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Tomb of the Snake
A lost journal. A hidden temple. A secret that could change history.
Leah Stone is a daring, beautiful archaeologist hunting down the cryptic clues her uncle left her.
In the heart of Arizona's rugged wilderness, Leah Stone uncovers a clue to a legendary temple, hidden for centuries. Guided by the enigmatic diary of explorer G.E. Kinkaid, she sets out on a perilous journey.
Shrouded in mystery, the lost tomb is said to house ancient Egyptian artifacts, challenging the known history of the American continent.
But Leah isn't alone in her quest; a shadowy organization, led by the cunning Axel LaFitte, races against her, eyes set on the temple's untold secrets.
As Leah navigates treacherous paths and deciphers cryptic puzzles, she must also outsmart her relentless pursuers. The stakes skyrocket when she learns the temple's true purpose could alter the course of human history. With each step, Leah edges closer to a discovery that could prove monumental, all while fighting to stay one step ahead of danger.
It's a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where knowledge is power, and the winner takes all.
Dive into the unknown. Battle against odds. Rewrite the past.
Get your copy of Tomb of the Snake today.
Fans of Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Tomb Raider, get ready for a heart-pounding adventure from USA Bestselling Authors Nick Thacker and David Berens.
Leah Stone is a daring, beautiful archaeologist hunting down the cryptic clues her uncle left her.
In the heart of Arizona's rugged wilderness, Leah Stone uncovers a clue to a legendary temple, hidden for centuries. Guided by the enigmatic diary of explorer G.E. Kinkaid, she sets out on a perilous journey.
Shrouded in mystery, the lost tomb is said to house ancient Egyptian artifacts, challenging the known history of the American continent.
But Leah isn't alone in her quest; a shadowy organization, led by the cunning Axel LaFitte, races against her, eyes set on the temple's untold secrets.
As Leah navigates treacherous paths and deciphers cryptic puzzles, she must also outsmart her relentless pursuers. The stakes skyrocket when she learns the temple's true purpose could alter the course of human history. With each step, Leah edges closer to a discovery that could prove monumental, all while fighting to stay one step ahead of danger.
It's a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where knowledge is power, and the winner takes all.
Dive into the unknown. Battle against odds. Rewrite the past.
Get your copy of Tomb of the Snake today.
Fans of Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Tomb Raider, get ready for a heart-pounding adventure from USA Bestselling Authors Nick Thacker and David Berens.
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Published January 1, 2024
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April 2, 2024
I am of two minds on this book. I enjoyed the adventure and action. I found it fun and exciting. What I did not enjoy was the lack of editorial continuity. More than once I was taken out of the story because of something that didn't match from earlier in the book. For example, in chapter 19 it is mentioned that Leah's parents' home was in Grand Rapids but just a chapter or so later she traveled to said home in Twin Falls, Idaho. I went back a couple of times to see if I remembered correctly. I find things like very distracting. Also, I didn't care for the way the writer's handled the "romance" between Leah and Jack. I thought it was rather immature for a couple of college professors. Just my opinion. I'm going to have to do a lot of thinking before reading anything else in the series.
January 25, 2024
A new female Indiana Jones is in town!
This novel is a rewrite of Temple of the Snake which originally featured Jo Bennett, the cousin of Harvey Bennett, but there were issues over the sequel, which has led to this being relaunched. The female archeologist is now Leah Stone with a 'missing' archeologist uncle instead of a cousin. Her mother has a safety deposit key on a necklace which she leaves to Leah on her death and the safety deposit box contains her uncle's diary, which it turns out is more than just that..... This sets her on a hunt for an old indigenous tribe's historic tomb of unknown location which is being protected from potential thieving archeologists, rather than the more selfless archeologists interested in the find rather than its monetary value. Kinkaid reported on finding the tomb in 1909, but according to the first chapter didn't get to plunder (or report) much on it depending on his view... Leah is on the hunt for the same but is being chased by La Fitte who is only interested in its monetary value...
This story is full of intrigue, suspense, snakes (of course), danger, archeology, history and an indigenous population split between its heritage and the monetary value.... A highly entertaining story, very similar to, but perhaps not quite identical, to its predecessor, though most of the beats are the same.... Worth reading as hopefully more sequels will be forthcoming... No reason why we can't have Zahra Kane and Leah Stone!
