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It has something for everyone! Dec 17, Jennifer Loiske rated it it was amazing. A book I wanted to savor instead of rushing into it without my mind elsewhere. Oh, boy! Did this book deliver! Sahara Foley has definitely brought something new and refreshing on the Arthurian tales. A well known legend has been mixed with a modern time. The truth about Excalibur has been questioned…what really happened? What did they leave out when the legend was born? Sahara Foley has turned the cup upside down and created something completely new and unique. Kudos for the author! Prepare to be stunned as this story will blow your mind! I am a romance reader and had a small concern about the fantasy world, but the synopsis of the story drew me. I'm happy that I chose it. Foley writes a story of intrigue, humor, magic, suspense, hilarity and romance that immediately drew my attention, keeping me from putting it down. After an accident, Arthur Merlin is left with supernatural powers that put fear in his friends and the desire of the government to control him. Something pulled him to England where he met Dr. Ruth Burns. Th Wow! They tear up the sheets. But, he is drawn to The Lady of the Lake and the legendary sword Excalibur which old stories say it lies at the bottom of the lake. You will enjoy the twists, turns, action, romance and supporting characters in The Secret of Excalibur. Foley brings to life the emotions, pain and joy of characters. You will feel as if you were watching the story develop before your eyes. The storyline flows well and the main character, and even the supporting characters, are well-developed. The end surprised and pleased me. Ms Foley is a talented writer. I look forward to reading her work again. May 28, C. A great twist on a popular legend. It was actually a one star review that prompted me to read this book, and I'm so gad I did. One thing I must say up front is that this book is set in the 's, so attitudes weren't as politically correct back then. It's actually refreshing to see a bit of good old fashioned male chauvinism The story is about a guy, Arthur Merlin, who possesses extraordinary, superhero like powers. There is a suggestion that the CIA tried to con A great twist on a popular legend. There is a suggestion that the CIA tried to control him, before he turns up at a psychic institute in England. There he meets Ruth, a prickly lesbian doctor. I won't ruin it for you, but the fireworks between them form the core of a great book. I will admit that the first person POV took me a while to get used to, but after a couple of excellently written chapters I really enjoyed it. The Arthurian theme takes a huge twist at the end of the book, turning the whole legend on it's head, and I cannot wait for book two. There is a story here that needs to be told, and Sahara Foley is the one to tell it! Jun 30, Wendi Wilson rated it really liked it. This was a very unique and exciting take on the legend of Excalibur. A man, gifted with many amazing talents, is drawn to England from America where he teams up with a division of MI6 and meets a feisty lady with demons of her own. Romance, mystery, and humor all underscore this unimaginable adventure to discover the secrets of the Lady of the Lake. Just when you think you know where it's going, the story shifts and you're left clueless again. Make another prediction, and BAM! It shifts again and This was a very unique and exciting take on the legend of Excalibur. It shifts again and you're left reeling. I love that- when the story is unpredictable and exciting. My one negative- and it's a minor one- is the fact that our main character called his love interest "kid. The author is from the midwest, so it could be a regional thing that I don't understand. Overall, I really liked the story. I can't wait to see what happens next and have the sequel: "The Revenge of Excalibur" already lined up on my Kindle to start tomorrow! Great job! Aug 12, J. An Exciting and Adventurous Read! I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but it definitely exceeded my hopes! The story was interesting and kept driving forward. The tale was intelligent and fascinating, putting a new spin on an old legend. I applaud the author - well done! I was constantly surprised by the intriguing storyline. At first, I didn't much care for the arrogant Arthur Merlin, but by the end, I adored him. I thought Ruth and Daisy were admirable equals to Arthur and I liked the characters very much. I found I wanted to know more about them and I hope there's a sequel in the works! I definitely recommend this novel to all readers. There are moments of steamy romance and hilarious banter mixed with a spectrum of emotions, action, mystery, and suspense. The author did a beautiful job of blending old lore with modern concepts that opened a universe of possibilities! I loved it! When Arthur Merlin turns up at a facility in England, claiming to have strange powers, Ruth isn't really impressed. However, when it becomes clear he's not your average person, she finds herself falling for the charming man. The two embark on a journey to find out the mystery behind something Ruth saw many years ago. The result is something they both are unprepared for. Although I'm not a huge fan of first person, present tense, I did enjoy this novel. I liked the characters and there was a smatt When Arthur Merlin turns up at a facility in England, claiming to have strange powers, Ruth isn't really impressed. I liked the characters and there was a smattering of humor though out the text. It's admirable that Miss Foley is taking the work of her husband forward for publication. I did feel a bit disappointed at the end because I wanted to know what happened afterwards! I hope there is a sequel in the pipeline. Jun 06, Ju Ephraime rated it did not like it. Lots of grammatical and spelling errors in this book, i. Sentences are run-ons, i. She writes. There were several written this way. I could go on and on. I wanted to scream. A complete waste of my money! Save yours! Sep 23, K. This is a fascinating take on the story of Excalibur and not at all what I expected. It's well written and quirky and I enjoyed it. The plot constantly twists and throws you off the scent. The tension in the book is palpable and I was definitely terrified at points, especially during the underwater scenes. The ending was wacky and deeply sci-fi in the finish which I should've seen coming, but didn't. I will definitely read this author again. Dec 14, Janet E. Bright and amusing, an easy read. Inverted legends For young adults and those young at heart. Jan 18, C. Mandara rated it it was amazing. Loved this magical tale Jun 24, Jackie rated it really liked it. Arthur Merlin used to be just a regular guy until a weird accident happened. Now he has powers and can teleport himself anywhere he wants. A delightful story to keep your interest. Mar 20, Michelle A. Excalibur This story perfectly combines two imperfect humans in a moving, exciting tale that keeps the reader guessing what will happen next. Paranormal meets Star Trek, a must for those who enjoy both genres. Great story of Excalibur. Definitely not what you'd expect! This is my second book by Sahara Foley. She's an excellent author! Mar 31, Mary Deal rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: fantasy,mystery,paranormal. Recommended to Mary by: Chose it myself while participating in online group. The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a fantasy with humor throughout. I never laughed so hard as when the protagonist, Arthur Merlin, ends up landing on his backside in a pan of hot grease and two frying fish and then crashes into the fire pit. I stopped where I was and read this chapter twice and was laughing so hard I cried. I found the dialog of each character perfect. Not only did the dialog move the story forward, it is astounding how Foley can comes up with the perfect verbiage for each character. Not one character sounded the same as another. Characters pushed and pulled at one another according to their personalities, ideals, wants and needs. This story is told from the mind of the male protagonist. While many people try to write a character of the opposite sex, I found nothing to fault in the way Arthur Merlin lives through the plot. His attitude is very male, and all the characters personalities are perfectly defined and honest. Even the paranormal events in this story feel real. Foley must have a raucous attitude when writing. I picture her laughing when writing what she has