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Matt Drake #6
The Swords of Babylon
A last stand is coming - a battle of battles.
Matt Drake and the SPEAR team return in a brand new action-packed adventure!
When Drake is captured and sent to a remote Russian prison, little does he know that the last remaining member of the Shadow Elite has already set in motion a reckless, uncompromising plan to control or destroy all life on Earth.
The battle for the survival of the human race begins in ancient Babylon, where Alexander the Great discovered and warned of a second way to activate Odin's doomsday device. His solution was to forge seven swords of Babylon and connect them to the Tower of Babel. Drake's team enter a deadly race to find and discover how to use these swords to combat the catastrophically powerful weapon of the gods before it's too late. If they fail and the doomsday device is activated, the world will burn.
Through high camaraderie, betrayal, and endless twists and turns, the team launch a rescue attempt for Drake, then face skirmishes in Russia's Red Square, and fights among the ruins of Babylon until they come to a final desperate battle where all three tombs and the darkest black hole in existence - the ancient Pit of Babylon - have to be assaulted simultaneously.
The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
210 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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David Leadbeater
90 books1,104 followersInternational bestselling author of twenty one thrillers, thirteen in the Matt Drake Action/Adventure series, also The Disavowed and Alicia Myles series'. All available for the Amazon Kindle.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
Website - www.davidleadbeater.com
Reader of multiple genres. Husband. Father of two beautiful girls, aged 5 and 7. Joss Whedon fan.
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March 23, 2018
Fast paced read.
Fast paced read. Enjoy the history and archaeological references. I've read the series in order and I would recommend reading this way as it is an ongoing story and character development.
Fast paced read. Enjoy the history and archaeological references. I've read the series in order and I would recommend reading this way as it is an ongoing story and character development.
January 18, 2020
The Swords of Babylon (Matt Drake Book 6) - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Many centuries ago Alexander the Great ordered the creation of a set of 6 matching swords and 1 master sword, all etched with syllabary, that together detail how and where to find - and stop - the Armageddon-type mechanism that would destroy the entire world. Now a maniacal organisation plans to activate the said machine, supposedly hidden in three different tombs of the gods, that Matt Drake and the SPEAR team uncovered in an earlier book, in the outstanding thriller Matt Drake series by the brilliantly creative David Leadbeater.
As #6, The Swords of Babylon progresses, the action moves from the US to Russia and even Iran, as traitors from their own country, acting with a covertly-acting North Korean official, dog their every move and try to violently thwart their vital mission.
Who are Zanko and Zoya? What happens at the pit of the Tower of Babylon?
What do its 7 levels represent? Who has the Master Sword - and how do SPEAR recapture it?
Get your copy of The Swords of Babylon to find out as soon as you can make it to the nearest bookstore - I guarantee you'll love it!
Many centuries ago Alexander the Great ordered the creation of a set of 6 matching swords and 1 master sword, all etched with syllabary, that together detail how and where to find - and stop - the Armageddon-type mechanism that would destroy the entire world. Now a maniacal organisation plans to activate the said machine, supposedly hidden in three different tombs of the gods, that Matt Drake and the SPEAR team uncovered in an earlier book, in the outstanding thriller Matt Drake series by the brilliantly creative David Leadbeater.
As #6, The Swords of Babylon progresses, the action moves from the US to Russia and even Iran, as traitors from their own country, acting with a covertly-acting North Korean official, dog their every move and try to violently thwart their vital mission.
Who are Zanko and Zoya? What happens at the pit of the Tower of Babylon?
What do its 7 levels represent? Who has the Master Sword - and how do SPEAR recapture it?
Get your copy of The Swords of Babylon to find out as soon as you can make it to the nearest bookstore - I guarantee you'll love it!
September 17, 2022
If you want fast, exciting, action packed stories with a great cast of characters and lots of banter, this series is for you!
At the time of writing this review there have been 28 Matt Drake books and 16 related spin-offs! More than enough to keep you entertained for some time!
The team members may come and go but the missions are no less outrageous. These books are 'unputdownable' if that's even a word. They are not long reads but fast paced, action packed and easily digestible. Although the books have a reading order, you could drop into the series at any point and not have an issue. Enjoy!
Matt Drake and the SPEAR team return in a brand new action-packed adventure!
When Drake is captured and sent to a remote Russian prison, little does he know that the last remaining member of the Shadow Elite has already set in motion a reckless, uncompromising plan to control or destroy all life on Earth.
At the time of writing this review there have been 28 Matt Drake books and 16 related spin-offs! More than enough to keep you entertained for some time!
The team members may come and go but the missions are no less outrageous. These books are 'unputdownable' if that's even a word. They are not long reads but fast paced, action packed and easily digestible. Although the books have a reading order, you could drop into the series at any point and not have an issue. Enjoy!
Matt Drake and the SPEAR team return in a brand new action-packed adventure!
When Drake is captured and sent to a remote Russian prison, little does he know that the last remaining member of the Shadow Elite has already set in motion a reckless, uncompromising plan to control or destroy all life on Earth.