This novel is a rewrite of Temple of the Snake which originally featured Jo Bennett, the cousin of Harvey Bennett, but there were issues over the sequel, which has led to this being relaunched. The female archeologist is now Leah Stone with a 'missing' archeologist uncle instead of a cousin. Her mother has a safety deposit key on a necklace which she leaves to Leah on her death and the safety deposit box contains her uncle's diary, which it turns out is more than just that..... This sets her on a hunt for an old indigenous tribe's historic tomb of unknown location which is being protected from potential thieving archeologists, rather than the more selfless archeologists interested in the find rather than its monetary value. Kinkaid reported on finding the tomb in 1909, but according to the first chapter didn't get to plunder (or report) much on it depending on his view... Leah is on the hunt for the same but is being chased by La Fitte who is only interested in its monetary value...
This story is full of intrigue, suspense, snakes (of course), danger, archeology, history and an indigenous population split between its heritage and the monetary value.... A highly entertaining story, very similar to, but perhaps not quite identical, to its predecessor, though most of the beats are the same.... Worth reading as hopefully more sequels will be forthcoming... No reason why we can't have Zahra Kane and Leah Stone!
March 6, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this book, primarily because the story was good. The story kept me interested enough to read the whole book.
The writing was about a C+ or B- and the proofreading was not great. I found several typos as well as a homonym error and at least one continuity error concerning the headwear of the chief villain.
As distressing was the frequent use of methane gas as a plot element, or more specifically the characters smelling methane gas while in caves, and how it affected them. The problem with that is that methane is completely odorless; the scent one associates with it is added by the gas companies as a safety element so that customers will smell it if there is a gas leak. In nature, the characters would never have detected the gas by odor. This error indicates to me that the author really didn't research carefully.
I am not familiar with this author so I don't know how long he has been plying his trade, but I hope he gets better at it over time. The story was good, but the execution was not great.
The writing was about a C+ or B- and the proofreading was not great. I found several typos as well as a homonym error and at least one continuity error concerning the headwear of the chief villain.
As distressing was the frequent use of methane gas as a plot element, or more specifically the characters smelling methane gas while in caves, and how it affected them. The problem with that is that methane is completely odorless; the scent one associates with it is added by the gas companies as a safety element so that customers will smell it if there is a gas leak. In nature, the characters would never have detected the gas by odor. This error indicates to me that the author really didn't research carefully.
I am not familiar with this author so I don't know how long he has been plying his trade, but I hope he gets better at it over time. The story was good, but the execution was not great.
June 29, 2025
2.8 rounded up. I wanted to like this book so much. Especially as an Indiana Jones/Lara Croft-esque story? Man I really wanted to like it. But I couldn’t. The main character not only was weirdly obsessed with how healthy her food was and how her fitness classes were helped her, but as a professor of archaeology she just seemed…naive? I can get around the idea that she’s supposed to be incredibly outside her comfort zone and that she wasn’t expecting anything. But the blatant denial of someone’s culture/religion/heritage? Felt very non-archaeological. Also, tf was Patrick or even Jack useful for other than maybe an occasional quip? In theory yes, Jack kinda helped save but also??? No? Even though Leah Stone is the main character and she’s marketed as a Tomb Raider-y heroine she has this fake sense of it? Like it was a bit too much try hard.
I want to support this book, the idea of archaeological action books, and the indie writers who wrote this but I did not enjoy it very much
I want to support this book, the idea of archaeological action books, and the indie writers who wrote this but I did not enjoy it very much
January 9, 2024
Tomb Of The Snake - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
A rip-roaring adventure in the Lara Croft Tomb Raider tradition, Tomb of the Snake by Nick Thacker and David Berens introduces Leah Stone.
The tale of derring-do begins with the discovery in her uncle's diary's describing of the whereabouts of a mystical Snake Tomb, that contains a treasure like no other.
Our heroine and sidekick/soon-to-be-lover James set sail immediately, and are soon embroiled in a battle to the death with arch-enemy Axel LaFitte and his henchmen, who are willing to go to any lengths, (including murder) to seize the secret of the Tomb of the Snake whatever it takes.
Who survives to complete the mission in one piece?
Get your copy today and don't forget your Indiana Jones hat and bullwhip!
