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The Takers #2
River of Gold
An Epic novel of exotic rituals and the lure of the Upper Amazon SHE TAKES... ...an ancient map uncovered in the bustling bazaars of Istanbul. HE TAKES... ...a million-dollar ransom to rescue a kidnapped heiress. THE TAKERS... ...are Josh Culhane and Mary Mulrooney. They launch an incredible journey into the Brazilian rain forest. Far upriver, the jungle yields its deepest secret-the lost city of the Amazon warrior-women. But this uncharted world of piranha-infested waters and tribal head-hunters conceals an even darker secret, so sinister it challenges the furthest reaches of the mind...
378 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1985
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About the author
Jerry Ahern
224 books74 followersJerry Ahern (born Jerome Morrell Ahern) was a science fiction and action novel author best known for his post apocalyptic survivalist series The Survivalist. The books in this series are heavy with descriptions of the weapons the protagonists use to survive and prosecute a seemingly never-ending war amongst the remnants of the superpowers from pre-apocalypse times.
Ahern was also a firearms writer, who published numerous articles in magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Handguns and Gun World.
Jerry Ahern passed away on July 24, 2012 after a long struggle with cancer.
Ahern also released books under pseudonym Axel Kilgore.
Ahern was also a firearms writer, who published numerous articles in magazines such as Guns & Ammo, Handguns and Gun World.
Jerry Ahern passed away on July 24, 2012 after a long struggle with cancer.
Ahern also released books under pseudonym Axel Kilgore.
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
December 27, 2017
Book two out does book one easily. I have reviewed other of Jerry Ahern's books, and I'll say it again, I could never see eye to eye with the man on almost all of his views, but I have to admit, the man knew how to tell a story. He knew of what he spoke. From weapons to how to survive almost anything. He never fails to put some excitement into his books. From his most popular character, John Thomas Rourke, The Survivalist, to my personal fave, Dan Track, he always put something in there to keep you going. Wall to wall action. And remember. everywhere you looked back in the 80's, there were Russians plotting.
On to The Takers River Of Gold. Our heroes, Josh Culhane and May "Fanny" Mulrooney get into all sorts of trouble. Fanny discovers a map for a lost amazon city. She's waiting for Josh to meet her so they can take a much needed rest. He's late because on a diving exploration, Culhane is attacked by Russians. Fanny decides to go on her own. Meanwhile a private boat is hijacked at sea with a rich industrialist's wife being kidnapped for ransom. The only man to deliver that ransom is, of course, Josh. Which just so happens to be around the same place Fanny is going. Throw in an ex-special forces man who became a priest. A overweight Brazilian anti terrorist agent out to stop the ransom. Some head hunting natives, and a host of Amazon warriors, and you have another epic adventure from Mr. Ahern. I just hope book three, when I get to it is just as good.
On to The Takers River Of Gold. Our heroes, Josh Culhane and May "Fanny" Mulrooney get into all sorts of trouble. Fanny discovers a map for a lost amazon city. She's waiting for Josh to meet her so they can take a much needed rest. He's late because on a diving exploration, Culhane is attacked by Russians. Fanny decides to go on her own. Meanwhile a private boat is hijacked at sea with a rich industrialist's wife being kidnapped for ransom. The only man to deliver that ransom is, of course, Josh. Which just so happens to be around the same place Fanny is going. Throw in an ex-special forces man who became a priest. A overweight Brazilian anti terrorist agent out to stop the ransom. Some head hunting natives, and a host of Amazon warriors, and you have another epic adventure from Mr. Ahern. I just hope book three, when I get to it is just as good.
February 28, 2023
Starts off with quite a few storylines that call converge about halfway through the novel. Although not as charming or serious as the first Takers, River of Gold is "more of the same" and just a tad more action oriented. Lots of fan service for the characters whilst maintaining real-world stakes.
June 8, 2018
Read back in the 80s
May 28, 2019
Fun, old school action/adventure in the mold of Indiana Jones and the old jungle serials.
October 14, 2019
Years after a friend talked me into reading The Takers I finally was able to get a very worn, third hand copy of River of Gold. We passed it around the group of four or five guys who had been wanting to read it and the consensus was, we were all disappointed. It has been too long since I read it to remember why but this just did not live up to how amazing The Takers was.
August 30, 2023
Fun, straight up adventure. Lot of chases, great locations and Amazons. What's not to like? Nice vacation read. Don't read too much into it.
Not as good as I remember the second time through
Not as good as I remember the second time through
November 2, 2013
Just as good as the first in the series.
August 26, 2016
Straight up great action adventure book. Culhane and Fanny are great characters
January 8, 2014
Loved Aherns story, Wish they had done more entries in the series before his passing.
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