History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

Book Description

Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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Best so far
Good, but not the best of the series
Non-stop action, a sexy protagonist, magic, and China. A great mix
Another good one!
Definitely more like 4 1/2 stars!!

Forbidden City (Rogue Angel, Book 5)
Alex Archer
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ASIN: 037362123X

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A stunning artifact holds the key to an untapped power of global destruction—

While working on a dig in the California wilderness, archaeologist-adventurer Annja Creed uncovers evidence of a tragedy that's linked to Chinese miners during the days of the Gold Rush. A sudden attack on the site by shadow if gures drives Annja to if nd the connection to a mysterious buried city in China. Lured by legends of gold, betrayal and the vengeance of a Han Dynasty overlord, Annja travels on the Orient Express, battling avaricious treasure hunters and a modern-day descendant of an ancient league of assassins. Her adversaries will stop at nothing to stake their claim on the fabled lost city, where a Han leader's dark past promises doom for those who dare to reveal its evil power.

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Best so far.......2007-09-04

I fell behind in this series but have picked it up again. When people see the nams Forbidden City and China together they tend to think of things other than thos in this book. Annja has decided to help a Chinese man find out if an ancestor was murdered in the old West. Annja talents as an archeologist are put to good use and she soon discovers the right location. One of the things recovered on the dig is a belt plaque that Annja thinks could help prove a pet theory. Unfortunately for her the dig is a sham and everyone wants the artifact. Meanwhile in China a young woman is returning to see her father after too many years. She arrives just in tome to find that he has been murdered. She vows vengeance on those that killed her father. The belt plaque seems very important to many people. Even Roux and Garin get involved on opposite sides as they have motives of their own.

The artifact may have the clues to find a city lost in the deserts of China. Once known as the City of Thieves there should be large amounts of treasure to any who find it. But is there more than treasure in the old city? Surely Roux and Garin would not go to such leangths for mere wealth. You will have to read the book to find out what it is all about.

This is a very well-crafted tale. Multiple plots are woven together seamlessly. The action is fast and wild. It was good to see Roux back as more than just a cameo. Kelly, the young Chinese woman, is a wonderful character and I hope we see more of her in future volumes. All in all I found this to be the best volume in the series to date. Check it out.

Good, but not the best of the series.......2007-07-04

I was a little disappointed in this one. I have been following the series and find this one much less satisfying at the end.

Unfortunately, the books don't seem to build on one another aside from the premise of the sword (and even that is explained/summarized in every book to allow readers to jump in at any place in the series), so we'll never really know what tragedy was averted.

Escapist reading... it was enjoyable, just not as much as the others.

Non-stop action, a sexy protagonist, magic, and China. A great mix.......2007-03-18

It seemed like a great job offer. Archeologist Annja Creed takes some time off of her TV career to help a Chinese businessman look for the bones of his relatives who were lost in a racist incident during the California Gold Rush. When she discovers bones--along with an ancient artifact, though, Annja's client attempts to kill her. Annja doesn't think the bones are worth that fuss--which means that the artifact--something that appears to be of Sythian design, must be important.

Annja is not unfamiliar with important artifacts. She is the current carrier of a sword which once belonged to Joan of Arc. This weapon has the handy ability to be summoned from thin air--useful if you're being attacked, which Annja frequently is.

The Chinese gangster looking for the artifact is also seeking other clues--clues that might lead him to the rediscovery of an ancient city of assassins along the silk road in China. This lost city may be full of treasures, but it may also be subject to ancient curses, including the curse of the Fox Spirit Woman. What he doesn't realize is that he's stirring up a lot of trouble. Annja is a lot more dangerous than he'd anticipated and he also makes an enemy of a Chinese-American CIA assassin. But making an enemy out of Annja comes with one positive result--from his perspective. Annja has powerful enemies including a man who fears his immortality is threatened by Annja's sword.

Author Alex Archer continues his ROGUE ANGEL series with an exciting thriller. CIA Assassin Kelly Swan is an intriguing new character to the series--one I hope we see more of in the future, and the Chinese setting and the Chinese legends underlying this investigation give the story an exotic feel--but also remind us of race problems in American history--problems that are too-frequently ignored in popular history books.

I've found the ROGUE ANGEL series to be of consistently high quality and FORBIDDEN CITY is definitely a welcome addition. If you enjoy kick-butt female protagonists, non-stop action, magic, exotic locations, and powerful shadowy underworld villains (and who doesn't), you'll definitely want to grab FORBIDDEN CITY.

