This was another cracking read in the Jack West Junior Series, we've had to wait seven years for this but it was well worth the wait!
Like all books in this series there is plenty of action which moves along at a cracking pace and is supported by a strong historical backdrop. As usual in these books Jack had to step in to save the world from disaster but in this case it was voluntary.
If you are a Matthew Reilly fan you will see a character from one of his other series appear. The good news is t This was another cracking read in the Jack West Junior Series, we've had to wait seven years for this but it was well worth the wait! The good news is that there looks as there will be more books in this series. This is added to my favourites like others in the series. Not read any Jack West Junior books - what are you waiting for! Oct 19, Jennifer added it. Loved every minute of it.
I physically had to force myself to put the book down so I didn't finish it on the first night. It has everything I love about Matthew Reilly's writing and more. Very happy reader here! What was not to love John Woo couldn't have done a better job of coming up with these over the top action sequences.
Very, very good. I hope it isn't that long before we see another book in the series. Oct 19, Nikki rated it it was amazing. Absolutely amazing. Without giving anything away, lets just say, I had to stop reading and sit there mouth agape on more than one occasion. Just to process what i was reading. Love the concept, reminded me of Contest, but on a larger scale. I read Contest at least once a year.
The hardest thing for me was not being able to share with anyone, having read it within 2 days of coming out. I'm going to read this book again very soon. Slowly and savour every encounter.
And this is why Matthew Reill Wow! And this is why Matthew Reilly is my fave author. As always, love your work Mr Reilly. Well this is a first. I legitimately felt giddy while reading this. I only get this excited when squealing over smoochy kitties. But this, THIS, was everything.
Myths, action, heroes, legends, death, more death, friends, enemies, even more death. Well, compared to his other books the death count isn't actually that high. Dec 11, RG rated it it was amazing.
Always love Mr Reillys books. This was no exception. Plenty of action, crazy plot lines and backstory and loveable characters. The Jack West novels are a little over the top sometimes but that's what you expect when reading this series. Hopefully the next book comes out soon!! This fourth book in the series of Jack West Jr. As always, with any fast paced, action packed thriller, I've plowed through it like there was no tomorrow.
God, I really hope it doesn't take Reilly another 6 years to write the next one. Yeah, I did a double take too when I heard the dogs were taken hostage, but I realized later on that with all the ch This fourth book in the series of Jack West Jr. Yeah, I did a double take too when I heard the dogs were taken hostage, but I realized later on that with all the chaos happening, it was a little fun.
Jack has been kidnapped to participate in 'The Games'. A secret ritual akin to Hercules and the 12 labors. This isn't just your normal relay race, this novel packs it in with Minotaur armies, lakes of sulfur, rock climbing mazes, and a whole lot more thrilling stuff.
Jack must compete with 16 other 'worthy' warriors and to survive, he must get through the most brutal of challenges. I enjoy reading a competitive story. It is only natural to hope the good guy wins, but what happens when another favorite character is inserted into the fray of The Games?
I was so thrilled to see another hero of mine from another book that I literally jumped outta my chair and yelled "YES, yes!!! The end was brilliant Reilly, and you even left a good enough cliffhanger to make sure we keep on reading Jan 23, Claudia rated it liked it Shelves: paranormal , thriller , supernatural.
This was really fun - I think Matthew Reilly is quickly becoming my go-to guilty pleasure author. This book does not ask you to suspend disbelief so much as tie it up in your scruples, douse it in gasoline, set fire to it and throw it overboard preferably from a spaceship, if you can. The writing, I'm afraid, won't win the Pulitzer "the corridor was superlong. He tells you to grab some popcorn and buckle up for one hell sorry, bad pun of a ride - and boy, does he deliver.
This book will grab you on page one and chew you up and won't let go of you until it spits you out on the last page with a cliff-hanger that will have you scooting over to the bookstore of your choice to immediately order the sequel. While this can be read as a stand-alone and was the first one from the series that I read, it does contain many spoilers for the events of the earlier books and there's a strong overarching plotline that spans the entire series, so I would still recommend going in order with these.
Nov 30, Kate G rated it liked it Shelves: action-thriller , australian-author , attempts-at-awesome , read-in Basically, this is Contest meets 7AW. Maybe his next book — allegedly time-travel related — will be better? Most of the time, I love Matthew Reilly novels.
Unfortunately this completely missed the mark. The female characters, as another reviewer said, were all reduced to lamps. The plot devices felt cheap, and the infodumpiness was just too much, even for me.
I get he wants to set up the next three books, but what happened to easing the reader in like he did with 7AW Basically, this is Contest meets 7AW. I get he wants to set up the next three books, but what happened to easing the reader in like he did with 7AW? Train wrecks crash and burn, and this book certainly did. All the focus is on Jack, basically everyone but him is sidelined, and the 'let's make history fun' theme that underlines the previous three books is all but gone.
