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Wayward Son
by
Tom Pollack (Goodreads Author),
John Loftus (Goodreads Author), Jim Alves
A POWERFUL TREMOR UNEARTHS AN ANCIENT SECRET
Buried near Italy's Mount Vesuvius is a fortified observatory containing artifacts dating to the earliest record of human events. Only one person, the Getty Museum's Amanda James can unlock the mysterious doors that guard the chamber. But once inside, Amanda is shocked to discover evidence left behind by a notorious Biblical kill...more
Buried near Italy's Mount Vesuvius is a fortified observatory containing artifacts dating to the earliest record of human events. Only one person, the Getty Museum's Amanda James can unlock the mysterious doors that guard the chamber. But once inside, Amanda is shocked to discover evidence left behind by a notorious Biblical kill...more
Paperback, 1st edition, 507 pages
Published
September 1st 2011
by Cascada Productions
(first published April 5th 2011)
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Wayward Son is a speculative, historical fiction account of the story of Cain after he slew his brother. In this book, Cain’s “curse” is an exceptionally long life that span eons and covers most of the Ancient world before the common era(BCE). This book is a Forrest Gump of biblical times in that you see the ”history” though Cain’s eyes. Unlike the character in Forrest Gump, Cain is portrayed as a very intelligent man, who is inventive, creative...more
Wayward Son is a speculative, historical fiction account of the story of Cain after he slew his brother. In this book, Cain’s “curse” is an exceptionally long life that span eons and covers most of the Ancient world before the common era(BCE). This book is a Forrest Gump of biblical times in that you see the ”history” though Cain’s eyes. Unlike the character in Forrest Gump, Cain is portrayed as a very intelligent man, who is inventive, creative...more
I received this book a part of a first-reads giveaway.
I found Wayward Son by Tom Pollack to be an ambitious, remarkable and epic novel. I enjoyed it from start to finish. There are plenty of plot twists and secrets to be revealed. When an ancient vault that has been buried for centuries is discovered in Ercolano, Italy near Mount Vesuvius Amanda James must figure out the key to unlocking its doors and discover what lies within. Once inside she has an incredible vision of another's life, a man w...more
I found Wayward Son by Tom Pollack to be an ambitious, remarkable and epic novel. I enjoyed it from start to finish. There are plenty of plot twists and secrets to be revealed. When an ancient vault that has been buried for centuries is discovered in Ercolano, Italy near Mount Vesuvius Amanda James must figure out the key to unlocking its doors and discover what lies within. Once inside she has an incredible vision of another's life, a man w...more
The novel, Wayward Son, is a fun read for anyone who loves classic adventure stories. Along the lines of the best Indiana Jones movies, this book focusses on archeologist Amanda James, who is asked to lend her expertise on a recently discovered door. Combined with a well written speculative history on the biblical figure Cain, the novel progresses to an exciting climax. The ending manages to provide closure to the story while still leaving the option for what is sure to be an exciting sequel. If...more
I just received my copy of Wayward Son through the Goodreads First Reads program! This is the first book I've ever won! Thank you so much to the author and/or publisher! I am looking forward to reading this book!
Finally Finished!!
I Loved reading this book! It took me through time, I kept looking things up because I wondered what the artifacts looked like! I didn't know what to expect at first because the story switched from one perspective to an entirely different one. There was such a twist on...more
Finally Finished!!
I Loved reading this book! It took me through time, I kept looking things up because I wondered what the artifacts looked like! I didn't know what to expect at first because the story switched from one perspective to an entirely different one. There was such a twist on...more
"A Powerful Tremor Unearths an Ancient Secret. Buried near Italy’s Mt. Vesuvius is a fortified observatory containing artifacts dating to the earliest record of human events. Only one person—the Getty Museum’s Amanda James—can unlock the mysterious doors that guard the chamber. But once inside, Amanda is shocked to discover evidence left behind by a notorious Biblical killer—who long ago wandered off the pages of history. When a strange relic unveils the miraculous truth about this villain, Aman...more
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Wayward Son by Tom Pollack
It is an unusual vehicle that leads to the speculative historic fiction that is the center of this novel. Modern day archeologist and papyrus specialist Amanda James is summoned to a dig in Ercolano, Italy by her former college boyfriend. When she solves the puzzle that unlocks an ancient vault in the buried city of Herculaneum and then is subsequently locked inside by accident, cut off from all outside communication, she discovers the human figures covered in lava and...more
It is an unusual vehicle that leads to the speculative historic fiction that is the center of this novel. Modern day archeologist and papyrus specialist Amanda James is summoned to a dig in Ercolano, Italy by her former college boyfriend. When she solves the puzzle that unlocks an ancient vault in the buried city of Herculaneum and then is subsequently locked inside by accident, cut off from all outside communication, she discovers the human figures covered in lava and...more
Jun 30, 2011
Angelic
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5 of 5 stars
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I won this book through librarything.com member givaway. This book was not what I expected at all. I loved reading this book, I never gave one thought to Cain and his story or anything religous for that matter but this book got me thinking and wanting to know more. I love the way Cain was always around or heard or was involved in major events in history. I know there is more to this story and I will be looking forward to the next book....
