this character and book is as good as any Brad Thor book. I think this book would make a great script for a movie as long as Hollywood doesn't try to change it! Please let me know if there will be another book so I can be on the lookout for it.

Joan Ann Murphy

Naples, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Page Turner, October 23, 2011 By Bodiepat Helius Legacy (Kindle Edition) Helius Legacy is an excellent, intriguing and entertaining novel full of drama and suspense. I...


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EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781936909216
PRICE 12.37
PAGES 384

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