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Tsubute
The team from NWIDI is at it again! This time, a trip to southern Japan to investigate a mysterious underwater pyramid off the coast of Yonaguni Island involves the four friends in a case of murder and international kidnapping. The maiden voyage of the team's newly acquired Learjet begins with a dramatic landing in Alaska's Aleutian Islands and, after a run-in with the Department of Justice in Tokyo, the team begins to think they should never have left home. When they finally touch down on Yonaguni, a Japanese-American exchange student befriends them and helps them get to know the tiny island of 1,200 people - and the dark secret being protected there. A tsubute discovered outside the NWIDI headquarters in Seattle reappears on Yonaguni and leads the team to a startling discovery about the true nature of the island and its original inhabitants. [A tsubute is an ancient Ninja throwing weapon.]
248 pages, Paperback
First published March 17, 2006
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R.J. Archer
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Mystery/adventure thrillers with a SciFi twist.
You're also invited to the series' Facebook pages at www.Facebook.com/ParallelOps and www.Facebook.com/SeedsOfCivilization.
Mystery/adventure series Seeds Of Civilization:
A twist of fate changes everything for widower Frank Morton, a Seattle aerospace engineer. An unexpected windfall lifts him from the depths of despair and a friend’s surprise call sets him on a path he hadn’t considered since his bachelor years. He revisits boxes that hold years of abandoned research about “unexplained” archeological mysteries and then sets off to follow the trail of a mysterious artifact handed him by his friend. His path of discovery leads Frank to believe that many civilizations—much earlier than Mesopotamia—once existed on Earth and that each met a cataclysmic fate. Did alien visitors arrive to “jumpstart” human civilization again and again? In this trilogy, Frank and a group of friends uncover clues in Mexico, Japan and the Bermuda Triangle and come up with answers that are truly ”out of this world.”
My March 2008 release: TRIANGLE, the third and last novel in the Seeds Of Civilization series (Mystery/adventure with a SciFi twist). Look for it in all major online stores and IndieBound affiliate sites.
As with the first two books in this series, the storyline of Triangle is drawn from a real, unexplained archaeological mystery. The ruins off the coast of Cuba were first reported in July, 2000, and underwater archaeological research in the Bahamas may soon change the history of human civilizations. By the time you finish this book, it may have to be classified as fact rather than fiction!
_________________________
Exotic places around the world, international terrorists, alien encounters –
When Frank Morton cashed a winning lottery ticket in Salem, Oregon back in 2001, no one could have imagined the chain of events that would follow!
Beginning with R.J. Archer’s TRACTRIX from his Seeds of Civilization series and concluding with his new Parallel Ops series climax, The TEACHERS—
Seven novels accelerate to a spectacular finish. Time is running out—are you ready?
__________________________
Author R.J. Archer is a computer consultant and freelance writer who has called the Pacific Northwest home for more than 30 years. His non-fiction works include TheMegaBlog.com, an online blog that focuses on underwater archaeology in the Caribbean, and numerous articles on PC-related topics in both print and e-magazines. He currently writes for several popular technical Web sites and participates in Microsoft’s beta testing program.
Mr. Archer holds a Bachelor of Science degree with dual majors in Physics and Mathematics and he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His interests include computing, alternative history and scuba diving. When not writing, he can usually be found traveling Mexico and the Caribbean with his wife, Marty.
Websites:
www.SeedsOfCivilization.com
www.ParallelOps.com
www.MySpace.com/SeedsOfCivilization
www.TheMegaBlog.com
Mystery/adventure thrillers with a SciFi twist.
You're also invited to the series' Facebook pages at www.Facebook.com/ParallelOps and www.Facebook.com/SeedsOfCivilization.
Mystery/adventure series Seeds Of Civilization:
A twist of fate changes everything for widower Frank Morton, a Seattle aerospace engineer. An unexpected windfall lifts him from the depths of despair and a friend’s surprise call sets him on a path he hadn’t considered since his bachelor years. He revisits boxes that hold years of abandoned research about “unexplained” archeological mysteries and then sets off to follow the trail of a mysterious artifact handed him by his friend. His path of discovery leads Frank to believe that many civilizations—much earlier than Mesopotamia—once existed on Earth and that each met a cataclysmic fate. Did alien visitors arrive to “jumpstart” human civilization again and again? In this trilogy, Frank and a group of friends uncover clues in Mexico, Japan and the Bermuda Triangle and come up with answers that are truly ”out of this world.”