A rip-roaring adventure in the Lara Croft Tomb Raider tradition, Tomb of the Snake by Nick Thacker and David Berens introduces Leah Stone.
The tale of derring-do begins with the discovery in her uncle's diary's describing of the whereabouts of a mystical Snake Tomb, that contains a treasure like no other.
Our heroine and sidekick/soon-to-be-lover James set sail immediately, and are soon embroiled in a battle to the death with arch-enemy Axel LaFitte and his henchmen, who are willing to go to any lengths, (including murder) to seize the secret of the Tomb of the Snake whatever it takes.
Who survives to complete the mission in one piece?
Get your copy today and don't forget your Indiana Jones hat and bullwhip!
September 15, 2025
This could’ve been a great book but… not quite. First it needs a lot of proof reading. You’re reading something and a couple of chapters later it’s not the same. Like saying that the French guy Felix had a pith helmet on then later it was his usual white fedora…. Little things like this were annoying and Leah as a main character is even more annoying. In places she even seems simple in the head…. And her romance/attraction to Jack… big eye roll. How old are they?? So this book was a bit meh despite the good action bits.
And most annoying of all… a cliff hanger. I hate those. Luckily (for the writers) I had already invested in book 2 so I’ll read it. But I’m hoping there will be no more in this series…
And most annoying of all… a cliff hanger. I hate those. Luckily (for the writers) I had already invested in book 2 so I’ll read it. But I’m hoping there will be no more in this series…
July 25, 2024
Archaeology at its best
I loved this book. It was exquisite. I couldn’t put it down! I am sending this link to my granddaughter who wants to be an archaeologist.
I’m truly sad as I watch now in the world and especially in America as we are racing our history because it does not conform to what certain people believe.
I truly believe if we do not learn from history, we are around to repeat it. I love all these books that are written on topics like this by Nick Thacker. Please continue writing more stories like this. I love them!❤️🔥❤️🔥
I loved this book. It was exquisite. I couldn’t put it down! I am sending this link to my granddaughter who wants to be an archaeologist.
I’m truly sad as I watch now in the world and especially in America as we are racing our history because it does not conform to what certain people believe.
I truly believe if we do not learn from history, we are around to repeat it. I love all these books that are written on topics like this by Nick Thacker. Please continue writing more stories like this. I love them!❤️🔥❤️🔥
January 15, 2026
One thing I love about genres like this is the history. The way fact and myth are intertwined in this book was believable and has a way of making you hold the edge of your seat! Non stop action from start to finish, and ways of surviving you would not think possible. The lore for this book was a nice fresh premise that seriously delivered. All I can say is, it gets your mind going even when it comes to the impossible or unknown! What else are our ancestors hiding 👀👀 can’t wait to dive into the next book!
July 14, 2024
Too much pysco analysis
I plowed throughly this book and tried to read the second and only could take 2 chapters. Way to much self analysis. Do they now teach this literary style in school. There is just so much filler material. It takes 5 pages to decide to do one thing. Good concept, poor delivery.
I plowed throughly this book and tried to read the second and only could take 2 chapters. Way to much self analysis. Do they now teach this literary style in school. There is just so much filler material. It takes 5 pages to decide to do one thing. Good concept, poor delivery.
September 22, 2024
Review of this book.
Fascinating book. Well worth your time to read. Drama, intrigue, and humor make this book impossible to put down. I enjoyed this book so much that I sat up all night to finish it. If you are afraid of snakes, push through your fear and read this book. You will be glad you did. Absolutely a wonderful book.
Fascinating book. Well worth your time to read. Drama, intrigue, and humor make this book impossible to put down. I enjoyed this book so much that I sat up all night to finish it. If you are afraid of snakes, push through your fear and read this book. You will be glad you did. Absolutely a wonderful book.
August 9, 2025
Solid
A great read that keeps dragging you to the next page. The characters are well developed and the conversations believable. I appreciate that coincidence isn’t the hero of the story as I have found in similar stories and there aren’t pressure plate traps at every turn. You won’t be disappointed in the read if you’re looking for entertainment or an escape.
A great read that keeps dragging you to the next page. The characters are well developed and the conversations believable. I appreciate that coincidence isn’t the hero of the story as I have found in similar stories and there aren’t pressure plate traps at every turn. You won’t be disappointed in the read if you’re looking for entertainment or an escape.
