Conspiracy Theories

Mad Skills by Walter Greatshell

For this month’s BIG THRILL, I interviewed Walter Greatshell about his new book, MAD SKILLS…

Walter Greatshell’s new book, Mad Skills, has been described as “a modern classic” and “top notch in every regard.” It is the story of a teenage girl who awakens from a coma to find that her brain has been interfaced with an experimental supercomputer, making her the smartest person on Earth…and possibly the most dangerous.

Grim Reaper: End of Days by Steve Alten – Average Guy Review

Grim Reaper: End of Days by Steve AltenIn 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

The Templar Salvation by Raymond Khoury

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

The Pharos Objective by David Sakmyster

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 Judas Strain by James Rollins – Average Guy Review

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.

The Camel Club by David Baldacci – Average Guy Review

The Camel Cub is an exceptionally well-crafted thrill ride that I enjoyed immensely.  It follows a conspiracy theory club (think the Lone Gunmen from the X-Files only older, more intelligent, and more interesting) that stumbles upon a plot against the President.  This is probably the best book I`ve read in regards to Islamic ideology.  It had character and action.  It deals with political issues without being preachy or seeming like a “soapbox” book.

Book of Lies by Brad Meltzer – Average Guy Review

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

Seven Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly

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.

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum – Average Guy Review

The Matarese Circle is an outstanding novel written by the late, great Robert Ludlum, who is  best known for the Jason Bourne books.  The premise of the book is that a shadowy group known as The Matarese have infiltrated world governments to the highest levels and are preparing a takeover of the most powerful nations in the world.  The only two men who can stop them are two spies, one Russian and one American, who have vowed to kill each other.  The two men must join forces in order to save the world from tyranny.

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