My March 2008 release: TRIANGLE, the third and last novel in the Seeds Of Civilization series (Mystery/adventure with a SciFi twist). Look for it in all major online stores and IndieBound affiliate sites.
As with the first two books in this series, the storyline of Triangle is drawn from a real, unexplained archaeological mystery. The ruins off the coast of Cuba were first reported in July, 2000, and underwater archaeological research in the Bahamas may soon change the history of human civilizations. By the time you finish this book, it may have to be classified as fact rather than fiction!
_________________________
Exotic places around the world, international terrorists, alien encounters –
When Frank Morton cashed a winning lottery ticket in Salem, Oregon back in 2001, no one could have imagined the chain of events that would follow!
Beginning with R.J. Archer’s TRACTRIX from his Seeds of Civilization series and concluding with his new Parallel Ops series climax, The TEACHERS—
Seven novels accelerate to a spectacular finish. Time is running out—are you ready?
__________________________
Author R.J. Archer is a computer consultant and freelance writer who has called the Pacific Northwest home for more than 30 years. His non-fiction works include TheMegaBlog.com, an online blog that focuses on underwater archaeology in the Caribbean, and numerous articles on PC-related topics in both print and e-magazines. He currently writes for several popular technical Web sites and participates in Microsoft’s beta testing program.
Mr. Archer holds a Bachelor of Science degree with dual majors in Physics and Mathematics and he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His interests include computing, alternative history and scuba diving. When not writing, he can usually be found traveling Mexico and the Caribbean with his wife, Marty.
Websites:
www.SeedsOfCivilization.com
www.ParallelOps.com
www.MySpace.com/SeedsOfCivilization
www.TheMegaBlog.com
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January 29, 2008
This review originally appeared on my website.
Continues the Adventure where Tractrix left off
Tsubute continues the adventures of the NWIDI team where Tractrix left off. Frank Morton and his collegues this time journey to Japan, with the initial intent to investigate a mysterious pyramid off the island of Yonaguni, the westernmost island of Japan.
As with his last novel, Archer interweaves facts with his fiction: in the late 1980’s, divers found underwater archeological ruins similar to the pyramids of Egypt, Maya and other ancient civilizations, much older than previous indicators of ancient civilizations in this area. In Tsubute, the NWIDI team’s investigation of this phenomena is mixed with an attack on one of their own, where they discover a tsubute, an ancient Japanese ninja weapon, that appears to have originated from the same island of Yonaguni.
Tsubute continues to follow the theories of Graham Hancock (Fingerprints of the Gods, etc.) but that is not the main theme of the story, as it was in Tractrix. These theories are integrated in with the action, investigation and subversive plot.
The book establishes more of the characters of the team members, and has quite a bit more action than the previous book. I thought it ended too soon though, with some loose ends not quite tied up (why was the fake PI spying on the team? what happened to Aya?)….and there is a nice setup for book three, where perhaps all will be answered.
Again, highly recommended for Clive Cussler fans, and all fans of Graham Hancock’s theories.
Continues the Adventure where Tractrix left off
Tsubute continues the adventures of the NWIDI team where Tractrix left off. Frank Morton and his collegues this time journey to Japan, with the initial intent to investigate a mysterious pyramid off the island of Yonaguni, the westernmost island of Japan.
As with his last novel, Archer interweaves facts with his fiction: in the late 1980’s, divers found underwater archeological ruins similar to the pyramids of Egypt, Maya and other ancient civilizations, much older than previous indicators of ancient civilizations in this area. In Tsubute, the NWIDI team’s investigation of this phenomena is mixed with an attack on one of their own, where they discover a tsubute, an ancient Japanese ninja weapon, that appears to have originated from the same island of Yonaguni.
Tsubute continues to follow the theories of Graham Hancock (Fingerprints of the Gods, etc.) but that is not the main theme of the story, as it was in Tractrix. These theories are integrated in with the action, investigation and subversive plot.
