- Paperback: 422 pages
- Publisher: Michael Joseph; Group ed edition (26 Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0718154320
- ISBN-13: 978-0718154325
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,822,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of my absolute favourites novel types, by one of my favourite authors. Chris Kuzneski has snuck into the adventure and UK market with two of his other books, The Sign of the Cross and Sword of God.
The boys, as I fondly refer to Jonathan Payne and his colleague and good friend, David Jones, reprise their roles as adventurers (one time military men with Payne being the leader of an elite special forces team) in this non-stop action novel about missing treasure, where Chi does indeed mark the spot, eccentric historians, deadly warriors who cling to an ancient way of life, crazy Kafka drinking Finns, an Interpol agent and mysterious Greek Orthodox Monks.
The reason why the two main characters work so well (this being Payne and Jones) is that their banter is such fun to read. The dialogue had me on more than one occasion laughing out loud. They form a good unit, complimenting each other's strengths whilst working towards negating their weaknesses.
In this instance Jones and Payne find themselves in St Petersburg (Russia) helping Alison uncover the mystery surrounding the death of her employer Richard Byrd. I have to say that the author knows how to tease out the clues, set up scenes and create an atmosphere of Bourne-like thrill and adventure, even if you are sitting on your train commuting into work. The action moves from St Petersburg to Greece at breakneck speed as the clues are reasoned out and the next stage of the plot is revealed.
What I loved about this is that the author walks away from the now tired set-up of the Crusades, Templars, blood of Christ and Mary Magdalene, the scripture, lost scrolls in the Holy Land etc., and has found a new enigma for our seekers to hunt. It makes a brilliant change and allows other parts of history to be examined by readers who might not be as familiar with the "new" treasures being sought.
I found the history of the Lost Throne very entertaining and genuinely enjoyed how the author incorporated a well known eccentric historian, Heinrich Schliemann (he "discovered" Troy and Mycenae) who used Homer's books as inspiration for his discoveries, into the storyline.
I am hesitant to make comparisons, but I can't help but point out that if you like Scott Mariani, Steve Berry, (the most dreaded comparison of all) Dan Brown, Will Adams, David Gibbins and Sam Bourne, then you will thoroughly love and enjoy Chris Kuzneski's The Lost Throne.
It is a well researched novel and it takes an interesting (and I hope fictional) view of an ancient warrior society in Greece. I found that the author treated the monastic society in the Aegean with great care, never vilifying them, which made a nice and interesting change from a reader's point of view, leaving you with enough information in the novel, to make your own mind up. I really am looking forward to the next novel as there will be repercussions from the end of this one to follow through. (note to author: hurry up and write!)
I would highly recommend reading The Lost Throne for good escapist fun, especially if you like your adventure stories with good dollops of history, lost treasure and a bit of conjecture.
The boys, as I fondly refer to Jonathan Payne and his colleague and good friend, David Jones, reprise their roles as adventurers (one time military men with Payne being the leader of an elite special forces team) in this non-stop action novel about missing treasure, where Chi does indeed mark the spot, eccentric historians, deadly warriors who cling to an ancient way of life, crazy Kafka drinking Finns, an Interpol agent and mysterious Greek Orthodox Monks.
The reason why the two main characters work so well (this being Payne and Jones) is that their banter is such fun to read. The dialogue had me on more than one occasion laughing out loud. They form a good unit, complimenting each other's strengths whilst working towards negating their weaknesses.
In this instance Jones and Payne find themselves in St Petersburg (Russia) helping Alison uncover the mystery surrounding the death of her employer Richard Byrd. I have to say that the author knows how to tease out the clues, set up scenes and create an atmosphere of Bourne-like thrill and adventure, even if you are sitting on your train commuting into work. The action moves from St Petersburg to Greece at breakneck speed as the clues are reasoned out and the next stage of the plot is revealed.
What I loved about this is that the author walks away from the now tired set-up of the Crusades, Templars, blood of Christ and Mary Magdalene, the scripture, lost scrolls in the Holy Land etc., and has found a new enigma for our seekers to hunt. It makes a brilliant change and allows other parts of history to be examined by readers who might not be as familiar with the "new" treasures being sought.
