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Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase #13
King Solomon's Curse
Following on from THE MIDAS LEGACY, Andy McDermott's new Wilde and Chase novel sees our daring duo on the trail of a strange, ancient weapon of immense power hidden in a lost city deep in the African jungle. Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Chris Kuzneski, Dan Brown and Scott Mariani.
Nina Wilde is back on the hunt. Now a presenter of her own TV documentary series, Nina is in Jerusalem. Clues found at the Ark of the Covenant recovery site have led her to the ruins of the First Temple, buried beneath Temple Mount. Within them, Nina spots an opening to a previously hidden chamber - a map room which contains a model of a mysterious city thought to contain a great yet dangerous power hidden by King Solomon himself. Analysing the clues, Nina believes that the city is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most dangerous locations on Earth.
Eddie is in England with their daughter Macy but Nina's phone call is about to change everything. He has had his own problems in the DRC in the past and he isn't about to let Nina go there alone.
Joining forces, Nina and Eddie are about to start a chain of events from which there might be no return...
Nina Wilde is back on the hunt. Now a presenter of her own TV documentary series, Nina is in Jerusalem. Clues found at the Ark of the Covenant recovery site have led her to the ruins of the First Temple, buried beneath Temple Mount. Within them, Nina spots an opening to a previously hidden chamber - a map room which contains a model of a mysterious city thought to contain a great yet dangerous power hidden by King Solomon himself. Analysing the clues, Nina believes that the city is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most dangerous locations on Earth.
Eddie is in England with their daughter Macy but Nina's phone call is about to change everything. He has had his own problems in the DRC in the past and he isn't about to let Nina go there alone.
Joining forces, Nina and Eddie are about to start a chain of events from which there might be no return...
560 pages, Paperback
First published September 21, 2017
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Andy McDermott
59 books1,250 followersAndy McDermott was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and now lives in Bournemouth. As a journalist and magazine editor, amongst other titles he edited DVD Review and the iconoclastic film publication Hotdog. Andy is now a full-time writer.
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July 9, 2023
I think I have finally become fatigued with this series. Don't get me wrong. I loved it from the first book with the possible exception of Book 2: The Tomb of Hercules where the constant bickering and fighting between Wilde and Chase just became too much for me. This book has a similar feel to it. The character of Nina Wilde has simply become intolerable. Her incredibly selfish character detracts from what could've been a pleasurable book otherwise. It was simply too much with the author hardly missing an opportunity to emphasise her self-centeredness. If it wasn't for the character of Eddie Chase, I would've probably given this book 1-2 stars.
My other gripes are perhaps a tad technical. E.g. Mr McDermott constantly refers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as DR Congo. Having lived my entire life here in Africa, I can assure you that nobody calls it that. It is simply referred to as the DRC or even the Congo. It is akin to calling the United Kingdom as the United Kingdoms. It just doesn't sound right.
On the plus side, the storyline was pure escapism. If you want a couple of hours of good fun and don't mind the constant barrage of Wilde's self-centered views and opinions, you will enjoy the book. Her character has simply become too one-dimensional. I don't have any connection with her anymore. I actually found myself hoping that some harm would come to her whilst reading the book. There is nothing about her that appeals to me any longer. Her character is frankly irritating and, dare I say, annoying.
However, Mr McDermott has provided me with a lot of pleasure over the years reading his books and I'd like to thank him for that. It was money well spent. I have invested a lot of time reading the entire series, but perhaps, just perhaps, it is time for me to bid farewell to a series I used to really enjoy.
My other gripes are perhaps a tad technical. E.g. Mr McDermott constantly refers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as DR Congo. Having lived my entire life here in Africa, I can assure you that nobody calls it that. It is simply referred to as the DRC or even the Congo. It is akin to calling the United Kingdom as the United Kingdoms. It just doesn't sound right.
