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The Last Templars #2
Guardians of the Forbidden Library
John Henry “Doc” Holiday and his team of a few good men are in the hunt of their lives. This time, the call of duty takes them from Savannah, Georgia, to the Bering Strait, to end the reign of terror of a dark army of “Guardians,” who cruelly engineer murders to look like suicides and procure trophies for the Forbidden Library of a diabolical mastermind known as the Keeper ... Guardians of the Forbidden Library leads the reader on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, this book is a thrilling read for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night... Adventure awaits just one click away. Start reading NOW! Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited If you like Indiana Jones, Clive Cussler or Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novels, you will love this series ...
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 9, 2020
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July 31, 2022
predictable quick read
Must be for YA lol they might like it in 5th or 6th grade. Lots of descriptions of armaments, planes, boats and ships, locations and other military equipment.
Must be for YA lol they might like it in 5th or 6th grade. Lots of descriptions of armaments, planes, boats and ships, locations and other military equipment.
May 30, 2022
I was very disappointed in this book. Words were misspelled: new for knew as in "he new what she had said". Another blooper was "the alter in the church" instead of the correct spelling, altar. Several times people were mixed up and the couple initially introduced as the son's parents were mentioned later in the book as seeing their daughter and son-in-law. Errors such as these and many more happened throughout the book to such an extent that I just stopped about halfway through. Having read The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar, I noticed there were several bloopers but assumed they were just an anomaly. Not so, I found more mistakes in the second in this series which was very disappointing.
January 17, 2021
Poor written, spelling and grammar terrible
The plot is like a comic book, characters are not realistic, and the whole thing is like a Marvel comic but without the illustrations. Save your time and $.
The plot is like a comic book, characters are not realistic, and the whole thing is like a Marvel comic but without the illustrations. Save your time and $.
June 12, 2023
A mysterious group of ‘Guardians’ are killing writers and making it look like suicide. The President asks Doc and his team to look into it.
I ‘m surprised that a secret professional team would bring along civilians no matter how good they are.
Footnote: 1) I like the explanation of where the term ‘oorah’ came from.
2) Alter vs/ Altar. Alter: to change something. Altar: a religious table for worship.
Fave scenes: the coffee pot, test driving the Thunder Child, front yard damage and taking the landing craft.
I ‘m surprised that a secret professional team would bring along civilians no matter how good they are.
Footnote: 1) I like the explanation of where the term ‘oorah’ came from.
2) Alter vs/ Altar. Alter: to change something. Altar: a religious table for worship.
Fave scenes: the coffee pot, test driving the Thunder Child, front yard damage and taking the landing craft.
August 10, 2022
Action filled
This is great clean read with lots of action. Following requests from the President Doc and his crew combat the Guardians lead by the Keeper. After capturing at least 2 dozen Guardians and the Keeper, After a job well done dinner with the President and his wife Doc receives a new phone call to get the crew to Arizona, the a keeper escaped from jail and his plan is not finished - it's international. Great job. Thank you.
This is great clean read with lots of action. Following requests from the President Doc and his crew combat the Guardians lead by the Keeper. After capturing at least 2 dozen Guardians and the Keeper, After a job well done dinner with the President and his wife Doc receives a new phone call to get the crew to Arizona, the a keeper escaped from jail and his plan is not finished - it's international. Great job. Thank you.
October 12, 2021
This book and his first book were offered in my membership so i thought i would try out a new author. Both books are very shallow, no depth to characters or story. Breezed through but will not read future books. I like some mystery and interesting conversation and depth to the story. These books offer neither. If you just want a feel good, life is great experience you might like these books.
June 19, 2020
Entertaining read
Excellent read, couldn't put it down. The characters are wonderful and engaging and make the story fun and interesting, it was entertaining and had a few laughs with the characters.
Excellent read, couldn't put it down. The characters are wonderful and engaging and make the story fun and interesting, it was entertaining and had a few laughs with the characters.
August 2, 2022
Everything happens for a reason!
I have totally loved The Last Templars series, books 1 & 2... this is an excellent group of books too, read....!
I can't wait to read book 3.... come join the fun because, everything happens for a reason..
I have totally loved The Last Templars series, books 1 & 2... this is an excellent group of books too, read....!
