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Seven Ancient Wonders
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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AN ANCIENT SECRETTwo thousand years ago, it was hidden within the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Now, in the present day, it must be found again...ONE HERO TO FIND ITCaptain Jack West Jr part soldier, part scholar, all hero. The odds are stacked against him and his loyal team: nine brave companions taking on the most powerful countries on earth.AN ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHERFrom the pyramids of Egypt to the swamps of Sudan, to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the boulevards of Paris: the desperate race begins.FOR A PRIZE WITHOUT EQUALThe greatest prize of all: the power to end the world or rule it.AND SO THE GREAT ADVENTURE BEGINS
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BookLove4Ever
7 Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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Panpan

It wasn‘t completely terrible. I never knew how much I loved character development until I read this book. It was like Indiana Jones meets The A Team and I was here for it, but ultimately the story was so flat. Ain‘t no one gonna break the neck of a nile crocodile with their bare hands. I don‘t care if you‘re one forearm is mechanical. I wanted action-adventure, but what I really wanted was a well written action-adventure. Bummer. ⭐️⭐️

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LoveToReadLiveToRead
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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I spent nap time yesterday finishing book 1 in the Jack West Jr series instead of doing housework or catching up with sleep myself. I‘m re-reading them all ahead of the penultimate book which comes out next week.

These books have completely implausible plot lines & action sequences and Mr Reilly is a little over keen on the use of italics and exclamation marks but they are perfect escapism & such good fun. Perfect for lockdown times.

Book 4/2021

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LoveToReadLiveToRead
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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I‘ve just picked these up from the library. Time to catch up before reading the penultimate book in the series this month!

I first discovered Matthew Reilly 20 years ago when Ice Station was published a friend gave me his copy to take on holiday. I was hooked!

I haven‘t read any for years but I feel like this is the perfect time to escape into one of his adventure stories.

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Andrew65
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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Day 13 #Top20Series #20Series20Days

Today the superb Jack West Junior Series by Matthew Reilly. Great action, great characters, historical backdrops, and Treasure Hunts. These books are so fast paced and totally love them. Check them out!

He has also written some good standalones and the Scarecrow series which base on the first one is also a first rate series.

http://matthewreilly.com/the-novels/

Andrew65 Book 1 also published as the Seven Deadly Wonders 4y
BookDragonNotWorm I loved the Scarecrow series! Mother was my favorite! 4y
MsMelissa I was expecting to see this series on your list. I‘ve only read book one, which was great, but have the next three ready to go. 4y
Andrew65 @Book_Fiend_Melissa The good news is I think book 1 is the weakest. 4y
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hybridhavoc
7 Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly
Panpan

Cringe-inducing dialogue, curse-inducing pacing, and characters about as deep as my sink. I wouldn't call myself a fan of the action archaeology genre, but I couldn't recommend this one to anybody. #TAGbookclub

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hybridhavoc
7 Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly

Really struggling to keep on reading this one. #TAGbookclub

rather_be_reading welcome to litsy 📚☕📚 @LitsyWelcomeWagon 4y
RaimeyGallant Welcome to Litsy! #litsywelcomewagon 4y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🥳 4y
Nute Welcome to Litsy! It‘s a warm and friendly community. I know that you will enjoy yourself here. I‘m looking forward to getting to know you!🙂 4y
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EadieB
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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Day 21 - #AmazingAdventure #JazzyJune

This is an action-packed fun adventure series which I thoroughly enjoy. The books have everything; intrigue and conspiracy, heroes and bad guys, clever plot twists, well researched locations, great humor and non-stop action.

“Nobody writes action like Matthew Reilly." -- Vince Flynn

"Exciting and Entertaining." -- Chicago Sun Times

"A nonstop rollercoaster ride." -- Library Journal

Eggs Great choice🤗 5y
EadieB @Eggs Thanks! 5y
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MrT The Scarecrow series are great too! A Matthew Reilly read is usually one of my holiday picks. 5y
EadieB @MrT Thanks! I'm sure I'll be checking it out soon. One of my favorite Matthew Reilly books is Contest. Have you read that one? 5y
Freespirit I enjoyed them all. I think Ice Station was a favourite. As teenagers my sons loved these books! 5y
EadieB @Freespirit I'll have to check that one out too! Thanks! 5y
MrT Yup. Read the all. Including Hovercar and Troll Mountain. Contest was the 1st one of his I read. 5y
EadieB @MrT It seems like all his books are winners! 5y
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Joreads
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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I love Matthew Reilly abs his books. They are totally unrealistic all action all the time. They are trilling and entertaining.