On the plus side, the storyline was pure escapism. If you want a couple of hours of good fun and don't mind the constant barrage of Wilde's self-centered views and opinions, you will enjoy the book. Her character has simply become too one-dimensional. I don't have any connection with her anymore. I actually found myself hoping that some harm would come to her whilst reading the book. There is nothing about her that appeals to me any longer. Her character is frankly irritating and, dare I say, annoying.
However, Mr McDermott has provided me with a lot of pleasure over the years reading his books and I'd like to thank him for that. It was money well spent. I have invested a lot of time reading the entire series, but perhaps, just perhaps, it is time for me to bid farewell to a series I used to really enjoy.
April 30, 2019
To be honest, it read like rather a bad B-Action Movie that goes straight to DVD.
This is my first outing with Andy McDermott and it left me rather underwhelmed. Too many cliches, too unbelievable. Not one I'd really recommend but a half decent read if you're looking for something new and on offer.
This is my first outing with Andy McDermott and it left me rather underwhelmed. Too many cliches, too unbelievable. Not one I'd really recommend but a half decent read if you're looking for something new and on offer.
January 3, 2018
Nina and Eddie are back - and this is one of my very favourite series! A return to form after the disappointing The Midas Legacy, although again, at 560p, this is a little too long.
August 17, 2018
This is the story of how Nina and Eddie made the discovery from Jerusalem all the way to the Democratic Republic of Congo and unearth some valuable treasure, that could potentially destroy anything in its path.
With some very dangerous powers hidden, some old faces try to use the power to put the British government into chaos.
The story I find combines Tomb Raider, Indian Jones and Jason Bourne into one. Great characters, great action and a pretty bold storyline. This is definitely a 5 star, a story you don’t want to miss.
With some very dangerous powers hidden, some old faces try to use the power to put the British government into chaos.
The story I find combines Tomb Raider, Indian Jones and Jason Bourne into one. Great characters, great action and a pretty bold storyline. This is definitely a 5 star, a story you don’t want to miss.
October 26, 2017
Strong Finish
Eddie and Nina are great characters but I particularly
liked Eddie this time. Maybe it was just in comparison
to Brice that he shined. After action galore in Solomon's
castle, the action turned up another notch in London and
I flew through the last sixty pages. Great job.
Eddie and Nina are great characters but I particularly
liked Eddie this time. Maybe it was just in comparison
to Brice that he shined. After action galore in Solomon's
castle, the action turned up another notch in London and
I flew through the last sixty pages. Great job.
July 18, 2023
Back to this series after a long time away. Hello Eddie! Hello NIna! Good to be back.
January 2, 2018
I've missed this series. I had taken a break because I was starting to feel a bit anti-Nina to be honest. But I decided to give her another chance!
We are back amongst the globe trotting duos escapades. but whilst Eddie has (kind of) matured , Nina is still chasing the next big discovery, putting her fellow archaeologists and programme making colleagues backs up in the process! I'm in no way detracting from her following her career and being a person other than Mum to Macy but she does tend to see only her happiness with her discovery, even willing to go back on promises she has made to her daughter and to Eddie.
Eddie as usual is his charming, down to Earth, rough diamond self. I'm ever so glad he has stayed the rough Yorkshireman, with the hilarious cussing, like Buggeration, although they are now peppered with child friendly versions. He loves Nina to bits but he is more than capable of seeing her faults and calling her out on her BS.
Can you switch your brain off, plug into myths and legends and let your brain fly? If so you will love this book. But if you want something more meaty then this may not be for you. The characters are fully formed and some you will love, some will grate on your nerves, just like real life! Lydia was a bit of a whiner and I did struggle to like her. But there is plenty of action and plot so I was not let down on that score.
I love history, myths and legends so Clive Cussler, Matthew Reilly, etc. are right in my boathouse. I may go back and fill in with the books I have missed. I just feel sad that after loving Nina and Eddie so much from the start, that Nina has started to really annoy me! Great plot and writing as usual.
