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The Mayan 'End-Time Codex' predicts the end of the world in 2012. A young Aztec-Mayan slave tells the story of its creation: gifted in math and astronomy, Coyotl advises the god-king, Quetzalcoatl. Gathering artists, scientists, and architects, this ruler builds the great, golden city of Tula but soon faces war, disastrous drought, death-cult priests who rip the hearts out of thousands of people...and an epic catastrophe threatening all humanity. Meanwhile, thousand years later, scientists have rediscovered the End-Time Codex and learned that their own time mirrors Tula's golden age. Can they crack the 2012 code and save their world from Tula's deadly fate? The countdown begins.
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GARY JENNINGS was known for the rigorous and intensive research behind his novels, which often included hazardous travel. He passed away in 1999, leaving behind a rich legacy of historical fiction and ideas for new novels.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
This is NOT Gary Jennings'!
16 Sep 2009
Format:Hardcover
Save your time and your money. Gary Jennings is no longer with us (deceased in 1999), but the 2 authors who actually wrote 2012 were woefully inadequate in their attempt in emulating the Gary Jennings work ethic--from the writing style to the supposedly historical research which is the Jennings' bastion is sorely lacking. Granted, the 2012 (insert your own adjective here) is recent in the media spotlight, I believe that more research could have made a more interesting read.
I also take issue with the length of the book (388 pages) when it comes to reading such tomes as Aztec, Spangle and Raptor. The depth of the characters and historical context is once again lacking. I'm not sure if the intention of the writers was to put something out there as quickly as possible without the consideration of what the Jennings legacy and standard has left us. This book just doesn't hold the candle to any of the other Jennings' books.
I also take issue with the length of the book (388 pages) when it comes to reading such tomes as Aztec, Spangle and Raptor. The depth of the characters and historical context is once again lacking. I'm not sure if the intention of the writers was to put something out there as quickly as possible without the consideration of what the Jennings legacy and standard has left us. This book just doesn't hold the candle to any of the other Jennings' books.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Terrible book, don't waste your time or money
25 Sep 2009
Format:Hardcover
I feel sorry for the 10 years dead author; this drivel must have him spinning over in his grave. Some of the dialogue in this book is so ridiculous it will have you groaning to yourself. Plus a lousy ending setting up one or more sequels. Shameless attempt to cash in on 2012 mania.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Bad beyond belief
19 Sep 2009
Format:Hardcover
Perhaps Mr. Jennings wrote better books when he was alive. An excruciatingly boring read with lame plotting, characters, descriptions, and dialog. The irritation from slogging through this pitiful book is increased by its lack of anything of interest concerning the 2012 apocalypse. It might find success as an example in creative writing classes of how not to write a novel.
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