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La camera del cielo
Le acque cristalline di uno sperduto atollo nell'oceano Pacifico nascondono un luogo straordinario: una camera decorata con le costellazioni celesti e, al centro, un tavolo di pietra, per dodici persone, su cui sono incisi alcuni simboli oscuri. I responsabili della scoperta, Florian MacClary e la sua squadra di archeologi, vengono eliminati da uno spietato assassino….
Il giovane scienziato David Weir è convinto di avere pochi mesi di vita. Nel corso delle sue ricerche presso il Laboratorio d'identificazione del DNA dell'esercito americano, ha infatti rintracciato gruppi di individui apparentemente normali, ma che presentano una sconcertante anomalia genetica: un gene "non umano". E, tenendo all'oscuro i suoi superiori, ha scoperto che quelle persone sono morte prima dei 27 anni di età. David ha 26 anni ed è uno di loro: gli restano pochi mesi per annullare la condanna codificata nel proprio DNA….
Quando viene convocata a Zurigo, nel quartier generale della multinazionale di proprietà della sua famiglia, Jessica MacClary capisce subito che sua zia Florian è morta, perché tocca a lei prenderne il posto nel Consiglio: dodici membri della famiglia che, da secoli, si tramandano il compito di custodire un segreto antichissimo. Un segreto che tuttavia adesso è andato misteriosamente perduto. Jessica e David saranno costretti ad allearsi in una disperata corsa contro il tempo.
Il giovane scienziato David Weir è convinto di avere pochi mesi di vita. Nel corso delle sue ricerche presso il Laboratorio d'identificazione del DNA dell'esercito americano, ha infatti rintracciato gruppi di individui apparentemente normali, ma che presentano una sconcertante anomalia genetica: un gene "non umano". E, tenendo all'oscuro i suoi superiori, ha scoperto che quelle persone sono morte prima dei 27 anni di età. David ha 26 anni ed è uno di loro: gli restano pochi mesi per annullare la condanna codificata nel proprio DNA….
Quando viene convocata a Zurigo, nel quartier generale della multinazionale di proprietà della sua famiglia, Jessica MacClary capisce subito che sua zia Florian è morta, perché tocca a lei prenderne il posto nel Consiglio: dodici membri della famiglia che, da secoli, si tramandano il compito di custodire un segreto antichissimo. Un segreto che tuttavia adesso è andato misteriosamente perduto. Jessica e David saranno costretti ad allearsi in una disperata corsa contro il tempo.
480 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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May 29, 2015
I liked this book a lot. It took me in an unsuspected direction. It was a definite page-turner. I lost a couple of hours of sleep finishing it. Good guys and bad guys weren't always who they seemed to be. I can't say too much without spoiling the book, but I will say there was a nice twist ending. I could see a sequel with a much larger scope.
January 20, 2023
This is a retelling of the Atlantis legend - without actually mentioning the word Atlantis.
The McClary Family have been protecting a secret for the last 9000 years and also looking for the source of that secret as well. Except that some parts of the secret have been lost.
There are 12 ancient and lost "Temples" scattered throughout the planet that the Family have been looking for. So far, nothing has been found.
Until a Billionaire named Holden Ironwood finds the first temple and ransacks it. When he finds the second temple, he comes to the attention of the family and a "War" starts up between them.
This all goes back to the time around 9000 years ago, when Knowledge was given to ancient civilizations. Knowledge such as writing, agriculture and building. Given to cultures such as the Egyptians, the Phoenecians and others.
Ironwood has stolen a copy of a USAF database which he is using to find these temples. He believes that Aliens came to Earth and interbred with humans and gave them the knowledge.
David Weir, a young geneticist uses his own DNA to find other clusters that have the same traits. These clusters just so happen to be in the region of these 12 lost temples.
SO when David meets Jessica McClary, the two of them end up going on the run with 3 entities after them - the USAF, the McClary Family and the Billionaire named Holden Ironwood.
I gave this story 3 stars because much of the missing knowledge I am already familiar with. So the ending was really nothing new for me to enjoy.
The McClary Family have been protecting a secret for the last 9000 years and also looking for the source of that secret as well. Except that some parts of the secret have been lost.
There are 12 ancient and lost "Temples" scattered throughout the planet that the Family have been looking for. So far, nothing has been found.
Until a Billionaire named Holden Ironwood finds the first temple and ransacks it. When he finds the second temple, he comes to the attention of the family and a "War" starts up between them.
This all goes back to the time around 9000 years ago, when Knowledge was given to ancient civilizations. Knowledge such as writing, agriculture and building. Given to cultures such as the Egyptians, the Phoenecians and others.
Ironwood has stolen a copy of a USAF database which he is using to find these temples. He believes that Aliens came to Earth and interbred with humans and gave them the knowledge.
David Weir, a young geneticist uses his own DNA to find other clusters that have the same traits. These clusters just so happen to be in the region of these 12 lost temples.
SO when David meets Jessica McClary, the two of them end up going on the run with 3 entities after them - the USAF, the McClary Family and the Billionaire named Holden Ironwood.
I gave this story 3 stars because much of the missing knowledge I am already familiar with. So the ending was really nothing new for me to enjoy.
