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For millennia it has lain there undiscovered. Now the time has come... Research scientist Evelyn Edwards always knew the Antarctic held deep secrets but the discovery of a 40,000 year old body buried under the ice caps surpasses even her wildest expectations. But just as her team begins extracting the body the dream turns into a horrific nightmare as they are targeted for death by someone who wants to keep this secret buried. Evelyn barely escapes with her life... On the run, alone and desperate, she turns to her ex-husband Matt Adams, a former member of an elite government unit, for help. Soon, they find themselves caught up in a frantic race against time, which takes them from Area 51 to the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, as they try to uncover the biggest conspiracy of all time before it's too late for everyone... If mankind thought it knew its origins, the time has come to think again because its every belief is about to be challenged...
298 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2012
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J.T. Brannan
83 books90 followersJT Brannan is the Bradford-born author of ORIGIN, EXTINCTION, STOP AT NOTHING and DESTRUCTIVE THOUGHTS (Short Story).
Trained as a British Army officer at Sandhurst, before deciding to pursue a writing career, he is a former national Karate champion and doorman.
He now writes full-time, and teaches martial arts in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
He is currently working on his next novel.
Trained as a British Army officer at Sandhurst, before deciding to pursue a writing career, he is a former national Karate champion and doorman.
He now writes full-time, and teaches martial arts in Harrogate, where he lives with his wife and two young children.
He is currently working on his next novel.
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April 6, 2023
I quite enjoy the worldbuliding in this . Combining events like into a whole story. But I am perplexed by the open ended ending where Lynn How the hell did that happened and will Lynn and Adam will ever be reunited??
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December 2, 2018Can't really give this book any stars not my type of book
Ive given it to my son-in-law he likes crap books
Ive given it to my son-in-law he likes crap books
November 29, 2021
Учени в Антарктида намират тяло в леда на 40 хиляди години със свръхмодерна екипировка. Екипът е избит и само един от членовете му - д-р Едуардс, се спасява. Въвлечена в световна конспирация, тя е принудена да се бори за оцеляването си. За да спаси живота си, д-р Едуардс трябва да разкрие някои от най-големите загадки в човешката история - какво има в зона 51, какво се е случило с Атлантида, колко от Библията е истина, какво представлява антиматерията, получена в ЦЕРН? А на финала я чака отговорът на най-голямата загадка за човечеството - какъв е нашият произход?
February 4, 2013
In my teens I was a huge X-Files fan. And when I say huge, I mean the kind that had taped all the episodes from TV, had the official season companions, and debated endless theories on the identity of the Well-Manicured Man, The Cigarette-Smoking Man, what happened to Samantha, and so and so forth. So when handed a review copy of a thriller on the origin of mankind and a mention of Area 51, I'm there—aliens, conspiracies, shadowy organisations, my fifteen-year-old self would have kicked me for passing it by. And while I enjoyed this trip down memory lane, I had some problems with Brannan's writing in Origin.
First and foremost, there is the info dumping; because there is a lot of info dumping in this book. The reason is quite understandable as there is quite a lot of background information that needs to be conveyed, both of a scientific nature and as regards the various theories and conspiracies that surround the possibility of aliens having visited Earth. However, Brannan's manner of going into these explanations is far from elegant. The narrative is mainly told in third person simple past tense, but on numerous occasions Brannan starts a new paragraph after a white line in the present tense and gives a short – sometimes single sentence – explanation about the location we're in, the science being discussed etc. which only emphasised the fact that here was an explanation. There was a lot of telling, not showing of the most important plot points and that made for a less than smooth reading experience.
Several other things nagged. The story is told from an omniscient third person point of view, which admittedly isn't my favourite narrative viewpoint. What bothered me most about it though was the inconsistency of some of the name usage. For example, Lynn is consequently referred to as Lynn, except when we're watching through the villains' consciousness, when she is referred to as Edwards. However, Matt Adams is, with a few exceptions when Lynn is contemplating emotional things, always referred to as Adams, even when we're following Lynn, which makes no sense, as he's her ex and theirs doesn't seem the kind of relationship where they playfully call each other by their last name. The story head hops quite a bit. While it's never unclear in whose head we are, there are a lot of heads to keep track off and that compared with the letter soup the villains swim around in (all the TLA-agencies and then some are represented) can get a little confusing.