We are back amongst the globe trotting duos escapades. but whilst Eddie has (kind of) matured , Nina is still chasing the next big discovery, putting her fellow archaeologists and programme making colleagues backs up in the process! I'm in no way detracting from her following her career and being a person other than Mum to Macy but she does tend to see only her happiness with her discovery, even willing to go back on promises she has made to her daughter and to Eddie.
Eddie as usual is his charming, down to Earth, rough diamond self. I'm ever so glad he has stayed the rough Yorkshireman, with the hilarious cussing, like Buggeration, although they are now peppered with child friendly versions. He loves Nina to bits but he is more than capable of seeing her faults and calling her out on her BS.
Can you switch your brain off, plug into myths and legends and let your brain fly? If so you will love this book. But if you want something more meaty then this may not be for you. The characters are fully formed and some you will love, some will grate on your nerves, just like real life! Lydia was a bit of a whiner and I did struggle to like her. But there is plenty of action and plot so I was not let down on that score.
I love history, myths and legends so Clive Cussler, Matthew Reilly, etc. are right in my boathouse. I may go back and fill in with the books I have missed. I just feel sad that after loving Nina and Eddie so much from the start, that Nina has started to really annoy me! Great plot and writing as usual.
September 16, 2017
I've enjoyed the Wilde/Chase books for almost a decade now, since I came across the first book in the store. But King Solomon's Curse, and the last two books as well, I've found the bickering between Nina and Eddie to be increasingly tedious.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2017
Another multi-country, action-packed, crazy ride for the Wild and Chase duo. This time Nina is working on her new TV show ( is this a little like Anya Creed in the Rogue Angel series here?). Anyway, Macy is home with Dad (Eddie) and Nina is off adventuring when 'stuff' happens and Chase has to go look after his wife. And save the day - a few times.
Buggeration and Fuckery! Oh my how I love the cuss words that come out of this Yorkshireman's mouth. Laugh out loud!
So, this book is not going to be to everyone's taste. I see some reviews commenting on the 'one-dimensional nature of the main characters', 'over-the-top, and overly long action scenes', 'the implausibility of the plot'....well here's the thing, yes, this book is formulaic, its pure escapism, its action, its archeology- and its fiction! I read this stuff because its fun, its improbable and its a page turner. So if you like Clive Cussler, Matthew Reilly or even James Bond, you will probably like this book (and this series), but if you are expecting a major work of literature, great writing and character depth - probably not your cup of tea.
Buggeration and Fuckery! Oh my how I love the cuss words that come out of this Yorkshireman's mouth. Laugh out loud!
So, this book is not going to be to everyone's taste. I see some reviews commenting on the 'one-dimensional nature of the main characters', 'over-the-top, and overly long action scenes', 'the implausibility of the plot'....well here's the thing, yes, this book is formulaic, its pure escapism, its action, its archeology- and its fiction! I read this stuff because its fun, its improbable and its a page turner. So if you like Clive Cussler, Matthew Reilly or even James Bond, you will probably like this book (and this series), but if you are expecting a major work of literature, great writing and character depth - probably not your cup of tea.
June 9, 2019
Okay, I can see why I liked the series in the first place. It's funny, it's thrilling and it's interesting but now that I'm more experienced with thrillers, I can see the missing pieces and judge it better. It's still all these three things but still misses some elements. Now I realise the right isn't that spectacular as well. As Eddie is an ex-SAS, I kept thinking about the character from another series - Ben Hope by Scott Mariani. Scott is way better than Andy Mcdermott, to be honest, and Ben Hope is awesome. He's totally badass and well, indeed special forces stuff. Eddie has some abilities but he isn't as spectacular and you know, he's getting older. Ben isn't too young too but still, he's very, very capable.
Haven't I noticed before how bossy Nina is? Almost to a point that gets annoying, especially if you're working with her and you're the employee. She was so rushing and stubbornly determined to get to Congo and find this relic. I think she was half-ready to do anything to reach her goals. I didn't find her as pleasant a character as I used to.