I wouldn't say the book is awful but it could certainly do with a rewrite. Matt tries to keep the pace going but unfortunately his goal to write a rollercoaster did him a disservice this time. Like someone already said that when picking up Reilly's books you are assured that the action would be fast-paced and there would be some history thrown in since it's Jack West series.
Jack has been kidnapped and he must now take part in a competition or else his friends would die. Jack continues and in the meantime, our hero meets another hero from Matthew's arsenal we have Scarecrow joining hands with Jack West Jr. It was fun and fast read as always now I am on to another Matthew Reilly's next Like someone already said that when picking up Reilly's books you are assured that the action would be fast-paced and there would be some history thrown in since it's Jack West series.
It was fun and fast read as always now I am on to another Matthew Reilly's next book actually it's an old title but I picked it up recently.
People who don't read generally ask me my reasons for reading. Simply put I just love reading and so to that end I have made it my motto to just Keep on Reading. I love to read everything except for Self Help books but even those once in a while.
I read almost all the genre but YA, Fantasy, Biographies are the most. My favorite series is, of course, Harry Potter but then there are many more books that I just adore. I have bookcases filled with books which are waiting to be read so can't stay and spend more time in this review, so remember I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
Dec 10, Vicki rated it did not like it. I've enjoyed the adventurous Jack West Jr series to date, knowing that you can't take any of it too seriously, but I'm sorry to say Matthew Reilly has lost his way with this book.
He hasn't created enough context for this 'world' where the book is set, and could have created so much more intrigue if the Four Kingdoms, and their Kings, had a more plausible backstory. Apparently they are the real, hidden rulers of the world, but nowhere could I pick up on anything about how they govern our world, I've enjoyed the adventurous Jack West Jr series to date, knowing that you can't take any of it too seriously, but I'm sorry to say Matthew Reilly has lost his way with this book.
Apparently they are the real, hidden rulers of the world, but nowhere could I pick up on anything about how they govern our world, other than just being rich dudes. Matthew Reilly has put all of his effort into the Challenges Jack must face, and not enough into the story.
It was also really weak characterisation. If you were kidnapped, wouldn't you at some point worry about your wife not knowing what has happened to you? This tale needed more depth, and I don't think he would lose his readers who choose these books simply for their action and adventure if he did have more depth.
It would create a richer experience for all readers. Regardless, I'll no doubt read the next instalment when it comes out to see how Jack next saves the world!
Oct 20, Craig rated it it was amazing. I've been eagerly awaiting this book and even subjected myself to a horrific 48 hours without a book to read because I'd finished my previous book and didn't want to start another knowing that my preorder of The Four Legendary Kingdoms was just around the corner. This feels slightly different to the other Jack West books but is exactly what you would expect it to be.
Loads of action, almost certain death on a regular basis, loathsome evil doers and a cameo appearance by Homer Simpson. Jack's bac I've been eagerly awaiting this book and even subjected myself to a horrific 48 hours without a book to read because I'd finished my previous book and didn't want to start another knowing that my preorder of The Four Legendary Kingdoms was just around the corner.
Jack's back Having successfully saved all life on Earth, Jack West, Jr. However, before anything could be done, he is immediately kidnapped by a representative of one of the Four Eternal Kingdoms that secretly rule the world. West lands in a hellish arena where he's forced to participate in the Hydra Games — a brutal battle to death against human and not-quite human adversaries, including Minotaurs who are really Neanderthals in bull masks.
By completing the ritual at the conclusion of the Hydra Games, humanity will avert the incoming rogue galaxy. However, half-way into the Hydra Games and the rouge galaxy successfully adverted. West learns that it was just a precursor to the Omega Event — the total destruction of the universe via the Big Crunch and another Big Bang that will create a new universe.
In order to stop this, the winner of the games would perform the ritual to get the knowledge to prevent this event and give it to their king, where they would reign over the Earth unopposed. Also come follow me on my socials!
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Matthew Reilly is known for weaving historical elements into his over-the-top action adventure novels, and The Four Legendary Kingdoms is no exception. Longtime fans of his series will devour the latest offering, while casual fans may struggle to get into the silly plot, which is far-fetched even for Reilly. Book Details. The first edition of the novel was published in , and was written by Matthew Reilly.
The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Paperback format. Series 4 by. When a by-invitation guided tour of the Fort turns into an ambush executed by disgruntled Delta Force soldiers, Mitchell Raleigh, thriller writer, must use his researched military knowledge to help save his life.. He will have to traverse diabolical mazes, fight cruel assassins and face unimaginable horros if he - and the world - is to survive.
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Loved each and every part of this book. I will definitely recommend this book to thriller, adventure lovers.
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