While I obviously had some issues with the writing, there is also a lot Brannan gets right. In Lynn and Adams he has a very sympathetic pair of lead characters, who it's very easy to root for. We learn only a little about their history, but we do get to watch them reconnect and realise that they still love each other, a development which is very enjoyable to follow. Still, Origin isn't a book that is powered by its development of character; it's driven by its nail-biting plot. Our characters get little or no chance to breathe during the entire novel, as they are continually on the run, first to evade their enemies and later to prevent them from carrying out their nefarious plan. It is here that Origin shines with a well thought through plot and short, pacey chapters that make reading 'just one more chapter' both very easy and very treacherous, because stopping at one more is all but impossible.
What Brannan definitely gets right is his research into the various alien theories and conspiracies, not just those concerning aliens, but larger ones as well. He not only name checks and incorporates a lot of the standard alien-related phenomena, such as Roswell, Area 51, the Nazca lines, and the theories of Erich von Däniken, but also brings in other well-loved objects of conspiracy theorist, such as the Bilderberg Group and the Large Hadron Collider. It was fun spotting all of these and seeing how Brannan put them together in quite an original way.
Origin ends on a large 'Aha!'-moment, one I hadn't seen coming at all, though Brannan had seeded the clues to this from almost the start of the novel. Then again hindsight is 20/20 and this gathering together of clues and still being surprised is what makes reading these kinds of books such fun. The ending of Origin is intriguing and leaves an opening for a sequel, though I haven't been able to discover anything on a second book set in this world in the works. Despite my issues with the writing, Origin's plot comes through to form a good, if flawed, debut. Brannan shows he's got the chops to come up with a very interesting plot, great action and a break-neck pace. It'll be interesting to see how he develops as a writer, because the story-telling talent is there. Meanwhile, if you enjoy a good, roaring fast thriller with an X-Files vibe, Origin is the book for you.
This book was provided for review by the publisher.
First and foremost, there is the info dumping; because there is a lot of info dumping in this book. The reason is quite understandable as there is quite a lot of background information that needs to be conveyed, both of a scientific nature and as regards the various theories and conspiracies that surround the possibility of aliens having visited Earth. However, Brannan's manner of going into these explanations is far from elegant. The narrative is mainly told in third person simple past tense, but on numerous occasions Brannan starts a new paragraph after a white line in the present tense and gives a short – sometimes single sentence – explanation about the location we're in, the science being discussed etc. which only emphasised the fact that here was an explanation. There was a lot of telling, not showing of the most important plot points and that made for a less than smooth reading experience.
Several other things nagged. The story is told from an omniscient third person point of view, which admittedly isn't my favourite narrative viewpoint. What bothered me most about it though was the inconsistency of some of the name usage. For example, Lynn is consequently referred to as Lynn, except when we're watching through the villains' consciousness, when she is referred to as Edwards. However, Matt Adams is, with a few exceptions when Lynn is contemplating emotional things, always referred to as Adams, even when we're following Lynn, which makes no sense, as he's her ex and theirs doesn't seem the kind of relationship where they playfully call each other by their last name. The story head hops quite a bit. While it's never unclear in whose head we are, there are a lot of heads to keep track off and that compared with the letter soup the villains swim around in (all the TLA-agencies and then some are represented) can get a little confusing.
While I obviously had some issues with the writing, there is also a lot Brannan gets right. In Lynn and Adams he has a very sympathetic pair of lead characters, who it's very easy to root for. We learn only a little about their history, but we do get to watch them reconnect and realise that they still love each other, a development which is very enjoyable to follow. Still, Origin isn't a book that is powered by its development of character; it's driven by its nail-biting plot. Our characters get little or no chance to breathe during the entire novel, as they are continually on the run, first to evade their enemies and later to prevent them from carrying out their nefarious plan. It is here that Origin shines with a well thought through plot and short, pacey chapters that make reading 'just one more chapter' both very easy and very treacherous, because stopping at one more is all but impossible.