conjured for a story. I cannot read another book right now, not until both the extreme hilarity and the shock of this story wears off. The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a fantasy about a modern day young man named Arthur Merlin, who struggles with mastering his phenomenal psychic powers. After a head injury that gave him incredible psychic abilities like pyrokinesis, astral projection, telekinesis, and resistance to nuclear explosions, Arthur is finding his way in life. His new abilities frightened old friends. Now, he wanders. No government agency or military can hold him because he teleports to safety at the first sig The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a fantasy about a modern day young man named Arthur Merlin, who struggles with mastering his phenomenal psychic powers. No government agency or military can hold him because he teleports to safety at the first sign of boredom. His journey has landed him in London. At a paranormal studies lab affiliated with MI6, he finds a lovely telekinesis expert named Doctor Ruth Burns. His powers make for an unusual romance. But something draws him to a mysterious lake shrouded in Arthurian lore. The truth under the waters is nothing like Arthur imagined. The Secret of Excalibur is a delightful entwining of Arthurian mythos, a modern Merlin, and clever supporting characters. Arthur, despite his fantastic powers, is an ethical young man with a refreshing innocence. The plot kept me guessing, and I could not wait to learn what was waiting in the lake. For readers who are fans of King Arthur stories, The Secret of Excalibur is a satisfying blend of the legend with a modern day wizard. Be warned, because the real sword under the lake is nothing like the legend. The story idea behind this book was very interesting. Learning about the history of the Lady in the Lake and the Excalibur was entertaining. The writing flowed well. The main character, Arthur had some amazing powers there! It was fun to watch him do what he could. I did find him to be very arrogant, although he mentioned in the beginning of the book that he was told to always remain humble. I liked Ruth, the love interest, a lot and would have loved to have read some chapters from her POV instea The story idea behind this book was very interesting. I liked Ruth, the love interest, a lot and would have loved to have read some chapters from her POV instead of other smaller characters. It would have been nice to hear her side of the story and what she was feeling throughout. I did agree with other reviewers that the first half of the book had a lot of back story, explaining, chatting, history, and it slowed the pace. Some scenes I thought were maybe just filler scenes. The plot twist at the end was not expected at all and kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to get to the the last few chapters as fast as I could. It was an interesting twist from how the book started. The only thing i didnt like was how Arthur manipulated Ruth throughout the book. She had a sad, horrible past and he didnt seem to care. I'm not sure if Ruth really did fall in love with him in 5 days or it was his mind control that made her, but with her traumatic past and how she chose a different romantic path for her life, I didnt like that he disregarded that from day one. It turned me off from him for the rest of the book. What he did to her at the end was unkind, regardless of his reasons. Ruth was nothing but loyal no matter what he asked of her. Not sure how she was okay with that. I felt that was unbelievable. All in all a good read for those into myths and legends. He realizes an unseen force is weakening his powers and enlists the help of Commander Dobie to investigate the mysterious undersea cave that appears to be operated by dangerous enemies. She has created a sci-fi theme that is intriguing, and the main characters - who are not afraid to speak their minds or express their feelings - narrate it. She writes very nicely and allows all her characters to participate in the drama, whether it is a big scene or a minor one. This strengthened the story, which has witty dialogue and adventure. Just when you get comfortable with the events unfolding, Sahara Foley pulls another creative twist without warnings or previous hints that divert The Secret of Excalibur onto a new route. Although the conclusion is unexpected as well, I still liked it and recommend this entertaining book. Feb 14, Patricia Rose rated it really liked it. The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley was a challenging book for me to listen to because its writing style stretched me way beyond my comfort limits. It didn't help at all that the narrator had a grating, rapid-fire, almost robotic quality to his voice that I, at first, found highly annoying. However, I had been given the book in exchange for an honest review, so I set a timer and promised myself thirty minutes of listening, then I was done. Instead, within thirty minutes, I was hooked, and I The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley was a challenging book for me to listen to because its writing style stretched me way beyond my comfort limits. Arthur Merlin is a modern-day Mulligan's stew of psychic abilities. He can do it all … quite literally. Mind read, teleport himself and others, shield himself from an atomic blast at ground zero — you name the super-skill, he's got you covered. He is also, at first, a very unlikeable, annoying character. The writer says you either love him or hate him, but I found myself in the middle ground; I didn't love him, but he grew on me, and I found myself rooting for him to win. Ah, but what would such an invincible character have to win against? And what secrets and mysteries would one such as he have to unfold? Therein lies the story, and I won't spoil it except to say that it does, eventually, unveil the secret of the Arthurian sword of legend! I don't like to compare books or writers as a rule. However, I think it's safe to say that anyone who enjoys a style of humor such as that exemplified by the British actors Bennie Hill or Monty Python would thoroughly enjoy The Secret of Excalibur. By the end of the novel, also, I found myself "hearing" it in the narrator's voice, making him a perfect fit for the role! Well done! The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a wonderful fantastical tale of the infamous sword, but set during modern times - or least in the 's. The story centers on Arthur Merlin, a once ordinary guy, who possesses superpowers like teleportation and pyrokinessis. Trying to make sense of his new found powers, he travels to the Institute of Psychic Research in England and there he meets Dr. Besides being an expert in psychic powers, she is also an expert on tales of Excalibur and The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a wonderful fantastical tale of the infamous sword, but set during modern times - or least in the 's. Besides being an expert in psychic powers, she is also an expert on tales of Excalibur and "The Lady of the Lake" - the higher being who supposedly gave King Arthur his sword in a time of great need. Ruth and Arthur have an instant attraction to each other that quickly leads to earth shattering sex I'm not sure what sex had to do with story, but there are several relatively short sex scenes, some of which are comically written and thoroughly enjoyable. Together Arthur and Ruth travel to Lake George - the place where Excalibur and the Lady of the Lake stories supposedly originated - where they find the answers they were seeking. There are a few plot twists that caught me off guard in addition to hints of Excalibur having a mind of its own similar to the "Sword of Gryffindor" of the Harry Potter stories. I listened to the Audible version of this book narrated by by Lynn Roberts who did an admirable job. She clearly differentiated between male and female voices and changed the tempo in the performance when warranted. See all books by Andy McDermott. About Andy McDermott Andy McDermott is a former journalist and movie critic who now writes novels full-time following the international success of his debut thriller, The Hunt for Atlantis, which has been sold around the world in more than twenty languages. Product Details. Inspired by Your Browsing History. The Sacred Vault. Andy McDermott. Empire of Gold. The Pyramid of Doom. The Valhalla Prophecy. The Covenant of Genesis. Kingdom of Darkness. Return to Atlantis. The Midas Legacy. Secret of the Templars. Paul Christopher. Deep Fire Rising. Jack Du Brul. The Lightning Stones. The Medusa Stone. Raymond Khoury. The Sword of the Templars. Lost City of the Templars. The Moses Stone. James Becker. Red Templar. The Messiah Secret. David Gibbins. River of Ruin. The First Apostle. The Templar Legion. The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley | Audiobook |

