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Rogue Angel #43.5
The Babel Codex
In this electrifying new novella, heroine Annja Creed uncovers yet another one of history's monsters.
From the Old Testament comes a new danger...
Fighting skeletons in Addis Ababa isn't in Annja's contract. Especially when they're "entertainment" rigged by an obnoxious radio DJ during the filming of the TV show she hosts, Chasing History's Monsters. But the accidental discovery of an ancient clay brick turns the prank into deadly peril for the intrepid archaeologist.
If Annja's hunch is right, the brick is merely the first key to a greater discovery: the Tower of Babel. Now, with Joan of Arc's sword in hand and killers at her heels, she must race across the Middle East to unravel the puzzle first. Enemies and allies will face off against each other - and themselves. To survive, Annja will have to defeat them all...because in the end there can be only one winner.
From the Old Testament comes a new danger...
Fighting skeletons in Addis Ababa isn't in Annja's contract. Especially when they're "entertainment" rigged by an obnoxious radio DJ during the filming of the TV show she hosts, Chasing History's Monsters. But the accidental discovery of an ancient clay brick turns the prank into deadly peril for the intrepid archaeologist.
If Annja's hunch is right, the brick is merely the first key to a greater discovery: the Tower of Babel. Now, with Joan of Arc's sword in hand and killers at her heels, she must race across the Middle East to unravel the puzzle first. Enemies and allies will face off against each other - and themselves. To survive, Annja will have to defeat them all...because in the end there can be only one winner.
105 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 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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September 16, 2020
3.5 stars.
Not sure why this wasn't part of the Graphic Audio series but at least it's one of the regular authors so the story is still cohesive enough with Roux and Garin both in attendance. A pretty quick read.
Not sure why this wasn't part of the Graphic Audio series but at least it's one of the regular authors so the story is still cohesive enough with Roux and Garin both in attendance. A pretty quick read.
February 16, 2017
Good book to read
Very good series to get to read it and buy it fun to be had for you to read it
Very good series to get to read it and buy it fun to be had for you to read it
July 14, 2014
This short story falls at 43.5 in the Rogue Angel urban fantasy series and revolves around Annja Creed, an archeologist who wields the sword of Joan of Arc.
My Take
A very different author for this particular one, as he allows us to know too much about how Braden feels about Annja. There's a weird vibe at the end---too homey for words.
Burris is such an American, not realizing people might actually shoot at him and being so oblivious to the dangers into which he's thrown Annja.
Sneaky woman! LOL, I do love how Annja got away from Braden! And that bit about her husband paying for it...too funny.
It's fast-paced Saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies and much more simplistic compared to the earlier Rogue Angel stories, although part of me preferred this one's style.
The Story
Doug's always open to upping the ratings on Annja's episodes, but Burris is beyond the pale with his jokes and pranks. It's payback when one rebounds upon him.
Meanwhile, Garin is having fun taking one of his ships back from Somali pirates, and Roux has run from a poker tournament to come to Annja's aid.
The Characters
Annja Creed is an independent archeologist who also hosts a television show, Chasing History's Monsters. Kristie Chatham is her co-host and inclined to fall out of her clothes. Her producer, Doug Morrell, has set her up with Burris Coronet, a thirty-nine-going-on-five, popular Los Angeles radio talk show shock jock. Burris accepted the deal to get away from his ex-wife's boyfriend's dad.
Roux had been a knight while Garin Braden had been his squire back in 1431 as they watched their charge burn at the stake. Now they are at cross-purposes with each other as each wants the sword Annja holds for their own purposes. Friedrich is part of Garin's private army, DragonTech Security. Evander is the rocket man.
Cybele Coelho is a friend of Annja's and a professor of linguistics at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janiero.
Professor Vittorio Sordi of the Università degli Studi di Milano is heading up the dig in Addis Ababa. Father Louay is one of the guides at the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East.
Rafik Bhalla is a former "priest at the Syriac Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Addis Ababa, now he's an art dealer and relic hunter". Tadesse is one of Rafik Bhalla's thugs. Dawit is a marketer with an eye for the main chance.
Babylon 610 B.C.
