Fact collides with fiction in Will Adams second pulse-pounding adventure featuring the enigmatic Daniel Knox. On the trail of a Dead Sea Scroll, Da...
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Jan 30, 2012
Anica
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When I started reading the second book by Will Adams I thought that I might like it more then his debut. Because the book felt more balanced and all. And I have to be honest, the story sounded promising and I was excited to read more.
But the further I got, the more I got annoyed. And in the end I am not sure why Will Adams needed so many pages for this story. It was all a bit too confusing, especially when you needed more than 2 days to read this book.
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But the further I got, the more I got annoyed. And in the end I am not sure why Will Adams needed so many pages for this story. It was all a bit too confusing, especially when you needed more than 2 days to read this book.
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Jul 30, 2010
Elizabeth
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The Exodus Quest is an Indian Jones-type adventure for the New Millennium!
I love Will Adams' style of writing, with short sections usually ending in a cliff-hanger, and each section rolling into what is happening in another locale with the other characters. One would think that it would be easy to find a place to stop in such a book, because there's always a good break, but it made me keep reading because I wanted to know how the storyline that had just had a break would play out. This one More...
I love Will Adams' style of writing, with short sections usually ending in a cliff-hanger, and each section rolling into what is happening in another locale with the other characters. One would think that it would be easy to find a place to stop in such a book, because there's always a good break, but it made me keep reading because I wanted to know how the storyline that had just had a break would play out. This one More...
Sep 28, 2010
Aaron
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Adams brings back archaeologist Daniel Knox back for a second adventure after his premier in The Alexander Cipher.
The novel starts with Knox coming across what would appear to be evidence of tomb robbers when he is offered a legitimate artifact while in an Alexandria market. The object is a bowl that has a lot of similarity to the pottery that was connected to the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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Sep 24, 2010
Elli
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I'm not sure why it didn't hold more interest for me. Many are interested in new developments that really shed another light on historical interpretations. For instance, the Rosetta stone, the Dead Sea Scrolls, new findings that say more about living during the zenith of the Mayan Civilizations, etc. This did present a variety of very realistic situations in moddern day living (at least the last 100 years or so archaelogy framework. I think, if not the characters, who and how they were was v
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Sep 01, 2009
brian
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This is a sequel to "The Alexandria Affair" or something like that. Perhaps all the character development was in taken care of in that book.
This is the Da Vinci Code on ____, well, one of those drugs that makes people go fast and be jittery and not eat anything. The Da Vinci elements are there; action followed by cliffhanger, followed by learned and believable theories of ancient times repeated again and again. The thing is, each of those segments is likely to be little More...
This is the Da Vinci Code on ____, well, one of those drugs that makes people go fast and be jittery and not eat anything. The Da Vinci elements are there; action followed by cliffhanger, followed by learned and believable theories of ancient times repeated again and again. The thing is, each of those segments is likely to be little More...
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Jun 03, 2011
William
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Entertaining for the most part. While other reviewers found Adams' style of writing short chapters which are even further subdivided into vignettes that switch constantly between characters and situations, I found it irritating. I would have appreciated sticking with one set of people for a little longer than Adams did.
I also found the climax and resolution severely lacking; it may be that I just wasn't invested in the characters, or maybe that it was rushed. I don't know.
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I also found the climax and resolution severely lacking; it may be that I just wasn't invested in the characters, or maybe that it was rushed. I don't know.
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Jul 15, 2010
Nina Gayle
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I found this book offensive for its portrayal of Christian characters. One of the main villains is a Christian preacher who repeatedly tries to murder the main character, Daniel Knox. The Christian students who are working at the dig are portrayed as dumb. The only Christian character who is a good person is a minor characer named Claire, who is not introduced until the last part of the story.
The plot of this story is well-paced, but far-fetched. The characters are poorly developed. More...
The plot of this story is well-paced, but far-fetched. The characters are poorly developed. More...
Aug 01, 2010
Drew
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This book reminded me of Dan Brown's work. I had the same problem with both authors,namely how much of the knowledge put forth can I accept as factual. Mr. Adams takes us into Egyptian history, the bible and the beginnings of Judaism by crafting a pretty good mystery with lots of facts and archaeological references to ancient Egypt. So if you like introductions to new areas of knowledge done in an entertaining manner this will be an easy, enjoyable read for you. The author kept the tension at an
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Aug 23, 2010
Marti
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This is a second book by Will Adams. It again takes place in Egypt and is full of people shooting and stabbing and running after people and antiquities. His main characters continue to be Daniel Knox and Gaille. The book is a discovery about information about finding antiquities that either proved or disproved more about the pharaoh, Akhenaten and is worship of one god. Interesting premise if you can get through all the muck.
