- Perfect Paperback: 358 pages
- Publisher: Transworld Hardbacks (Jan 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 059305492X
- ISBN-13: 978-0593054925
- Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 3.4 x 23.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 382,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The thrilling conclusion to the bestselling Fourth Realm trilogy, packed with the knife-edge tension and startling plot twists.
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A world that exists in the shadow of our own . . . the thrilling conclusion to John Twelve Hawks's Fourth Realm trilogy, The Golden City is packed with the knife-edge tension, intriguing characters, and startling plot twists that made The Traveler and The Dark River international hits.
John Twelve Hawks's previous novels about the mystical Travelers and the Brethren, their ruthless enemies, generated an extraordinary following around the world. The Washington Post wrote that The Traveler “portrays a Big Brother with powers far beyond anything Orwell could imagine . . .” and Publishers Weekly hailed the series as “a saga that's part A Wrinkle in Time, part The Matrix and part Kurosawa epic.” Internet chat rooms and blogs have overflowed with speculation about the final destiny of the richly imagined characters fighting an epic battle beneath the surface of our modern world.
In The Golden City, Twelve Hawks delivers the climax to his spellbinding epic. Struggling to protect the legacy of his Traveler father, Gabriel faces troubling new questions and relentless threats. His brother Michael, now firmly allied with the enemy, pursues his ambition to wrest power from Nathan Boone, the calculating leader of the Brethren. And Maya, the Harlequin warrior pledged to protect Gabriel at all costs, is forced to make a choice that will change her life forever.
A riveting blend of high-tech thriller and fast-paced adventure, The Golden City will delight Twelve Hawks's many fans and attract a new audience to the entire trilogy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
John Twelve Hawks's previous novels about the mystical Travelers and the Brethren, their ruthless enemies, generated an extraordinary following around the world. The Washington Post wrote that The Traveler “portrays a Big Brother with powers far beyond anything Orwell could imagine . . .” and Publishers Weekly hailed the series as “a saga that's part A Wrinkle in Time, part The Matrix and part Kurosawa epic.” Internet chat rooms and blogs have overflowed with speculation about the final destiny of the richly imagined characters fighting an epic battle beneath the surface of our modern world.
In The Golden City, Twelve Hawks delivers the climax to his spellbinding epic. Struggling to protect the legacy of his Traveler father, Gabriel faces troubling new questions and relentless threats. His brother Michael, now firmly allied with the enemy, pursues his ambition to wrest power from Nathan Boone, the calculating leader of the Brethren. And Maya, the Harlequin warrior pledged to protect Gabriel at all costs, is forced to make a choice that will change her life forever.
A riveting blend of high-tech thriller and fast-paced adventure, The Golden City will delight Twelve Hawks's many fans and attract a new audience to the entire trilogy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
John Twelve Hawks concludes his 4th realm trilogy at what I felt was a slighty slower pace, compared to his previous two books. The Traverler got us off to a cracking start and Dark River took us on a mysterious tour of the other realms, but the Golden City perhaps finds our "off grid" writer lacking in enthusiasum or feeling burdened by the shackles of his "Vast machines" book contract. Never the less a very entertaining read that kept those pages turning. A slightly more romantic ending than I had expected which I'm sure will appeal to those Hollywood movie makers. I'm sure it wont be long until we see the Harlequins & Tabula do battle on our silver screens.
Twelve Hawks has assured us that there will be no more from the fourth realm but does intend to carry on his litary career. I for one will be watching out for his next book.
Twelve Hawks has assured us that there will be no more from the fourth realm but does intend to carry on his litary career. I for one will be watching out for his next book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having followed this series from the first offering (The Traveller) I really had been looking forward to see how John Twelve Hawks would adapt his world and characters to the tales conclusion that would leave the reader either glutted or sadly as dissatisfied as the Hungry Ghosts in the Ghost City. Unfortunately, this felt more like an extension of the previous novel, which with hindsight may have been better to be held back so that they could be released in a smaller timescale, as I had forgotten a lot of what, had come before. It did do what it said it would and whilst the characters are just as engaging as ever I felt that the plot needed more work to keep the reader engaged as well as entertained. A sad ending to an otherwise cracking series.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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After the really impressive Traveler and the slightly less impressive Dark River, the final part of J12H's trilogy is a bit of a let down. It lacks the dynamism of the previous books and has the feel of an author who has lost interest in his characters and is going through the motions. The plot is non-existent (just an extension of the Dark River thread) and the conclusion a rather unsatisfying compromise which ties up none of the loose ends. Having said all that, alathough it didn't meet my high expectations, it is still a good read and more imaginative and better written than a lot of other writing today which has achieved more success (step forward Dan Brown).
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The Golden City
The 3rd book in the Trilogy was an excellent book .....But.....the author has let me wanting more (I ned a 4th book to this......TRIlogy !! haha
Published 4 days ago by Uncle Steve
The final chapter....or is it!!!
Finally got round to reading the third and final instalment of The Fourth Realm trilogy and I wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Drew Mclaren
A bit disapointed
After loving the first two books, and travelling across the realms with Gabriel and Michael, I felt the 3rd book lost it's way... Read more
Published 5 months ago by JT
Gripping & thought provoking!
I was a hooked to the first book (The Traveller)and couldn't wait for the others. The Dark river felt a bit confused, lost the plot feeling. Read more
Published 6 months ago by PJay
Confusing
Like others, I found this third book disappointing. I actually liked the 2nd book a lot. Alas I found the pace dull, though it picked up as it went on. Read more
Published 8 months ago by C. Hester
The best trilogy i've ever read.
The charaters and storyline are believable and the flowing writing by the author make this an excellent read. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Glenn Doherty
Fantastic trilogy
Loved this trilogy - really warmed to the characters and plot - and I wouldn't class myself as a Sci-Fi fan. Well worth a read.
Published 10 months ago by Layers
used book
i read the first two books a couple of years ago then waited for the last installment to be written, then forgot it, i saw it on amazon and had to get it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by zoidberg
Very disappointing
As the finale of the trilogy I was hoping that all the various aspects of the previous two books would be brought together and given meaning and context. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Seanus
Fast paced and deep.
I loved the entire trilogy - it was mainly characterized in fast pace action, there was so dull moment in reading this. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Dror
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