Another good one!.......2007-03-14

Another installment in the adventures of Annja Creed. Annja is up to her neck in murder, mystery and mayhem again, this time from California's gold rush ghost town to the desert of Eastern China.
Annja is asked by Huangfu Cao to help find the remains of a Chinese immigrant who was murdered in Volcanoville, a gold rush shanty town in the hills around San Francisco.
Cao claims he is searching for the remains of an ancestor to return him home for burial. Annja agrees to help, because that ancestor happened to own an ancient plaque carved by the Scythian people thousands of years ago. When Annja finds the plaque she is targeted for murder by Cao. It seems no one is what they seem.
Huangfu Cao fails to kill her, leading to a chase through the forested hills. Annja'a knack for survival, not to mention the Sword of Joan of Arc, keep her alive an one step ahead of death. Annja escapes the killers and is rescued by park rangers.
The police try to protect her, but fail and she loses the plaque, but our girl is smart, she took pictures. Her investigation leads her to a local historian who knows something about the plaque and its curse.
No good Rogue Angel story is complete without Roux, who puts in an appearance. He wants the plaque also. The plaque is the key to an ancient city in China, the City of Thieves. The City of Thieves was home to a group of assassins that worked for the ancient Emperor of China, Qin. Qin fought and won wars and eventually forged the nation that is now China. He was a great warrior, who had the services of these assassins and their leader, Sha Wu Ying.
Sha Wu Ying betrayed Qin, but in doing so, led to his own destruction. His cabal of assassins died with him and the City of Thieves disappeared into history and mythology. Enough hints have survived that can lead back to the treasure of the thieves and Cao works for a ruthless Chinese crime lord, Ngai, that wants that treasure for himself. Roux wants the treasure also, but only to keep another mystic talisman from falling into Garin's hands. Garin aligns himself with Ngai and the hunt is on.
Another new character is Kelly Swan. Kelly is the daughter of a poor Chinese fisherman who is murdered by Ngai and she is out for revenge. Lucky for her, she is a CIA trained assassin who has the skills and drive to go for it. Her character is interesting. Interesting enough to warrant her own book or at least further appearances in the Rogue Angel series.
The only negative comment I have is the cover. It is spectacular artwork, but it shows Annja submerged in water, her head and sword barely peaking above the surface. But nowhere in the book is there a scene like that. As a matter of fact, the climax of the book is in a desert! Other than that one little thing, I loved the book. Good job,Alex.

Definitely more like 4 1/2 stars!!.......2007-03-12

Nothing is ever easy with archaeologist Annja Creed. She sets out for a deserted Chinese mining town in California to help Huangfu Cao recover the bones of his ancestor while seeking an unusual belt depicting Scythian art. Soon she finds herself embroiled in a deep archaeological mystery with roots in China. When Roux joins in on the search, Annja realizes that the stakes are much higher than a mere belt. Annja's most recent adventure may be her deadliest one yet.

Rogue Angel is a series that only deepens with each ensuing book. FORBIDDEN CITY takes readers into the heart of Chinese mythology and history. Once again, the history is provided through a series of flashbacks, internet postings, and dialogue between the characters, all of which makes the complexity of the storyline much more palatable than one would expect. Normally, one would not expect a story about Chinese miners to be entertaining but when you throw in assassins and a possible treasure, well, what more can you ask for?

The strength of the Rogue Angel series rests solely on the phenomenal combination of action and superb character development. Annja's role as a modern day Joan of Arc continues to take some unusual twists and turns as new revelations are made in the relationship between Annja, Roux, and Garin. Kelly Swan is a fantastic secondary character and one hopes she makes a reappearance in future Rogue Angel books.

FORBIDDEN CITY is another powerful addition to what is quickly becoming one of my favorite series. Annja Creed is an almost superhero-like female heroine but yet she manages to remain likeable and realistic, despite being the reincarnation of Joan of Arc. FORBIDDEN CITY is one thrill-packed adventure in this highly addictive series!

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Super Reader
WOW Fing WOW
great first book in a great series
reads like a video game
Great story line

Destiny (Rogue Angel, Book 1)
Alex Archer
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ASIN: 0373621191

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An ancient order tied to the Vatican...

A blood fortune buried in the caves of France...

A conspiracy of power, greed and darkest evil...

Archaeologist and explorer Annja Creed's fascination with the myths and mysteries of the past leads her to a crypt in the caves of France, where the terrifying legend of the Beast of Gevaudan hints at the unimaginable. What she discovers is shattering: an artifact that will seal her destiny; a brotherhood of monks willing to murder to protect their secret; and a powerful black-market occultist desperate to put his own claim to centuries-old blood money. Annja embarks on a high-tension race across Europe and history itself, intent on linking the unholy treachery of the ages with the staggering revelations of the present. But she must survive the shadow figures determined to silence her threat to their existence.

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Super Reader.......2007-08-04

For the text version :-

Looking at the publisher, you might be suprised by a book with a title like this, but it does fit for them and is not a romance type story.

The book opens with a man witnessing the execution of Joan of Arc, and the splintering of her sword, and he is helpless to do anything about either.

Shift to the present, and we begin to follow the exploits of Anja Creed, a junior tomb raider. A tall, good looking (of course) archaeologist that works for a cable tv show called Chasing History's Monsters. She is in France looking into a local French werewolf legend, when suddenly she is hunted.

Mysterious monks, immortal sword chasers, drug-addled 'Wild Hunt shapeshifters' and more are to be found as she jetsets around the world. Needless to say, she finds Joan's sword, and this means people are more interested in her. It also appears to give her enhanced physical abilities, and she can make it vanish at will.

An action packed ending, not a bad start to the series.

For the Graphic Audio version :-

This is something I didn't expect either. Out of the blue, Graphic Audio emailed me and asked if I would like to listen to their production of the first Rogue Angel book, given I had written about it earlier. Seeing I liked the novel, I said sure, why not.