What Brannan definitely gets right is his research into the various alien theories and conspiracies, not just those concerning aliens, but larger ones as well. He not only name checks and incorporates a lot of the standard alien-related phenomena, such as Roswell, Area 51, the Nazca lines, and the theories of Erich von Däniken, but also brings in other well-loved objects of conspiracy theorist, such as the Bilderberg Group and the Large Hadron Collider. It was fun spotting all of these and seeing how Brannan put them together in quite an original way.
Origin ends on a large 'Aha!'-moment, one I hadn't seen coming at all, though Brannan had seeded the clues to this from almost the start of the novel. Then again hindsight is 20/20 and this gathering together of clues and still being surprised is what makes reading these kinds of books such fun. The ending of Origin is intriguing and leaves an opening for a sequel, though I haven't been able to discover anything on a second book set in this world in the works. Despite my issues with the writing, Origin's plot comes through to form a good, if flawed, debut. Brannan shows he's got the chops to come up with a very interesting plot, great action and a break-neck pace. It'll be interesting to see how he develops as a writer, because the story-telling talent is there. Meanwhile, if you enjoy a good, roaring fast thriller with an X-Files vibe, Origin is the book for you.
This book was provided for review by the publisher.
November 18, 2012
As the saying goes, “Whoa, doggies!” If you’re looking for a nice, gentle read that leaves you with a feeling of comfort and peace, Origin by J.T. Brannan is not the book you want. If, on the other hand, you have a yen for a thriller that leaves you pretty nearly breathless on every page, then grab this and go curl up in a comfy chair.
There are thrillers and then there are thrillers. This is the kind that takes you on a wild action adventure ride of improbabilities and I loved every minute of it (well, maybe not so much the scene with the teeth). Lynn Edwards and Matt Adams, two characters I have to say have been added to my list of favorites, are perfectly suited to each other and kudos to the author for making them true equals in intelligence and abilities even though their strengths are different. They complement each other .
They also have luck, a lot of it, and it’s both kinds. Just when you think the bad guys are going to get the best of them, they manage to pull the fat out of the fire but the truth is the bad guys are insanely capable of winning the day. Conspiracy, mad scientists, corrupt government and incredible chase scenes abound but how can you have a good thriller without them? Throw in a bit of science fiction and international intrigue and a dash of pre-history and you’ve got a wild few hours of pure entertainment ahead of you.
And, my goodness, what a heck of a twist at the end.
I quite simply love this book. There’s no question you have to suspend your disbelief but, hey, that’s what a great action adventure thriller is all about, isn’t it? I do have one grumble—I would really like to see Lynn and Adam again but Mr. Brannan says he doesn’t intend to have a sequel, at least, not anytime in the near future. Oh well, I’ll just have to look forward to his next book even if they won’t be there. I think the wait will be well worth it.
One last note—if you’re one of those readers who just has to peek at the end to see what’s going to happen, DON’T DO IT! I promise you’ll regret it because the last few pages will ruin the book for you. I’m not kidding.
Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, October 2012.
There are thrillers and then there are thrillers. This is the kind that takes you on a wild action adventure ride of improbabilities and I loved every minute of it (well, maybe not so much the scene with the teeth). Lynn Edwards and Matt Adams, two characters I have to say have been added to my list of favorites, are perfectly suited to each other and kudos to the author for making them true equals in intelligence and abilities even though their strengths are different. They complement each other .
They also have luck, a lot of it, and it’s both kinds. Just when you think the bad guys are going to get the best of them, they manage to pull the fat out of the fire but the truth is the bad guys are insanely capable of winning the day. Conspiracy, mad scientists, corrupt government and incredible chase scenes abound but how can you have a good thriller without them? Throw in a bit of science fiction and international intrigue and a dash of pre-history and you’ve got a wild few hours of pure entertainment ahead of you.
And, my goodness, what a heck of a twist at the end.
I quite simply love this book. There’s no question you have to suspend your disbelief but, hey, that’s what a great action adventure thriller is all about, isn’t it? I do have one grumble—I would really like to see Lynn and Adam again but Mr. Brannan says he doesn’t intend to have a sequel, at least, not anytime in the near future. Oh well, I’ll just have to look forward to his next book even if they won’t be there. I think the wait will be well worth it.
