His novels are noted for their fast pace, twisting plots and intense action. Check out Matthew Reilly’s official website.Ĭheck out other titles by Matthew Reilly featured on Booklover Book Reviews, including: The Great Zoo of China, Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves, The Five Greatest Warriors, Hell Islandand Seven Ancient Wonders. Matthew Reilly (born 2 July 1974) is a New York Times bestselling Australian action thriller writer. OR listen to the audiobook FREE with Audible’s Trial (check eligibility) About the Author, Matthew Reilly

If you haven’t read a Reilly, you should – you won’t be disappointed!īOOK RATING: The Story 4.5 / 5 The Writing 3.5 / 5 – Overall 4 Get your copy of Seven Ancient Wonders from: Reilly’s ability to illustrate the bonds and loyalties of his characters beneath their tough exteriors with a salient observation here and there is his true skill I believe and what really makes us want to follow our favourite characters throughout his series. That is not to say the story doesn’t have heart… he just doesn’t play on the soppy stuff more than required.

Intensity is maintained throughout the novel with Jack and his crew deciphering clues and navigating traps and mazes at a cracking pace. Because of this, his stories are extremely accessible and a fun read for young and old – escapism at it’s greatest. I really like the pictures and diagrams Reilly provides throughout the story, giving the reader a birds-eye view of the traps and mazes our protagonists are facing. Reilly himself concedes he doesn’t let grammar or stylistic elements get in the way of a great story. leading this motley crew, how could they lose? With the quietly confident and courageous Jack West Jr. Reilly certainly doesn’t do anything by halves – this adventure our action heroes find themselves on is colossal. Series, he has created a wonderfully odd bunch of protagonists that you can’t help but barrack for. In this, the first novel in his Jack West Jr. BOOK REVIEWĪn action-packed adventure ride – Indiana Jones, eat your heart out!Įverything I’ve read from Matthew Reilly to date ( Ice Station, Area 7, Scarecrow, Hover Car Racer) has just been so enjoyable to read, and Seven Ancient Wonders was no exception. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission.

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