Inspired by Your Browsing History. The Sacred Vault. Andy McDermott. Empire of Gold. The Pyramid of Doom. The Valhalla Prophecy. The Covenant of Genesis. Kingdom of Darkness. Return to Atlantis. The Midas Legacy. Secret of the Templars. Paul Christopher. Deep Fire Rising. Jack Du Brul. The Lightning Stones. The Medusa Stone. Raymond Khoury. The Sword of the Templars. Lost City of the Templars. The Moses Stone. But her world is shattered when three rival Houses attack, forcing her to watch powerlessly as her mentor and father figure, Garrick, is slaughtered. His dying command: The House must survive at all costs. With Evangeline being the only remaining member, that means she must survive a full year. By: John P. Logsdon , and others. On the run and out of chances, he guides his ship and crew into the heart of a relic older than the galaxy itself - and find himself on the edge of an eternal war he never knew existed. The relic is a mech, lost to history and forgotten by all who remain. Built by an ancient race to be the ultimate weapon, the machine is capable of unspeakable destruction, and its discovery could unhinge the balance of power throughout known space. By: J. Chaney , and others. Supervillains are murdering people in the streets, but yet superheroes are more concerned with gaining popularity than bringing the villains to justice. These villains think they are above the law and that nobody can stop them, but they never planned for me. And if killing bad guys makes me a villain in the eyes of the heroes, well By: Logan Jacobs. With the Archetype damaged, Dash and his crew will need more than a quick fix to prepare for what's coming. A secret facility known only as the Forge lies in cold sleep, built by the Unseen for the greatest war in history. Dash has no idea what awaits him there, but he hopes to find some kind of advantage in the war that is to come. Meanwhile, on a distant world, an ancient order of monks protects a long-buried secret. Broken bodies and bloody messages are appearing in the darkest corners of New York City. Infected werewolves are roaming the streets attacking innocents. The Dark Council demands answers. They summon Simon and Tristan to investigate. The evidence points to the work of a powerful mage, unfortunately, there is only one mage in the city powerful enough to cause this kind of infection - Tristan Montague. Now, Simon and Tristan must locate the source of the magical infection before the Dark Council declares Tristan a dark mage, destroys the werewolves, and shatters the fragile peace. By: Orlando A. Cole is the most powerful witch to ever be born. The beast came at night. Murdered the cop in his home. Tore his Rottweilers to pieces. And it's only the latest in a series of gruesome attacks. Overwhelmed, Houston PD is at a loss. Michael discerns the secret nature of the killer; a werewolf's handiwork is unmistakable. Werewolves move in packs, however. And the local pack is 40 members strong. But a young woman's life is at stake. And so, after centuries spent avoiding the wolves, Michael abandons his retreat to confront his ancestral enemies. By: Marc Daniel. Tristan will need to forge an uneasy alliance between his superpowered teammates if he hopes to survive. Can Tristan rally his teammates behind him, unlock his abilities, and discover what it means to be truly special before it's too late? By: Yuri Jean-Baptiste. With a Pinnacle King now rising in the North, Morgan debates leaving the five kingdoms for good. However, his past comes back to haunt him and false memories are once again discovered. Not knowing who to trust, Morgan strikes out with Sarah to uncover the mystery of his past in a long-destroyed city that may finally give him some answers. Warning: This book contains profanity, gore, and content that may not be suitable for children. This book also contains GameLit elements, such as stat sheets, a form of leveling, and experience gain. By: Aaron Oster. Mordred - the bastard son of King Arthur - has returned, and he will stop at nothing to utterly destroy everything his father ever created, burning the Arthurian legend from the history books for good. By: Shayne Silvers. Before the now-infamous Count Dracula ever tasted his first drop of blood, Sorin Ambrogio owned the night. Humanity fearfully called him the devil. An unholy trinity if there ever was one. It was looking like Lady Luck had quite a grudge against him. In fact, at this point merely crashing the multi-billion-dollar ship he had helped design would have felt like winning the lottery compared to his current dilemma. If only he were so lucky. Things had started off all right - that is, until a freak wormhole unexpectedly swallowed his ship, leaving him stranded on an unknown planet far, far from home. By: Scott Baron. Hi, I'm Arthur Merlin. I used to be an ordinary guy, until a freak accident changed my life. Now my friends are afraid of me, and so am I. See, I developed superpowers: telepathy, pyrokinesis and telekinesis, to name a few. The US government want to control me. But how do you control someone who can teleport anywhere he wants to in a blink of an eye? But something is pulling me; calling me, and I don't know what. With the help of Dr. Burns and Commander Dobie, we uncover the secrets of the lake, but they're more than anyone imagined. Any additional comments? This is a tale mixing legend and fantasy with a modern twist of super hero with different kinds of powers. The author delivers a good story with plenty of plots going on throughout. The writing was straightforward and smooth. I really enjoyed the characters and supporting characters. Great story of Excalibur. Definitely not what you'd expect! I loved it! This is my second book by Sahara Foley. She's an excellent author! This is a fascinating take on the story of Excalibur and not at all what I expected. It's well written and quirky and I enjoyed it. The plot constantly twists and throws you off the scent. The tension in the book is palpable and I was definitely terrified at points, especially during the underwater scenes. The ending was wacky and deeply sci-fi in the finish which I should've seen coming, but didn't. I will definitely read this author again. Dec 14, Janet E. Bright and amusing, an easy read. Inverted legends For young adults and those young at heart. Jan 18, C. Mandara rated it it was amazing. Loved this magical tale Jun 24, Jackie rated it really liked it. Arthur Merlin used to be just a regular guy until a weird accident happened. Now he has powers and can teleport himself anywhere he wants. A delightful story to keep your interest. Mar 20, Michelle A. Excalibur This story perfectly combines two imperfect humans in a moving, exciting tale that keeps the reader guessing what will happen next. Paranormal meets Star Trek, a must for those who enjoy both genres. Great story of Excalibur. Definitely not what you'd expect! This is my second book by Sahara Foley. She's an excellent author! Mar 31, Mary Deal rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: fantasy,mystery,paranormal. Recommended to Mary by: Chose it myself while participating in online group. The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a fantasy with humor throughout. I never laughed so hard as when the protagonist, Arthur Merlin, ends up landing on his backside in a pan of hot grease and two frying fish and then crashes into the fire pit. I stopped where I was and read this chapter twice and was laughing so hard I cried. I found the dialog of each character perfect. Not only did the dialog move the story forward, it is astounding how Foley can comes up with the perfect verbiage for each character. Not one character sounded the same as another. Characters pushed and pulled at one another according to their personalities, ideals, wants and needs. This story is told from the mind of the male protagonist. While many people try to write a character of the opposite sex, I found nothing to fault in the way Arthur Merlin lives through the plot. His attitude is very male, and all the characters personalities are perfectly defined and honest. Even the paranormal events in this story feel real. Foley must have a raucous attitude when writing. I picture her laughing when