Temple Of The Gods (Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase, #8)

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Temple Of The Gods (Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase #8)

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With her husband, Eddie Chase, on the run, falsely accused of murder, archaeologist Nina Wilde?s only diversion has been investigating the origin of three ancient statues stolen from her just before his disappearance. When Nina discovers they may be dangerous relics from Atlantis, it?s clear that she has to get back in the game. Meanwhile, ex-SAS soldie...more

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Published January 5th 2012 by Headline (first published January 1st 2012)

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Aug 28, 2012 Florence rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is an intense, fantastic, action-oriented, thrilling mystery that is well worth the read. The plot focuses on the archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband Eddie Chase, an ex-SAS bodyguard. Together, these two characters must bring together powerful items from antiquity to form an even greater source of power. The level of action and adventure in this book is high; the characters are believable. You will feel as if you have embarked on a true adventure with Nina and Eddie. Not wanting to spo...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: archeology-adventure

Another fast paced, well developed Wilde/Chase adventure. It was non-stop action from beginning to end. This installment ties in people and events from previous books but don't let that deter you from diving into this thrilling read. If you're looking for high adventure in the Indiana Jones vein you need look no further. This is it. OK, it's a bit far fetched in spots but that's half the fun. Highly recommended.

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May 04, 2012 Robin Carter rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-thriller

As usual this is Nina and Eddie in Action at its most dramatic,, although the plot this time has a little more edge to it than normal with Eddie on the run from all law enforcement (see book 7).
The story picks up where the previous left off building on the intrigue that surrounds the statues and what they can do and where they come from, the story loops back to the start with us looking back again to Atlantis.
(to give any more would be spoilers)

As usual you have Andy's electric pace, fun and ove...more

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Feb 18, 2013 Hal Smith rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

For implausible to work you at least have to like the characters. Folks here are Clive Cussler mannequins, on a budget. And I'm starting to wonder if there is a book that says 'Atlantis' on the title that actually does an interesting take on Atlantis. Not this one.

And what's compelling in villains with such diabolical schemes also being so hapless? Whole squads of supposed macho super-Ninjas drop like flies against one man - and they started the fight with all the guns.

If there was cleverness in...more

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Aug 24, 2012 Neill rated it 2 of 5 stars

Had just finished Pantheon when I started this and a few chapters in I decided this was already more fun than the whole of the previous book. Action sequences were great. However, what I hadn't appreciated was that the action would be relentless and totally OTT. The main characters would endure some fantastic life or death battle in EVERY CHAPTER, always seeming to escape at the last moment by the skin of the teeth. Submarine battles at the bottom of the Atlantic, escaping from a Zimbabean priso...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Will rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: first-reads

I absolutely loved this book! The story is fantastic, the characters are well-developed, and the action is non-stop! I received this book for free because I had signed up for one of the First Reads giveaways and won. Honestly, it was the first book I have ever won, so I was very excited to read it. When I found out that I had won the book, I actually worried a little because I discovered that I would be receiving a book that is number eight in a series. My concern was that I would find the story...more I absolutely loved this book! The story is fantastic, the characters are well-developed, and the action is non-stop! I received this book for free because I had signed up for one of the First Reads giveaways and won. Honestly, it was the first book I have ever won, so I was very excited to read it. When I found out that I had won the book, I actually worried a little because I discovered that I would be receiving a book that is number eight in a series. My concern was that I would find the story hard to follow because of the references to stuff that occurred in earlier books. However, my concerns were quickly put to rest as I discovered that Andy McDermott does an amazing job at revealing just enough information about the past concerning the characters in the book without making people who have read the earlier books become bored while reading repeating information. I was never lost in this book for a second. I knew exactly what was happening, why it was happening, and what I wanted to happen as a result.

Return to Atlantis follows the story of a couple, Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase, who have been involved in many amazing archaeological discoveries (from the previous books). Unfortunately, the story starts off with the couple separated because Eddie is on the run from Interpol because they believe he committed a murder. Nina is trying to perform her duties of her job as director of the International Heritage Agency, but she still worries about her husband and the reason behind Eddie killing someone she considered a friend. One of Nina's big duties is to oversee the excavation occurring at Atlantis (one of the sites Nina and Eddie discovered), and her interest is kind of personal because apparently she has some ability that makes her connection to Atlantis unique.

As Eddie continues to avoid being arrested, his path and Nina's cross again while Eddie searches for a man responsible for his current problems while Nina pursues her Atlantis interests. Once the two meet, they quickly end up fighting for their lives as Nina discovers that she is in the middle of a big conspiracy between a group who wants to control the world and a man who believes his only method of stopping them is to kill Nina. From the start, this book dives into action when Eddie escapes a prison and continues in almost every chapter throughout the book. Nina and Eddie constantly stay on the run from people who are trying to kill them or manipulate them to achieve their own sinister desires.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good book full of action with some very amusing characters. Eddie responds to stress by making jokes about the situation, and some of his puns are absolutely the best and well-timed puns I have read in a long time. I found myself laughing out loud at different parts. Nina is more composed than Eddie, but she too finds herself in the crossfire at almost every turn. I actually felt so bad for these two that I didn't want to keep reading at one point because I was mentally exhausted for them.