Actually, in this series, so many of the discoveries and objects get realised to the public, also a lot of disasters happen publicly. Usually, in thrillers, authors prefer confidentiality and leaving these things a secret because showing it to the world creates complication and well, if it's released it'll obviously have some impact and often, rebuilding the world as we know it so to say, is quite the labour-intensive task. If it's an event, it might cause issues with the next books as you'll need to include your significant changes to the new world-building. Andy has chosen a more complicated way of writing and he's showing the world quite a lot.
I don't know, I liked some parts of the book, the villains were in place, there's a conspiracy in here on a very deep secret level. About the latter, it kind of doesn't feel as if the secret government agencies were described as good. I did miss something here.
Truth be told, the Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase series isn't as impressive as a newbie made it to be. It's not so extraordinary but it did the job for introducing me to thrillers and for that, I'll be always grateful (but I'll rather stick to other thriller series).
Haven't I noticed before how bossy Nina is? Almost to a point that gets annoying, especially if you're working with her and you're the employee. She was so rushing and stubbornly determined to get to Congo and find this relic. I think she was half-ready to do anything to reach her goals. I didn't find her as pleasant a character as I used to.
Actually, in this series, so many of the discoveries and objects get realised to the public, also a lot of disasters happen publicly. Usually, in thrillers, authors prefer confidentiality and leaving these things a secret because showing it to the world creates complication and well, if it's released it'll obviously have some impact and often, rebuilding the world as we know it so to say, is quite the labour-intensive task. If it's an event, it might cause issues with the next books as you'll need to include your significant changes to the new world-building. Andy has chosen a more complicated way of writing and he's showing the world quite a lot.
I don't know, I liked some parts of the book, the villains were in place, there's a conspiracy in here on a very deep secret level. About the latter, it kind of doesn't feel as if the secret government agencies were described as good. I did miss something here.
Truth be told, the Nina Wilde & Eddie Chase series isn't as impressive as a newbie made it to be. It's not so extraordinary but it did the job for introducing me to thrillers and for that, I'll be always grateful (but I'll rather stick to other thriller series).
March 8, 2021
I used to gobble up these Eddie Chase and Nina Wilde books but like the last few before this entry, my interest is waning. The thrills and chills are not as thrilling and chilling.
The first 5 or 6 books were excellent. I think since the original secondary character of Macy died several books ago it hasn't grabbed me as much. Eddie's wit and goofy one liners make me snicker but not as much as before. And Nina came across as self-centered and stubborn here.
The first part of this book takes place in Congo where Nina discovers the Shamir, which is also defined as the horn used to destroy the Biblical city of Jericho. But our heroes and their team get caught in the middle of a Civil War and the horrible justice the Rebel Leader passes out to those that defy him. The rest of the book takes place in London. Once they get to London the excitement picks up more.
I'll give Andy McDermott credit for one thing. Nina and Eddie are 40+ years old now and have a four year old daughter so it's not as easy for them to respond to the outrageous situations they get themselves into. That impacts their abilities.
One of the things that get to me in books like these is when the secondary characters get killed in the middle of a jungle, it's a shame their remains essentially get forgotten. This was brought up at one point by one of the other characters. It actually got me thinking about that.
I had a hard time seeing in my mind what was happening in the caves, in the jungle, and on the water ways. It got confusing after a point.
It took me a few years to get around to reading this one after the earlier ones, which I read almost as soon as they were published. It had a few moments but it didn't get me as pumped up as earlier books.
The first 5 or 6 books were excellent. I think since the original secondary character of Macy died several books ago it hasn't grabbed me as much. Eddie's wit and goofy one liners make me snicker but not as much as before. And Nina came across as self-centered and stubborn here.
The first part of this book takes place in Congo where Nina discovers the Shamir, which is also defined as the horn used to destroy the Biblical city of Jericho. But our heroes and their team get caught in the middle of a Civil War and the horrible justice the Rebel Leader passes out to those that defy him. The rest of the book takes place in London. Once they get to London the excitement picks up more.