writing what she has conjured for a story. I cannot read another book right now, not until both the extreme hilarity and the shock of this story wears off. The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a fantasy about a modern day young man named Arthur Merlin, who struggles with mastering his phenomenal psychic powers. After a head injury that gave him incredible psychic abilities like pyrokinesis, astral projection, telekinesis, and resistance to nuclear explosions, Arthur is finding his way in life. His new abilities frightened old friends. Now, he wanders. No government agency or military can hold him because he teleports to safety at the first sig The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a fantasy about a modern day young man named Arthur Merlin, who struggles with mastering his phenomenal psychic powers. No government agency or military can hold him because he teleports to safety at the first sign of boredom. His journey has landed him in London. At a paranormal studies lab affiliated with MI6, he finds a lovely telekinesis expert named Doctor Ruth Burns. His powers make for an unusual romance. But something draws him to a mysterious lake shrouded in Arthurian lore. The truth under the waters is nothing like Arthur imagined. The Secret of Excalibur is a delightful entwining of Arthurian mythos, a modern Merlin, and clever supporting characters. Arthur, despite his fantastic powers, is an ethical young man with a refreshing innocence. The plot kept me guessing, and I could not wait to learn what was waiting in the lake. For readers who are fans of King Arthur stories, The Secret of Excalibur is a satisfying blend of the legend with a modern day wizard. Be warned, because the real sword under the lake is nothing like the legend. The story idea behind this book was very interesting. Learning about the history of the Lady in the Lake and the Excalibur was entertaining. The writing flowed well. The main character, Arthur had some amazing powers there! It was fun to watch him do what he could. I did find him to be very arrogant, although he mentioned in the beginning of the book that he was told to always remain humble. I liked Ruth, the love interest, a lot and would have loved to have read some chapters from her POV instea The story idea behind this book was very interesting. I liked Ruth, the love interest, a lot and would have loved to have read some chapters from her POV instead of other smaller characters. It would have been nice to hear her side of the story and what she was feeling throughout. I did agree with other reviewers that the first half of the book had a lot of back story, explaining, chatting, history, and it slowed the pace. Some scenes I thought were maybe just filler scenes. The plot twist at the end was not expected at all and kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to get to the the last few chapters as fast as I could. It was an interesting twist from how the book started. The only thing i didnt like was how Arthur manipulated Ruth throughout the book. She had a sad, horrible past and he didnt seem to care. I'm not sure if Ruth really did fall in love with him in 5 days or it was his mind control that made her, but with her traumatic past and how she chose a different romantic path for her life, I didnt like that he disregarded that from day one. It turned me off from him for the rest of the book. What he did to her at the end was unkind, regardless of his reasons. Ruth was nothing but loyal no matter what he asked of her. Not sure how she was okay with that. I felt that was unbelievable. All in all a good read for those into myths and legends. He realizes an unseen force is weakening his powers and enlists the help of Commander Dobie to investigate the mysterious undersea cave that appears to be operated by dangerous enemies. She has created a sci-fi theme that is intriguing, and the main characters - who are not afraid to speak their minds or express their feelings - narrate it. She writes very nicely and allows all her characters to participate in the drama, whether it is a big scene or a minor one. This strengthened the story, which has witty dialogue and adventure. Just when you get comfortable with the events unfolding, Sahara Foley pulls another creative twist without warnings or previous hints that divert The Secret of Excalibur onto a new route. Although the conclusion is unexpected as well, I still liked it and recommend this entertaining book. Feb 14, Patricia Rose rated it really liked it. The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley was a challenging book for me to listen to because its writing style stretched me way beyond my comfort limits. It didn't help at all that the narrator had a grating, rapid-fire, almost robotic quality to his voice that I, at first, found highly annoying. However, I had been given the book in exchange for an honest review, so I set a timer and promised myself thirty minutes of listening, then I was done. Instead, within thirty minutes, I was hooked, and I The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley was a challenging book for me to listen to because its writing style stretched me way beyond my comfort limits. Arthur Merlin is a modern-day Mulligan's stew of psychic abilities. He can do it all … quite literally. Mind read, teleport himself and others, shield himself from an atomic blast at ground zero — you name the super-skill, he's got you covered. He is also, at first, a very unlikeable, annoying character. The writer says you either love him or hate him, but I found myself in the middle ground; I didn't love him, but he grew on me, and I found myself rooting for him to win. Ah, but what would such an invincible character have to win against? And what secrets and mysteries would one such as he have to unfold? Therein lies the story, and I won't spoil it except to say that it does, eventually, unveil the secret of the Arthurian sword of legend! I don't like to compare books or writers as a rule. However, I think it's safe to say that anyone who enjoys a style of humor such as that exemplified by the British actors Bennie Hill or Monty Python would thoroughly enjoy The Secret of Excalibur. By the end of the novel, also, I found myself "hearing" it in the narrator's voice, making him a perfect fit for the role! Well done! The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a wonderful fantastical tale of the infamous sword, but set during modern times - or least in the 's. The story centers on Arthur Merlin, a once ordinary guy, who possesses superpowers like teleportation and pyrokinessis. Trying to make sense of his new found powers, he travels to the Institute of Psychic Research in England and there he meets Dr. Besides being an expert in psychic powers, she is also an expert on tales of Excalibur and The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a wonderful fantastical tale of the infamous sword, but set during modern times - or least in the 's. Besides being an expert in psychic powers, she is also an expert on tales of Excalibur and "The Lady of the Lake" - the higher being who supposedly gave King Arthur his sword in a time of great need. Ruth and Arthur have an instant attraction to each other that quickly leads to earth shattering sex I'm not sure what sex had to do with story, but there are several relatively short sex scenes, some of which are comically written and thoroughly enjoyable. Together Arthur and Ruth travel to Lake George - the place where Excalibur and the Lady of the Lake stories supposedly originated - where they find the answers they were seeking. There are a few plot twists that caught me off guard in addition to hints of Excalibur having a mind of its own similar to the "Sword of Gryffindor" of the Harry Potter stories. I listened to the Audible version of this book narrated by by Lynn Roberts who did an admirable job. She clearly differentiated between male and female voices and changed the tempo in the performance when warranted. I received a copy of this audio in exchange for an unbiased review. Simply put, I highly recommend this audiobook! Feb 22, Delinda McCann rated it it was amazing. Expecting another take on the famous sword, this love story took me by surprise as it wound its way from a laboratory in London that specializes in paranormal characteristics in humans to the surprise twist at the very end. Between laboratory and the end, Foley dips into some of the lore around the famous sword. Ruth our heroine is fascinated by the Arthurian legends, so whe A Tale to Remember I