Just started, but I like the vibe so far!
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Wayward Son was an excellent read, it took me on a journey from the beginning of time to present day.
Wayward Son by John Loftus
Amanda, budding archaeologist; goes to Italy to assist in what just may be the Find of a lifetime. Or, it just may end her life. When asked by her ex-love Juan Carlos to fly over and assist in reading a set of panels Amanda jumps at the chance to get away for awhile and to see if there is possibly something left of an old flame.
The panels are massive but Amanda is able to decipher the lettering and to also solve the puzzle to open the doors. So far so good. Then things...more
Amanda, budding archaeologist; goes to Italy to assist in what just may be the Find of a lifetime. Or, it just may end her life. When asked by her ex-love Juan Carlos to fly over and assist in reading a set of panels Amanda jumps at the chance to get away for awhile and to see if there is possibly something left of an old flame.
The panels are massive but Amanda is able to decipher the lettering and to also solve the puzzle to open the doors. So far so good. Then things...more
I admit if I had to live my life over I'd be an archaeologist. I love history so I'm always happy to read an archaeology/suspense novel when I find it on the shelves.
This sounded like the usual good read but it was decidedly different. I won't say who the wayward son is but you'll find out soon enough.
Pollack and co-authors used the device of an archaeological find to take us on a march through history from the Garden of Eden to the 21st century. It was an exciting journey. I found myself very s...more
This sounded like the usual good read but it was decidedly different. I won't say who the wayward son is but you'll find out soon enough.
Pollack and co-authors used the device of an archaeological find to take us on a march through history from the Garden of Eden to the 21st century. It was an exciting journey. I found myself very s...more
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Brilliant, original, and engaging. This is a Christian novel with a wonderful premise that takes the reader through major events of early history. Although written as a double plot, one current and one historical that culminate at the end; the book is more like an intriguing collection of short stories in different ancient cultures. Each chapter is well written and takes the reader right to the time and place of the scene. In the end, it remains a story of good versus evil, but getting there is...more
I was not a fan of this book. When the book opens you think it is going to be about something COMPLETELY different than what it really was about. I didn't have an issue with the biblical story portion of it, in fact I thought that it was kind of interesting, however the plot did not tie together very well between today's age and yesteryear and I was extremely disappointed by the ending.
I was excited by the premise but disappointed with the execution.
I was excited by the premise but disappointed with the execution.
I was blessed to receive a copy of this book from Library Thing early reviewers, after completing the book I find it fascinating that such a creative fiction account of characters we've heard of in fictional and non fictional historical settings were interwoven into such an exilerating masterpiece! The book was very good, so good in fact that my family is also reading it and hanging on the pages. The one drawback for me was that at times the "vision" retrospect was long and encumbered. But it do...more
Received this as an Earlier Reviewer. It was not what I had expected(ie an archaeological mystery/adventure). Instead it was an inventive mixture of ancient history and fiction woven together in an engrossing tale reaching from the beginning of man to present day. I thought I had anticipated the outcome early ‘wrong’, I was pleasantly surprised at the twist at the end. My only criticism would be that I would have liked the modern characters, Amanda, Luc, Juan etc to have had more substance and m...more
On reading the promo, this book seemed to hold everything that I love to read about. Archaeology, History, Ancient Tombs, and a Mystery of Time! The actual story, however, had a start that wavered a bit too much for my tastes. We got to meet Amanda James and learned a bit of her history and I started to wonder where and how this would tie into the main "meat" of the book. When we finally got to it in Italy... the book veered completely away from her and the modern time of "today" to concentrate...more
This story takes place in two parts. In present day, Amanda James works for the Getty Museum specializing in scrolls and languages. She is contacted by Juan Carlos, a friend and ex boyfriend. An earthquake by Mount Vesuvius has opened a small crack that leads to a gold door, which is assumed to lead to a great archeological find. Amanda is chosen because of her background as the best person to interpret the symbols on the door.
