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James Acton Thrillers #6
The Arab Fall
THE GREATEST ARCHEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY SINCE KING TUT'S TOMB IS ABOUT TO BE DESTROYED!
The Arab Spring has happened and Egypt has yet to calm down, but with the dig site on the edge of the Nubian Desert, a thousand miles from the excitement, Professor Laura Palmer and her fiancé Professor James Acton return with a group of students, and two friends: Interpol Special Agent Hugh Reading, and Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Martin Chaney. It's work for the professors and their students, and a vacation for the two law enforcement officers, but as Reading quickly discovers, he and the desert don't mix, and Chaney is preoccupied with a message he has been asked to deliver to the professor by his masters in the Triarii.
But an accidental find by Chaney may lead to the greatest archaeological discovery since the tomb of King Tutankhamen, perhaps even greater. And when news of it spreads, it reaches the ears of a group hell-bent on the destruction of all idols and icons, their mere existence considered blasphemous to Islam.
As chaos hits the major cities of the world in a coordinated attack, unbeknownst to the professors, students and friends, they are about to be faced with one of the most difficult decisions of their lives.
Stay and protect the greatest archaeological find of our times, or save themselves and their students from harm, leaving the find to be destroyed by fanatics determined to wipe it from the history books.
From J. Robert Kennedy, the author of twelve international bestsellers including Rogue Operator and The Protocol, comes The Arab Fall, the sixth entry in the smash hit James Acton Thrillers series, where Kennedy once again takes events from history and today's headlines, and twists them into a heart pounding adventure filled with humor and heartbreak, as one of their own is left severely wounded, fighting for their life.
Other James Acton Thrillers Available:
The Protocol, Book #1
Brass Monkey, Book #2
Broken Dove, Book #3
The Templar's Relic, Book #4
Flags of Sin, Book #5
The Circle of Eight, Book #7
The Arab Spring has happened and Egypt has yet to calm down, but with the dig site on the edge of the Nubian Desert, a thousand miles from the excitement, Professor Laura Palmer and her fiancé Professor James Acton return with a group of students, and two friends: Interpol Special Agent Hugh Reading, and Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Martin Chaney. It's work for the professors and their students, and a vacation for the two law enforcement officers, but as Reading quickly discovers, he and the desert don't mix, and Chaney is preoccupied with a message he has been asked to deliver to the professor by his masters in the Triarii.
But an accidental find by Chaney may lead to the greatest archaeological discovery since the tomb of King Tutankhamen, perhaps even greater. And when news of it spreads, it reaches the ears of a group hell-bent on the destruction of all idols and icons, their mere existence considered blasphemous to Islam.
As chaos hits the major cities of the world in a coordinated attack, unbeknownst to the professors, students and friends, they are about to be faced with one of the most difficult decisions of their lives.
Stay and protect the greatest archaeological find of our times, or save themselves and their students from harm, leaving the find to be destroyed by fanatics determined to wipe it from the history books.
From J. Robert Kennedy, the author of twelve international bestsellers including Rogue Operator and The Protocol, comes The Arab Fall, the sixth entry in the smash hit James Acton Thrillers series, where Kennedy once again takes events from history and today's headlines, and twists them into a heart pounding adventure filled with humor and heartbreak, as one of their own is left severely wounded, fighting for their life.
Other James Acton Thrillers Available:
The Protocol, Book #1
Brass Monkey, Book #2
Broken Dove, Book #3
The Templar's Relic, Book #4
Flags of Sin, Book #5
The Circle of Eight, Book #7
318 pages, ebook
First published July 28, 2013
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About the author
J. Robert Kennedy
102 books298 followersWith over one million books sold, award winning and USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy has been ranked by Amazon as the #1 Bestselling Action Adventure novelist based upon combined sales. He is the author of over fifty international bestsellers including the smash hit James Acton Thrillers. He lives with his wife and daughter and writes full-time.