I'll give Andy McDermott credit for one thing. Nina and Eddie are 40+ years old now and have a four year old daughter so it's not as easy for them to respond to the outrageous situations they get themselves into. That impacts their abilities.
One of the things that get to me in books like these is when the secondary characters get killed in the middle of a jungle, it's a shame their remains essentially get forgotten. This was brought up at one point by one of the other characters. It actually got me thinking about that.
I had a hard time seeing in my mind what was happening in the caves, in the jungle, and on the water ways. It got confusing after a point.
It took me a few years to get around to reading this one after the earlier ones, which I read almost as soon as they were published. It had a few moments but it didn't get me as pumped up as earlier books.
October 10, 2017
Now that Nina’s in her 30’s she’s going through a mid-life crisis and wants to have a final adventure. This one leads her into the heart of the Congo following a clue left by Solomon. Of course Eddie has to go with her keep her safe.
I’ve read a lot of stories with traps and tests needed to get to the object and I’m surprised at what the author can come up with. These tests, while not especially hard, are at least thoughtful and, as in the case of the 3rd one, uses a lot of faith and trust.
Footnote: 1) From some scenes and statements in the story I kind of get the idea that the author doesn’t like Brexit. It probably did bring some problems with it, but in the long run it’s best for England (and other countries) to be more independent and not disappear into the mess that mainland Europe has become.
2) Poor little tree. It’s been struggling so hard to grow and they just toss it over the side. Least they could do is replant it.
3) This has always bugged me. It’s not Tchah. Too long and awkward. It’s either Teh, Taa or a small “t” sound. Try it yourself.
Fave scenes: the unyielding palm tree, Solomon’s map room, Eddie’s quicker way and Nina & the bus.
I’ve read a lot of stories with traps and tests needed to get to the object and I’m surprised at what the author can come up with. These tests, while not especially hard, are at least thoughtful and, as in the case of the 3rd one, uses a lot of faith and trust.
Footnote: 1) From some scenes and statements in the story I kind of get the idea that the author doesn’t like Brexit. It probably did bring some problems with it, but in the long run it’s best for England (and other countries) to be more independent and not disappear into the mess that mainland Europe has become.
2) Poor little tree. It’s been struggling so hard to grow and they just toss it over the side. Least they could do is replant it.
3) This has always bugged me. It’s not Tchah. Too long and awkward. It’s either Teh, Taa or a small “t” sound. Try it yourself.
Fave scenes: the unyielding palm tree, Solomon’s map room, Eddie’s quicker way and Nina & the bus.
November 21, 2017
Do lost cities get social media pages when they are discovered so archaeologists can check-in?
Nina and Eddie are again inexplicably searching for the lost relics of myth and legend. This time King Solomon's lost treasures - which have previously not turned up, because reasons - are the McGuffins that could fall into the wrong hands. What could possibly go wrong with a post-Brexit rogue MI6 (SIS) spy and a Congolese warlord hot on your tail?
It has been a while since I've read a Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase adventure. The last Andy McDermott novel I read was the excellent Persona Protocol. Slipping back into the cozy comfort of a Nina and Eddie novel wasn't just welcoming but reminded me I've missed this. Implausible and over-the-top is something very few authors manage to keep interesting, but Andy does it with ease. I hope Andy doesn't start phoning these Artefact McGuffin Adventures in, I'm looking forward to reading more.
Nina and Eddie are again inexplicably searching for the lost relics of myth and legend. This time King Solomon's lost treasures - which have previously not turned up, because reasons - are the McGuffins that could fall into the wrong hands. What could possibly go wrong with a post-Brexit rogue MI6 (SIS) spy and a Congolese warlord hot on your tail?