Even though I have not read the first seven books in the series, I still enjoyed this book immensely. I plan to purchase and read them to learn about the other adventures that Nina and Eddie have had. I happen to be a fan of Atlantis, so I enjoyed the parts that discussed Atlantean lore. Book one in the series focuses on the discovery of Atlantis, so I am looking forward to checking that one out too.

Don't wait! Check out this book now! You won't be disappointed!(less)

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Sep 30, 2012 Tyson Adams rated it 5 of 5 stars

Ridiculously fast paced action, check. Plot that squirms and worms its way along as fast as the action, check. Nina and Eddie blowing up everything they come across, check. Must be another adventure by Andy McDermott.

In my book Andy McDermott and Matthew Reilly are the kings of fast paced action novels. There is no stone left unthrown, no ancient monument left intact, no bad guys die peacefully: brilliant! Of course this style of novel is not for everyone, especially if you currently have a pace...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Darren Hartwell rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: action, adventure, quest, thriller

Back in June 2011 I reviewed Andy McDermott's Empire of Gold, the seventh book in his explosive series featuring main characters Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase. I am a huge fan of what a friend and I have christened 'quest books', and this is one of my favourite series from this genre. Incredibly, the first book in this series, The Hunt for Atlantis, was only released back in 2008, so by my reckoning that is averaging at two books a year. From a lesser author, we might expect inconsistent quality, r...more Back in June 2011 I reviewed Andy McDermott's Empire of Gold, the seventh book in his explosive series featuring main characters Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase. I am a huge fan of what a friend and I have christened 'quest books', and this is one of my favourite series from this genre. Incredibly, the first book in this series, The Hunt for Atlantis, was only released back in 2008, so by my reckoning that is averaging at two books a year. From a lesser author, we might expect inconsistent quality, repetitive plots, characters that become boring over time. However, Andy's books suffer from none of these issues. In my opinion, every one of his books is an excellent, thrilling read, and now with the publication of book eight I can only hope there there is still more to come.

In my review of Empire of Gold I recommended that the books be read in order. This is not essential for most of the books, although for maximum reading enjoyment I still stand by that statement. However, Temple of the Gods really should not be read as a standalone, as it is a direct continuation of Empire of Gold. I remember well the frustration I felt on finishing that book and being left with a massive cliffhanger, something that the author had not done in his previous books. I have therefore been waiting impatiently since June to find out what happened next, with Eddie on the run accused of murder, Nina pretty much believing that he was guilty, and enemies closing on from all directions. I am happy to report that it was well worth waiting for.

Temple of Gods is Andy McDermott at his very best, and if like me you are a fan of the series, but are yet to read this book, then I fully expect you to be now salivating at the prospect of diving into the story. It has everything that we have come to love in Widle/Chase story: exotic locations; ancient history; epic, OTT action scenes; crosses, double crosses and triple crosses; and more twists and turns than an Alpine road. It is the culmination of a story that started way back when Nina Wilde discovered Atlantic in the first book, each book that followed adding another few morsels of detail regarding Nina's link to the ancient Atlanteans, and the mysterious purple stone statues that the pair have come across in their various archaeological adventures.

One criticism my 'quest book' loving friend has about this series is that she gets a little fed up with all the bickering that goes on between Nina and Eddie. I too occasionally found myself in previous instalments wanting to shout at them to stop arguing and just get on with things. If you share this view then you may be glad to hear that the shocking events at the end of the last book, and Eddie's subsequent flight from the authorities, seems to have brought the pair together in a way that none of their previous escapades managed. So much so that the pair have very few arguments this time round. Happy days! (well they would be, if it weren't for the fact that just about everyone they come across is trying to kill them).

With all the loose plot threads from the previous books now all neatly tied off I am left with a worrying feeling that this might be the final Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase. I'm hoping that there is a loose end that I have forgotten about, giving Andy McDermott a reason to write at least one more book (and hopefully many more) featuring his endearing pair of characters.(less)

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Sep 06, 2012 Rachel Nowakowski rated it 3 of 5 stars

Have read at least one of the earlier books before. Absolutely love the character of Eddie. What a star. Northern through and through although I don't know whether us northerners still talk like that anymore. Nina is also a lovely character and they pair well together even though they are very different. Its a shame they leave a trail of destruction on whatever archaeological site they uncover. When I was an archaeologist it was mainly holey jumpers, real ale and lots of bedhopping!

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Oct 10, 2012 Venkatasubramaniam Ramakrishnan rated it 5 of 5 stars

I would say that this is one of the best thrillers I have ever read! As they say, you can't keep the book down at all. Just when I think that 'Yes, this is it! This is the climax!', something else happens and twists the story, and the story races even faster! Wow!

As the story itself says in its content, it's a freaking combo of Indiana Jones and James Bond!

Dan Brown, watch out, Andy McDermott is here ! Hehehe...