I can't wait to read book 3.... come join the fun because, everything happens for a reason..
April 28, 2023
Good clean adventure
Doc and his merry band grow in size. The assignments the president hands out are dangerous and well thought out. A good read as always especially if you like wholesome action without the gory details and fowl language that is usually in these thrillers.
Doc and his merry band grow in size. The assignments the president hands out are dangerous and well thought out. A good read as always especially if you like wholesome action without the gory details and fowl language that is usually in these thrillers.
April 14, 2025
Good story, poor proof reading
I really enjoyed the story line, the characters and their interaction. But there were so many misspellings and numerous other grammatical errors that it was hard to keep with it. I question whether it was proof read at all.
I really enjoyed the story line, the characters and their interaction. But there were so many misspellings and numerous other grammatical errors that it was hard to keep with it. I question whether it was proof read at all.
January 4, 2026
Interesting
Held my interest if you'rebut there were parts that were too simple. In few places I was concerned that they were having too much luck . Sounds as if another. Book should be coming
Held my interest if you'rebut there were parts that were too simple. In few places I was concerned that they were having too much luck . Sounds as if another. Book should be coming
June 29, 2020
Another great book that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
This book has excitement and action from start to finish. I could not put this book down from start until finish.
This book has excitement and action from start to finish. I could not put this book down from start until finish.
July 18, 2020
Fantastic thriller
A great job of making this story that holds reader interest Throughout. Author does great things over and over to keep reader interest.👏👏👏👏
A great job of making this story that holds reader interest Throughout. Author does great things over and over to keep reader interest.👏👏👏👏
September 10, 2020
Lots of travel
Should get air miles on this book. I could get at least 10 thousand mile and I could not clam them. Even with the proper tools that they get to use.
Should get air miles on this book. I could get at least 10 thousand mile and I could not clam them. Even with the proper tools that they get to use.
October 9, 2020
Too much poor dialogue
Too much stilted conversation. However, the plot was good, and the action kept me interested enough to keep me reading.
Too much stilted conversation. However, the plot was good, and the action kept me interested enough to keep me reading.
October 14, 2020
Great
Book I love this series. They keep you going turning each page looking forward to the next adventure. I look forward to the next book
Book I love this series. They keep you going turning each page looking forward to the next adventure. I look forward to the next book
October 22, 2020
Nice second book
Enjoyed reading this book. I can recommend it to anyone who has started reading this series. For more words required:)
Enjoyed reading this book. I can recommend it to anyone who has started reading this series. For more words required:)
December 30, 2021
Great 👍 job.
Great and organized book. Not too unbelievable! Looking forward to book number three! Keep books clean and without unnecessary personal relationships!!
Great and organized book. Not too unbelievable! Looking forward to book number three! Keep books clean and without unnecessary personal relationships!!
July 9, 2022
Guardians of the Forbidden Library
I enjoyed the book. I plan to Read the sequel soon. The book had action and plenty of mystery with it!
I enjoyed the book. I plan to Read the sequel soon. The book had action and plenty of mystery with it!
October 25, 2022
The perfect story
The story plot is good but everything is to perfect and cozy. Nobody calls there wife beauty and it seems a perfect world. I will not continue the series.
The story plot is good but everything is to perfect and cozy. Nobody calls there wife beauty and it seems a perfect world. I will not continue the series.
January 4, 2023
Disappointing
Too much hokie coversation interspersed with action. I am very disappointed. Not at all like the writing in the Pendergast books.
Too much hokie coversation interspersed with action. I am very disappointed. Not at all like the writing in the Pendergast books.
August 27, 2023
pass on this one
Banal, poor writing. Too much repetition of trite phrases. I only finished reading it so I could leave this review.
Banal, poor writing. Too much repetition of trite phrases. I only finished reading it so I could leave this review.
July 8, 2022
So disappointing! I was expecting some hidden library full of lost knowledge that would change the world. Nope! Murder mystery where everything always goes right for a bunch of retired military guys.
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September 16, 2020
Nothing happens. No tension
There was no tension. Any possible tension was resolved in a paragraph. They subdue all threats with minimal effort. Way too emphasis on their great lives.
There was no tension. Any possible tension was resolved in a paragraph. They subdue all threats with minimal effort. Way too emphasis on their great lives.
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