What we know as the Tower of Babel is known then as the Great Tower of Shinar. Amraphel is the king having this built for his memorial; Joktan is his son. Elishah is a friend and a worker on the tower.
The Cover
The cover is a close-up of an angry Annja, her face — her eyes — glaring out at us as she's standing sideways with her sword in the upright position. In the deep background, you catch a glimpse of searing desert with a white tower of arches between the desert and Annja.
The title is the brick that needs translating, The Babel Codex, that will lead Annja to what she seeks.
My Take
A very different author for this particular one, as he allows us to know too much about how Braden feels about Annja. There's a weird vibe at the end---too homey for words.
Burris is such an American, not realizing people might actually shoot at him and being so oblivious to the dangers into which he's thrown Annja.
Sneaky woman! LOL, I do love how Annja got away from Braden! And that bit about her husband paying for it...too funny.
It's fast-paced Saturday-afternoon-at-the-movies and much more simplistic compared to the earlier Rogue Angel stories, although part of me preferred this one's style.
The Story
Doug's always open to upping the ratings on Annja's episodes, but Burris is beyond the pale with his jokes and pranks. It's payback when one rebounds upon him.
Meanwhile, Garin is having fun taking one of his ships back from Somali pirates, and Roux has run from a poker tournament to come to Annja's aid.
The Characters
Annja Creed is an independent archeologist who also hosts a television show, Chasing History's Monsters. Kristie Chatham is her co-host and inclined to fall out of her clothes. Her producer, Doug Morrell, has set her up with Burris Coronet, a thirty-nine-going-on-five, popular Los Angeles radio talk show shock jock. Burris accepted the deal to get away from his ex-wife's boyfriend's dad.
Roux had been a knight while Garin Braden had been his squire back in 1431 as they watched their charge burn at the stake. Now they are at cross-purposes with each other as each wants the sword Annja holds for their own purposes. Friedrich is part of Garin's private army, DragonTech Security. Evander is the rocket man.
Cybele Coelho is a friend of Annja's and a professor of linguistics at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janiero.
Professor Vittorio Sordi of the Università degli Studi di Milano is heading up the dig in Addis Ababa. Father Louay is one of the guides at the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East.
Rafik Bhalla is a former "priest at the Syriac Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Addis Ababa, now he's an art dealer and relic hunter". Tadesse is one of Rafik Bhalla's thugs. Dawit is a marketer with an eye for the main chance.
Babylon 610 B.C.
What we know as the Tower of Babel is known then as the Great Tower of Shinar. Amraphel is the king having this built for his memorial; Joktan is his son. Elishah is a friend and a worker on the tower.
The Cover
The cover is a close-up of an angry Annja, her face — her eyes — glaring out at us as she's standing sideways with her sword in the upright position. In the deep background, you catch a glimpse of searing desert with a white tower of arches between the desert and Annja.
The title is the brick that needs translating, The Babel Codex, that will lead Annja to what she seeks.
November 14, 2013
This paranormal-archaeology novella was okay, but it didn't exactly grip me. The plot details that carried the historical detective from clue to clue were sketchy at best, with a deus ex machina element in an offstage "friend" who could decipher seemingly any ancient message. The Tower of Babel plot elements felt like an excuse to take the main character from fight scene to exciting fight scene, rather than the glue that held the story together. Thanks for the read, Harlequin, but I think I'll pass on the rest of the series.
March 31, 2014
Alex Archer never disappoints
Alex Archer never disappoints
Annja is living every woman's fantasy life. Who wouldn't want to have all the knowledge, travel, and intrigue that goes along with being an archaeologist who carries the sword of Joan of Arc?? I look forward to the next one I haven't read. free download
Alex Archer never disappoints
Annja is living every woman's fantasy life. Who wouldn't want to have all the knowledge, travel, and intrigue that goes along with being an archaeologist who carries the sword of Joan of Arc?? I look forward to the next one I haven't read. free download
December 12, 2013
Interesting introduction to a series I wouldn't have come across otherwise.
September 20, 2013
3.75 stars
January 28, 2014
It would have been nice to see more action involving the sword.
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