It has been a while since I've read a Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase adventure. The last Andy McDermott novel I read was the excellent Persona Protocol. Slipping back into the cozy comfort of a Nina and Eddie novel wasn't just welcoming but reminded me I've missed this. Implausible and over-the-top is something very few authors manage to keep interesting, but Andy does it with ease. I hope Andy doesn't start phoning these Artefact McGuffin Adventures in, I'm looking forward to reading more.
November 22, 2017
I really liked this latest Wilde/Chase novel. There was the usual amount of action and daring-do as in all the other books in the series. I liked the archeological aspects and thought the artifact very clever and unusual. Of course it was farfetched but that's what I like so much about this type of story. I think my only complaint is that Nina can be so snarky and, yes, just plain bitchy and it can get really old. I understand being occasionally exasperated with her husband but she really needs to ease up especially when he's doing everything humanly (and usually super humanly) possible to get them out of their current predicament. On the plus side they didn't have their 5 year old daughter in tow throughout the book. That's a real drag on the action and I'm not one for little kids being in a danger. Anyway...looking forward to the next book in the series. It can't come out soon enough for my taste. Recommended for action junkies like me.
October 29, 2018
I love this series and enjoyed this one more than The Midas Legacy, but still only just 4 stars. For me, it just didn't quite match the Over-the-Top-Hollywood-Blockbuster insanity of earlier books. I fully understand the reasons for introducing a child for the main protagonists in recent books, but it just detracts from the fun for me. The author constantly has to find excuses for Macy to be left behind with someone whilst Nina and Eddie head off into danger. This time her character was involved a little more, especially towards the end to propel the story to conclusion... but it still felt awkward to me. The next in the series is already out and I look forward to it... but I wonder how the couple will deal with the inevitable child minding this time. Since Nina and Eddie are knocking on now, maybe Andy McDermott's plan is for Macy to eventually take over as the heroine of far future adventures.
September 28, 2017
Absolutely loved the book, one of my favourite from the series. Chases around London, up against time, frantic escapes in the jungle and great characterisation depth. the book is a must read. The protagonists are as strong as ever but for me it was the baddies along the way that really made the blood boil and anger form while reading! You just wanted to take out a virtual gun and shoot them!
King Solomon's Curse is non stop and although a long book it didn't feel arduous at all. Brilliantly crafted with great plots and imaginative scenarios, all well thought out it leads to a gripping finale. I guarantee you won't catch a double decker bus in London ever again!!! Awesome read and I can't wait for the next one!
King Solomon's Curse is non stop and although a long book it didn't feel arduous at all. Brilliantly crafted with great plots and imaginative scenarios, all well thought out it leads to a gripping finale. I guarantee you won't catch a double decker bus in London ever again!!! Awesome read and I can't wait for the next one!
September 24, 2017
Even after 13 Wilde/Chase is still fun!
It must be seriously hard for McDermott to come up with new scenarios and new legends to uncover after 13 novels with the same characters, but he still manages to do so brilliantly. It was great to see Eddie finally be pushed past his moral line as he encountered more people from his past. And his actions in the middle chapters will surely have ramifications in further stories, well at least I hope they will. I already can't wait to see which legends Nina will discover in the next instalment!
It must be seriously hard for McDermott to come up with new scenarios and new legends to uncover after 13 novels with the same characters, but he still manages to do so brilliantly. It was great to see Eddie finally be pushed past his moral line as he encountered more people from his past. And his actions in the middle chapters will surely have ramifications in further stories, well at least I hope they will. I already can't wait to see which legends Nina will discover in the next instalment!
October 1, 2017
Very happy to see the return to form in King Solomon's Curse after the letdown I felt from The Midas Legacy in relation to the other works of the series. While slightly longer than the average length of novel in the series, it does not feel poorly paced and the return to the exploration of myths and legends brings back the excitement and enjoyment that the earlier works in the series provided that The Midas Legacy failed to deliver for me.
September 23, 2023
As fasted paced and interesting as the others in the series but this one had some surprises. In adventure stories I usually expect the heroes to succeed in saving people, beating the bad dudes to the take down, and winning over the people but that was not always the case in this story. Their faults have made them more real and the story less predictable. Now my brain is more engaged with possible scenarios while reading.