I found the history of the Lost Throne very entertaining and genuinely enjoyed how the author incorporated a well known eccentric historian, Heinrich Schliemann (he "discovered" Troy and Mycenae) who used Homer's books as inspiration for his discoveries, into the storyline.
I am hesitant to make comparisons, but I can't help but point out that if you like Scott Mariani, Steve Berry, (the most dreaded comparison of all) Dan Brown, Will Adams, David Gibbins and Sam Bourne, then you will thoroughly love and enjoy Chris Kuzneski's The Lost Throne.
It is a well researched novel and it takes an interesting (and I hope fictional) view of an ancient warrior society in Greece. I found that the author treated the monastic society in the Aegean with great care, never vilifying them, which made a nice and interesting change from a reader's point of view, leaving you with enough information in the novel, to make your own mind up. I really am looking forward to the next novel as there will be repercussions from the end of this one to follow through. (note to author: hurry up and write!)
I would highly recommend reading The Lost Throne for good escapist fun, especially if you like your adventure stories with good dollops of history, lost treasure and a bit of conjecture.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was blown away by this book, i have always loved novels with historical backgrounds. This book was a lot more than that, it was truly enjoyable, educational and surprisingly funny! The two main characters are a joy to follow on their journey, i had never read Chris Kuzneski before but i most definitely will from now on, i just wish i had started with his previous books containing the same characters, so you get a true reflection of their friendship. But i definitely recommend this writer to everyone who likes this particular genre of books!!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Lost Throne
Any one looking for a fast paced action adventure, should look no further.
This was a fabulous follow up to the Sign Of The Cross and Sword Of God. Jones and Payne back again in style.
You really won't want to put this book down. It really is an easy reading, action packed, non stop rip roaring read.
Don't expect brain teasing enigmas. The plot lines are bold and fairly unbelievable, but isn't that what fiction is all about??
Let yourself go and enjoy the roller coaster, travel with Jones and Payne, slipping into Russia with fake visa's, and landing on forbidden entry Islands in Greece. With the contacts of Payne & Jones anything is possible!
Can't wait for the next one in the series.
Any one looking for a fast paced action adventure, should look no further.
This was a fabulous follow up to the Sign Of The Cross and Sword Of God. Jones and Payne back again in style.
You really won't want to put this book down. It really is an easy reading, action packed, non stop rip roaring read.
Don't expect brain teasing enigmas. The plot lines are bold and fairly unbelievable, but isn't that what fiction is all about??
Let yourself go and enjoy the roller coaster, travel with Jones and Payne, slipping into Russia with fake visa's, and landing on forbidden entry Islands in Greece. With the contacts of Payne & Jones anything is possible!
Can't wait for the next one in the series.
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Payne and Jones at their best!
This is Chris Kuzneski's fourth 'Payne and Jones' novel and it is by far the best. With dramatic settings from a windswept Russia to the mountain monasteries of Greece the story... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jordan
Awful
If you love action movies without much of a storyline and lots of explosions and martial arts, then you might also like this book. It reads pretty much like the script for e.g. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Granny Weatherwax
One star is too generous
I picked up this book from the hotel library on my holiday. At least it was free, that is about the only positive thing I can say about it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. S. Burns
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Chris Kuzneski books are great the Payne and Jones series is one of the best I've came across each book gets better and better. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Scott Wallace
Five stars for Chris Kuzneski
I was hesitant to read this book knowing that it was one of Kuzneski's early works. I must say that I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Malone
Good solid thriller
Not quite up to the page turning standards of The Plantation - but still a very good read
Published 23 months ago by B Adams
better than any Brown's !!!
Warning! When you start it you don't pay attention to anything else until you end it. You've been warned :) This thriller is a true thriller mixing action, history, supense and... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Wawrzyniak
Best by far
Once again Payne and Jones deliver the goods in this fast paced adventure. This is the best piece of work by Chris Kuzneski. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by ST Behan
Nothing new
Once more Kuzneski creates a treasure hunt for ex-Marine types Payne and Jones. Back too, is Nick Dial from Interpol, and both parties weave their own strands through this lengthy... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2009 by Mr. G. Battle
Reminds me of Starsky & Hutch!
This is the first book I have read of Chris Kuzneski and will probably be the last. I can't relate to Payne and Jones at all. Read more
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