They are here, for people that are interested Graphic Audio - Rogue Angel : Destiny Their email said you can get audio cd, mp3 cd or download, so that should pretty much cover anyone. Mp3 download perhaps is a good idea too for those that don't do the windows media thing, but I suppose you can always get a cd instead. It would be a useful option for overseas readers, certainly.

Generally speaking, I am not one for audiobooks, as, for me, to listen to an audiobook will take several times longer than reading the novel of the same length. On occasion while working or on a long car trip I have done so.

I have listened to many more radio presentations, or old time radio episodes like The Shadow, or Tarzan, or the Lone Ranger, Green Hornet, or Superman. I much prefer those if I am going to listen to something, as they have acting and the whole thing in there. Some radio shows from the 1980s, and a Sherlock Holmes vs Dracula production that was also pretty much the same as the book, but not as fancy as this.

However, it appears what Graphic audio is doing is a combination. There is a narrator that is basically reading the parts of the book that is not dialogue. In this case it is a woman, which makes sense, as the hero of the piece in this case is female. However, all the dialogue is played by different actors of the appropriate gender. Also, there is a soundtrack, and sound effects. Gunshots, cars, thwackings, and a really cool noise when Annja does the disappear and reappear the mystical sword trick, which is excellent. The mobile phone noises were realistic enough to annoy my wife.

So, this is a hybrid production that is pretty much the full book, which all the added benefits an audio production can bring to enliven the experience. The tagline on the website says 'A Movie In Your Mind', for their books/productions in general. It seems they are not far wrong, as that is the production they are going for.

It all appears to be done quite well. The narrator/actress in effect is playing the straight woman (in a comedic sense), while the male character dialogue flows around her, as she tolerates them to greater or lesser degrees.

The Rogue Angel concept I think is a good one, and designed for crossover appeal. I am guessing that Annja is going to run into a love interest or two to appeal a bit more to romance fans, and there is also the female superhero arse kicker, for fans there, and a bit of the running around with guns for fans of that sort of action. Throw in some monsters and ghostbusting, and a magic sword, and you certainly have an interesting combination. Elements of Witchblade, Highlander, Tomb Raider and/or Relic Hunter, but featuring a character who is a little younger than that crowd.

If you like audio drama, I don't see why this wouldn't appeal, and if you like audio books (or old time radio dramas, or radio drama), there is a lot of that there, as well, which seems to me to be somewhat clever, but this is an area I am not particularly familiar with.

The actual content is pretty much the same, so that rating doesn't change, after a second run through. If I was tempted to change it, it would probably go slightly higher I think, after the repeat. However, I may be new to this sort of thing. This may mean it impresses me more than a highly experienced listener to books and drama I will give the production itself :

4 out of 5

WOW Fing WOW.......2007-07-15

This is the first in a long time that I could not put down. I found it fast paced and character driven. Annja Creed is a great character and I cant wait to read more on her and her story. The stroy just flowes and dose not lose you in pointless fillers. All in all a great start to what I hope will be a great series.

great first book in a great series.......2007-03-15

I'm not going to rehash the plot premise, everyone else has done that. Intense, thought provoking, social diatribe this isn't. It's a nice light read that is akin to a more modern day indiana jones meets murder mystery adventure with a little superpower type flare thrown in for originality. The writing is smooth, flows very well, graphic descriptions and well designed scenes and settings make this easily imagined and plays movie-like in the mind as it's being read. Annja is interesting and sardonic as the heroine, which makes her encounters quite amusing and grounded. I'm several books into this series, and highly recommend any of them so far. I would start with this one, though, as it gives a lot of good background information that helps understanding in future story arcs (but not necessary, you could follow along no matter what book you read first)

reads like a video game.......2007-01-10

The first portion of this book is all run, rush, chase, fight and the reader isn't sure just why into much further into the story. Basically, Annja Creed is a serious archeologist with a mysterious background (orphan raised by nuns) and a TV- gig reminiscent of In Search Of mixed with Fear by MTV that helps her to fund her serious work. While hunting down a mysterious serial killer/monster that plagued the French countryside hundreds of years before, Annja finds herself mixed up in a tale that reminds me a bit of Christophe Gans' Brotherhood of the Wolf (2002). It also involves Joan or Arc, some odd monks, 2 probable immortals, some gangster-like criminals and the truth behind the beast Annja seeks. I just wish that more time was spent on the support plots and a little less time was spent playing cat and mouse. It is also a very quick read. Don't expect to have to think a lot to enjoy it.

Great story line.......2007-01-09

I started the series with book three. Liked it so well I had to work backward to the beginning. Not the way you want to go, but still great reading.

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a terrible book
Aargh! The Worst of the Bunch
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Lost Scrolls
Very disappointing

The Lost Scrolls (Rogue Angel, Book 6)
Alex Archer
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Ancient papyrus scrolls recovered among the charred ruins of the Library of Alexandria reveal astonishing texts that detail the wonders of Atlantis—knowledge that could shatter the blueprint of world energy. Archaeologist Annja Creed confronts shadow figures determined to preserve empires built on power, greed and global manipulation, finding unlikely allies in a mysterious American with connections in high places, and a young linguistics prodigy with attitude. Dodging a petroleum conglomerate and their pet killers on a high-speed chase that leads from Egypt to the North Sea oil fields to the urban battlegrounds of China, Annja becomes an unwilling conspirator in a bid for power to control the beating heart of the world's energy.