One last note—if you’re one of those readers who just has to peek at the end to see what’s going to happen, DON’T DO IT! I promise you’ll regret it because the last few pages will ruin the book for you. I’m not kidding.
Reviewed by Lelia Taylor, October 2012.
November 1, 2012
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This was a tough review to write, on the one had this is a debut novel and i tend to lean towards being easy on an authors first book. I really do think that a good author grows with every book they write. So the first is part of that learning process. On the other hand i need to be fair to those spending their cash.
This, in scope is by far the most ambitiously scoped story i have every read. To tell you the true scope would give too much away. Imagine all your conspiracy theories, myths, religions everything in one book. Yes it is that good. I was immensely impressed with the balls on this author covering this scope in his first book, and in a single book.
Did I have any issues?
Yes Matt Adams is too good for me, too fast, too tough, almost superhuman and this i think is intentional, I can live with that. I have read so many thrillers of this type, but I'm still a person who likes his kick ass hero to be a bit rougher around the edges and to show the bumps he picks up along the way. To show a level of reality /humanity. A great example is Andy McDermott's Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase, a pair who have lived through amazing levels of abuse and come out the other end. But Eddie wears his scars on his sleeve and keeps going despite them. Matt Adams is just indestructible.
So the big questions: Do I recommend it? & Should you buy it?
If you love a thriller, especially one that takes you to the edge of reality. Then yes i do recommend it and you should click the link and buy it, Same can be said if you love a well constructed story that covers myth after myth and enigma after enigma. At £4.33 less than a fiver for hours of fun, that's great value for anyone.
(Parm)
Book Description
For millennia it has lain there undiscovered. Now the time has come...
Research scientist Evelyn Edwards always knew the Antarctic held deep secrets but the discovery of a 40,000 year old body buried under the ice caps surpasses even her wildest expectations. But just as her team begins extracting the body the dream turns into a horrific nightmare as they are targeted for death by someone who wants to keep this secret buried. Evelyn barely escapes with her life...
On the run, alone and desperate, she turns to her ex-husband Matt Adams, a former member of an elite government unit, for help. Soon, they find themselves caught up in a frantic race against time, which takes them from Area 51 to the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, as they try to uncover the biggest conspiracy of all time before it's too late for everyone...
If mankind thought it knew its origins, the time has come to think again because its every belief is about to be challenged...
This was a tough review to write, on the one had this is a debut novel and i tend to lean towards being easy on an authors first book. I really do think that a good author grows with every book they write. So the first is part of that learning process. On the other hand i need to be fair to those spending their cash.
This, in scope is by far the most ambitiously scoped story i have every read. To tell you the true scope would give too much away. Imagine all your conspiracy theories, myths, religions everything in one book. Yes it is that good. I was immensely impressed with the balls on this author covering this scope in his first book, and in a single book.
Did I have any issues?
Yes Matt Adams is too good for me, too fast, too tough, almost superhuman and this i think is intentional, I can live with that. I have read so many thrillers of this type, but I'm still a person who likes his kick ass hero to be a bit rougher around the edges and to show the bumps he picks up along the way. To show a level of reality /humanity. A great example is Andy McDermott's Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase, a pair who have lived through amazing levels of abuse and come out the other end. But Eddie wears his scars on his sleeve and keeps going despite them. Matt Adams is just indestructible.
So the big questions: Do I recommend it? & Should you buy it?
If you love a thriller, especially one that takes you to the edge of reality. Then yes i do recommend it and you should click the link and buy it, Same can be said if you love a well constructed story that covers myth after myth and enigma after enigma. At £4.33 less than a fiver for hours of fun, that's great value for anyone.
(Parm)
Book Description
For millennia it has lain there undiscovered. Now the time has come...
Research scientist Evelyn Edwards always knew the Antarctic held deep secrets but the discovery of a 40,000 year old body buried under the ice caps surpasses even her wildest expectations. But just as her team begins extracting the body the dream turns into a horrific nightmare as they are targeted for death by someone who wants to keep this secret buried. Evelyn barely escapes with her life...
