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Rogue Angel #46
Treasure of Lima
White beaches and coral reefs should be adventure-proof...
For archaeologist and TV show host Annja Creed, a restful vacation in Costa Rica is as elusive as a rare artifact. Days into her sojourn, Annja's peace is interrupted by a woman with a mysterious - and enticing - tale. Weeks earlier, her husband led an expedition into the rain forest, in search of the lost treasure of Lima, and hadn't returned. The priceless hoard was smuggled out of Peru during the country's nineteenth-century revolt against Spain. But it disappeared when a ship captain went mad with greed.
Twenty-six expeditions have gone after the treasure. And twenty-six expeditions have vanished.
Sympathetic to the woman's distress, Annja agrees to head up a rescue party for her missing husband. And Annja can't deny her own interest in the lost hoard. Now the fates of two expeditions are at stake, along with a fortune in gold, silver and jewels rumoured to be exquisite. But the dense jungle of Cocos Island guards its primitive secrets well. Danger lurks beneath the ancient green canopy. And this time, Annja doesn't see it coming....
For archaeologist and TV show host Annja Creed, a restful vacation in Costa Rica is as elusive as a rare artifact. Days into her sojourn, Annja's peace is interrupted by a woman with a mysterious - and enticing - tale. Weeks earlier, her husband led an expedition into the rain forest, in search of the lost treasure of Lima, and hadn't returned. The priceless hoard was smuggled out of Peru during the country's nineteenth-century revolt against Spain. But it disappeared when a ship captain went mad with greed.
Twenty-six expeditions have gone after the treasure. And twenty-six expeditions have vanished.
Sympathetic to the woman's distress, Annja agrees to head up a rescue party for her missing husband. And Annja can't deny her own interest in the lost hoard. Now the fates of two expeditions are at stake, along with a fortune in gold, silver and jewels rumoured to be exquisite. But the dense jungle of Cocos Island guards its primitive secrets well. Danger lurks beneath the ancient green canopy. And this time, Annja doesn't see it coming....
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 2, 2013
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About the author
Alex Archer
99 books236 followersA house name for the Rogue Angel series, published by the Harlequin Publishing's Gold Eagle division.
The first eight novels were written by Victor Milan and Mel Odom. New writers joining the series starting with book nine include Jon Merz and Joseph Nassise.
The first eight novels were written by Victor Milan and Mel Odom. New writers joining the series starting with book nine include Jon Merz and Joseph Nassise.
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January 16, 2014
I've read about 25 in this rather silly but fun series. and this was one of the best. Annja was a lot more human in this one - she was a little bloodthirsty, she at least inagined having sex, and, for the first time in the novels I've read, she cried. Though hardly deep, this was fun to read.
February 17, 2014
After reading this book, I was a little surprised to find that the Treasure of Lima is an actual, and it really is supposed to be buried on Cocos Island. I had assumed, while reading the book, that it was made up for the book.
Annja is on vacation (boy, she goes on a lot of those through the series) in Costa Rica. There she meets a woman whose archaeologist husband has disappeared on Cocos island while looking for the treasure of Lima, and the government isn't allowing her to go looking for him. Through Roux, Annja pulls some string, and goes with the woman and her hired hands to find the man. Unfortunately, despite her research before heading out, she doesn't bother doing any research on the people she is travelling with (a failing she does kick herself for later)
It's also a little hard to believe, in this day and age, that there is a hidden Incan outpost still surviving on this island (albeit underground), but still, it was a fun 'lost world' type of story.
The weakest part of the book for me was the villain, who was a little too cartoony for my tastes when revealed.