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a terrible book.......2007-09-06

I came across this series following a thread of reviews of other books, and based on reviews I started reading it. It's lightweight but highly enjoyable. Until this one. This entry in the series has so many problems I can't list them all, especially without spoilers. I have not made the effort to post a review before, but people deserve to be warned away from this book.

In this book, Annja bears little resemblance to the woman of the earlier books. She doesn't have moments of introspection so much as nervous breakdowns. The action scenes are even less believable than usual. The characters are even more two-dimensional (hell, one-dimensional). The plot makes no sense whatsoever, and that's after allowing for the gaping holes in it. And the deus ex machina ending made my gorge rise.

I'll be more careful before buying the next few in the series, hoping to avoid any more by this author. I would advise any fan of the series to simply skip this one.

By the way, I was worried from the start when I noticed that the print was a larger font, so that there are only about half as many words per page in this book, making it a far shorter book (to compare, my copy of an earlier entry has 33 lines per page, while Lost Scrolls has only 24).

Aargh! The Worst of the Bunch.......2007-09-04

After the excellent previous volume in the series (FORBIDDEN CITY) this one was a real disappointment. While the rest of the series has been intelligent this one is not. Annja Creed is visiting an Egyptian dig that is uncovering part of the lost library of Alexandria. Some of the scrolls mention Atlantis. Suddenly the dig is attacked and everyone is killed except Annja and a young language expert. The two find themselves running for their lives from an unknown enemy. Annja's companion believes the oil companies are after them because the scrolls might contain information about Atlantis's power supply.

The two start jumping around the globe (who is paying for this?) and enlisting the help of other unusual characters. It all builds to a final battle that isn't included in the book (yes, you heard me right). A final resolution is reached and the dig is reopened as if no one had been killed.

I don't know who penned this one or if it was a rough draft or what but it was a real disappointment. The premise was good but the details were just not there. Annja suddenly can travel all over the world at a moment's notice. She constantly enlists the aid of others instead of being able to stand on her own two feet. The sword is pretty-much out of the picture this time. Finally there is the final battle that wasn't written. Not only does the action completely skips over the action, but we don't get any information about what happened. We don't even learn anything about the scrolls. Very annoying and frustrating. I know there are people who will like this one for its action even if the story is so flawed but it really seems like it should not be part of the series (much like when Martin Caiden first tackled Indiana Jones and made him well-know for being an expert and detailed planner as well as a superb team builder). Skip this one unless you feel you have to read the whole series. If this is the first you have read in the series, rest assured that the rest of the series is better.

Not the best in the series but decent.......2007-08-10

It's fluff and, taken as such, is pretty good. The plot is a little harried and disjointed... perhaps a rookie writer on the series? Not sure. The premise is interesting, but the pace falls flat. Still, it's a nice read if not taken too seriously (and I can't see that this series should be taken seriously).

Lost Scrolls.......2007-07-11

Out of the books that have been written, I have flown through this one the fastest.

Very disappointing.......2007-06-04

I very seldom review things but this book offended me in that I paid good money for it yet didn't get any of the value/entertainment I got out of the previous books.

Though lightweight reading I have very much enjoyed the Rogue Angel series. This book though was very disappointing. I wonder that the publisher even accepted the manuscript. To be honest I consider this book to be as much the publishers fault as the authors as the publisher shouldn't have accepted it or printed it. The plot is confusing and lacking in cohesiveness. The story is disjointed and jumps from scene to scene with little to no continuity. It has none of the sense of identity and character for Annja that you get from the earlier books. It's as if someone else wrote this book other than Alex Archer and that they are not a particularly good writer.

I like the earlier books and would recommend them but this one is not worth the price. To be honest it wasn't even worth the time it took to read it. The only reason I finished it was that I kept hoping it would suddenly pull it together and reflect the earlier books.

UPDATE
I have found out that this series is not written by one author but that Alex Archer is a Fake name that the publishers have multiple people write the series under.

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even better than previous books
Another excellent book
Sort of a Flintstone's Vitamin of literature. Good stuff.
An old fashioned highball
Clean Writing

The Spider Stone (Rogue Angel, Book 3)
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ASIN: 0373621213

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In the crumbling remains of a tunnel that was part of the Underground Railroad, a mysterious artifact reveals one of the darkest secrets of Africa's ancient past. Intrigued by the strange, encrypted stone, archaeologist Annja Creed opens a door to a world--and a legend--bound by a fierce and terrible force. She is not alone in her pursuit of the impossible.

A bloodthirsty African warlord, and an international corporate magnate exploiting a land, a culture and a people, are equally anxious to stake their claim on the relic's unknown power. Annja's odyssey deep into the primeval jungles of Senegal becomes a desperate race to stop those eager to unleash the virulence of the Spider God….

