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For centuries the lust for wealth and immortality has driven men mad. Now Indiana Jones is called to London to recover an ancient alchemist’s manuscript rumored to contain the formula both for turning lead into gold and granting its owner eternal life. Certain that a missing British alchemist and an insane Renaissance scholar are involved in the theft, Indy—along with the alchemist’s beautiful sister—travels to Rome, and straight into the hands of Mussolini’s fascists.
The mad scholar Sarducci has stolen the Voynich Manuscript, all right. But that’s only half the story. The manuscript is really a map, leading into the desert and the most ancient and magnificent crypt in the world, where Indiana Jones will either witness an astounding miracle of alchemy—or become the tomb’s next inhabitant.
The mad scholar Sarducci has stolen the Voynich Manuscript, all right. But that’s only half the story. The manuscript is really a map, leading into the desert and the most ancient and magnificent crypt in the world, where Indiana Jones will either witness an astounding miracle of alchemy—or become the tomb’s next inhabitant.
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I'm sorry that ZWPF85A didn't like "Philosopher's Stone," but I wrote the book for fans of high adventure--readers who know (or who are spiritually aligned with) the works of Rider Haggard and Sir Richard Francis Burton. Those who are looking for two-fisted action ONLY will be disappointed. Those who prefer their action tempered with a little intelligence will like it. To learn more about my philosophy on Indiana Jones, visit my website, or read Rich Harvey's excellent feature article in the May 1997 STARLOG.
I'm sorry that ZWPF85A didn't like "Philosopher's Stone," but I wrote the book for fans of high adventure--readers who know (or who are spiritually aligned with) the works of Rider Haggard and Sir Richard Francis Burton. Those who are looking for two-fisted action ONLY will be disappointed. Those who prefer their action tempered with a little intelligence will like it. To learn more about my philosophy on Indiana Jones, visit my website, or read Rich Harvey's excellent feature article in the May 1997 STARLOG.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have read most of McCoy's IJ books, and this is the best so far. TONS of action and I especially loved the way McCoy incorporated Indy's wry humor into the tense parts. Keep them coming McCoy!
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McCoy really did it on this one! From the second I read about Indy's fight on the airship I knew it was going to be a great book. Every thing from the fight with the itailan Facists to the meeting with Sallah was exciting. Not one single paragraph was boring. Never did I think about putting that book down. I hope McCoy never stops writing.
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This was an absolutely terrific book. Max McCoy is, in my opinion, the best author so far in the Indiana Jones novel series. Here he captures the true spirit of the movies, from Indy's daredevil ride on the OUTSIDE of a 1930's airship to his climactic desert showdown with cruel Italian Facists for the possession of the fabled Philosopher's Stone. Sallah makes a welcome appearance in this book (I hope he'll show up again in some future novel), and Alecia, Indy's female companion this time around, is the best he's ever had. In either the books OR the movies (sorry, Marian and Deirdre, but...). It saddens you to know that their relationship is doomed, but at the same time you can always hope. So while you wait eagerly for Indiana Jones IV to come out in theaters, you can wisely quench your thirst for his adventures by picking up a copy of this book. Don't miss it. Hat's off to McCoy.
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Mr. McCoy, you should have sought advice from an Italian mother...
Excellent Indiana Jones novel!
There is only one (major) flaw: the words written in Italian are all wrong!
(pg. Read more
There is only one (major) flaw: the words written in Italian are all wrong!
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Published 1 month ago by Chiara Calo'
Good start, too much filling!
The start of this book was intense! absolutely everything you would expect from Indy, even in the films! Read more
Published on 18 April 2000
McCoy is the best author yet!
This is the third Indy book I've read so far, and it is by far the best. The opening sequence is a thrilling introduction to the novel, and the addition of the crystal skull to... Read more
Published on 19 July 1999
This was actually supposed to be about Indiana Jones
This book should definetly not hold the Indiana Jones name. Indiana Jones is soposed to be fun and exciteing but this book was rather boring. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 1997
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