The book establishes more of the characters of the team members, and has quite a bit more action than the previous book. I thought it ended too soon though, with some loose ends not quite tied up (why was the fake PI spying on the team? what happened to Aya?)….and there is a nice setup for book three, where perhaps all will be answered.
Again, highly recommended for Clive Cussler fans, and all fans of Graham Hancock’s theories.
September 24, 2007
“The long anticipated sequel to Tractrix is finally here, and once again, R.J. Archer lays a foundation of rich detail that subtly builds into a runaway train of action, treachery and discovery. Tractrix offered a glimpse at a vision of history ignored by contemporary scholars; Tsubute rips down the curtain and sets it on fire.”
Sean Ellis, Author of Magic Mirror and The Clive Cussler Code
“Settle in and fasten your seat belt. You’re about to take off on an adventure of action and international intrigue. Your host, R.J. Archer, will be your diving guide and your local expert on Japanese culture. His pulse-pounding plot suggests an island’s incredible secret. Most amazing of all, this tale is based on a real island and stunning recent archaeological findings.”
Richard Jones, Feature writer for El Hispanic News, Portland, OR
“R.J. Archer has penned another fast paced, well written, and researched novel… With this second installment of the Seeds of Civilization Series, R.J. Archer has established himself as a master storyteller.”
Yellow30 Sci-Fi, FootNotes Reviewer, 5/16/2007
Sean Ellis, Author of Magic Mirror and The Clive Cussler Code
“Settle in and fasten your seat belt. You’re about to take off on an adventure of action and international intrigue. Your host, R.J. Archer, will be your diving guide and your local expert on Japanese culture. His pulse-pounding plot suggests an island’s incredible secret. Most amazing of all, this tale is based on a real island and stunning recent archaeological findings.”
Richard Jones, Feature writer for El Hispanic News, Portland, OR
“R.J. Archer has penned another fast paced, well written, and researched novel… With this second installment of the Seeds of Civilization Series, R.J. Archer has established himself as a master storyteller.”
Yellow30 Sci-Fi, FootNotes Reviewer, 5/16/2007
April 23, 2012
Book 2 of the Seeds of Civilization series. (back cover text posted by the author)
The team from NWIDI is at it again! This time, a trip to southern Japan to investigate the mysterious underwater pyramid off the coast of Yonaguni Island involves the four friends in a case of murder and international kidnapping.
The maiden voyage of the team's newly acquired Learjet begins with a dramatic landing in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and, after a run-in with Department of Justice agents in Tokyo, the team begins to think they should never have left home. When they finally touch down on Yonaguni, a Japanese-American exchange student befriends them and helps them get to know the small island of 1,200 people - and the dark secret being protected there.
A tsubute discovered outside the NWIDI headquarters in Seattle reappears on Yonaguni and leads the team to a startling discovery about the true nature of the island and its original inhabitants.
(A tsubute is an ancient Ninja throwing weapon)
The team from NWIDI is at it again! This time, a trip to southern Japan to investigate the mysterious underwater pyramid off the coast of Yonaguni Island involves the four friends in a case of murder and international kidnapping.
The maiden voyage of the team's newly acquired Learjet begins with a dramatic landing in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and, after a run-in with Department of Justice agents in Tokyo, the team begins to think they should never have left home. When they finally touch down on Yonaguni, a Japanese-American exchange student befriends them and helps them get to know the small island of 1,200 people - and the dark secret being protected there.
A tsubute discovered outside the NWIDI headquarters in Seattle reappears on Yonaguni and leads the team to a startling discovery about the true nature of the island and its original inhabitants.
(A tsubute is an ancient Ninja throwing weapon)
February 22, 2014
This book is good but it is 98% murder mystery and only about 2% science fiction. You could write all of the science fiction in this book on one or two pages. First someone is murdered at their hq offices. Then someone is murdered when they get to the Japanese island. Then another murder and still only conjectures about any science fiction. It's not until the end of the book that we find out who is behind the murders. Then we hear the theories about the sci fi part of the story, but no real revelations based on facts.
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