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even better than previous books.......2007-03-15

This installment in the Rogue Angel series shows that "Alex Archer" has really gelled with the Annja character and the story process. So far, this one has flowed better than the others, and those were well-done as well. Another little archaeological adventure has Annja getting to use her sword, of course, and reflect more on the repercussions of her actions and seemed a little more introspective than previous story arcs. The action flowed and this story progressed faster, probably because by now "Archer" doesn't have to rehash as much character history and can just get on with storytelling. I just finished this book and couldn't wait for the next installment.

Another excellent book.......2007-02-21

This book follows in the vein of Destiny. A pleasant blend of action, high adventure and history. Alex does a wonderful job with the characters. The good guys are people who you like and root for and the bad guys are, well, bad as they can be.
The premise behind the story is great. The mix of religion, mysticism and mystery blend well with the action and history.
Annja yet again is called upon to defend the weak against the agression of evil. I recommend this book.

Sort of a Flintstone's Vitamin of literature. Good stuff. .......2007-01-28

"The team failed," a slim warrior with an eye-patch told Tafari.
"How?"
"They went after the woman. They thought she would be the easiest to capture. Instead she killed three of them."
In Alex Aracher's, "Rogue Angel: The Spider Stone," that's pretty much how it goes for the bad guys who go after Annja, the story's hero, an archeologist with a secret weapon - the reassembled mystical sword that once belonged to Joan of Arc. The sword awakens a warrior's fighting ability within Annja (to nothing less than superhero proportions) and it's a good thing since her latest excursion into an archeological mystery eventually causes her to cross paths with an African warlord.
That poor warlord didn't even know what he was getting himself into.
I was unfamiliar with the Rogue Angel series and only read it at the suggestion of a friend. I'm glad I did because not only was it designed to be a quick read that throws you into the fast-paced action sequences, but it also brought the brutality of slavery and the horrendous economic conditions that plague Africa alive for me in a way that history books and news articles don't. That's what good storytelling is, I think, it entertains, but also opens your eyes to something you might not have seen before (without getting preachy in the process).
The book itself is a relatively quick read, by design, and is broken up into brief chapters for people on the go - read a little here and there, stop, then pick it back up later - the type of book that satisfies the reader on the go. (The writer seems to have understood who today's readers might be.)
I recommend this book for the action lovers out there who read sporadically, love history and world events, but don't have the time to become completely immersed in them - sort of a Flintstone's Vitamin of literature. Good stuff.

An old fashioned highball.......2007-01-26

"Rogue Angel: The Spider Stone" is an old fashioned highball. It's a big shot of action in an ice cold world, lightning fast pacing to fill and garnished with a sacred stone from the heart of Africa. It's intoxicating and fun.

The action in this story is positively breathtaking. An experienced hand wrote this book and it shows. That hand has been in the dojo, doubled into a fist and smashed through some bricks. That hand recognizes the feel of steel, has cradled a blade and known a sword as weapon and a friend. That brings an edgy reality to the action sequences that pop right off the page.

Annja Creed is a heroine with a mission from the highest power. She's definitely not one of Alcott's little women "taught by weal and woe to love and labor ..." She's on the other end of the pendulum's arc with Laura Croft and Electra. She is a hero in the ultramodern sense, and that is the story's only flaw. She is unshackled by uncertainty, romantic interest, or existential introspection. I missed the depth that would have brought to her character. But this isn't a tea and crumpets romance, it is an unapologetic action thriller, and it earns its chops.

"Rogue Angel: The Spider Stone" stays true to its theme rooted deep in a constant opposition of light and shadow. Alex Archer's commitment to plain prose makes this story read fast and sure.

Annja Creed has the avenging sword and social compass of Saint Joan of Arc. And that's just for starters. This story takes Annja Creed across the world on a quest to protect a sacred stone. Yes, the trail is bumpy, dangerous and littered with plenty of bad guys. I'm glad I went Annja on this adventure. You will be glad too. Highly recommended.

Clean Writing.......2006-11-25

This book is the third in a new series, featuring as the lead character a young female archeologist. Anja Creed. The story is action-adventure with a mix of fantasy and mystery. Alex Archer is a pen name under which several authors will write, and this entry is by Mel Odom. I found the pacing to be just right. Odom is especially good at establishing a sense of place, and this was an enjoyable page-turner. Odom must have done some good research for this book, for he has woven interesting bits of knowledge here and there into the story. I also enjoyed how well the characters were delineated. With deft, clean writing, the novel pulled me in with its strong story line, entertained me with bits of knowledge, and captured my attention with its interesting characters.

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The Chosen (Rogue Angel)
Hire an Editor!
Chosen
Demons, Monsters and Mother Church

The Chosen (Rogue Angel, Book 4)
Alex Archer
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ASIN: 0373621221

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Archaeologist Annja Creed believes there's more to the apparitions of Santo Niño--the Holy Child--luring thousands of pilgrims to Santa Fe. Other sightings of strange and anomalous creatures in the area indicate a mystery more profane than sacred--with links, perhaps, to Annja's own fate. But she is not alone in her quest to separate reliquaries from unholy minds who dare to harness sinister power. A dangerous yet enigmatic Jesuit, sworn to protect the Vatican at any cost, a brilliant young artist whose genius portrays a truth too potent for words and a famed monster hunter with a terrifying agenda are the keys to the secrets that lie in the heart of Los Alamos--and unlocking the door to the very fabric of time itself….