Annja is on vacation (boy, she goes on a lot of those through the series) in Costa Rica. There she meets a woman whose archaeologist husband has disappeared on Cocos island while looking for the treasure of Lima, and the government isn't allowing her to go looking for him. Through Roux, Annja pulls some string, and goes with the woman and her hired hands to find the man. Unfortunately, despite her research before heading out, she doesn't bother doing any research on the people she is travelling with (a failing she does kick herself for later)
It's also a little hard to believe, in this day and age, that there is a hidden Incan outpost still surviving on this island (albeit underground), but still, it was a fun 'lost world' type of story.
The weakest part of the book for me was the villain, who was a little too cartoony for my tastes when revealed.
April 27, 2018
A fast-paced, action adventure with Annja Creed, a modern-day Indiana Jones. A smart, beautiful, martial arts trained(?), magic sword-wielding woman who loves archaeology, the thrill of the chase and finding hidden treasure. (This is who I always wanted to be!) This story is set in Costa Rica. While on vacation, Annja runs into a woman whose husband, expedition leader to find the lost Treasure of Lima, has gone missing. She agrees to help find him - and hopefully the treasure - and the adventure begins. The group encounters one danger after another on their quest, hampered in their search by a surprising enemy. This was a fun, escapist read and I want to read more about Annja's adventures (this is #46 - yikes!) I'll want to check out number one to get the complete background of how she got her sword, but other than that, I think these are pretty much standalone stories and don't need to be read in order.
May 14, 2019
Nice tight Pulp adventure. Like Indiana Jones? Read the Rogue Angel series. There's a disappointing shortage of fun Pulp these days. Treasure of Lima is just fun. I've got a few other Rogue Angel books around here somewhere. I'm looking forward to digging them out and enjoying the exotic locales and non-stop implausible trouble scenarios.
July 22, 2020
3 stars.
Annja decided to help a woman find her missing archaeologist husband looking for a pirate treasure and found so much more....
Annja decided to help a woman find her missing archaeologist husband looking for a pirate treasure and found so much more....
May 27, 2016
Brief observations: pulp adventure which was exactly what I wanted. Indiana Jones, Lara Croft and Nathan Drake would be proud. Much better than I expected when I started the story.
June 13, 2020
This was the first Rogue Angel book I read, and I was hooked! I'm a sucker for action/adventure stories, especially involving artifacts. (Think Warehouse 13.
August 23, 2022
3.5 stars. Engaging performances and solid sound design, fitting for an immersive full-cast adventure story.
August 29, 2022
Fun listen with movie-style effects. Fast-paced and interesting enough to enjoy the comic book, supernatural action hero script.
July 15, 2014
An interesting plot with a fascinating location.
However, the writer seems to have a problem keeping the main character's personality and abilities consistent and as the novel continues the writer's ability to track the action, plot fight scenes, or even pace the story disintegrates. At one point a bad concussion, worsened by exhaustion and re-injury, heals when Annja is again struck in the head, like a children's cartoon. Rather than getting more fascinating at the climax of the book, it just gets more absurd, finally ending the book on randomly cheesy.
Was very disappointing after the first Rogue Angel novel I read.
However, the writer seems to have a problem keeping the main character's personality and abilities consistent and as the novel continues the writer's ability to track the action, plot fight scenes, or even pace the story disintegrates. At one point a bad concussion, worsened by exhaustion and re-injury, heals when Annja is again struck in the head, like a children's cartoon. Rather than getting more fascinating at the climax of the book, it just gets more absurd, finally ending the book on randomly cheesy.
Was very disappointing after the first Rogue Angel novel I read.
September 23, 2014
This was a not-quite-3; started it and easily put it down for a while. Our Heroine managed the usual amazing saves and incredible physical feats, and always manages to duck those bullets just in time. Y'know, this would be a great graphic novel....
Fun, so not serious.
Fun, so not serious.
September 9, 2016
If you like treasure hunts and extreme camping, and wild boat chases, you will love this one. It was great. I really can not get into my favorite parts without giving a TON away.
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January 1, 2014could not put it down!
January 6, 2014
Latest installment did not disappoint.
January 5, 2014
3.75 stars
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