At the same time, Luc Renard, a rich benefactor to the Getty, is in...more
At the same time, Luc Renard, a rich benefactor to the Getty, is in...more
I get really frustrated with a book when the synopsis strays far from the contents. I go in expecting one thing and I get another. Sometimes that frustration can be alleviated with excellent story telling. Sometimes I get a tale so far removed from what was promised I almost give up and stop reading. This story about a "legendary Biblical killer" proved to be the latter.
It was not ALL bad, though; the passages surrounding Amanda James, the archaeologist called on to investigate a pair of mysteri...more
It was not ALL bad, though; the passages surrounding Amanda James, the archaeologist called on to investigate a pair of mysteri...more
Wayward Son is one of those unique novels you stumble across ever so often that is both interesting and thought provoking. The captivating plot draws the reader into an adventure of a life-time that crosses ages and centers around a person of historical and biblical magnitude.
What would happen if the one cursed by God somehow 'cheats' death and lives throughout the ages influencing many people in many different time periods? Find out in this exciting novel that encompasses world history and bib...more
What would happen if the one cursed by God somehow 'cheats' death and lives throughout the ages influencing many people in many different time periods? Find out in this exciting novel that encompasses world history and bib...more
Tom Pollack with Jim Alves and John Loftus in their new book, "Wayward Son" Book One in the Wayward Son series published by Cascada Productions gives us a modern-day Biblical thriller.
From the back cover: A Powerful Tremor Unearths an Ancient Secret.
Buried near Italy’s Mt. Vesuvius is a fortified observatory containing artifacts dating to the earliest record of human events. Only one person—the Getty Museum’s Amanda James—can unlock the mysterious doors that guard the chamber.
But once inside, Am...more
From the back cover: A Powerful Tremor Unearths an Ancient Secret.
Buried near Italy’s Mt. Vesuvius is a fortified observatory containing artifacts dating to the earliest record of human events. Only one person—the Getty Museum’s Amanda James—can unlock the mysterious doors that guard the chamber.
But once inside, Am...more
Jan 05, 2012
Kathleen (Kat) Smith
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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fantasy-adventure-fiction,
historical-fiction,
romance-fiction,
supense-thriller-fiction,
young-adult-fiction
For centuries it seems the devil has been using our own personal guilt to keep us bound in our own prisons. Things we have done in our past serve as countless reminders he uses to keep us from the forgiveness and freedom that is ours to enjoy.
In the novel, Wayward Son, by Tom Pollack along with Jim Alves and John Loftus, the three will take the reader into an unexpected journey through the history of time. Beginning with Amanda Jones, who is a gifted linguist who works for the Getty Museum havin...more
In the novel, Wayward Son, by Tom Pollack along with Jim Alves and John Loftus, the three will take the reader into an unexpected journey through the history of time. Beginning with Amanda Jones, who is a gifted linguist who works for the Getty Museum havin...more
Amanda James is a leading archaeologist. She doesn't expect any amazing digs to come up anytime soon, but she is pleasantly surprised when she receives not one, but two offers. She decides to take Italy and heads out right away. When she arrives, she begins to suspect something is amiss. When she solves the puzzle that opens the door to reveal amazing antiques. However, Amanda triggers a switch that closes the door behind her...leaving her alone and with no way to contact the outside world.
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I found WAYWARD SON a fascinating read. The author does an excellent job of weaving his main character, from the past, into historical events from the beginning of time. It seems that the "Wayward Son" is there at all of the important junctures of time in the past or near to where the action is taking place. The premise of his life is interesting and makes one wonder "what if". I enjoy books that draws the reader in and makes them wonder and think of the interesting aspects of the author's writi...more
****spoilers in this review*****Wayward Son This is an amazing book. This book has something for everyone, action, adventure, archaeology, erupting volcanos and good vs evil. The ultimate good vs. evil. This is a well written book. I could not put it down! It pretty much held my interest from beginning to end. It is an historical fiction account of the life of Cain (yes Cain who slew his brother Abel)Cain's death was never recorded because, guess what, he didn't die. Remember God's judgement on...more
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Although I was disappointed by the writing (very choppy, jarring changes, etc.), the overall premise is enjoyable. The story kept me interested through the ending and I loved the character's participation in so many different epochs. I felt, though, as though the authors did a "bait and switch." They spent so much time building Amanda James' character, and then jarringly switched to Cain. I kept waiting for the story to return to the real hero, until I realized that Cain was now the focus. They...more
Wayward Son is a spectacular Novel by Tom Pollack.