On the run, alone and desperate, she turns to her ex-husband Matt Adams, a former member of an elite government unit, for help. Soon, they find themselves caught up in a frantic race against time, which takes them from Area 51 to the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, as they try to uncover the biggest conspiracy of all time before it's too late for everyone...
If mankind thought it knew its origins, the time has come to think again because its every belief is about to be challenged...
October 30, 2012
I enjoy including the occasional thriller in my reading, especially when I’m looking for a break from fantasy or horror. There are a couple of things that make an effective thriller for me. The narrative should have a fast pace as well as an intriguing premise that you can engage with. Finally, you should be able to jump straight into the action and don’t need to over think things too much.
Evelyn Edwards and Matt Adams are a good team. She has all the smarts, and he is a skilled tracker due to his native American heritage. The only thing I wasn’t sure about was the speed at which Matt manages to overcome his inner demons. There is quite a lot made of the fact that he has suffered greatly since the failure of his marriage, yet he seems to bounce back from this incredibly quickly. It’s a minor quibble I suppose, but it just struck me as a bit odd that he goes from worn-out shell to almost unstoppable tracker with skills bordering on the supernatural so quickly.
Brannan does successfully blend together a number of well-known conspiracy theories into his tale and they all fit together quite well. Everything from the notoriously secretive Bilderberg Group to the missing evolutionary missing link and true purpose behind Area 51 are all included in one form or another.
One of the things that appear to be the hallmark of many modern thrillers is the manipulation of science fact into something more resembling science fiction. Origin definitely contains elements of this phenomenon, personally I’m a fan of this approach. It’s fun to see genre mash-ups of this type occurring. The breakneck action in a thriller tends to lend itself well to science fiction, they’re a near perfect match.
Sometimes you need a story that is all about the thrill of the chase and doesn’t take itself too seriously, Origin delivers on this promise. The plot zips along at a fair rate of knots, and there are some great set pieces that keep the attention from flagging; a particularly thrilling chase scene involving a horse springs to mind. This story offers the kind of edge of your seat escapism that’s always great fun to read.
The novel’s final chapters veer off into full-on science fiction and I have to admit that this got my attention. I’m curious if there will be another novel featuring these characters, as things where left with the mother of all cliffhangers.
If you’ve ever read any novels by Steve Alten, Matthew Reilly or Scott Mariani, then you’ll likely as not enjoy Brannan’s work. His first novel is a lot of fun and very easy to lose yourself in.
Evelyn Edwards and Matt Adams are a good team. She has all the smarts, and he is a skilled tracker due to his native American heritage. The only thing I wasn’t sure about was the speed at which Matt manages to overcome his inner demons. There is quite a lot made of the fact that he has suffered greatly since the failure of his marriage, yet he seems to bounce back from this incredibly quickly. It’s a minor quibble I suppose, but it just struck me as a bit odd that he goes from worn-out shell to almost unstoppable tracker with skills bordering on the supernatural so quickly.
Brannan does successfully blend together a number of well-known conspiracy theories into his tale and they all fit together quite well. Everything from the notoriously secretive Bilderberg Group to the missing evolutionary missing link and true purpose behind Area 51 are all included in one form or another.
One of the things that appear to be the hallmark of many modern thrillers is the manipulation of science fact into something more resembling science fiction. Origin definitely contains elements of this phenomenon, personally I’m a fan of this approach. It’s fun to see genre mash-ups of this type occurring. The breakneck action in a thriller tends to lend itself well to science fiction, they’re a near perfect match.
Sometimes you need a story that is all about the thrill of the chase and doesn’t take itself too seriously, Origin delivers on this promise. The plot zips along at a fair rate of knots, and there are some great set pieces that keep the attention from flagging; a particularly thrilling chase scene involving a horse springs to mind. This story offers the kind of edge of your seat escapism that’s always great fun to read.
The novel’s final chapters veer off into full-on science fiction and I have to admit that this got my attention. I’m curious if there will be another novel featuring these characters, as things where left with the mother of all cliffhangers.
If you’ve ever read any novels by Steve Alten, Matthew Reilly or Scott Mariani, then you’ll likely as not enjoy Brannan’s work. His first novel is a lot of fun and very easy to lose yourself in.