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Nice action beach read.......2007-06-05

I've been into this series from the first book and am enjoying it more and more with every book. I'm pretty much hooked now and enjoy every adventure Annja has, even though I agree with others, "Alex Archer" really needs a good editor.

The Chosen (Rogue Angel).......2007-05-30

I've enjoyed this series from the beginning. To me it's an action adventure in line with the likes of Indiana Jones. I like that the lead character is female and takes care of her self. I enjoy the fact she has to reconcile some of her own beliefs to what she does now. All in all I have found the books to be a fun romp mixed with historical issues that pique my interest to go look up the real story.

Hire an Editor!.......2007-05-21

I started seeing typos on page two and it only got worse from there on in. Hire and editor or at least let someone check your spelling before printing the book! As for the story, the action scenes were very good and entertaining, but the plotline seemed to jump all over the place and dragged in places. I can't believe there are this many books in the series, can't imagine wanteing to read more than one of these...

Chosen.......2007-04-28

This was the first book I read of the Rogue Angel series. I was amazed at the ease I swept from page one through 347. Although there were a lot of typos, I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. An extraordinarily positive with this series is the certainty that the sequel comes out every few months - where many other series make us wait a whole year to get on with the storyline.

Demons, Monsters and Mother Church.......2007-03-13

Annja Creed is on a dig in the Southwest when she and team members see a strange red-eyed creature take flight without flapping its wings. This sighting coincides with local sightings of the legendary Holy Child who appears to travelers, warns them of some impending danger, and then vanishes. While Annja is a little spooked by her sighting she winds up investigating the Holy Child sightings. Meanwhile, the Vatican has dispatched a Jesuit to look into Annja and her relic sword. But no sooner does Annja get involved in her investigations than her life keeps getting threatened. It seems no matter where she goes there is some sort of effort to do her in.

As Annja continues her investigations and avoids imminent demise, she keeps running into the Jesuit. Is he friend or foe is not an easy question to answer. But somehow the two keep getting closer and closer to what is going on. The Holy Child keeps being seen and more monsters put in appearances. The plot threads all reach satisfactory conclusions and loose ends are all tied up nicely.

This volume of Rogue Angel reads a little differently that the others. I do not know if they have been released in proper order or not or if this was written by a different author. The books hints at Annja having had her sword for a while but never mentions events of previous books. At on point she scoffs at the idea of demons being real and yet she faced one in SOLOMON'S JAR. But as a stand-alone adventure the book holds togther quite well with good pacing and action although there are a rather high number of typos still in the text. All in all I am still a fan of the series and looking forward to future volumes.

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Super Reader
Solomon's Jar Has Cracks...
loved it, nice read
Beware Kabbalists with Guns
Excellent Sequel

Solomon's Jar (Rogue Angel, Book 2)
Alex Archer
Manufacturer: Gold Eagle
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ASIN: 0373621205

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Rumors of the discovery of Solomon's Jar--in which the biblical King Solomon bound the world's demons after using them to build his temple in Jerusalem--are followed with interest by Annja Creed. An archaeologist intrigued by the arcane, Annja pursues the truth about the vessel and its ancient origins.

Her search leads her to a confrontation with a London cult driven by visions of a new world order; and a religious zealot fueled by the insatiable desire for glory. Across the sands of the Middle East to the jungles of Brazil, Annja embarks on a relentless chase to stop humanity's most unfathomable secrets from reshaping the modern world.

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Super Reader.......2007-08-04

This is not as good as the first book, and Anja Creed rapidly hops from continent to continent at ridiculous speed, almost.

The ultimate goal is Solomon's Jar, thanks to some usenet help. It may or may not have demons in it. Along the way, she runs into one of her usenet correspondents, who turns out to be a decent bloke, rescuing her at one stage after a bitch fight with a crazed Brazilian supermodel.

She is a bit less than forthcoming about how she gets out of all her physical confrontations.

"I don't believe in superheroes...but you'd look smashing in a cape and tights." Is the quip her new friend Aidan comes up with.

Mad cultists and the Russian mafia make appearances.

Solomon's Jar Has Cracks..........2007-06-19

With the huge outpouring of this new genre of mixed genres in the supernatural/occult/romance/fantasy-sci-fi we have Gold Eagle's Rogue Angel series, written by two of the best writers that Gold Eagle has in their store of writers, Mel Odom and Victor Milan. Both are respected writers for the past 20-years-plus, having written for several publishing houses and giving us everything from post-holocaust action/adventure to excellent sci-fi & fantasy series.

Mel Odom wrote the first one and now here we have Vicor Milan lending his tremendous talent in the 2nd book in Annja Creed's continent-jumping latest adventure, searching out a jar that is known to be holding demons locked in a jar.

In Victor Milan's well-known and great style, we have a very exciting beginning with Annja running from a group of mercs through the Amazon jungle. What then ensues is a continent-spanning adventure from the Amazon basin to Amsterdam to Egypt and beyond, filled with everything from demon-possessed baddies to Russian mafia hit-men to magical swords that slice and dice the reader through pages of exciting fun.

It is no wonder why this series has taken off like wildfire! And with two of the most respected adventure writers onboard, readers have tons of fun and exciting reading experiences in front of them.

