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Ancient Mysteries
Grim Reaper: End of Days by Steve Alten – Average Guy Review
Nov 24th
In his newest novel, author Steve Alten has penned a disturbing and thought provoking journey straight into the depths of darkness. Grim Reaper is a loose retelling of Dante’s Inferno set to the backdrop of a devastating plague outbreak on the island of Manhattan. The story follows a war veteran tortured by his past as he tries to traverse the streets of a dying metropolis in order to save his wife and daughter with the only known cure for the terrible disease. The only catch is that the cure possesses a side effect of vivid hallucinations that cause the landscape of Manhattan to shift from an urban jungle into the various circles of Hell described by Dante.
The Templar Salvation by Raymond Khoury
Oct 12th
For this month’s Big Thrill, I interviewed Raymond Khoury about his new book THE TEMPLAR SALVATION…
The first pairing of FBI Agent Sean Reilly and archaeologist Tess Chaykin in Raymond Khoury’s The Last Templar spent 11 weeks on the hardcover New York Times Bestseller list and was a Number 1 bestseller overseas. It has been translated into thirty-eight languages, published in over forty countries, and became the basis for a television mini-series.
The Pharos Objective by David Sakmyster
Jul 2nd
The Pharos Objective by David Sakmyster
For this month’s Big Thrill, I interviewed a great author named David Sakmyster about his new book THE PHAROS OBJECTIVE…
In 1979, a scientific study tested whether psychics could actually “remote-view” the location of Cleopatra’s lost palace. Amazingly, they succeeded.
Inspired by this incredible true story, David Sakmyster created The Morpheus Initiative, an exciting new team of psychic archaeologists who seek out the world’s most enduring historical mysteries and mystical artifacts. The first book in a new series, The Pharos Objective, has the team pursuing the fabled treasure of Alexander the Great beneath the ruins of the Pharos Lighthouse, while contending with diabolical traps and an ancient society called “The Keepers”.
The Ark by Boyd Morrison – Average Guy Review
May 14th
The Ark by Boyd Morrison
You can usually find a great number of novels about any given subject, especially a lost treasure. But sometimes a story comes along that emerges as the definitive work on a particular topic. A few examples off the top of my head would be Raiders of the Lost Ark (it would take a dramatically new and skillful interpretation to top Indiana Jones, likely never happen, this was about the Ark of the Covenant NOT Noah’s Ark) and The Loch by Steve Alten (a great story and theory about the Loch Ness Monster). As a writer, after reading and seeing these stories, the chapter seemed to be closed for me on these topics. I now feel the same about Noah’s Ark. Boyd Morrison’s interpretation is so good that there’s little hope of topping it.
The Judas Strain by James Rollins – Average Guy Review
Apr 27th
The Judas Strain by James Rollins
James Rollins delivers another breathless, action packed blend of science and suspense. Nobody combines history, modern technology, and action like Rollins. Viruses set to consume the world, shadowy organizations, predatory bioluminescent squids, interesting locations including ancient ruins in Cambodia, angelic script, the secrets of Marco Polo…this is just some of what The Judas Strain (3rd in the Sigma Force series, 4th if you include Sandstorm as a prequel) has to offer. Like all of his other works, I highly recommend this novel. That being said, I would advise those just discovering Rollins to check out Ice Hunt, Amazonia, Subterranean, Sandstorm, or Map of Bones (1st Sigma Force novel) before picking up The Judas Strain.
Kronos by Jeremy Robinson – Average Guy Review
Apr 27th
Kronos by Jeremy Robinson
Jeremy Robinson has topped his previous efforts with his new book, Kronos. I felt that Kronos had just the right blend of history, science, Biblical speculation, and action. It contained a very cool and original monster and deeply intriguing characters. I also felt that this book wasn`t nearly as “over the top” as his previous novels, Raising the Past and Antarktos Rising. Don`t get me wrong, I like “over the top”, but I felt that Kronos appealed to a much broader audience, while still maintaining a comparable level of action.
Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer – Average Guy Review
Apr 23rd
Very interesting book with some very cool history about the biblical figure, Cain, and the creator of Superman, Jerry Siegel. The book is a wonderful weave of historical speculation with fictional conspiracies, a good blend of info and action.
Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly – Average Guy Review
Apr 23rd
Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly
Seven Deadly Wonders is the first book in a series by action/adventure author Matthew Reilly. The book’s premise is basically that a sunspot, which only aligns with the Earth every five thousand years, is about to cause a global cataclysm. That is unless the Great Pyramid’s golden capstone can be reassembled and placed in its rightful place. The twist is that the pieces of the capstone are hidden throughout the planet among the remnants of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Whoever reclaims the pieces can recite a certain incantation that makes their nation the most powerful in the world. Naturally, the nations of Europe and the US desire this prize, but a group of small nations have joined together in order to keep any one nation from acquiring such power.