March 20, 2013
This is a book that when you get to the end, you kick yourself for not seeing the pointers along the way that were so glaringly obvious in retrospect. Can't say more because that wouldn't be fair, but it *was* cleverly done.
Matthew Reilly meets Dan Brown. Now I adore Matthew Reilly's impossible plots and implausible action scenes because he does it so well. And I love Dan Brown's conspiracy theories, so I was set up to like this book.
We have action. As Lynn and Matt are running from the baddies, we have a lot of very implausible escapes and an awful lot of the book relies on the baddies being able to hook into every CCTV camera on the planet and track people by face-recognition software. After the set-up in the early pages with the discovery of a preserved homo sapiens body in ice that formed 40,000 years ago, I felt that there was a little too much action in the first half of the book - and not enough plot to hold it all together. But I kept reading and was rewarded by the ultimate conspiracy theory in the second half, although it's a shame that we had the typical Dr Evil telling our heroes the entire plot because he's going to kill them anyway ... and then they escape and know where they have to go to foil the plan.
A good read. I'd read more from this author.
Matthew Reilly meets Dan Brown. Now I adore Matthew Reilly's impossible plots and implausible action scenes because he does it so well. And I love Dan Brown's conspiracy theories, so I was set up to like this book.
We have action. As Lynn and Matt are running from the baddies, we have a lot of very implausible escapes and an awful lot of the book relies on the baddies being able to hook into every CCTV camera on the planet and track people by face-recognition software. After the set-up in the early pages with the discovery of a preserved homo sapiens body in ice that formed 40,000 years ago, I felt that there was a little too much action in the first half of the book - and not enough plot to hold it all together. But I kept reading and was rewarded by the ultimate conspiracy theory in the second half, although it's a shame that we had the typical Dr Evil telling our heroes the entire plot because he's going to kill them anyway ... and then they escape and know where they have to go to foil the plan.
A good read. I'd read more from this author.
November 27, 2020
This was not a terribly well written book, it tries to come off as Andy McNab meets The Thing and ends up as neither.
J T Brannan tries too hard to come across as convincingly writing an America set book but it comes across as too 'Garth Marenghi' if that makes sense, it just tries too g******* hard.
The characters aren't exactly well drawn, the female lead is described as having 'limpid pools' for eyes (spew!) despite being an award winning scientist. Having uncovered a plot by a higher echelon of society to snatch her Arctic dsicovery from her (by blowing up the helicopter she was in!!) you'd think she'd take better precautions than sending an email to her ex-services maverick American Indian boyfriend.
It reeks of Dan Brown (yawn!) but at least Brannan is a better writer. The best thing about this book is that it passed the time pleasantly for one night and hopefully whoever picks it up from the charity shop I took it to will feel the same.
J T Brannan tries too hard to come across as convincingly writing an America set book but it comes across as too 'Garth Marenghi' if that makes sense, it just tries too g******* hard.
The characters aren't exactly well drawn, the female lead is described as having 'limpid pools' for eyes (spew!) despite being an award winning scientist. Having uncovered a plot by a higher echelon of society to snatch her Arctic dsicovery from her (by blowing up the helicopter she was in!!) you'd think she'd take better precautions than sending an email to her ex-services maverick American Indian boyfriend.
It reeks of Dan Brown (yawn!) but at least Brannan is a better writer. The best thing about this book is that it passed the time pleasantly for one night and hopefully whoever picks it up from the charity shop I took it to will feel the same.
December 19, 2015
Tohle bylo oddechové čtení - někdo tu psal, že to připomíná Dana Browna a opravdu první polovina knížky je mu dost podobná. Má to spád, je to vtipné, zápletka se dobře rozjíždí, jenomže pak to má začít trošku dávat smysl a ono to nefunguje. Celý závěr knihy je strašně rychlý, samotný zvrat na konci je až moc přitažený za vlasy, prostě to nefunguje, autorovi jakoby ztěžkne ruka a ten lehký čtivý styl prvních dvou třetin knihy je pryč. Škoda - nebýt toho pro mě nepovedeného závěru, tak by to neočekávaně aspirovalo na 4*.