His first book called the Alexander Cipher was set in the More...
His first book called the Alexander Cipher was set in the More...
May 22, 2009
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On a dusty Alexandrian street, Egyptologist daniel Knox comes across a Dead Sea Scroll jar that puts him on the trail of an ancient Jewish sect. But blood-and-thunder preachers Ernest Peterson has a sacred mission to complete, and he's not about to le knox or anyone else get in his way.
Then Knox's partner Gaile Bonnard is abducted and a hostage tape on TV threatens her with execution. Certain she's hidden a message in the broadcast, and with time running More...
On a dusty Alexandrian street, Egyptologist daniel Knox comes across a Dead Sea Scroll jar that puts him on the trail of an ancient Jewish sect. But blood-and-thunder preachers Ernest Peterson has a sacred mission to complete, and he's not about to le knox or anyone else get in his way.
Then Knox's partner Gaile Bonnard is abducted and a hostage tape on TV threatens her with execution. Certain she's hidden a message in the broadcast, and with time running More...
Mar 08, 2011
Louisa
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I was excited to read this book after it being described as Indiana Jones/Dan Brown inspired but I really struggled reading it. It was interesting enough for me to complete it but it wasn't gripping. I usually end up finishing the last page, closing the book, and spend five minutes daydreaming about the end, saying goodbye to the story and characters, but with this book, there was none of that - no character attachement, no wondering what happened afterwards. I liked the historical and cultural
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Apr 29, 2010
Kathleen
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I have always been interested in all things Egyptian so I was excited to read this book. Unfortunately, as seems to be a habit of mine, I did not read the first in this series. Although I will after reading this novel. This book had an interesting theory about the possibility that Akhenaten and Neffertiti were Adam and Eve. There also seems to be other circumstances where there are parrallels between the Bible and Eqyptian history. Whether this is true or not is not for me to say but I did enjoy
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Oct 13, 2010
Elena
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Funny how all of these mystery-historical thrillers are now considered good or bad depending on how strictly they follow the Dan Brown 'golden guidelines'. 'This is the next Da Vinci Code', or 'Nothing like Dan Brown' has become the meter to determine if these books are good or bad. If I were the author of one of them, I'd be thrilled to see that my work had nothing to do with Dan Brown. Anyway, I enjoyed this one, it was good entertainment, some good historical facts that made me want to read m
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Jun 04, 2011
Stephanie
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Having recently read The Alexander Cipher, I decided to follow up with this one. It's a good mix of archaeology, Bible history, intrigue and action... Maybe there should be a "Dan Brown genre," because this would fit right in. It certainly wasn't great literature, and it tends to be formulaic in its approach, but it wouldn't be "Dan Brown genre" if it weren't. It's worth a read if you like ancient civilizations, mystery and action rolled into one.
Mar 21, 2011
J E
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And one more star.
Evan the words on the pages are exciting.
From the first page and onward, there is an air of adventure happening. And, there is an air of more adventure to come. The author lures you into the story almost as if it is related in a newspaper column instead of in a book. This literary device lends a realists feel to the emerging story. This novel is a sleep robber of the first order. It is hard to stop reading once you start.
Evan the words on the pages are exciting.
From the first page and onward, there is an air of adventure happening. And, there is an air of more adventure to come. The author lures you into the story almost as if it is related in a newspaper column instead of in a book. This literary device lends a realists feel to the emerging story. This novel is a sleep robber of the first order. It is hard to stop reading once you start.
Jul 09, 2011
Tbb113
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A fast easy read that piqued my interest in what was factual and what is complete fabrication. A note to the reader at the end of the book would have been helpful and illuminating. I don't want to search the internet but I might have to.
Some of the story was completely obvious and not as suspenseful as a good thriller. Obviously the main hero isn't going to get killed if this is meant as a series. I liked it enough to read the first book though
Some of the story was completely obvious and not as suspenseful as a good thriller. Obviously the main hero isn't going to get killed if this is meant as a series. I liked it enough to read the first book though
Oct 17, 2010
Brigitte
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I could not put this book down! Even while football was on the TV and you know that's saying something! Will Adams really knows how to manipulate the tension in a story. It's another one of those conspiracy theory-type suspense novels that I'm so fond of, but unlike some who rely heavily on the conspiracy to carry the story, this book has the perfect blend of characters, plot, and setting to keep you turning the page.