October 19, 2017
As with the rest of Andy McDermott’s books, King Solomon’s Curse delivered a great thrilling & funny read. One of my favorite authors, Andy kept me turning the page until it was finished. If you’ve never read him before and want action, adventure mixed in with ancient & historical stories then Andy Mcdermott delivers it all.
Let’s hope he’s already writing his next book!
Let’s hope he’s already writing his next book!
March 6, 2018
What a read
I like the continuing adventures of Wilde/Chase this story was about a jewel that had a lot of destruction in the wrong hands. A rouge MI6 agent trying to rule the world as Wilde and Chase have there daughter taken hostage and her parents get her back and capture the rouge agent and put him somewhere nobody can find him.
I like the continuing adventures of Wilde/Chase this story was about a jewel that had a lot of destruction in the wrong hands. A rouge MI6 agent trying to rule the world as Wilde and Chase have there daughter taken hostage and her parents get her back and capture the rouge agent and put him somewhere nobody can find him.
July 26, 2018
McDermott does it again with Wilde and Chase. As with the other novels, it starts off with a set up much like a roller coaster car going up a high hill. As it crests and heads down...…..look out! It is non-stop action with the finding of King Solomon's temple and then off to find the City of the Damned in the DR Congo. Chase and Wilde are at their best. Can't wait for 14.
January 14, 2019
After a couple of bad strategic decisions, Nina and Eddie get involved with drug crazed African revolutionaries. As has become the standard in these novels, they are involved in a wild boat chase in Africa, and then a car/bus demolition derby in London. Wild adventure, good for three stars, even if a bit implausible.
September 8, 2019
Great thriller, the middle felt a little dull but McDermott does a good job of just teasing the reader with just enough information to want to keep reading to get to the bottom of the plot! Eddie shines through while Nina's "mid-life crisis" causes quite a few things to go wrong. The chase through the streets of London and the subsequent outing of the villains was top-notch action!
September 1, 2021
This was one of the weaker Wilde Chase books that I've read. There was much less world travel as the characters only visited 3 places which I feel like is definitely the fewest locations they've visited in a book. It also felt like there were very few plot points. You really only had them searching for the temple in the Congo and then chasing down Brice in London. I felt like for the length of the story just not a lot really happened. Overall it was still a very enjoyable book and it was fun to return to these characters after not reading one of these books for a very long time but it was one of Andy McDermott's weaker efforts.
March 11, 2024
4 stars for the beginning and ending; 2 stars for the middle that just dragged on and on, averaging at 3 stars. It was a decent storyline, but not really the adventure-with-historical-aspect that I've read before. Kudos to the author, though, for making one of the characters so incredibly unlikable that I wanted to end him with my own hands.
December 18, 2017
Another epic Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase action adventure book. Andy McDermott’s one of my favourite authors and again he doesn’t let me down! A little slow at first but very quickly picks up the pace.
January 21, 2018
The biblical ray gun
I enjoyed this latest addition to Chase and Wilde series very much(like all the others)
The Horn of Jerusalem was never a topic I thought would've made an action romp but, it definitely was.
Great reading
I enjoyed this latest addition to Chase and Wilde series very much(like all the others)
The Horn of Jerusalem was never a topic I thought would've made an action romp but, it definitely was.
Great reading
January 31, 2018
Nina and chase save the world again
Very good action. Interesting plots weapon choice. I like the use of multiple intelligence agencies and soy against soy conflict. Overall another entertaining novel!
Very good action. Interesting plots weapon choice. I like the use of multiple intelligence agencies and soy against soy conflict. Overall another entertaining novel!
April 2, 2019
Let's say 2.5 stars. It was a little better than some of the previous novels but still beyond predictable from the outset. They are a nice little diversion between longer or more involved books but I wouldn't go out of my way to read them or even reread them.
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