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A Tale Of Manhattan: Return Of The Sacred Scroll
A Young Indiana Jones with a splash of Percy Jackson.
Twelve-year-old Devin Reed is your average kid from Manhattan. That is until he inherits a 400 year old book and amulet necklace from his recently deceased grandfather. With book and amulet now in his possession, Devin discovers that he is the protector of a centuries old secret hidden in a cave deep beneath Central Park. It's there that he awakes a world he never knew existed. And it's there that he learns of his quest to save a sacred scroll from destruction. In the end, Devin becomes an unlikely hero as he battles evil spirits and a ruthless bloodline destined to destroy the scroll.
Basically, forget everything you learned in school about the purchase of Manhattan. Because Devin’s adventurous and magical quest will change the history of the Island forever, and along the way reacquaint you with some of this country’s most famous historical figures.
'BOOK ONE' of the Devin Reed fantasy/adventure series.
Twelve-year-old Devin Reed is your average kid from Manhattan. That is until he inherits a 400 year old book and amulet necklace from his recently deceased grandfather. With book and amulet now in his possession, Devin discovers that he is the protector of a centuries old secret hidden in a cave deep beneath Central Park. It's there that he awakes a world he never knew existed. And it's there that he learns of his quest to save a sacred scroll from destruction. In the end, Devin becomes an unlikely hero as he battles evil spirits and a ruthless bloodline destined to destroy the scroll.
Basically, forget everything you learned in school about the purchase of Manhattan. Because Devin’s adventurous and magical quest will change the history of the Island forever, and along the way reacquaint you with some of this country’s most famous historical figures.
'BOOK ONE' of the Devin Reed fantasy/adventure series.
171 pages, ebook
First published December 1, 2013
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About the author
Robert James Jacobi
3 books4 followersYou could say I've been in the entertainment business my whole life. Actually, it would be more accurate to say that I was in the entertainment industry before I even took my first breath. My mother was a Radio City Music Hall Rockette, which meant I was bouncing around in her stomach for at least one Christmas Show.
My father was a stagehand at Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan. When I was a kid I would take the bus up from the Jersey Shore and visit him all the time. I remember lying down on a small couch behind the stage listening to the performers rehearse as I slowly fell asleep. Not every kid could say that they feel asleep to the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, or Pavarotti, or all the other countless entertainers I had the pleasure of nodding off to...sorry guys...nothing personal, I was just a kid.
My first job out of college was working as a production assistant on the news show: Inside Edition. Two years later I drove across the country to Hollywood, California were I worked on several television shows including the entertainment news show - Extra.
After Hollywood, I returned back to the east coast, moved into Manhattan, and started working as a stagehand under the jurisdiction of Local One IATSE. I worked on many broadway shows including: Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues, Chicago, and countless others.
My first attempt at writing was a screenplay. A Tale of Manhattan was originally a screenplay, until one day I decided to test the literary waters and create my first middle grade fantasy/ adventure novel. I've always been fascinated with anything dealing with fantasy, adventure, and history. I guess that's why I loved reading Tolkien, Lewis, and Verne.
I owe a great deal to my family who have supported me from day one on my writing odyssey. Especially my wife and two boys who never get sick of my stories, or hearing me say: "What do you think of this?" My dog Max even lends his support by lying at my side as I write late into the night.
On a personal note: I've been in one tornado, three hurricanes, one fire, one flood, one earthquake (too many), two blackouts (way too many) ...and ten days without power during Hurricane Sandy. So I figured if I've been through all those things in my life so far, then there was certainly nothing that would stand in-between me and my passion for writing.
The Devin Reed Fantasy/Adventure Series
-Book One: A Tale Of Manhattan: Return Of The Sacred Scroll
-Book Two: A Tale Of Egypt: The Ancient Book Of Magic Spells
PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW. THANK YOU!