March 27, 2023
Drake is kidnapped by the head of the Russian mafia in revenge for killing his men and shutting down an operation. When he is thrown into a mafia run prison in Russia, the team sets out to rescue him before he is interrogated for info about the Odin’s Device, then killed. During his time in prison, Drake discovers that the head of the Shadow Elite, Zak Block has found another way to turn on the Device requiring the nine swords of Alexander the Great. Now the chase is on to find them.
This is basically the coming together of events in the previous books with no new archeological discoveries. Except for engraving translations, the swords are already ‘discovered’.
Footnote: 1) I looked up ‘Taz’ as a video game character and only came up with the Loony tunes guy. No sprite.
Fave scenes: Drake rescuing Yorgi, Dahl chasing the merc, Austria’s Autobahn & Tesla and Dahl exiting the cable car.
This is basically the coming together of events in the previous books with no new archeological discoveries. Except for engraving translations, the swords are already ‘discovered’.
Footnote: 1) I looked up ‘Taz’ as a video game character and only came up with the Loony tunes guy. No sprite.
Fave scenes: Drake rescuing Yorgi, Dahl chasing the merc, Austria’s Autobahn & Tesla and Dahl exiting the cable car.
February 3, 2020
Awesome
A book indeed the series to keep you on the edge of your seat, wanting always to turn the page to find out that little bit more. Gripping stuff and for once we'll written and just as important, good grammar.
A book indeed the series to keep you on the edge of your seat, wanting always to turn the page to find out that little bit more. Gripping stuff and for once we'll written and just as important, good grammar.
August 28, 2017
Suspense and action filled story
Do the good guys always win in the end all of them?
David Leadbeater writes an action packed book full of violence and emotion.
Do the good guys always win in the end all of them?
David Leadbeater writes an action packed book full of violence and emotion.
January 14, 2020
Fast paced
If you want action, Matt Drake is your man. Matt and team will save the world,no matter what. Maniacs,hooked on power, find their end game with Matt and SPEAR.
If you want action, Matt Drake is your man. Matt and team will save the world,no matter what. Maniacs,hooked on power, find their end game with Matt and SPEAR.
February 11, 2015
SIMPLE MAN'S REVIEW
We read these books for the same reason we watch movies like Die Hard: fast-paced action and unbelievable story lines. This book does both, continuing the story about the gods' tombs and Shadow Elite. But this book was a bit underwhelming. There was plenty of action but the story connecting it all felt weak. There is also plenty of sulking by two of the SPEAR team members as they revisit old demons. I'm assuming this is intended to set up some of the plot points the next book, but it was a bit annoying. All together though, it is a quick, fun read and concludes the saga of the gods' tombs.
We read these books for the same reason we watch movies like Die Hard: fast-paced action and unbelievable story lines. This book does both, continuing the story about the gods' tombs and Shadow Elite. But this book was a bit underwhelming. There was plenty of action but the story connecting it all felt weak. There is also plenty of sulking by two of the SPEAR team members as they revisit old demons. I'm assuming this is intended to set up some of the plot points the next book, but it was a bit annoying. All together though, it is a quick, fun read and concludes the saga of the gods' tombs.
October 19, 2013
Well David certainly delivers again. This book sees Matt Drake and his team stretched to their limits once again trying to save the world from the Doomsday device of the Gods as well as throwing in new twists and turns for other characters. The action is non stop and is delivered at breakneck speed. I really can't wait to see how this all plays out .... Roll on January for part 7.
June 8, 2015
Keeps getting better!
As a fan of the genre, I happily accept the impossibility of the situations Drake and company find themselves in. Since the first book, Leadbetter has steadily developed wonderfully complex characters and relationships. The interesting twists on historical and mythical figures keeps getting ever wilder. Love it!
As a fan of the genre, I happily accept the impossibility of the situations Drake and company find themselves in. Since the first book, Leadbetter has steadily developed wonderfully complex characters and relationships. The interesting twists on historical and mythical figures keeps getting ever wilder. Love it!
June 4, 2016
The Swords of Babylon
I have read all the Matt Drake books right up to this one, the action never stops, enemies and friends revealed. Great storylines all through the series, even better characters , real bad ass enemies and kick ass heroes a tour de force. Can't wait to read the next in the series. Fab
I have read all the Matt Drake books right up to this one, the action never stops, enemies and friends revealed. Great storylines all through the series, even better characters , real bad ass enemies and kick ass heroes a tour de force. Can't wait to read the next in the series. Fab
July 17, 2015
Another great book, Mr. Leadbeater
All of your books hold my attention from the start to the finish. Anyone wanting to read these books, please begin with book 1 and follow through with book 2 and on through the series. You won't be disappointed. Now on to book 7 for me!
All of your books hold my attention from the start to the finish. Anyone wanting to read these books, please begin with book 1 and follow through with book 2 and on through the series. You won't be disappointed. Now on to book 7 for me!
July 21, 2015
Good Matt Drake adventure and good ending to Tombs of the Gods
November 22, 2015
Excellent Book 6
Hard to put down! Tons of action! Cant wait to see what the group does next to save the world
Hard to put down! Tons of action! Cant wait to see what the group does next to save the world
February 15, 2016
Awesome read
Book 6 is fast paced. There is not much down time between the action and the last 100 pages are intense
Book 6 is fast paced. There is not much down time between the action and the last 100 pages are intense
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