I borrowed my girlfriends Kindle this weekend and we went to Las Vegas.
So yesterday I am sitting by the pool at the Bellagio Hotel hoping for warmer weather and thumbing through her library when I spot this book and start reading. It begins like a really great junk read with a beautiful (well I think she is because she surfs in Malibu) heroine named Amanda James in her late 20's who actually reads old dusty scrolls at the Getty Museum in Los An...more
I borrowed my girlfriends Kindle this weekend and we went to Las Vegas.
So yesterday I am sitting by the pool at the Bellagio Hotel hoping for warmer weather and thumbing through her library when I spot this book and start reading. It begins like a really great junk read with a beautiful (well I think she is because she surfs in Malibu) heroine named Amanda James in her late 20's who actually reads old dusty scrolls at the Getty Museum in Los An...more
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Wayward Son is a fantastic adventure through history. The Authors took one of the most well known stories in the bible, then expanded upon it and turned it into an exciting story of redemption.
They take us out of our world and (way) into the past, when Cain is cast off for killing his brother Able. Creative liberty is taken with Cain's fate after the last mention of him in the Bible, and you, the reader wins. We are brought to the past by the fun, intelligent archeologist Amanda James, who is p...more
They take us out of our world and (way) into the past, when Cain is cast off for killing his brother Able. Creative liberty is taken with Cain's fate after the last mention of him in the Bible, and you, the reader wins. We are brought to the past by the fun, intelligent archeologist Amanda James, who is p...more
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First posted on my blog, Legacy of a Writer.
Journey with Amanda James in Wayward Son as she uncovers a vast amount of artifacts hidden away and that, eventually, leads her to the story of Cain. Yes, Cain—the first man born on earth and the first man to murder. This was an interesting character to pick to follow throughout history, but these three authors take the idea that part of Cain’s curse was longevity, and spun that into this masterful adventure that will please many history lovers.
Amanda...more
Journey with Amanda James in Wayward Son as she uncovers a vast amount of artifacts hidden away and that, eventually, leads her to the story of Cain. Yes, Cain—the first man born on earth and the first man to murder. This was an interesting character to pick to follow throughout history, but these three authors take the idea that part of Cain’s curse was longevity, and spun that into this masterful adventure that will please many history lovers.
Amanda...more
I received a copy of Wayward Son through Librarything’s Early Reviewer giveaway and I’m glad the initial blurb caught my attention enough to make me enter to win a copy. It was a complex, inventive novel and will certainly fall into the narrow category of books that I remember well after I finished reading it.
Wayward Son is, at it’s core, and epic journey through time and ancient history, seen through the eyes of one of the Bible’s most notorious characters- Cain. Interestingly, the Bible never...more
Wayward Son is, at it’s core, and epic journey through time and ancient history, seen through the eyes of one of the Bible’s most notorious characters- Cain. Interestingly, the Bible never...more
his book was actually better than I expected. When I read the premise I wasn't sure what to expect, and I knew that books like this were either hit or misses with me. Generally, they aren't the type of books I look to when I'm looking for a read.
I always have mixed feelings though about books that do collaborations. I find myself to be distracted with trying to figure who wrote what, and it tends to make the book feel very jarred. I remember earlier this year when I read a book by Stephen King...more
I always have mixed feelings though about books that do collaborations. I find myself to be distracted with trying to figure who wrote what, and it tends to make the book feel very jarred. I remember earlier this year when I read a book by Stephen King...more
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A former member of the U.S. Sailing Team, Tom served from 2001 to 2007 as the CEO of the Transpac (TP) 52 sailboat racing class. During that time, he collaborated with His Majesty Juan Carlos, King of Spain and others, in the creation of the professional grand prix racing circuit known tod...more
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