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'Fast-paced, cartoon-like characters and wallops of action.' (CATHOLIC HERALD )
'If your taste is for high-octane, fast-moving narratives in a blockbusting novel, search no further.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )
'If your taste is for high-octane, fast-moving narratives in a blockbusting novel, search no further.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )
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The end is approaching... Can Jack West unravel the ancient secrets of the Five Greatest Warriors and save the world?
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69 of 75 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After nearly a 2 year wait the awesome Matthew Reilly is back with the third Jack West Jnr book, The Five Greatest Warriors.
The big question is was it worth the wait?
The big answer is a resounding YES!
I've read a lot of action / adventure books over the last year by various authors including Andy McDermott, James Rollins, Scott Mariani and James Twining (all of whom are excellent) but, this was the best by far.
As with previous Matthew Reilly books the action is relentless, the set-pieces extreme and the plot full of twists and turns. You might just give yourself an RSI by turning the pages so fast to see what happens next.
I was worried that after 2 years I would've forgotten the plot from The Seven Ancient Wonders and The Six Sacred Stones but there's a handy synopsis at the start to refresh your memory. All the old characters are back with a few new ones thrown in. Some literally. The locations are diverse, the historical characters chosen might make you think and all the loose ends are tied up nicely. Or are they......?!
I'm not going to spoil the story for you as I don't want to give anything away. It's just a treat from start to finish. I wish I could go back and read it again to experience the thrill I had when I started originally.
Please don't leave it as long for the next one Matthew!
The big question is was it worth the wait?
The big answer is a resounding YES!
I've read a lot of action / adventure books over the last year by various authors including Andy McDermott, James Rollins, Scott Mariani and James Twining (all of whom are excellent) but, this was the best by far.
As with previous Matthew Reilly books the action is relentless, the set-pieces extreme and the plot full of twists and turns. You might just give yourself an RSI by turning the pages so fast to see what happens next.
I was worried that after 2 years I would've forgotten the plot from The Seven Ancient Wonders and The Six Sacred Stones but there's a handy synopsis at the start to refresh your memory. All the old characters are back with a few new ones thrown in. Some literally. The locations are diverse, the historical characters chosen might make you think and all the loose ends are tied up nicely. Or are they......?!
I'm not going to spoil the story for you as I don't want to give anything away. It's just a treat from start to finish. I wish I could go back and read it again to experience the thrill I had when I started originally.
Please don't leave it as long for the next one Matthew!
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been a long time fan of MR ever since I picked up an unheard of book called Ice Station whilst traveling round Australia a few years ago, I was instantly hooked by the non stop frenetic pace of the story. The same can be said for several other books written my Reilly such as Contest, Area 7, Temple & Scarecrow. Now while I have enjoyed the Jack West Jr series (in particular 7 Ancient Wonders) I felt that there was a little something lacking.....having completed 5GW I know what that something is "Believe-ability", now I am willing to suspend belief for a lot of the action sequences as they are so much fun but for me it's the constant strokes of luck that I found lacked credibility (I won't detail them as I don't want to ruin it for anyone who hasn't read it yet). The fact is that when reading other Reilly books I was genuinely gripped at what might happen next and in particular who might die (Reilly has no qualms about killing off MAJOR characters) but with this series I felt that whatever happened by some fluke of luck they'd get away with it, this lack of tension took away a lot of the fun. Having said all this I still enjoyed the book and would advise anyone who liked Reilly's other efforts to read this, but be warned it aint no Ice Station !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought this book for the Wife, as she had read the Six Sacred Stones.. Must be good as she hasnt spoke to me for 2 days...
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Pretty Weak
I cant say the same for the Five Greatest Warriors. This book is by far the weakest of the three Jack West Jr line of books. Read more
Published 3 months ago by EvE
Excellent buy
Arrived on time. Excellent condition.
Brilliant read. Like all his books 100mph read.
One of the best authors around. Can't wait for his next novel.
Brilliant read. Like all his books 100mph read.
One of the best authors around. Can't wait for his next novel.
Published 4 months ago by Berge
Great author
Another great read from this author can't wait for the next one in this series, if it's anything like all the others I couldn't put them down
Published 4 months ago by roy
The Five Greastest Warrious
A good book to read but you must read the other books in the series of Jack West Junior first.
Published 6 months ago by M. G. Ayling
Really good read, keeps you at the edge of your seat with plenty of...
Brilliant, Action packed book the 3rd book in the series and its such as gripping as the last two books. I could not put it don't.
Published 7 months ago by Ms. O. Garcia
Exciting
Arrived quickly and in very good condition. This is the third book in what I believe to be a trilogy. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lindylou
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The Five Greatest Warriors (Jack West Junior 3)
delevered in 2 days........excellent condition.......... Read more
delevered in 2 days........excellent condition.......... Read more
Published 11 months ago by jessica
What a climax!
This is the third of Reilly's trilogy, telling the story of the hero's long and arduous efforts to save the Earth. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Twinkletoes
the best series going
I bought this book after loaning the seven ancient wonders from the library. I became so hooked on the story that i bought the book and it's following sequels. Read more
Published 11 months ago by sandayselkie
Great action fun...but no brain required.
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If you are a fan of Reillys books then you will know what to expects. Lots of thrills, adventure, explosions, cliff hangers and tension. Read more
If you are a fan of Reillys books then you will know what to expects. Lots of thrills, adventure, explosions, cliff hangers and tension. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Parm
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