Sunday, July 18, 2010

(2966) 7 Deadly Wonders by Matthew Reilly

Publisher's Summary

The Golden Capstone atop the Great Pyramid at Giza offered protection from the global flooding and scorching sun that occurs every 4,500 years due to the Tartarus Rotation solar event. But Alexander the Great broke the Capstone into seven pieces and hid them in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Now, in 2006, another Tartarus Rotation is due, and whoever places the reconstructed Capstone on the pyramid in time will gain absolute earthly power. Everyone wants the Capstone - from the most powerful countries to terrorists - and one daring coalition of eight small nations who think that no single country should possess such awesome power.

From AudioFile
William Dufris immensely enjoys portraying the many larger-than-life characters and producing the sound effects in this clever action-packed thriller. A small international team from Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand is led by our hero, Australian Jack West, Jr., a young Indiana Jones. They're racing to find the pieces of the Golden Capstone, which Alexander the Great broke up and hid among the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. This dizzying adventure is very visual, and Dufris's voice projects enthusiasm and excitement. His various intonations and masterful pacing, as well as his expert accents, perfectly match the personalities portrayed. He narrates the tale smoothly while building the tension and intrigue. (c) AudioFile 2006

On Amazon: Seven Deadly Wonders: A Novel

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