High in the Andes, Dr. Henry Conklin discovers a 500-year-old mummy that should not be there. While deep in the South American jungle, Conklin's nephew, Sam, stumbles upon a remarkable site nestled between two towering peaks, a place hidden from human eyes for thousands of years. Ingenious traps have been laid to ensnare the careless and unsuspecting, and wealth beyond imagining could be the reward for those with the courage to face the terrible unknown. But where the perilous journey inward ends - in the cold, shrouded heart of a breathtaking necropolis - something else is waiting for Sam Conklin and his exploratory party. A thing created by Man, yet not humanly possible. Something wondrous... something terrifying.
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'An utterly compelling adventure story' (TELEGRAPH & ARGUS )
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James Rollins is the author of several bestselling novels. An amateur spelunker and scuba enthusiast, he also holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine. He currently lives and writes in Sacramento, California.
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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Eleeeesse
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This is exactly what I have been looking for!! A slightly far-fetched, slightly sinister adeventure! As you might expect there is a group of young archaeologists, inevitably there is a love interest, and of course there is a lot of danger. This is complete genius, I couldn't put it down and a week after finishing it I am still thinking about the ending. I can see why people may have found the ending disappointing although I don't know how it could be any better. Seriously buy this book if its an adventure you are looking for, this won't disappoint!!
25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book earns three stars from me becasue of the first two thirds. The plot chugs along well, it's clearly well researched, there's plenty of mystery and adventure and the characters are fleshed out nicely and are believable - oh, except for the redheaded, strong-willed irishwoman who knows how to handle a gun (from Belfast, of course) cliche anyone?.
From then on, it goes downhill. the ending seems messy and frankly quite hurried and with each page it becomes increasingly ridiculous to be honest - the 'serious' start gives way to sheer fantasy.
Overall i think it is worth the purchase, despite my criticism, because it is a page turner. Just don't expect anything close to Crichton, Brown, Napier or De Brul (at least regarding the ending) I think that like me you will be wisked away with the story, but at times you will have to laugh (or cringe) at what is put in front of you. I was ultimately disappointed with the ending where the reason for the book being a page turner was so I could get it over and done with!.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Oxygen
Format:Paperback
Having read Amazonia, I was keen to read more James Rollins work.
This book has a very distinct feel of two different stages split over the first two thirds and final third of the book.
The first two thirds moves very quickly with no filler. The lack of distinct chapters keeps you reading long into the night.
However, the final third, whilst still fast paced, seems to lose a little of the tension and felt a little disjointed from the style and tightness of the beginning.
However, this book still achieves something that numerous other books don't: no filler, no pointless side plots and no long winded character explanations. It just gets on with the plot!
Worth a read but I would recommend Amazonia more as it maintains pace and a connected story all the way through.
This book has a very distinct feel of two different stages split over the first two thirds and final third of the book.
The first two thirds moves very quickly with no filler. The lack of distinct chapters keeps you reading long into the night.
However, the final third, whilst still fast paced, seems to lose a little of the tension and felt a little disjointed from the style and tightness of the beginning.
However, this book still achieves something that numerous other books don't: no filler, no pointless side plots and no long winded character explanations. It just gets on with the plot!
Worth a read but I would recommend Amazonia more as it maintains pace and a connected story all the way through.
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Great fast flowing read really found it hard to put it would recommend to anyone off to read another now.
Published 1 month ago by mr james wathen
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excavation
great story, quite chilling in places. Would recomend this book to anyone for gripping reading. the descriptionsof the underground people make the goose pimples rise
Published 3 months ago by Eleanor Graham
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Easy Reader
Rollins writes exciting adventures, easy reads but they flow well. A good holiday book and will lead you on to others he has written
Published 3 months ago by Philip Spick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excavation
A liitle slow for my liking. Still good on reflection, but lacked the pace of others of his I've read.
Published 4 months ago by Mark Hanlon
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Great book, fast paced, thrilling read... OK, so it's far fetched, but a great adventure and it sweeps you along so quickly you suspend belief and go with it! Read more
Published 5 months ago by miss k le quesne
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Excavation
I enjoyed this book but I would say that there is often too much technical detail which slows down the plot. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mary
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An okay adventure
I liked this book and it kept me turning the pages, not the best book I have read but if you like this sort of story, as I do, suspend belief and dive right in, you will not be... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Davey Jones
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Finished and forgotten
If I was to say anything good about this book, then it would have to be about the opening, which leads you to believe that this will be another page turning adventure story with a... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2011 by R. Loughins
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If you like extremely fast paced adventure thrillers with ancient mysteries and science thrown in then you'll love this book and I certainly did. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2011 by book fan
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Just the thing for a long journey.
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