think The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is one of those stories that will stand out in my memory. Ruth our heroine is fascinated by the Arthurian legends, so when she and our hero, Arthur Merlin, need to get away from the city, she takes him to the St. George Inn on lake St. George, where the sword is said to have been cast. Could the strange psychic sensations Arthur feels coming from the lake have anything to do with the famous sword? What did Ruth and her classmates really see out on the lake? The two set out to discover what mysteries the lake really holds, occasionally stopping for some lovemaking. Foley manages this modern tale in classic form with the lovely heroine, a superhero, who is also very human, a few incompetent government paper-pushers and even the local buffoons. Her descriptions of the English Inns and countryside make me want to visit England again. I highly recommend this book. Feb 05, Jan Raymond rated it it was amazing. A wonderful meld of magic, paranormal powers and myth. What happened to Excalibur? Did it exist? Did Excalibur give Arthur special powers? This book takes me back to those original tales of legend or fantasy, I doubt if we will ever know which. It combines fantasy with intrigue and suspense and with the reality of the world we live in now. I A wonderful meld of magic, paranormal powers and myth. The Secret of Excalibur by Andy McDermott | Audiobook |

In a Stockholm museum, thieves steal an enormous Norse rune stone, but not before killing a security guard. A scholar has discovered that the stone may be one of two keys to finding the mythological site of Valhalla, where the Vikings predicted the world's final battle would begin. The assassin is soon identified as a year-old Nazi war criminal - with the body of a healthy year-old. Following the victim's final warnings, Nina and Eddie travel to Cairo to inspect the newly discovered tomb of Alexander the Great. But the real find is hidden in one of its treasures. In the heart of Iraq, on the eve of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a CIA special forces unit met with Arab rebels near long-hidden ancient ruins, a place from which the Americans were direly warned to stay away. But team member Ezekiel Cross didn't listen and made an astounding discovery - one worth killing for. Now Cross is a ruthless cult leader on an ominous mission. For Nina Wilde and her ex-SAS husband, Eddie Chase, locating the legendary lost city of Atlantis was just the beginning of an even greater quest: to discover what mysterious treasure drew an ancient Atlantan explorer to the Himalayas. But they're unaware of the risks they face, the secrets gathering around them, and the powerful forces desperate to possess history's greatest prize. World-famous archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, ex-SAS solder Eddie Chase, think they have left their days of dangerous adventures behind. At home with desk jobs and daily routines, they are just like any other family. However, when an ancient and astonishing civilisation buried deep in the Antarctic ice is woken, Nina and Eddie must confront the gravest threat they've ever faced. Travelling from New York to New Zealand, from the cities of Europe to the outback of Australia, they must try to understand the formidable power that has been unleashed. To save the world and our future, Sigma Force must embark on a dangerous odyssey into an ancient past whose horrors are all too present in this pause-resisting thriller from number-one New York Times best-selling author James Rollins that combines cutting-edge science, historical mystery, mythology, and pulse- pounding action. By: James Rollins. A 4,year-old mystery lurks in the hills of Georgia. While investigating a strange series of ancient symbols, an archaeologist vanishes, and a professor he entrusted with the secret is murdered. Former government agent Sean Wyatt learns of his friend's disappearance and the murder. Now he must unravel the clues to the ancient mystery that holds incredible power. By: Ernest Dempsey. Over years ago, a covert expedition shadowing Lewis and Clark disappeared into the wilderness of central Idaho. Now, seven anthropology students and their professor vanish in the same area. The key to finding them lies in an ancient secret, one involving alchemy, gold, and immortality Michael Rempart is a brilliant archeologist whose colorful and controversial career has earned him admiring fans and implacable foes, but he is plagued by a troubling sense of the supernatural and a mysterious spiritual intuitiveness. By: Joanne Pence. One small handwritten letter, sent from a dark, remote corner of the planet and lost in the system for 60 years, is about to change the entire human race. Outside Denver, Colorado, Joe Rickards stands over a small aircraft wreckage, studying burnt remains still smoldering in a field of freshly fallen snow. He's an investigator for the NTSB, working to carefully roll back the last several hours and identify the cause of the accident. But this time, he can't. By: Michael C. Decades ago, a mysterious treasure vanished in the middle of the night. But the secrets it held were worth more than gold. The thrilling follow-up to The Secret of the Stones sends former government agent Sean Wyatt and his sidekick Tommy Schultz from the deserts of the American southwest to the hills and jungles of Ecuador in a race to find the mysterious lost treasure. The treasure is somehow linked to the legendary Lost Chambers of Gold that has remained hidden for thousands of years. But the chambers hold a deeper secret, one on which an evil mastermind has his sights set. Former special ops soldier Alex Reeve is Operative One of the UK's deadliest weapons, he is part of the mysterious C6 - an elite and top-secret security service with a remit to neutralise the country's most dangerous enemies. But now Reeve is in the firing line. Framed as a traitor, Reeve is forced to flee as every operative is instructed to kill the 'rogue asset'. On the run from his own government, alone and under the radar, Reeve must survive off grid with fearsome assassins on his trail. He doesn't know why he's a target. Or who betrayed him. Legend has it that he who carries King Arthur's mighty sword into battle will be invincible. But for more than a thousand years, the secret to the whereabouts of this powerful weapon has been lost But the couple's plans are dashed when a meeting with an old acquaintance propels Nina and Eddie into a razor's-edge hunt across the globe - battling a team of elite mercenaries who will stop at nothing in order to claim a prize every treasure hunter has coveted since the final days of Camelot. Nina and Eddie must do everything they can to keep the legendary blade from falling into the wrong hands. Because the truth behind the sword's power - and those who seek it - will not only shock the world but plunge it into a new and more devastating era of war. A fantastic adventure worthy of all of classic Tomb Raider tales. I loved it and can't wait for the movie. Can anyone say Scarlett J and Jason S? Sometimes I feel like I'm listening to a movie script, but the plot lines are pretty good. What other book might you compare The Secret of Excalibur to and why? Not sure. He does a really good job of separating the voices so you know who's talking. He just pronounces some words very weird. He adds er onto any word that ends in a, i. Nina becomes 'Neener'. Was The Secret of Excalibur worth the listening time? I think so, I wasn't able to predict everything that was going to happen. Any additional comments? Slow down and take a breath. It felt like it was rushed. If it wasn't for the narrator abilities to create different voices for all the charters introduced, I would have not given Performance 3 stars. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Nope, this was a fun read. I loved the story and who cares if there were so much sex involved. I think if I had those super power abilities I would have done the same things. Here is another book that I am glad that i was given a copy to review. This is not what I normally would have read and I am so glad that I did. Was the story polish and smooth? No, but it didn't need to be because this was a fun read and if you are looking for a book to take your mind off the hustle and bustle this is the one. This is the kind of book I would love to read when I travel. What made the experience of listening to The Secret of Excalibur the most enjoyable? Listening to the book being told in audio form. Burns, and because she's interesting. How does this one compare? The introduction of someone having the ability of invisibility, the Almost Mode. A fantastic audio book. So someone who likes space and aliens should like this book. Maybe, but I'd want to hear a sample recording first. She was too stilted for my taste. I am very torn about this book, I liked about half of it, then it went crazy over the top. I don't want to give away too much but most of the last half I was left scratching my head. I liked that it seemed like Excalibur was sentient, I thought that was a neat twist. I didn't like that Ruth, who was in lesbian relationships dropped her knickers for Arthur nearly immediately; who was practicing psychic "sexual" healing on her I know this wasn't set exactly in the "modern" times, late s but still. I would say to give this book a chance if you like Science Fiction, you might end up really enjoying it. The Secret of Excalibur by Sahara Foley is a wonderful fantastical tale of the infamous sword, but set during modern times - or least in the 's. The story centers on Arthur Merlin, a once ordinary guy, who possesses superpowers like teleportation and pyrokinessis. Trying to make sense of his new found powers, he travels to the Institute of Psychic Research in England and there he meets Dr. Ruth Burns. Besides being an expert in psychic powers, she is also an expert on tales of Excalibur and "The Lady of the Lake" - the higher being who supposedly gave King Arthur his sword in a time of great need. Ruth and Arthur have an instant attraction to each other that quickly leads to earth shattering sex I'm not sure what sex had to do with story, but there are several relatively short sex scenes, some of which are comically written and thoroughly enjoyable. Together Arthur and Ruth travel to Lake George - the place where Excalibur and the Lady of the Lake stories supposedly originated - where they find the answers they were seeking. There are a few plot twists that caught me off guard in addition to hints of Excalibur having a mind of its own similar to the "Sword of Gryffindor" of the Harry Potter stories. I listened to the Audible version of this book narrated by by Lynn Roberts who did an admirable job. She clearly differentiated between male and female voices and changed the tempo in the performance when warranted. I received a copy of this audio in exchange for an unbiased review. Simply put, I highly recommend this audiobook! This was a great tale, and one that sounds like there might be another adventure waiting to happen. I know that I did not get enough of Arthur. I also want to know if he still has Ruth's little habit of patting people to console them. It was such a tickle every time he noticed it. I loved the voice of Lynn Roberts. His way of having each character have their own sound, with all of the different accents made it very fun to listen to. The only reason I hesitated to give him 5 stars was that I felt at times like it was read too fast, without small pauses or breaks between sentences. Some of the paragraphs felt like one long run-on sentence. But other than that, I really did enjoy Roberts way of tackling this tale. All in all, I thank you for the adventure Sahara, and I am excited to see, what comes next! This story starts on an odd note and then proceeds right into the bizarre. I was unable to put it down! Somehow I expected this to be a time travel story where the lead character found the sword and it took him back to King Arthur's time. I kept looking for the find but it was not there. Instead I found an excellent narrative about a man with psychic powers trying not to be controlled while also following his own code. This novel was a little more sexually explicit than I prefer but it did fit with the final story line. Overall a well written story that is engaging and fast paced. The voices fit the characters and wer well defined. Don't be shy, you'll love this one if you like modern day tales with the Arthurian legend. We start with an American in England with all the possible gifts of the mind. Why is he there? What does he want? How will he keep from being controlled? What does Excaliber have to do with him? While this was a fun book it seemed like it more evolved as the author wrote it than that if followed a planned outline to the finish. Some of the plot lines seemed to change and the story progressed. It was definitely worth listening to. I was given this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found the story thankfully different. If he was using an American accent all ok but the switching to female, English and back again was excruciating. The Secret of Excalibur. Narrated by: Lynn Roberts. Series: Excalibur Saga , Book 1. Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins. Add to Cart failed. Please try again later. Add to Wish List failed. Remove from wishlist failed. Adding to library failed. Please try again. Follow podcast failed. Unfollow podcast failed. Free with a day trial. Stream or download thousands of included titles. No default payment method selected. Add payment method. Switch payment method. We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method. Pay using card ending in. Taxes where applicable. Listeners also enjoyed Logsdon, Christopher P. The Dark Between By: J. Sanchez Narrated by: Kevin T. Collins Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Unabridged Overall. Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Unabridged Overall. What will I sacrifice to save the world from Excalibur? What listeners say about The Secret of Excalibur. Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews. Amazon Reviews. Sort by:. Most Helpful Most Recent. Filter by:. All stars 5 star only 4 star only 3 star only 2 star only 1 star only. Todd Toad Vogel Loved it! ATX-LH An arousing tale of Merlin!! Mark Mackey Jessica Holy Sword LilMissMolly

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Stripped of command and resources, Voria must find a ship and rally a crew. Somewhere within the Umbral Depths lays a hidden world, a world that the dead god Marid intended her to find. By: Chris Fox. Combat is literally her middle name. Evangeline, a hellion born with the gifts of dual- blades and advanced magic not seen for over a century, had been living a great life as a Guard at House Sinister for many years. But her world is shattered when three rival Houses attack, forcing her to watch powerlessly as her mentor and father figure, Garrick, is slaughtered. His dying command: The House must survive at all costs. With Evangeline being the only remaining member, that means she must survive a full year. By: John P. Logsdon , and others. On the run and out of chances, he guides his ship and crew into the heart of a relic older than the galaxy itself - and find himself on the edge of an eternal war he never knew existed. The relic is a mech, lost to history and forgotten by all who remain. Built by an ancient race to be the ultimate weapon, the machine is capable of unspeakable destruction, and its discovery could unhinge the balance of power throughout known space. By: J. Chaney , and others. Supervillains are murdering people in the streets, but yet superheroes are more concerned with gaining popularity than bringing the villains to justice. These villains think they are above the law and that nobody can stop them, but they never planned for me. And if killing bad guys makes me a villain in the eyes of the heroes, well By: Logan Jacobs. With the Archetype damaged, Dash and his crew will need more than a quick fix to prepare for what's coming. A secret facility known only as the Forge lies in cold sleep, built by the Unseen for the greatest war in history. Dash has no idea what awaits him there, but he hopes to find some kind of advantage in the war that is to come. Meanwhile, on a distant world, an ancient order of monks protects a long-buried secret. Broken bodies and bloody messages are appearing in the darkest corners of New York City. Infected werewolves are roaming the streets attacking innocents. The Dark Council demands answers. They summon Simon and Tristan to investigate. The evidence points to the work of a powerful mage, unfortunately, there is only one mage in the city powerful enough to cause this kind of infection - Tristan Montague. Now, Simon and Tristan must locate the source of the magical infection before the Dark Council declares Tristan a dark mage, destroys the werewolves, and shatters the fragile peace. By: Orlando A. Cole is the most powerful witch to ever be born. The beast came at