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January 13, 2019
Lynnie
A very fast, interesting book. I just love all the characters. I am enjoying the series so much and can’t put it down. I keep ordering more books as I go along. People pick it up , start reading. You won’t regret it
A very fast, interesting book. I just love all the characters. I am enjoying the series so much and can’t put it down. I keep ordering more books as I go along. People pick it up , start reading. You won’t regret it
December 23, 2020
This is an interesting one...
At this point I am completely hooked on the James Acton books, and this one incorporates the main character of the Special Agent Dylan Kane series as well, however, this one felt sort of unfinished?
Its hard to evaluate why it feels that way, it is about fifty pages shorter then previous books, 288 where others clock in at 320-30, which may account for it. Or, it could be that the central conflict seemed rushed and unclear. There could have been more time spent on flushing out the layout and series of events, as well as the main players.
But, aside from this uncertainty, it is a damn good story. James and Laura are in Egypt, uncovering a secret tomb protected by an ancient brotherhood. It is an interesting concept, especially when you throw in terrorists and the POV of Prince William. I liked the more balanced view of Islam, where there are still some...potentially Islamophobic undertones present, you have a character that emphasizes the more liberal, progressive Muslim thought.
I have to have a little beef with the names used, they were not era nor location appropriate, but we can look past that.
At this point I am completely hooked on the James Acton books, and this one incorporates the main character of the Special Agent Dylan Kane series as well, however, this one felt sort of unfinished?
Its hard to evaluate why it feels that way, it is about fifty pages shorter then previous books, 288 where others clock in at 320-30, which may account for it. Or, it could be that the central conflict seemed rushed and unclear. There could have been more time spent on flushing out the layout and series of events, as well as the main players.
But, aside from this uncertainty, it is a damn good story. James and Laura are in Egypt, uncovering a secret tomb protected by an ancient brotherhood. It is an interesting concept, especially when you throw in terrorists and the POV of Prince William. I liked the more balanced view of Islam, where there are still some...potentially Islamophobic undertones present, you have a character that emphasizes the more liberal, progressive Muslim thought.
I have to have a little beef with the names used, they were not era nor location appropriate, but we can look past that.
May 11, 2023
Another good story with the two professors. The story was not about them however. They were just at the wrong place at the wrong time. The story revolved around an Arab terrorist. The professors didn’t have to actually be in the story for it to exist. I agree with other reviewers concerning the use of Muslins being the enemy in a lot of Kennedy’s novels. A fictional sect would be nice every once in a while. Delta Force plays a minimum part. Kennedy leaves a few story lines unfinished so I’m guessing that will be cleared up in the next book. This book is fast paced so it’s on to book 7!
October 8, 2025
Action Acton
Professor Acton and his fiancée Professor Palmer always seem to attract extracurricular activity on their dig sites.
They have accidentally discovered what they believe to be the burial site of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.
Unfortunately, the discovery becomes news a day after discovery and they are instantly at risk.
Simultaneously, an Iman has coordinated an attack on the national icons in all Western countries.
Action on multiple levels
Page turner
Professor Acton and his fiancée Professor Palmer always seem to attract extracurricular activity on their dig sites.
They have accidentally discovered what they believe to be the burial site of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.
Unfortunately, the discovery becomes news a day after discovery and they are instantly at risk.
Simultaneously, an Iman has coordinated an attack on the national icons in all Western countries.
Action on multiple levels
Page turner
May 22, 2020
Not my favorite book in the series so far but satisfactory nonetheless. Plenty of action and several surprises but with kind of a "been there, done that" vibe. The only negative in my book was the anti-Muslim verbiage I've heard before from the author. All that aside, Kennedy left James Acton's world in a mess and a favorite character's future in question so it's on to the next book.
September 13, 2023
Book 6
Book 6 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. The plot was interesting and the characters are well developed. The plot was a bit far fetched and overlapped events taking place all over the world and was predictable for most of the book. The book bounced back and forth between characters and some of the information was not needed. I look forward to the next book.
Book 6 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. The plot was interesting and the characters are well developed. The plot was a bit far fetched and overlapped events taking place all over the world and was predictable for most of the book. The book bounced back and forth between characters and some of the information was not needed. I look forward to the next book.
March 22, 2021
Well, I have mixed feelings about this book.
