Matinicus "Matt" Hawkins Adventure books in order

The Matinicus Matt Hawkins Adventure series by Paul Kemprecos follows a former Navy diver on globe-trotting treasure hunts and archaeological mysteries.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Emerald Scepter 2013 Paul Kemprecos Buy
2 The Minoan Cipher 2016 Paul Kemprecos Buy

The Matinicus “Matt” Hawkins Adventure series features a former Navy diver who gets pulled into treasure hunts and archaeological mysteries around the world. The Emerald Scepter (2013) and The Minoan Cipher (2016) send Hawkins on fast-paced adventures that blend action with historical puzzles.

The series has a similar feel to the NUMA Files novels that Kemprecos co-wrote with Clive Cussler, with a focus on maritime settings and ancient secrets. Hawkins is a more solitary hero than Kurt Austin, but he shares the same resourcefulness and comfort in dangerous waters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Matinicus "Matt" Hawkins Adventure series?

There are two books in the Matinicus “Matt” Hawkins Adventure series, published between 2013 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Matinicus "Matt" Hawkins Adventure series?

The first book in the Matinicus “Matt” Hawkins Adventure series is The Emerald Scepter, published in 2013.

What is the Matinicus Matt Hawkins Adventure series about?

The Matt Hawkins Adventure series follows Matinicus ‘Matt’ Hawkins, a former Navy diver, on international adventures involving lost artifacts and ancient mysteries. The Emerald Scepter (2013) and The Minoan Cipher (2016) take Hawkins from underwater archaeology to coded secrets.

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