Kontext: četli jsme to najednou s Davidem, on byl trochu přede mnou - je moc fajn probírat se knížkou s někým jiným (už jsi to četla, no počkej, až se dostaneš sem :-))
První věta: "Lynn Edwardsová otevřela dveře základního tábora a vyšla ven, přímo do zmrzlého pekla."
Poslední věta: "A jak tak seděla na břehu řeky a jemně se dotýkala dítěte Matthewa Adamse, které jí rostlo v břiše, Evelyn Edwardsová nakonec všechno pochopila."
Kontext: četli jsme to najednou s Davidem, on byl trochu přede mnou - je moc fajn probírat se knížkou s někým jiným (už jsi to četla, no počkej, až se dostaneš sem :-))
První věta: "Lynn Edwardsová otevřela dveře základního tábora a vyšla ven, přímo do zmrzlého pekla."
Poslední věta: "A jak tak seděla na břehu řeky a jemně se dotýkala dítěte Matthewa Adamse, které jí rostlo v břiše, Evelyn Edwardsová nakonec všechno pochopila."
August 10, 2015
Good scifi plot but the main characters are too superhuman to be believable. I got a bit bored with their unending ability to escape detection by the professionals hunting them. The ending was just plain silly. But I guess the clue was in the names all along... Entertaining enough all in all.
May 29, 2017
Nula nebo pět hvězdiček? TAM JE VŠECHNO! Atlantida, Danikenovska pravda o bozích jakože ufounech, Oblast 51, bilderberg, který ovlivňuje celý svět a jeden indián a jeho ex- suprchytrá vědkyně z Harvardu, co to bilderbergu natřou!
January 9, 2018
A lot of fun and ridiculously daft. Pure escapism.
February 24, 2019
Gikk på snørra helt på tampen, men står fortsatt igjen som den beste isboken jeg har lest de siste par årene. Fornuftig å la det være spenning så lenge knyttet til hva funnet i isen egentlig er og ikke minst innebærer. Også en grei mishmash av Area 51 og konspirasjon rundt partikkelakseleratoren i Geneve, men snubler altså på tampen, hastig og abrupt, på en måte som gjør at historien føles ufullstendig. Synd.
March 31, 2019
I really like this book, not what I was expecting and kept me turning pages until the end. A very easy to read author who manages to squeeze in some excellent action, I look forward to reading more from Mr Brannan! His books would make excellent movies!
June 19, 2023
Тази книга имаше толкова много обрати, нямам думи. На няколко пъти бях с отворена уста и гледах с празен поглед в една точка.А финала не го очаквах определено ще я прочета отново. Вероятно няма да се хареса на хора ,които се дразнят или не харесват конспиративни теории.
June 15, 2017
first half was great, but then throwing in the big bad and the twist at the end just up and fully ruined it.
December 21, 2017
Good story, surprising ending
The story took off slow and disjointed, but it finally gelled about mid way. After wards, it moved right along. Good characters and plot.
The story took off slow and disjointed, but it finally gelled about mid way. After wards, it moved right along. Good characters and plot.
August 24, 2018
Well I liked it.
Forget about the Yeah Rights, As Ifs and eye rolls at the implausible plot and just strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.
Forget about the Yeah Rights, As Ifs and eye rolls at the implausible plot and just strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.
October 21, 2018
Good pacing, but I just loved the twists, it stayed with me ever since I've read it.
January 31, 2019
Jakoze dobry. Takovej vesmirnej Dan Brown (a to je moje guilty pleasure). Oddychovy, rychly cteni.
May 9, 2020
Не останах очарована. Очаквах много повече явно.
October 5, 2020
I couldn't finish it. That's really saying something, I'm not someone who just stops reading books.
June 24, 2021
Só não gostei do final.
October 8, 2021
Silly nonsense, not for me.
January 8, 2022
Неспирен екшън от началото до края. С всяка една прочетена страница ритъма на сърцето ти се ускорява. Не съществува толкова спираш дъха екшън филм, който да засенчи това шеметно приключение.
July 9, 2022
The book is quite interesting until its end which was quite disheartening.
April 28, 2023
entertaining.
July 5, 2025
SPELL-BOUNDER!!!!