night. Murdered the cop in his home. Tore his Rottweilers to pieces. And it's only the latest in a series of gruesome attacks. Overwhelmed, Houston PD is at a loss. Michael discerns the secret nature of the killer; a werewolf's handiwork is unmistakable. Werewolves move in packs, however. And the local pack is 40 members strong. But a young woman's life is at stake. And so, after centuries spent avoiding the wolves, Michael abandons his retreat to confront his ancestral enemies. By: Marc Daniel. Tristan will need to forge an uneasy alliance between his superpowered teammates if he hopes to survive. Can Tristan rally his teammates behind him, unlock his abilities, and discover what it means to be truly special before it's too late? By: Yuri Jean-Baptiste. With a Pinnacle King now rising in the North, Morgan debates leaving the five kingdoms for good. However, his past comes back to haunt him and false memories are once again discovered. Not knowing who to trust, Morgan strikes out with Sarah to uncover the mystery of his past in a long-destroyed city that may finally give him some answers. Warning: This book contains profanity, gore, and content that may not be suitable for children. This book also contains GameLit elements, such as stat sheets, a form of leveling, and experience gain. By: Aaron Oster. Mordred - the bastard son of King Arthur - has returned, and he will stop at nothing to utterly destroy everything his father ever created, burning the Arthurian legend from the history books for good. By: Shayne Silvers. Before the now-infamous Count Dracula ever tasted his first drop of blood, Sorin Ambrogio owned the night. Humanity fearfully called him the devil. An unholy trinity if there ever was one. It was looking like Lady Luck had quite a grudge against him. In fact, at this point merely crashing the multi-billion-dollar ship he had helped design would have felt like winning the lottery compared to his current dilemma. If only he were so lucky. Things had started off all right - that is, until a freak wormhole unexpectedly swallowed his ship, leaving him stranded on an unknown planet far, far from home. By: Scott Baron. Hi, I'm Arthur Merlin. I used to be an ordinary guy, until a freak accident changed my life. Now my friends are afraid of me, and so am I. See, I developed superpowers: telepathy, pyrokinesis and telekinesis, to name a few. The US government want to control me. But how do you control someone who can teleport anywhere he wants to in a blink of an eye? But something is pulling me; calling me, and I don't know what. With the help of Dr. Burns and Commander Dobie, we uncover the secrets of the lake, but they're more than anyone imagined. Any additional comments? This is a tale mixing legend and fantasy with a modern twist of super hero with different kinds of powers. The author delivers a good story with plenty of plots going on throughout. The writing was straightforward and smooth. I really enjoyed the characters and supporting characters. Great story of Excalibur. Definitely not what you'd expect! I loved it! This is my second book by Sahara Foley. She's an excellent author! Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret of Excalibur to be better than the print version? I think this book might have been better if I read it. Who was your favorite character and why? Arthur Merlin What do you think the narrator could have done better? Slow down and take a breath. It felt like it was rushed. If it wasn't for the narrator abilities to create different voices for all the charters introduced, I would have not given Performance 3 stars. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Nope, this was a fun read. I loved the story and who cares if there were so much sex involved. I think if I had those super power abilities I would have done the same things. Here is another book that I am glad that i was given a copy to review. This is not what I normally would have read and I am so glad that I did. Was the story polish and smooth? No, but it didn't need to be because this was a fun read and if you are looking for a book to take your mind off the hustle and bustle this is the one. This is the kind of book I would love to read when I travel. What made the experience of listening to The Secret of Excalibur the most enjoyable? Listening to the book being told in audio form. Burns, and because she's interesting. How does this one compare? The introduction of someone having the ability of invisibility, the Almost Mode. A fantastic audio book. So someone who likes space and aliens should like this book. Maybe, but I'd want to hear a sample recording first. She was too stilted for my taste. I am very torn about this book, I liked about half of it, then it went crazy over the top. I don't want to give away too much but most of the last half I was left scratching my head. I liked that it seemed like Excalibur was sentient, I thought that was a neat twist. I didn't like that Ruth, who was in lesbian relationships dropped her knickers for Arthur nearly immediately; who was practicing psychic "sexual" healing on her I know this wasn't set exactly in the "modern" times, late s but still. I would say to give this book a chance if you like Science Fiction, you might end up really enjoying it. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Oh, why the hell not. I like brainless over-the-top action adventure stories. That is why in a fit of madness I bought three Andy McDermott books at the same time. Most writers improve. That left me with this book just sitting there on the coffee table… baiting me, taunting. Perhaps I should have put the money towards a root canal—woulda been more fun. I could almost forgive the sophomoric writing if some of the ideas and plot devices were interesting. But no he recycled every thriller writer in print. Andy, oh Andy, you should witch to comic books; that is were your audience is. Keep the writing at a seventh grade level and crank them out. View 1 comment. May 30, Mike rated it it was amazing Shelves: exploding-helicopters. And the non-stop action adventure continues. I love this series. One thing though, if you're looking for a deep novel, you won't find it here, this is pure unadulterated thrill ride. Seriously, this is nothing more than an action movie in book form. It's easy to see who the bad guy is from almost the very beginning, the twists and turns are usually expected, but I'm glad to say that the final twist was one I didn't see coming at all. I really liked this book, I really like this series. I know I s And the non-stop action adventure continues. I know I said it above, but if you're reading this series for a deeper understanding of the world that came before us, the deeper cultures of the previous societies and for a meaningful insight into the world as we know it; you're reading it for the wrong reason. The reason I love this series is because things blow up, especially helicopters. There should be a memorial made for all the helicopters lost to the hands of Andy McDermott because he really likes to blow them up, constantly. I thought the book was very good. Action, adventure, excitement, betrayal, everything I've come to suspect from Andy McDermott. I've already started the next book, and I look forward to many more pointless explosions to come. I have long been a fan of Arthurian legend, so I thought this mystery of trying to find Excalibur was neat. Unfortunately, the sword was found halfway through the book, and the rest of the story was devoted to Nina and Chase being pursued by people who wanted to take the sword. Too many descriptions of weapons and secret hideouts. I would have preferred more of the story be devoted to the clues and historic secrets that led to the finding of Excalibur. View 2 comments. Jun 15, Mark Muckerman rated it liked it. After savaging The Tomb of Hercules, I must be fair and say that Excalibur is a profound improvement. While I'm sure in the author's mind it's a necessary view into the relationship development, the actual writing in Hercules was so shallow an After savaging The Tomb of Hercules, I must be fair and say that Excalibur is a profound improvement. While I'm sure in the author's mind it's a necessary view into the relationship development, the actual writing in Hercules was so shallow and extreme in emotion and invective that it became offputting, and in fact disctracted from the story. While I still stand by my commentary that the writing is not at a level of Cussler or Reilly, I will chalk book 2 up to the Sophomore slump, and give McDermott credit