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Indiana Jones and the Philosopher's Stone Mass Market Paperback – 1 April 1995

by Max McCoy (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
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.
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  1. Part of series
    Indiana Jones
  2. Print length
    235 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
  5. Publication date
    1 April 1995
  6. Dimensions
    10.67 x 1.52 x 17.53 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0553561960
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0553561968
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Author comments on "Philosopher's Stone"
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.

About the Author

Max McCoy is an award-winning journalist and author whose novels include The Sixth Rider and Sons of Fire. He lives in Pittsburgh, Kansas.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 April 1995
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 235 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0553561960
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0553561968
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 159 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.67 x 1.52 x 17.53 cm
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Indiana Jones
  • Best Sellers Rank: 1,850,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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Max McCoy

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Max McCoy is an award-winning novelist and journalist. He's a member of Mystery Writers of America and is the creator of the Ophelia Wylde paranormal mystery series.

The first book in the series, "Of Grave Concern," was launched in July 2013 at the Boot Hill Museum Complex in Dodge City, Kansas. The novel is set in 1877 in Dodge City and surroundings. It was named a 2014 Notable Book by the State Library of Kansas.

"The Spirit is Willing," the second book in the Ophelia Wylde paranormal mystery series, was released in July 2014.

McCoy is also known for his dark and offbeat westerns (which have been described as "western noir") and his original Indiana Jones adventures for Bantam and licensed by Lucasfilm.

He won the Spur award for best novel in 2008 from the Western Writers of America for "Hellfire Canyon." It's the story of a 13-year-old boy and his mother who walk across Missouri during the Civil War and become part of the gang led by Alf Bolin, the notorious Ozark serial killer. "Hellfire Canyon" was also named a Kansas 2008 Notable Book.

In 2011, the third book in the "Hellfire" trilogy, "Damnation Road," also won a Spur. McCoy is the author of many other books, including the novelization of Steven Spielberg's epic miniseries, "Into the West."

His fiction debut, "The Sixth Rider," about the 1892 raid on Coffeyville's banks by the Dalton Gang, was published by Doubleday and won the Spur/Medicine Pipe Award for Best First Novel from Western Writers.

USA Today has described his writing as "powerful." In addition to westerns and historical fiction, McCoy also writes contemporary adventures. Publishers Weekly called his novel, "The Moon Pool," an "intelligent thriller... tightly drawn characters, a vile villain and a satisfying, thought-provoking conclusion make this a compelling read."

McCoy grew up in Baxter Springs and most of his books are set in Kansas or Missouri. He began his career in journalism at the Pittsburg Morning Sun and writing for pulp magazines such as "True Detective" and "Front-Page Detective." As investigative writer for The Joplin Globe, he won first-place awards in investigative journalism for his stories on serial killers and hate groups.

McCoy's an associate professor at Emporia State University at Emporia, Kansas, and director of the Tallgrass Writing Workshop.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
85 global ratings

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  • Nabil Hussain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted book which was engrossing to read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2018
    Format: Mass Market PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book was well written and was interesting from start to finish. It lost me in some places but overall a fine entertaining read. This follows on from Max McCoy's other works including Secret of the Sphinx.
    There was plenty of action and intrigue and it seemed like a typical Indiana Jones caper.
    A well crafted book with enough excitement from the first page to the last.
    Max McCoy is a superb Indiana Jones author.
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  • Scrooge McDuck
    3.0 out of 5 stars A fun, fast-paced Indy adventure
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2014
    Format: Mass Market Paperback
    With Rob MacGregor and Martin Caidin's reign over the Indiana Jones spin-offs finished author Max McCoy picks up and changes the game a bit. Now we have chapter titles, and the story is shorter and punchier without any excessive history lessons or unsatisfying tangents.

    Indy is attempting to retrieve a crystal skull in South America (hmm!) when he is interrupted by a goon from fascist Italy. Back on his home turf he is kicked-out of the university and viewed with suspicion by the FBI who want his insight on the Voynich Manuscript. Indy hops aboard a blimp and heads to England where he meets a pixie-type girl and encounters more goons from fascist Italy. They're after the philosopher's stone, but instead of tackling Professor Quirrell in the basement of Hogwarts they tackle Doctor Jones across three different continents.

    The plot threads connect only loosely, if at all, but it moves fast and the action feels more theatrical than it has in many of the previous books. It seems that Max McCoy has a better grasp of the character, now if only he can keep away from any chambers of secrets or prisoners from Azkaban.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Like The Films
    Reviewed in Canada on 14 September 2018
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    So much adventure. This Indy novel felt just like the films.
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  • Nicholas Marino
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dime Store Adventure Novels
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 May 2015
    Format: Mass Market PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This could be considered a review for the entire series of Indiana Jones novels, of which I have read several. If you're an Indy fan and are looking for a mindless adventure story you can't go wrong with these books. They're like dime store pulp novels. You know exactly what you are getting when you read one and it works perfectly for Indy's character. Raiders of the Lost Ark was inspired by the serials of of the 30s and 40s. I read these books mostly while I had some down time at work and it was exactly what I want. You breeze through it and remain entertained the whole way through. If you want to pick up a book for a flight or to read on vacation I would suggest any of the books in this series. Good light reading.
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  • Aaron rhetoric
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Indiana Jones story
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 November 2014
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    Good Indiana Jones story. When I read a paperback within a Week during lunch breaks, I know I enjoyed it.
    Instead of NAZI's, Jones has to contend with Mussulini goons.It doesn't bog down with any excessive behavior, ex: too much romance, too much violence, too much this or that. It was a good mix. I liked the constant trek across the globe to get to the destination and the interesting people Dr. Jones meets. I read this book twice, first time, maybe 3 years ago.
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  • dominic jordens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping
    Reviewed in Canada on 6 March 2019
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    Livraison rapide et objet tel qu'écrit
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  • Jeffrey Sandoz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Indy and Harry Potter’s Sorcerer Stone
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 March 2025
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    Interesting book about Indy’s journey into alchemy and the Nicholas Flamel stone. And this novel came out before the Harry Potter story. Also, Indy also goes after a crystal skull here too. This book is superior to the other novels written by R. Macgregor and M. Caidin. Some good action scenes and an excellent ending. It’s a solid Indy story that is more in line with the first 3 Raiders movies, which is what all Indy fans want anyway.
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