To learn more about my novel visit my website at: www.RobertJamesJacobi.com
My father was a stagehand at Avery Fisher Hall in Manhattan. When I was a kid I would take the bus up from the Jersey Shore and visit him all the time. I remember lying down on a small couch behind the stage listening to the performers rehearse as I slowly fell asleep. Not every kid could say that they feel asleep to the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, or Pavarotti, or all the other countless entertainers I had the pleasure of nodding off to...sorry guys...nothing personal, I was just a kid.
My first job out of college was working as a production assistant on the news show: Inside Edition. Two years later I drove across the country to Hollywood, California were I worked on several television shows including the entertainment news show - Extra.
After Hollywood, I returned back to the east coast, moved into Manhattan, and started working as a stagehand under the jurisdiction of Local One IATSE. I worked on many broadway shows including: Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues, Chicago, and countless others.
My first attempt at writing was a screenplay. A Tale of Manhattan was originally a screenplay, until one day I decided to test the literary waters and create my first middle grade fantasy/ adventure novel. I've always been fascinated with anything dealing with fantasy, adventure, and history. I guess that's why I loved reading Tolkien, Lewis, and Verne.
I owe a great deal to my family who have supported me from day one on my writing odyssey. Especially my wife and two boys who never get sick of my stories, or hearing me say: "What do you think of this?" My dog Max even lends his support by lying at my side as I write late into the night.
On a personal note: I've been in one tornado, three hurricanes, one fire, one flood, one earthquake (too many), two blackouts (way too many) ...and ten days without power during Hurricane Sandy. So I figured if I've been through all those things in my life so far, then there was certainly nothing that would stand in-between me and my passion for writing.
The Devin Reed Fantasy/Adventure Series
-Book One: A Tale Of Manhattan: Return Of The Sacred Scroll
-Book Two: A Tale Of Egypt: The Ancient Book Of Magic Spells
PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW. THANK YOU!
To learn more about my novel visit my website at: www.RobertJamesJacobi.com
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May 3, 2014
I won this book through Goodreads First Reads giveaway. There is a lot of adventure and interesting characters to explore and get to know. It does a brain good to imagine and this book is the jackpot of exercise for the mind. If only we could have real-life adventures like this, minus the undead part of course... All-in-all the book was fun to read and should be on your "next book to read" list.
December 18, 2014
I really loved this book. As the description said, "part Indiana Jones and part Percy Jackson." And it is true.
The descriptions are beautiful and puts you right in the middle of all the excitement. I have been to Central Park and know where the story takes you. The story also teaches you a little about history: Henry Hudson, the history of Manhattan Island and so on.
This is a great book for all ages, for those that can read it themselves to those being read to. Even older people like me would love to read it. It is a wonderful story so full of excitement that keeps you turning page after page. I recommend it to everyone.
The descriptions are beautiful and puts you right in the middle of all the excitement. I have been to Central Park and know where the story takes you. The story also teaches you a little about history: Henry Hudson, the history of Manhattan Island and so on.
This is a great book for all ages, for those that can read it themselves to those being read to. Even older people like me would love to read it. It is a wonderful story so full of excitement that keeps you turning page after page. I recommend it to everyone.
July 10, 2014
I received this book through Goodreads first reads.
A book adults can enjoy along with children. Well researched. An adventure filled with constant action and a good mix of history and fiction. An enjoyable read. Look forward to the next book.
A book adults can enjoy along with children. Well researched. An adventure filled with constant action and a good mix of history and fiction. An enjoyable read. Look forward to the next book.
December 28, 2014
This was a great story. I am looking forward to "A Tale of Egypt" next. Devin Reed is a attention keeping character which made this book fun to read. I enjoyed the story from start to finish. The author has done a great job in what I hope will be the first of many devon reed adventures.
January 5, 2015
It was a really good book. It kept my interest and i enjoyed of the historical parts in it. I also liked the fights that were described that made it keep your interest. It was not a boring book at all.
August 14, 2014
A colleague of mine wrote this book - it's incredible exciting to hear the history of NYC through the eyes of a young boy.
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