Adventure books have captured the heart and imagination of millions of readers for generations. What’s better than buried treasure, lost civilizations, magic carpets, or abandoned ruins to keep you awake at night? Men and boys especially have always been drawn to the tales filled with feats of brave daring and heroism.
Stories have long held tales of heroic endangerment and exciting action, as far back as humanity can remember. Stories like the Greek myths of heroes and gods, such as the Odyssey or the Iliad, are good examples. Sir Gawain and the Green Knights and other medieval romances that detailed brave deeds followed in their wake.
It has not grown old with age, with countless movies and books written about the Old West and even superheroes of the future. Countless variations have kept the genre alive and well, after the explosion of fictional tales in the 19th century.
While most stories of this nature mean to go out and do something, the original Latin word that meant an arrival. From travels down a river to facing the bitter cold of the South Pole, all these tales require a steady heart that can face unknown outcomes and terrible risks. The reader cannot help be swept up int the story, hoping against hope that the character will make it out alive.
There is very seldom a shortage of volunteers to begin these expeditions, whether in a tale or real life. Humanity as a whole hungers to experience danger and perform great deeds that will live on for years. Though most of it is voluntary, the adventures can also be thrust upon our intrepid heroes. Most commonly, it involves the hero triumphing over some obstacle, evil or benign.
This subgenre has seen many changes through its long voyage. From stories of knights in shining armor to pirates winning the high seas to high-tech thrillers, adventure books remain a popular and engaging trip into the far reaches of the imagination.
As of late the number of novels for young adults has grown tremendously, fantasy and sci-fi in particular. Nowadays you can find a plethora of excellent works of juvenile fiction by many authors from around the world. If you’re looking for a fresh voiced American author of adventure books, then check out Victoria Foyt and the upcoming release of “Revealing Eden”, the first book in her “Save the Pearls” sci-fi trilogy.