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September 22, 2024
Search and Ye Shall Find
Judith and Garfield-Reeves have not given the Sci-fi buff rocket ships or death rays, but rather science fiction set in an understandable future. There are no futuristic machines or gadgets. No they offer the reader a plausible story set in the future dealing with a credible possible human past. Their characters are well drawn, knowable and understandable. The plot though a little complicated is never so complicated as to cause the reader to stop reading to figure something out. The reader might stop because the authors offer a new possible insight to our past. Totally interesting, plot moves nicely, characters are knowable, and the reader has a good read. What more could anyone ask for?
Judith and Garfield-Reeves have not given the Sci-fi buff rocket ships or death rays, but rather science fiction set in an understandable future. There are no futuristic machines or gadgets. No they offer the reader a plausible story set in the future dealing with a credible possible human past. Their characters are well drawn, knowable and understandable. The plot though a little complicated is never so complicated as to cause the reader to stop reading to figure something out. The reader might stop because the authors offer a new possible insight to our past. Totally interesting, plot moves nicely, characters are knowable, and the reader has a good read. What more could anyone ask for?
March 7, 2018
Nuove idee per poterne fare un libro di avventura un po' diverso ci sono,ma la lettura mi è risultata troppo lenta per i miei gusti.
Troppe cose non vengono spiegate,personaggi importanti per la trama che spariscono nel nulla,non c'è un minimo di suspance,nè di adrenalina (caratteristiche principali per questo tipo di trame che altrimenti annoiano un po').
Peccato! Il potenziale c'era,ma non è stato sfruttato al meglio.
Troppe cose non vengono spiegate,personaggi importanti per la trama che spariscono nel nulla,non c'è un minimo di suspance,nè di adrenalina (caratteristiche principali per questo tipo di trame che altrimenti annoiano un po').
Peccato! Il potenziale c'era,ma non è stato sfruttato al meglio.
December 31, 2021
La camera del cielo è il mio primo libro brutto. Letto forzatamente fino a pagina 120, l'ho abbandonato trovandovi troppa carne al fuoco, troppi effetti speciali e troppi personaggi banali e stereotipati.
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December 19, 2025
A different genre for me but engrossing nonetheless
This starts off a little slow but builds a storyline that compels you to read on to find the authors answers. Read this novel most evenings and any down time ...even missing the last episodes of 2 tv series.. just trying to get to the end for the answers. I suspect there may be more to come from these authors.
This starts off a little slow but builds a storyline that compels you to read on to find the authors answers. Read this novel most evenings and any down time ...even missing the last episodes of 2 tv series.. just trying to get to the end for the answers. I suspect there may be more to come from these authors.
January 12, 2020
Nel genere letterario "Codice da Vinci" si trova di molto peggio. L'affresco è complesso, articolato, scritto in modo piacevole ed efficace. D'accordo, gli stereotipi non mancano, a partire da quello dell'eroina supergnoccazerodifetti, ma si legge bene.
January 18, 2026
A well written novel but stretches credibility in timing and accessibility getting to and around places. Basic ideas about the hero could have been better developed, but these are small issues in a general very good story.
February 15, 2026
A struggle to finish.
Very disappointing. Cliches aplenty. Storyline was predictable and the characters one dimensional. I’ve read other books by these authors (albeit long ago) and enjoyed them. This one fell flat. I have no interest in any additional books in this series.
Very disappointing. Cliches aplenty. Storyline was predictable and the characters one dimensional. I’ve read other books by these authors (albeit long ago) and enjoyed them. This one fell flat. I have no interest in any additional books in this series.
June 5, 2018
E' già pronto per il grande schermo.
March 17, 2018
A very fun, thrilling adventure tale populated with likeable characters. What more could you ask for?
July 23, 2021
Bella l'idea, ma...
July 29, 2020
Storia interessante, personaggi ben approfonditi, intrecci avvincenti e ogni cosa è spiegata con precisione e in maniera sensata, nulla è lasciato al caso. La storia mi ha davvero sorpresa, mi è piaciuto molto l'intreccio di tutte le persone che, in un modo o nell'altro, per una ragione e per un'altra, convergono verso lo stesso punto. Ancora di più mi è piaciuto il senso di mistero che pervade fino alla fine, perché tanto si è scoperto, ma molto resta ancora avvolto nell'oscurità.
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March 18, 2011Something different. Earth was populated by beings from another planet. Where did they come from? How did they get here?? What was the source of the knowledge that they shared with other earthlings? Fear, uncertainity, bombing, shootings.... lots of action. Read it if you must.
June 12, 2014
I thought this was a great story, and I'm very surprised that more people haven't read this book. Great suspense wrapped in speculative fiction with a dash of sci fi thrown in for good measure. The writing was good and definitely kept me quickly turning the pages.
May 7, 2011
Very good adventure story. First I've read by these authors.
August 25, 2013
Interesting premise with good clues and a plot with various threads that tie together nicely.
February 26, 2020
"12-те вятъра" - типичен американски трилър. В началото ми беше объркващо, докато не навлязох в историята и стана по интересна, но не е нещо необичайно.
May 29, 2016
Molto coinvolgente, per certi versi mi ha ricordato lo stile di scrittura di Rollins. Il libro offre un'interessante prospettiva in chiave romanzata sulle origini della razza umana.
January 17, 2017
could have done without the secret religious sect.
March 5, 2012
One of my all time favorite novels I've read! Highly recommended!
March 25, 2013
Great book. This pair of writers are great. I'm looking for more of their work.
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