Remember when the world was supposed to end, in 2012? It didn’t of course, and this novel by fellow blogger Jack Eason offers a fascinating theory about why there was no Mayan Apocalypse.
Combining archaeology with adventure, then adding a touch of science fiction, this enjoyable roller-coaster of a story packs in a host of fascinating characters too. From eminent academics, to the Russian Mafia, Vatican cardinals, and even a beautiful female alien, everyone in this book is wonderfully described, until you can picture them all on their hazardous quest.
Using a theory of how Earth was once populated, and protected from natural disaster, we are taken on a world tour of interesting ancient archaeological sites. Each one holds part of the key that will save mankind from destruction, and our heroes must combat not only a secret organisation, but also the ancient demon it serves. This is not ‘Raiders of The Lost Ark’, but it has equally exciting elements, and a tension that endures right to the last of its 158 pages.
The author undoubtedly knows his stuff, and compliments that knowledge with detailed research, convincing geographical detail, and a wide understanding of travel by sea and by road. And he also knows when to insert the required action, so that no chapter is ever dry, or feels dull to read.
I finished it in just two sessions, keen to discover the fate of the characters that I had readily invested in.
This is ‘old-school’ adventure, in a very good way, brought up to date by ecological issues, and a theory that is all too easy to believe.
Here are some links to the book on Amazon.
And here is a link to Jack’s own blog.
https://havewehadhelp.wordpress.com/
This sounds like a great book, Pete. I have just purchased my copy.
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Thanks, Robbie. I hope you enjoy it. I did! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve tweeted your excellent review, Pete as I suspect this is the genre a lot of my followers read. I would be tempted if I hadn’t got 500+ books in my breeding TBR list. (also, apologies for being quiet this month – I’m doing a month long blog challenge.)
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No problem, Roland. Many thanks for the tweet. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Excellent review, Pete.
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Thanks, Jennie. It’s a good book. The idea and the characters drew me in nicely. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good to know. Best to you, Pete.
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Thank you for the review Pete! Very interesting for me, when the Vatican is involved too. 😉 Michael
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Yes, The Vatican and The Mafia, helping each other. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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This sounds really good, Pete. I’m going to see if it’s at the library. If not, I just might spring for it. I love an original, intelligent page turner. Only 158 pages!! A win win. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Thanks, Pam. If it’s not in the library, the price on Kindle is much the same as a large coffee in Starbucks. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ah…if that’s the case, I’ll probably just pick it up at Books a Million as I frequent Starbucks often. (Grande white chocolate mocha, extra hot, skim milk with no whip.)
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I never buy coffee in a shop, and live nowhere near a branch of Starbucks. But it was a good guess. 🙂 🙂
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It sounds like a fabulous read. Thanks, Pete, and congratulations to the author.
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Thanks, Olga. I believe it is currently Jack’s best-seller. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fantastic review Pete…
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Many thanks, Sally. I believe it is Jack’s best-selling book, and I can see why. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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And another one for my tbr. Thanks for sharing this Pete.☺️
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Thanks, Kim. It’s something different for a change. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great review. 🙂
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Thanks, Marje. It’s a really interesting book too. 🙂
With just enough of a sci-fi/fantasy element.
Best wishes, Pete.
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
This arrived in my email inbox yesterday. Thanks Pete 😉
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Thanks for the kind review Pete. Much appreciated.
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My pleasure, Jack. I gave it 5 stars on Amazon UK this afternoon too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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High praise. I will check it out. My first career dream was to be an archaeologist, but that did not happy. Now I live vicariously through others.
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If you have an interest in archaeology, Maggie, I suspect you will really enjoy this book. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s going straight on my list of TBR’s
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Thanks, FR. Great value on Kindle, and some memorable characters indeed. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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“Combining archaeology with adventure, then adding a touch of science fiction, this enjoyable roller-coaster of a story packs in a host of fascinating characters too.”
Now that’s a winning formula! I’m putting this one on my summer reading list!
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Thanks, David. I am sure you would enjoy this one! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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