I loved the story, everything worked... but once again, it's very anti-Arab.
Part of me wishes he'd come up with a new, fictitious group to pick on other than Arabs and Chinese.
Be that as it may, it WAS a great book, and I highly recommend it.
I loved the story, everything worked... but once again, it's very anti-Arab.
Part of me wishes he'd come up with a new, fictitious group to pick on other than Arabs and Chinese.
Be that as it may, it WAS a great book, and I highly recommend it.
April 15, 2025
This seemed like a filler book in the series, although the premise of finding a historically significant Pharoah's tomb is interesting. The author himself almost shrugged this story off as a bit fun/trivial in his afterword. I like the series so I will continue reading.
August 8, 2025
Awesome read
I am getting to love this series, what with Professors Acton and Laura and all the other characters. Each book gets better and better. Can't wait to read the next in the series
I am getting to love this series, what with Professors Acton and Laura and all the other characters. Each book gets better and better. Can't wait to read the next in the series
November 11, 2017
I have really enjoyed this series of adventures so far. I think this might be the best--I like the new character! Quick, fun read. I just downloaded the next in series!
March 12, 2020
Good read and intriguing premise.
March 19, 2021
Another engaging story of archaeology and mayhem involving Professors Acton and Palmer.
October 5, 2023
And gritty tale set in the sand dunes, dodging bullets and baddies.
January 16, 2024
Not as good as previous books in this series and took me a long time to read, needing more motivation to keep going.
July 19, 2021
The biggest pet peeve I have with this are the names given to the characters in the past: Jabari (a Swahili name), Fadil (Arabic), Tarik (Arabic), Shakir (Arabic), Dalila (Arabic), etc. They are not really what I'd call setting (time) appropriate names. Ancient Egyptian names, Greek names and even Roman ones would have made more sense, been more in line with the time period. For example, the Greek name Isadora was really popular in the time of Cleopatra for women, it meant "Gift of Isis." Why not name the wife that? There are also many websites that list ancient Egyptian names, many of which were used for generations ex: Ahmose, Amenhotep, etc. The names the royalty used in Cleopatra's time were Greek, so giving the characters Greek names would have been better than the ones chosen! Alexander, Arsinoe, Isadora, etc. Unfortunately, the names given made me think more so of an Egypt where Islam and Arabic was the common language, and it kept me from getting into the story. Especially because according to sites like Wikipedia, "Arabic came to Egypt in the 7th century" (601 to 700) - which is a LONG time AFTER Cleopatra. Bad or lazy research on this aspect by the author, I'm sorry to say.
September 13, 2017
I have been enjoying the Acton series of novels - this being #6. The action is fast and the details around which the story is woven are quite imaginative. These novels are ideal for entertaining reading.
One of the things that I have been noticing is that the author has been slipping up and his proof-readers (if any) don't seem to be catching the errors. For example, in one scene the characters come upon a horse munching on a pile of hay. A few paragraphs later the horse is referred to as a camel. Then, on the following page, it's back to being a horse again.
In another portion of the book (no spoilers here, so don't worry), two brothers are confronted by an enemy. In the ensuing battle, the younger brother is wounded. Later, when the incident is being recounted, it's the older brother that is said to have been wounded.
These things are not major, but they are rather annoying.
One of the things that I have been noticing is that the author has been slipping up and his proof-readers (if any) don't seem to be catching the errors. For example, in one scene the characters come upon a horse munching on a pile of hay. A few paragraphs later the horse is referred to as a camel. Then, on the following page, it's back to being a horse again.
In another portion of the book (no spoilers here, so don't worry), two brothers are confronted by an enemy. In the ensuing battle, the younger brother is wounded. Later, when the incident is being recounted, it's the older brother that is said to have been wounded.
These things are not major, but they are rather annoying.
August 19, 2016
another well written book by Patterson. this time were off to Egypt with the Pharaohs where an archaeological dig ends up in trouble. great to see all the usual characters doing what they do best and seeing how relationships are developing
September 9, 2016
Loved it.
January 21, 2017
the last of my stash until I get more money :(
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