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Apr 25, 2013 Keith rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-adventure

Andy McDermott is definitely an excellent writer and this is another exciting book in the series. The only thing I didn't like is how every single place the main characters travel to, they encounter people trying to kill them, yet its always a surprise to them. You'd think after the millionth time they would be prepared for this sort of thing. It kind of made the characters seem a little stupid. Other then that I enjoyed how this book tied together a lot things from his other books.

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Jan 17, 2013 David rated it 4 of 5 stars

I read the first 7 books in the series last year and got hooked on Nina and Eddie. Well, "buggeration and f.......ery", McDermott has done it again. The book, called "Return to Atlantis" in North America, not only picks up where Empire of Gold leaves off, it also brings a number of other plot-lines to an energy-packed and thrilling conclusion. A fast-paced adventure ride from beginning to end for any and all adventure junkies.

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Jan 01, 2013 Claude Dancourt rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As usual... Boom, a little research, boom, boom and boom.
I was a bit deceived by the conclusion of the journey. The archeological aspect completely disappeared once more under the need to kill and explode everything and everyone.

And for the record, LIDAR technology don't work underwater.

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Mar 25, 2012 Winnie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Definitely think this was definitely not up to the standard of previous books featuring Chase/Wilde - the plot didn't quite gel for me. I still enjoyed it but I hope the next adventure is better.

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Nov 15, 2011 Waylander rated it 5 of 5 stars

Available on Kindle now I have read it and it is fantastic. A fast read with many comedy moments, but never over done. Now when the hardback is released next year I will be buying that as well.

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Feb 20, 2013 Neal Costello rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I normally don't like these kind of books, and it's the second in a series, but I picked it up at an airport. Couldn't put it down, in all of its stereotyped predictable glory.

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Feb 08, 2012 Amit Gupta rated it 1 of 5 stars

I seriously wonder why did even Andy McDermott bother to write this one, its kind of a sequel to Empire of Gold but totally different than the Nina Wilde/Eddie Chase theme with plot unnecessarily twisting around without making any sense, kind of just filling up the pages so that a reasonable book can be published! Total waste of time!!

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Feb 06, 2013 Nida Rizvi rated it 2 of 5 stars

High on thrill and drama, yet Chase's competence to come out alive in abnormally deathly conditions is incomprehensible. Eddie Chase's escapes make up 30% of the novel, and described in far too many words than required, was hard not to skip reading a couple of them.

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Jan 16, 2012 Rebecca rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Shelves: fiction, library-books

Bloody good fun :) It would have been better if I could remember what happened in the previous books, it's not essential to have read them, it just annoyed me that I couldn't remember!!

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Jan 14, 2012 Matt Holland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Nina and Eddie take on YET ANOTHER billionaire megalomaniac. I swear to go the entire Fortune 500 must be made up of insane assholes. Very entertaining though so I can't really complain!

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Feb 11, 2012 Louise rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 1950ce-onwards, challenge-reads, thriller

A cracking adventure that takes you from New York, through Japan and Switzerland, to Ethopia. It includes exploding sky-scrapers, submarine chases through Atlantis, and erupting volcanoes.

Nina and Eddie dash around the world careening from one disaster to the next, all the while maintaining their composure, and using their ingenuity to escape death and destruction with only flesh wounds. A byline describes this book/series as "Wilbur Smith meets Clive Cussler" and Eddie does have a certain amoun...more

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Aug 14, 2012 Rick Buckshnis rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am so happy that I found Andy McDermott. His books are just action packed from the beginning to the end. The main characters, Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase get into unbelievable predicaments and then find unbelievable solutions to get out of them. This is no different as it is a real page turner. I am looking forward to McDermott's next adventure with this duo. I would love to see a movie based on one of his books but the destruction is usually fairly enormous, so it might be tough. The big quest...more

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Feb 27, 2012 Nathan rated it 3 of 5 stars

I love Andy McDermott, fast pace and thrilling writing and I have all the other books, but the amount of times Nina and Eddie chase survive the insane is getting unbelievable I do enjoy the books but its getting a little to much the same, time to think of new characters now I think, still I will buy future books because they have been good reads.

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Nov 24, 2012 Michael rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lots of action but a bit contrived... still had fun with it though

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Feb 15, 2013 Crt rated it 2 of 5 stars

Nothing too serious, an easy read to kill some time

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Oct 09, 2012 Keith rated it 4 of 5 stars

another adventure with the invincidle nina and eddie chase

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Jul 15, 2012 Paul rated it 4 of 5 stars

Another fast paced cracking adventure for Eddie Chase and Nina Wilde series and a thoroughly enjoyable read.as with all McDermott's books a nice easy to relax with on a soggy summers day.

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Feb 28, 2012 Bill Donhiser rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, 2012-read-books

Another great Wild/Chase thriller better than the last two

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Feb 26, 2013 Gail Russell-laing rated it 5 of 5 stars

Best ever action adventure books I have read

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Jan 12, 2013 Nathaniel Burns rated it 5 of 5 stars

Indiana Jones meets Lara Croft :-)

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