March 11, 2024
I enjoyed the book. I’m looking forward to the next one.
I enjoyed the “romance” and the danger. I would recommend it to my friends and children. When does the next book come out?
I enjoyed the “romance” and the danger. I would recommend it to my friends and children. When does the next book come out?
March 15, 2024
Fantastic story
I highly recommend this book
Tomb of the Snake is a captivated novel that kept my interest throughout the entire book.
This book, makes one wonder, what if there actually is a cave as described by G.E.Kincaid ???
I highly recommend this book
Tomb of the Snake is a captivated novel that kept my interest throughout the entire book.
This book, makes one wonder, what if there actually is a cave as described by G.E.Kincaid ???
March 26, 2024
Great Adventure Story
Take a story out of the Arizona gazette circa 1909 regarding a historic find of Egyptian artifacts in a cave in the Grand Canyon and weave it into a modern archaeological adventure. That’s just what David and Nick have done here. Entertaining and fun.
Take a story out of the Arizona gazette circa 1909 regarding a historic find of Egyptian artifacts in a cave in the Grand Canyon and weave it into a modern archaeological adventure. That’s just what David and Nick have done here. Entertaining and fun.
April 18, 2024
Loved it!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well thought out plot and, at times, heart pounding adventures kept me wanting to read more. Made me late to work once. I couldn't put it down. If you like archaeological mysteries, this book is definitely for you.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well thought out plot and, at times, heart pounding adventures kept me wanting to read more. Made me late to work once. I couldn't put it down. If you like archaeological mysteries, this book is definitely for you.
July 17, 2024
Snakes.....
Snakes and more snakes! Editing was not smooth, authors' styles were not coordinated well. Characters were done well. Language was relatively clean. This story would seem to be more appropriate for early teen audiences.
Snakes and more snakes! Editing was not smooth, authors' styles were not coordinated well. Characters were done well. Language was relatively clean. This story would seem to be more appropriate for early teen audiences.
September 23, 2024
Did you like Indiana Jones and Laura Croft? Then you will love this fast acting, thriller that includes an ancient cave in Arizona with hieroglyphics, a methane lake, and an incredible number of snakes! Already want to get to book 2!
January 27, 2025
Loved this book I’m a total sucker for this style of story.
Based on an article from 1909 in a local Arizona paper add a sprinkle of Lara Croft and a dash of Indiana Jones and you have a great story looking forward to the next
Based on an article from 1909 in a local Arizona paper add a sprinkle of Lara Croft and a dash of Indiana Jones and you have a great story looking forward to the next
February 1, 2024
I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters are so interesting and the excitement and suspense is awesome. Keep me turning the pages!!
February 8, 2024
Great read
I found the plot to be very well developed and credible. The comedic elements were very well placed. I recommend this read.
I found the plot to be very well developed and credible. The comedic elements were very well placed. I recommend this read.
March 2, 2024
Reads just like Tomb of the Lost Raiders.
March 13, 2024
Engrossing
Very intruiging story that intertwines fact and fiction surrounding the Arizona caves,canyons and native american legends. Looking forward to next book.
Very intruiging story that intertwines fact and fiction surrounding the Arizona caves,canyons and native american legends. Looking forward to next book.
July 27, 2024
Suspenseful
Exciting exploration with danger around each corner and intrigue on each page. A great tale of exploration, civilization, and treasures.
Exciting exploration with danger around each corner and intrigue on each page. A great tale of exploration, civilization, and treasures.
August 10, 2024
Not bad
Decent story a few things did bother me throughout, no archeologists im aware of would go into these situations so unprepared. That said it was a good series start and hopefully will get better
Decent story a few things did bother me throughout, no archeologists im aware of would go into these situations so unprepared. That said it was a good series start and hopefully will get better
September 17, 2024
tomb of the snake
What a fabulous book, well worth reading. Take a hair-raising ride through your toughest nightmare! You will never want to see another snake, ever.
What a fabulous book, well worth reading. Take a hair-raising ride through your toughest nightmare! You will never want to see another snake, ever.
November 16, 2024
Tomb of the Snake
This book was a good read. I am hooked on it....now on to the next one in the Leah Stone series.
This book was a good read. I am hooked on it....now on to the next one in the Leah Stone series.
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