I could not put it down. A must read. I need to find out what happened to Lynn and Adam.
I could not put it down. A must read. I need to find out what happened to Lynn and Adam.
March 16, 2014
Náhodný objev v ledu by mohl být pro celou skupinku vědců průlomový. Pak ale dojde k nehodě a všichni zúčastnění jsou po smrti. Evelyn Edwardsová jako zázrakem přežije, ale je jí jasné, že pokud nevyhledá pomoc, brzy zemře. Tělo, které objevili, musí pro někoho hodně znamenat, že se neštítí ani vraždy. A Lynn nemá ani tušení, do čeho se zamotala. Na konci toho všeho je odpovědí na otázky právě ona sama.
Kniha Původ na první pohled vypadá jako běžný nijak zvlášť uchvacující thriller. Po prvních kapitolách ale pochopíte, že nic není takové, jak se na první pohled zdálo. Pátrání Evelyn a Matta čtenáře nutí přemýšlet, co se vlastně děje a kam to celé směřuje. Především střídání vyprávění z pohledu Lynn a Matta s linií Jacobse navozuje pocit, že tak trochu víte, o co jde. Náznaky jsou ale mnohoznačné, a když se dopracujete k pravdě, nejspíš vás to ohromí. Osobně jsem myslela, že jde o něco jiné a byla jsem v šoku, co za tím stojí.
I když si myslím, že autor možná trochu nadhodnotil Mattovi schopnosti, jejich útěky byly fascinující. Pokaždé jsem si myslela, že už je mají, že je konec, ale jim se nějakým způsobem povedlo utéct. Pravdou ale je, že ve vypjatých situacích, s přívalem adrenalinu a hrůzy je lidská bytost schopná neuvěřitelných věcí.
Původ má rychlost, spád a neustále balancuje na hraně. Nutí čtenáře přemýšlet a uvažovat nad tím, jestli je tohle opravdu možné. Nechává otevřené dveře nejrůznějším teoriím až do poslední chvíle. Upřímně, po posledních větách mi hlavou běželo jediné „To jako fakt? To není … nebo je to možné?“. Pak ještě jedna věta, kterou nebudu prezentovat, protože jsem si jednoduše myslela, že si autor ze mě dělá srandu. Takovou bombou to celé ukončit. Ale vlastně to dává smysl. Tahle kniha byla jednoznačně jednou z nejlepších, jaké jsem z tohoto žánru, kdy četla.
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Kniha Původ na první pohled vypadá jako běžný nijak zvlášť uchvacující thriller. Po prvních kapitolách ale pochopíte, že nic není takové, jak se na první pohled zdálo. Pátrání Evelyn a Matta čtenáře nutí přemýšlet, co se vlastně děje a kam to celé směřuje. Především střídání vyprávění z pohledu Lynn a Matta s linií Jacobse navozuje pocit, že tak trochu víte, o co jde. Náznaky jsou ale mnohoznačné, a když se dopracujete k pravdě, nejspíš vás to ohromí. Osobně jsem myslela, že jde o něco jiné a byla jsem v šoku, co za tím stojí.
I když si myslím, že autor možná trochu nadhodnotil Mattovi schopnosti, jejich útěky byly fascinující. Pokaždé jsem si myslela, že už je mají, že je konec, ale jim se nějakým způsobem povedlo utéct. Pravdou ale je, že ve vypjatých situacích, s přívalem adrenalinu a hrůzy je lidská bytost schopná neuvěřitelných věcí.
Původ má rychlost, spád a neustále balancuje na hraně. Nutí čtenáře přemýšlet a uvažovat nad tím, jestli je tohle opravdu možné. Nechává otevřené dveře nejrůznějším teoriím až do poslední chvíle. Upřímně, po posledních větách mi hlavou běželo jediné „To jako fakt? To není … nebo je to možné?“. Pak ještě jedna věta, kterou nebudu prezentovat, protože jsem si jednoduše myslela, že si autor ze mě dělá srandu. Takovou bombou to celé ukončit. Ale vlastně to dává smysl. Tahle kniha byla jednoznačně jednou z nejlepších, jaké jsem z tohoto žánru, kdy četla.
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