The curse of the iron skull

the long version

"1935: Dust McAlan, daredevil pilot and treasure hunter extraordinaire, has discovered a hideous skull sculpted entirely out of iron while searching a derelict pirate schooner in the Atlantic Ocean. While trying to investigate the origins of the skull, the artifact is stolen from him -- and Dust finds he is slowly losing his mind. With time ticking down as the strange curse begins to take hold, Dust travels from London to Norway and beyond, through Viking ruins and pirate strongholds, all of which lead to an ancient land that once belonged in the realm of mythology. But even as he does battle against Nazi enemies and vicious beasts, Dust feels his body changing from within. With danger and betrayals lurking around every corner, Dust's unique brand of luck and skill might not be enough to outrun the curse of the iron skull. THE CURSE OF THE IRON SKULL features black and white illustrations from artists Casey and Shon Burch, as well as a cover by Casey Burch. Fans of Indiana Jones, Uncharted, and Crimson Skies will enjoy Dust McAlan's thrilling adventures"--Amazon.com.