for obvious improvements and maturation in writing style and substance. In short: a better story, better writing, and better character development and interaction than his prior effort, and a more entertaining read. Feb 13, Helen rated it it was ok Shelves: reviewed , silly- in-a-bad-way. One star because it is actually well written and readable, and another because the author is from Halifax. I expected this to be cheesy, and probably sexist, but it was much worse than I thought it would be. The action sequences are daft and go beyond ridiculous, but that wouldn't bother me too much if the humour weren't so juvenile. The main protagonist Eddie has zero personality and his supposedly super smart fiancee Nina giggles her way through the book. Still, I managed to read it to the end One star because it is actually well written and readable, and another because the author is from Halifax. Still, I managed to read it to the end and there were fun moments when the history of King Arthur and the swords were brought into it. Jul 29, Joe Geesin rated it it was amazing. When myths and legends become reality, history gets rewritten. And that's exactly what happens here as Nina and Eddie chase Excalibur. From ancient texts to Russian underhand tactics, a dead scientist and a quadruple agent. Senior US involvement is hinted at in the final chapter, making for a subplot to bolster the next in the series. Which I'm now looking forward to. Aug 08, Jeffrey Lyons rated it it was amazing Shelves: action. This one sort of hearkens back to the first book when Nina discovered Atlantis. In this one, we learn that Nina has the ability to summon some sort of earth energy to help control Excaliber. I guess it is sort of like the old Arthurian myth that whomever can remove the sword from the stone is the true born King of England. Although Nina would be a Queen but that's besides the point. So yeah, there is an element of fantasy in this and many of McDermott's books. The two of them dodge many bullets and make it through some of the most painful falls, accidents, fights, etc. Though they do bicker a lot. It's part of the charm. But that is to be expected from this series. Really FAST page turners. They make me laugh. They make me out of breath! They entertain me to the nth degree. And I can get through them in days and usually stay up past my bedtime waiting to see what happens. Highly recommended for people who want to read a lot of action and suspend their belief in reality for a few days. Mar 09, Annette Gisby rated it liked it Shelves: thriller , suspense , legends. Not as good as the first in the series, the one about Atlantis, but still entertaining and a fast read. Apr 11, Kristen rated it really liked it Shelves: action-thriller , audiobooks , fun-fluffy-reads. If I wanted reality, I'd read non-fiction, but as someone who instantly fell in love with Indiana Jones from the second I met him, I am perfectly fine with a fictional hero like Eddie Chase doing stuff no REAL secret agent could probably pull off and still survive [although one just never knows what real secret agents are capable of - that's why they're SECRET, after all! This book, and in fact the whole series so far is just a big bucket of rip-roaring, no-holds-barred action and excitement. Is it escapist? Is it implausible? Maybe, don' care! This story is fast-paced, interesting, and filled with lots of exotic locations. The story is exciting, engaging, and interesting, especially if archaeology is your thing [it's definitely mine! I absolutely love a book that makes me laugh out loud, and this whole series has done that consistently. The tongue-in-cheek, sarcastic way Eddie, and to a lesser extent, Nina react to the often insane things that happen to them provides a really fun and funny counter-point to the high drama of the action in the plot, and helps to break up the tension in the life-and-death stuff. Personally, I love that that! I laughed out lough a LOT listening to this book. Most of that was the author's writing which is clever and snappy, but some of the credit has to go to the narrator, who absolutely NAILED both Eddie's accent and his black humour personality! The story in this book was an especially enjoyable one for me, as I am a fan of Arthurian legends, so the search for Excalibur was something I would be predisposed to be all-in for. Fortunately, the author knows his characters, and, I suspect, his audience. Is this a formula series? Yes, it is. But it's a formula that works! I know what to expect when I pick up a book in this series, and I enjoy what it delivers. I enjoy these books as exciting, escapist thrill-rides, with a side of sarcastic humour, and I absolutely intend to continue with this series! May 10, Ryan Burt rated it really liked it. Nina and Eddie race to find it to stop it from being used for bad. All these books have a bit of the unbelievable in them. It is sort of like watching a James Bond movie. You just go in expecting action and adventure and try not to worry about believabi 1 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars 2 Genre: Adventure 3 Synopsis: Excalibur used to be the most powerful weapon of its time and can help create the most powerful weapon of today. You just go in expecting action and adventure and try not to worry about believability. Still I love the ideas and items that Nina and Eddie need to find. If you liked the first to pick this book right up. It is fun and entertaining. Eddie was a little whiney in it but I forgave him in the end. Sep 24, C Joy rated it really liked it Shelves: action-adventure , thriller , ebooks , mystery-suspense , public-reads , fantasy-magic , historical-fiction , scifi. I'm not exactly familiar with all things Arthurian or Monty Python, but I still read on knowing I was in for a ride, and I wasn't disappointed. It started with a tame setting, Nina about to meet Eddie's family, until a persuasive colleague of her parents' met her in Bournemouth. The action was nonstop after that, lots of murders, senseless deaths, it was an eye-opener for Chase - how far would one risk his life for a piece of old thing? In this novel's setting, it was a significant historical fin I'm not exactly familiar with all things Arthurian or Monty Python, but I still read on knowing I was in for a ride, and I wasn't disappointed. In this novel's setting, it was a significant historical find, and as always Nina disproves myth, turning it into truth. As long as they're alive, there's hope. The author's plot was a little rusty since I smelled something fishy about a generous benefactor. I hope the next novel is unpredictable. Largely a story of two very different halves The bickering between Wilde and Chase was mildly humorous at first and then became like nails down a chalkboard by the en Largely a story of two very different halves The bickering between Wilde and Chase was mildly humorous at first and then became like nails down a chalkboard by the end I haven't read any of the Fargo series by Cussler but now I'm very curious to see how that series stacks up to this one as it also involves a couple as the adventure team. I may have a look at another one in this series like Valhalla Prophecy but it won't be anytime soon Reading about famous myths is even better. Excalibur carries a lot of stories attached that help the story. Couldn't help it had to watch "Excalibur" the film. All in all a good read. Feb 21, Philip Cook rated it really liked it. This was a non-stop action ride from start to finish. It is the third book in the series for Nina and Chase. As with all of McDermot's book's it is a fast action ride. This book is not a deep thinker but is rather a fast action thrill ride that take a Robert Ludlum basis and adds a twist of ancient legends. If you have already read this series and enjoyed it check out Matt Reilly he has a great series with Jack West Jr. Jul 16, Santiago Oleas rated it liked it. This is Andy McDermott's third book and at this point it seems like he's following a template and just switches out the legend and location but the story seems to be the same. If you have read the first two and are thinking of picking up this one, take a break before reading it so that you do not feel like you've seen it all before. Dec 23, Michael Davies rated it it was amazing. This is James Bond the Andy Mcdermott way, full of action and quirky one liners but not so sophisticated, and the character's tend to get a bit more then a bruis. If you like action movies then you will enjoy his books.

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