Sep 21, 2010
Lee
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Wasn't at all what I expected. Since the DaVinci Code movie, ther seem to have been lots more books speculating about the Grail and the Magdalene theories. I expected more of the same ole same ole. Not from Will Adams. Lots of historical fact mixed with fiction, lots of ideas to explore, interesting characters, much to keep me turning the pages. I'd read more of his work.
Jun 30, 2010
Bondama
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This has got to be one of the all-time worst books I think I've ever encountered. Apparently, it's an attempt to jump on the bandwagon for "The DaVinci Code" because it makes the most ludicrous attempt I've ever even begun to read that the followers of Akenaten (The monotheistic Egyptian pharoah) was actually, in fact, Moses!!
I can't even begin to describe the author's "proof" because he constantly contradicts himself all through the book. This is a total loss!
I can't even begin to describe the author's "proof" because he constantly contradicts himself all through the book. This is a total loss!
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Jul 30, 2009
Discovery
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This was OK - the plot could be a bit difficult to follow with all the ancient names, and the characters were a bit shallow with some events being a bit over the top.
It has a sort of combination ancient beliefs and christianity theme, similar to Da Vinci Code, highlights the problems of Grave robbing and Site theft with corruption of local authorities.
It has a sort of combination ancient beliefs and christianity theme, similar to Da Vinci Code, highlights the problems of Grave robbing and Site theft with corruption of local authorities.
Sep 06, 2011
Margery
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Ancient and modern Egypt with Indiana Jones excitement. I was intrigued by the hypothesis that Egyptian and Jewish founding stories account for identical events. I don't know enough about either's history to
dispute the many threads woven by the author but Akhenaten was really Moses? Fast paced adventure.
dispute the many threads woven by the author but Akhenaten was really Moses? Fast paced adventure.
Aug 14, 2010
Don
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This was an okay historical-archaeological thriller. It centers around the "heretic" pharaoh Akhenaten and a hypothesis that he was the historical Moses and that the Jews who fled Egypt were, in fact, these heretic Egyptians who believed in one god. But, then there are other things going on and it's mostly rather vague as to what the big deal is until near the end, and then it's rather a disappointment. Lots of characters to keep track of, which made it a bit harder to know what was go
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Jun 23, 2010
Chuck
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American archaeologist Daniel Knox is closing in on a magnificent find, a
previously unknown Dead Sea Scroll. Instead, he stumbles on something even more startling: an ancient temple near Alexandria. The story sounded interesting to me but was told in such an uneven manner I didn't finish it.
previously unknown Dead Sea Scroll. Instead, he stumbles on something even more startling: an ancient temple near Alexandria. The story sounded interesting to me but was told in such an uneven manner I didn't finish it.
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Apr 04, 2011
Marilyn
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The book was disjointed as the story was told by at least four different people. The premise of "Cave of Treasures" was interesting, it made me want to research the Amarna references a little more.
Glad to finish it, not my favorite.
Glad to finish it, not my favorite.
Dec 16, 2010
Rachel
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Very fast paced quite entertaining although I'm not sure how much of it really made sense. I have never read any book with so many last moment escapes from terrible fates.
Jun 24, 2011
Ericka
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I bought this book prior to a planned and then canceled trip to Egypt (darn those riots anyway) and just recently had the heart to pick it up and read it. Absolutely loved it...although I had a bit of trouble keeping all the policemen apart and wasn't sure why one character (Kostas) even showed up in the book, unless he was a continuing character from the first book, The Alexander Cipher, which I haven't read.
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Absolutely loved the ending, although as an Orthodox Christian, it's probabl More...
Mar 25, 2011
Definitely not an unputdownable. Yet to finish it. Not impressive so far. But the titbits of info abt early christians is interesting and also about the Egyptian Moses linkage
Feb 04, 2012
Chris
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It's okay...was kind of slow moving at first. There's a lot of characters to keep track of. This creates some good tension later on in the book, but early on it is hard to keep people straight. The premise is I there sting, although not convincing. It does come across as very anti-religious, making pastors and Christians in general out to be evil people. In that regards, it goes a bit further than Dan Brown's books, but overall it felt very similar to one of his novels.
Jan 05, 2011
Cooper
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When the book cover says, "Digging up danger, unearthing truth," you know you're not in for a highbrow ride! But it's a thriller about ancient Egyptian archaeology--pharaoh Akhenaten--the ancient Essenes: how could I resist?
Sep 23, 2011
Tattyfowl
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Fast moving and enjoyable adventure story. Daniel Knox survives everything and saves the girl. Or does he? Info on pharaohs and ancient religious groups. Set in Egypt.