But in regards to this particular novel, my husband and I thought that even though it was a solid entry, and Milan wrote Annja as a newly-grown adventurer not yet used to loads of bloodshed, we felt some elements of the reactions to her bloodletting were not wholly believable. We know in such novels you must suspend belief, but when Milan did write her abhorance to her killing, it was like after the third battle sequence or so.

Being martial artists, my husband and I like to read an author who knows the basics of hand-to-hand combat, therin creating more believable action sequences that make the reading experience that much more enjoyable. Milan does that.

But we had to wonder why Annja Creed doesn't get a license to carry a gun, since a hidden magical sword isn't as good as an AK-47. After being chased and attacked by so many bad guys, hopefully in future volumes she will learn this lesson.

Great work, Mr. Milan! Keep up the high level of suspence and adventure.

loved it, nice read.......2007-03-15

Again, not going to rehash the entire plot like others have done already. It's a nice read, easy to pick up and put down (such as lunch time reading)and interesting enough to keep me wanting to continue with the other stories in the series.

Beware Kabbalists with Guns.......2007-01-05

One of King Solomon's lesser known legendary acts was the capturing of the demons of his realm and placing them under seal for eternity. Whether this was in a cave or a bottle is unclear, but it is the root of many other tales such as Aladdin's lamp and Pandora's box. Now Alex Archer has resurrected the tale once again, clad it in slightly different clothes, and served it up as a new challenge for Annja Creed, the beautiful archeologist who just might also be Joan of Arc.

This is no trivial situation. If there was a Solomon's jar it would be one of the most important magical artifacts in the world. Annja quickly finds that everyone from Russian undercover agents to militant naturalists, are after the vessel, most with some plan that involves changing the entire world. Not for the better, either. It's up to Annja to put a stop to the crisis, with the unexpected help with the occasional lady Kabbalist.

All the Rogue Angel series requires some willing suspension of disbelief. Reincarnations of Joan of Arc who can pull swords out of dimensional loopholes and leap tall villains with a single bound are pushing the edge. Especially when they make their living doing monster programs for the weird science set. Once you get over the three impossible things before breakfast shock the story turns out to be quite readable. There's a lot of chasing around, plenty of confrontations and conflagrations and a beautiful girl with a sword on the cover.

Now truthfully, who could ask for anything more?

Excellent Sequel.......2006-12-27

Annja creed is slowly coming to accept her role in fighting evil as Joan of Arc's successor. In Solomon's Jar, Annja learns that the jar in which King Solomon (of biblical times) had captured/held demons in had been found. The problem is everyone wants the jar! Annja goes off to find the jar to discover if it really does exist, are demons still inside it and who will get to it first. A very exciting sequel to Rouge Angel: Destiny.

If you have not read Rouge Angel: Destiny you will still be able to read this book as a stand alone. Alex Archer does a good job in recapping what you may have missed from book 1. I think that this is going to be a great series as we follow Annja and she learns more about her powers and how to use them for good.

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Series Back on Track
Hot Action, Hot Heroine
Annja Hunts the Hammer of Thor
My fave book yet in this series....

God of Thunder (Rogue Angel, Book 7)
Alex Archer
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ASIN: 0373621256

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Archaeologist Annja Creed narrowly escapes an attack by unknown fi gures when she tries to collect a package near her loft. She later learns that the sender—an old colleague named Fellini—has been brutally murdered.

Fellini had been researching the Hammer of Thor, the Norse god of thunder, and had linked it to a Viking warrior and a twelfth-century Latvian village. A coded message in Fellini's package leads Annja on a wild chase along the canals of Venice to Latvia for more clues to an ancient treasure. Rumored to be hidden deep in the forests of Latvia for nine hundred years, this fabled prize is also sought by a ruthless corps of mercenaries. And they will do anything to fi nd it. Including killing Annja Creed.

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Series Back on Track.......2007-09-23

Annja Creed is back in top form with this volume. Returning back home, Annja finds herself already firmly entwined in a mystery. An old friend has sent her a package and mysterious characters move to apprehend it even before she knows it has been sent to her. He has either found something significant or almost found it. Forces conspire to get Annja involved in looking into the discovery while trying to stay alive.

After the previous book it was great to see things back on track. This is a good mystery that keeps the characters and reader trying to figure out what is going on. What the discovery may or may not entail is also part of the mystery. We see some favorite old characters and some interesting new ones. The action is quick and believable. All in all this is one of the best of the series and makes some reference to another favorite (THE FORBIDDEN CITY). Be sure to check it out.

Hot Action, Hot Heroine.......2007-09-17

I have read all of the Rogue Angel books. The premise is that Joan of Arc's sword, which was destroyed the day she died, has been reformed and is now in the possession of an archaeologist, Annja Creed. The sword has some mystical properties and for some reason causes Annja to be a trouble magnet. She is often drawn into fantastic adventures, quite often to right a wrong or bring justice to the downtrodden.

God of Thunder is no different. It is part murder mystery, part action adventure.

Like most good adventures, God of Thunder starts off with a gripping action sequence. Annja is attacked by four men who are masquerading as law enforcement. She immediately is involved with a chase and running gun battle. At first she has no idea why these men are gunning for her.

