Terry D. (tmdaviss) - , reviewed The Hunt for Atlantis: A Novel (Nina Wilde/Eddie Chase) on + 72 more book reviews
The Hunt for Atlantis by Andy McDermott
Archeological puzzles, savage natives, double-crossing antiquities dealers, wealthy philanthropists, jealous academics, and armies of trained believers. So who would you guess? Indiana Jones? James Bond? Or maybe someone new?
The Hunt for Atlantis introduces us to a significant cast of pivital characters; who tend to... die, along the way through the story. Yes, there are a lot of dead bodies, ranging from a few seconds ago to 11,000 years. But by the end you know who the good guys are.
Author, Andy McDermott has created a fast-paced story blending the psuedo-science of historical myth (Indiana Jones) and the action of the psuedo-military stories without bogging us down in the details. No long winded explainations about bomb making or the hardware people have on their backs and in their pockets. This makes for a story that builds scenes that feel movie ready.
By the end of the book our main characters have been established and it is no surprise that the link for future books has emerged. My only complaint is that it is so obvious you feel slapped in the face. Aside from this my biggest complaint is a male lead who never succumbs to the pain and a scientist who seems more emotionally driven than analytical. But overall the character development is good.
I recommend this story for all interested readers, 4 of 5 stars. As for the audio version, it is read by Gildart Jackson with his English accent. Only a few words seemed mispronounced to my American ears. Overall a decent job as well. Get this one and expect more to follow.
Archeological puzzles, savage natives, double-crossing antiquities dealers, wealthy philanthropists, jealous academics, and armies of trained believers. So who would you guess? Indiana Jones? James Bond? Or maybe someone new?
The Hunt for Atlantis introduces us to a significant cast of pivital characters; who tend to... die, along the way through the story. Yes, there are a lot of dead bodies, ranging from a few seconds ago to 11,000 years. But by the end you know who the good guys are.
Author, Andy McDermott has created a fast-paced story blending the psuedo-science of historical myth (Indiana Jones) and the action of the psuedo-military stories without bogging us down in the details. No long winded explainations about bomb making or the hardware people have on their backs and in their pockets. This makes for a story that builds scenes that feel movie ready.
By the end of the book our main characters have been established and it is no surprise that the link for future books has emerged. My only complaint is that it is so obvious you feel slapped in the face. Aside from this my biggest complaint is a male lead who never succumbs to the pain and a scientist who seems more emotionally driven than analytical. But overall the character development is good.
I recommend this story for all interested readers, 4 of 5 stars. As for the audio version, it is read by Gildart Jackson with his English accent. Only a few words seemed mispronounced to my American ears. Overall a decent job as well. Get this one and expect more to follow.