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Andrew65
Seven Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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My favourite Australian author would have to be Matthew Reilly, talk about fast paced action thrillers with non-stop high octane action, great characters and historical backdrops. Love his Jack West Junior Series and can‘t wait for The Three Secret Cities to be published in October.
A screen shot rom his website : http://matthewreilly.com/the-novels/

#Australia #AugustIsATrip

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👍🏻👍🏻 6y
TheWintergarden Hey fellow Aussie I'm in Queensland. Please check out my new ebook and let me know what you think. It's a genre blend sci fi. Vampire romance. The novel is set in Sydney Australia. https://read.amazon.com.au/kp/kshare?asin=B07GCYLDDK&id=bzt818fuRFGKe4NyLbEu4Q&r... 6y
OutsmartYourShelf Really enjoyed reading his Scarecrow series. 6y
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Andrew65 @Deangirl Only Read The First Scarecrow Book which I love£ and aiming to get to the others now. 6y
vkois88 They sound fun!! 6y
Andrew65 @vkois88 Very much so! 6y
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Briguy73
7 Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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Just finished this.This book rocks! Fast-paced thriller here.If your a fan of Indiana Jonesian type books check this one out! Plenty of booby traps, exotic locales and wild adventure!

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Briguy73
Seven Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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My evening with the 3 B‘s. Beer,Book & Blanket.

britt_brooke Love than Miller Lite can! 🍻 (edited) 6y
Briguy73 Right!? i love these cans! 6y
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Briguy73
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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Some of my TBR pile for the summer.Can‘t wait to get to these!

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Andrew65
7 Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly

How are you enjoying this one Melissa?,

Melissa_J It‘s good. It‘s non-stop action so I just want to keep reading. I have a few issues with the writing (Reilly is the king of the exclamation point!), but am willing to forgive these issues because I‘m engaged with the story. (edited) 6y
Andrew65 @Melissa_J I'd best not say too much as I over use the exclamation mark!!!! 😂 I agree definitely fast paced, and the good news is in my opinion they only get better. Wouldn't describe them as the best ever writing but does provide a cracking read overall. (edited) 6y
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MariaW
TARTARUS-ORAKEL, DAS | Matthew Reilly
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Mehso-so

As a lover of Old Egypt I has to pick this one. Titled a thriller but more an adventure story. It is nicely written, but I could see the main plot twist coming. Unfortunately the whole story is based upon a myth which is not true. It's not credible. That's why I gave it the So-So. But I liked the idea of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, they were described in a magnificient way.
#matthewreilly #dastartarusorakel #sevenancientwonders

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geekybookgirl2
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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Pickpick

Really enjoyed this book. A fun, fast paced action adventure with great characters and interesting plot.

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geekybookgirl2
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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In July I read two books and started a third. I'm currently reading Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly. Really enjoying it at the moment.

Read in July
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐s
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke ⭐⭐⭐⭐s

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mchrobakauthor
7 Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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First of all, I didn't finish the book. I simply couldn't. It started off on a positive note, like a lot of first dates I've been on. Unfortunately it ended with a fake phone call, sudden emergency, gotta run - it's not you it's me kind of ending. I'm actually surprised I made it to page 70.

You can read my full review on Goodreads

sarinalangerwriter What a shame! I hate not finishing books but sometimes, rarely, I see no point in reading on :/ 7y
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VoraciousReader
7 Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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Another book haul. I love it when new to me titles catch my eye. It's not hoarding if it's books, right? Yeah, that's what I thought! 😜

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Briguy73
Seven Deadly Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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#septemberphotochallenge I hope to get this one knocked out soon.

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thecurioushedgehog
Seven Ancient Wonders | Matthew Reilly
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I can't wait to get properly stuck into re-reading this beauty after exams. It's a wonderful, thrilling, mystery of adventure. The rich history of the original wonders of the world is told fabulously through the strong characters and excellent story.

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