Then Annja receives a mysterious package from and old friend. Before she can talk to him, he is brutally murdered. She must solve a riddle he friend left behind before she can continue his search for the mythological Thor and his magic hammer, Mjolnir. Along the way, she meets up with a varied cast of characters that all contribute to the story. Her mentor,Roux, and his nemesis, Garin, are thrown into the mix. These books are always more interesting with the two of them involved.

In this book, we see a little deeper into the relationship of Roux and Garin as well as their relationship with Annja. I think that the repercussions from the ending will be interesting to see in the later books.

God of Thunder is one of the better books in the Rogue Angel series. I picked it up and could not put it down, even to sleep (that is until I could not keep my eyes open). It is a book that keeps your attention and makes you want to keep turning the pages. A good read, I recommend it.

Annja Hunts the Hammer of Thor.......2007-08-14

Creed is a part-time archeologist, part-time host of a tv show called Chasing History's Monsters, and full-time adventurer.

When Annja Creed receives a mysterious package from an old friend, she is attacked before she can even get her hands on it. Mercenaries have been hired to take the package from her at all costs. When she finds out that her friend has been brutally murdered by the same attackers, she decides to look into his research on the legend of Thor, god of Thunder, and find out what everyone is searching for.

The suspense has stepped up in this installment when Annja's friend is tortured and murdered. Other friendships are tested. And, of course, there's the always present archeological mystery, this time focusing on Norse mythology. As before, the research and details that go into a story like this, constantly impresses me. It's not only informative, but presented in an interesting and exciting way. And then, there's the element of fantasy blended in, with the sword of Joan of Arc that Annja possesses and her occasional immortal companions, Garin and Roux.

The Rogue Angel series has been out for about a year now. And I'm never disappointed with the amount of action and suspense. And as not to deter new readers, they don't need to be read in order. Each story is inclusive to itself. Only the first in the series Destiny, needs to be read first in order to get the background story on Annja, the sword, and her immortal "friends."

My fave book yet in this series...........2007-08-12

Archaeologist Annja Creed hadn't heard from her old colleague, Mario Fellini, in years. A package and a cryptic message are all the clues she has to figure out exactly what is going on and why there are men trying to kill her. Someone else wants Mario's package very badly, but who?

Without a doubt, GOD OF THUNDER is the best Rogue Angel book to date! Alex Archer takes full advantage of Annja's skills as an archaeologist, while also utilizing the mythology created for the series. Fans of the series will enjoy the intrigue redeveloping between Roux and Garin Braden. GOD OF THUNDER is fast paced as Alex Archer keeps readers breathlessly waiting to see how the twists and turns will work out.

GOD OF THUNDER digs deeply into the Norse legends, focusing specifically on Thor. One aspect that I love about the Rogue Angel series is how the author weaves in both historical facts and mythology into very credible tales chock full of adventure. As usual, the story unfolds through flashbacks, internet postings, and the interactions between the characters. Stanley Younts makes the perfect secondary character as his job as a writer researching a plot leaves him open to asking the sort of questions that allow the author to explain some of the trickier aspects of archaeology to the reader.

GOD OF THUNDER is yet another fabulous installment in this highly addictive series. Readers do not have to read the prior books before starting in on this one, although the revelations about Garin and Roux will have more meaning to those familiar with the preceding books. Annja Creed is quickly becoming one of my favorite series characters. GOD OF THUNDER is easily recommended!

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Archer's Angels (Cowboys by the Dozen) (American Romance, No 1053)

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Archer's Angels (Cowboys by the Dozen) (American Romance, No 1053)
Tina Leonard
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ASIN: 0373750579

Secret of the Slaves (Rogue Angel, Book 8)

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The Land Of Wonder

Secret of the Slaves (Rogue Angel, Book 8)
Alex Archer
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ASIN: 0373621264

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When archaeologist Annja Creed is hired to find the lost city of Promise in Brazil, she is more than intrigued. Legends abound of a magical place where slaves were rumored to have discovered the secret to eternal youth and life.

But strangers are not welcome in Promise.

Annja soon learns that the residents have gone to extreme lengths to guard their precious secret. Making her way from the steamy port of Belém to the brutal slums of Northeast Brazil, Annja faces unexpected peril, from poisoned arrows to Amazonian anacondas. As she navigates through a land where spirituality collides with the material world, Annja must distinguish between what is real and what is imagined for fear of making a wrong move. Because anyone or anything could be her enemy.

And she's getting too close….

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The Land Of Wonder.......2007-10-04

Annja Creed is hired by a philanthropic rock star to help track down a legend. Historically it is known that many slaves escaped captivity in South America and fled into the Amazon jungle. There is a rumor/legend that one such group remained hidden and managed to develop advanced medicines including a way to avoid death. But while the mythic settlement may now how to ward off death, Annja still manages to find herself in the middle of a lot of it. But soon it begins to appear that the legends might very well be true. As the trail nears its destination the action steps up, mercenaries are hired, and secrets are revealed.

This is a good and solid tale although it is a little more fantastic than the rest of the series. There are some interesting secrets revealed that might begin to give a central purpose to the series (other than just fighting the good fight). It will be interesting to see if these developments continue. Check it out.

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