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Titanoboa
SOMETHING IS LURKING IN THE WATER...
On the small island of Kalou, Fiji, a rash of disappearances has the local police stumped. Men, women and children seem to disappear without a trace.
Mark Whittaker is the island's sole private investigator. A former LAPD detective who moved to the island to get away from the violence of the city, he's now thrust into the middle of the disappearances when he's hired to find the brother of a mysterious client.
As Mark digs into the disappearances, he discovers that something sinister and ancient has been awakened on the island. Something that kills without pity or remorse. And he fears his once island dream is about to be turned into a nightmare.
On the small island of Kalou, Fiji, a rash of disappearances has the local police stumped. Men, women and children seem to disappear without a trace.
Mark Whittaker is the island's sole private investigator. A former LAPD detective who moved to the island to get away from the violence of the city, he's now thrust into the middle of the disappearances when he's hired to find the brother of a mysterious client.
As Mark digs into the disappearances, he discovers that something sinister and ancient has been awakened on the island. Something that kills without pity or remorse. And he fears his once island dream is about to be turned into a nightmare.
- GenresHorror
268 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 16, 2014
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Victor Methos
72 books2,124 followersVictor Methos is the Edgar Award nominated bestselling author of over forty novels. He has been a criminal and civil rights lawyer in the Mountain West, conducting over 100 trials, and produces two books a year with his dog Fraiser by his side.
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July 13, 2020
The first of three unrelated Titanoboa books - Titanoboa, Titanoboa: Journey To The Amazon, and Megalodon vs Colossal Snake - I'm reading in a row to start off my 2020 Summer reads! *As well as watching my collection of giant snake movies in-between my reading time; Boa (2001), Python (2000), Python 2 (2002), Boa vs. Python (2004), Piranhaconda (2012), Mega Snake (2007), King Cobra (1999), Komodo vs. Cobra (2005), and of course the documentary, Titanoboa: Monster Snake (2012).
I was so stressed out physically and emotionally the last few months I thought I had missed Shark Week 2020 which would have been the first time in years. But I just now pulled my head out of the sand realizing Shark Week 2020 hasn't happened, yo! the date of the scheduled event wasn't announced by Discovery until a week ago; the official date is August 9th which is jawsome news since it was almost cancelled this year I think. Anywayssso here I was trying to make up for it and enjoy what is proportionately alike ha ha to those Shark Week feels and since it's been jungle-hot this Summer I'm swapping sharks with snakes. Call it Snake Week I guesss.
Titanoboa by Victor Methos, also published under his two aliases Jack Brody and Shigeru Brody, is a fun-filled horror thriller in the vein of Jaws, Jurassic Park, Meg, and Anaconda. Put the brainlight on low dim, turn the blood-pumper up to a fast beat full red, sit back and enjoy the curvy ride!
The action centers on protagonists, Mark/PI and Riki/Investigative Reporter, and takes place on Kalou, Fiji -- A sweltering hot jungle island with a hugemongous dark mystery about GIANT SNAKES. And a psychotic corporate villain lackey. "No, really?" "Oh, yes-s-s". Which makes for fine fun s-s-scary entertainment! 🐍
Once Titanoboa grabbed me it wouldn't let go
I had never read anything by Victor Methos before but now that I have I will definitely be reading more by him. He has a comfortable sit back and enjoy easy-to-read storytelling style perfect for this kind of entertainment. I could really see the world and events taking place around the characters. Although the realism of the action sequences is on the Syfy movie level - exactly what I was craving I might add - the story somehow becomes more real because of the realistic dialogue, relatable character portrayals and a tangible *see-it-hear-it-feel-it* storytelling style that really breathes life into what could be a typical paint-by-the-numbers thriller. I easily fell into the jungle-strewn footsteps of the characters and couldn't stop turning the pages wanting to know their plight and discover more of the mystery taking place on this dangerous island and enjoy the outrageously cool GIANT TITANOBOA SNAKES vs puny humans action sequences.
★★★★★ 5 snakebite stars!
March 23, 2016
This was a pretty good giant monster tale. I'm a big fan of monster stories, so this one was definitely for me.
Giant snakes are emerging on an island in Fiji. Mix in and evil corporation, a reporter and a P.I. and you have a pretty cool story. I did think the ending was a little flat, as it wraps up an entire epic happening in a few paragraphs, but overall it was good.
If you liked the movie Anaconda, or just like monster stories in general, check this out. Plenty of action and horror along with some pretty good characters as well.
Giant snakes are emerging on an island in Fiji. Mix in and evil corporation, a reporter and a P.I. and you have a pretty cool story. I did think the ending was a little flat, as it wraps up an entire epic happening in a few paragraphs, but overall it was good.
If you liked the movie Anaconda, or just like monster stories in general, check this out. Plenty of action and horror along with some pretty good characters as well.
August 26, 2015
Two snakes in one story
This book was a great story about two kinds of snakes. One kind was a prehistoric species that had managed to survive into modern times unseen by most. The other kind was of the two legged variety known for their profits before people attitude. The main character is a guy first named Mark. Mark is a guy, who likes his life as a PI in Fiji. Doesn't have to work too hard until she walked into his office. Her name was Rikki Gilmore and she was looking for her brother, who had been visiting Fiji and went missing. That seemed to be happening a lot in Fiji as Mark was to find out. Then there was the big oil company that was going to bring more jobs to the island, but they were playing a tight game as to what these jobs would be. Throw in a few tough guys that work for the oil company, a nerdy snake scientist, and the sociopathic leader of the tough guys and some really, really big snakes to make for a roller coast ride that makes you turn the page to find out what is happening next. This is a great escape no big social commentary, just action and creepiness galore. Should warn you there is one kid that gets eaten so for those who say why did the kid have to be eaten be forewarned. If you want escapism then try this one out.
This book was a great story about two kinds of snakes. One kind was a prehistoric species that had managed to survive into modern times unseen by most. The other kind was of the two legged variety known for their profits before people attitude. The main character is a guy first named Mark. Mark is a guy, who likes his life as a PI in Fiji. Doesn't have to work too hard until she walked into his office. Her name was Rikki Gilmore and she was looking for her brother, who had been visiting Fiji and went missing. That seemed to be happening a lot in Fiji as Mark was to find out. Then there was the big oil company that was going to bring more jobs to the island, but they were playing a tight game as to what these jobs would be. Throw in a few tough guys that work for the oil company, a nerdy snake scientist, and the sociopathic leader of the tough guys and some really, really big snakes to make for a roller coast ride that makes you turn the page to find out what is happening next. This is a great escape no big social commentary, just action and creepiness galore. Should warn you there is one kid that gets eaten so for those who say why did the kid have to be eaten be forewarned. If you want escapism then try this one out.
June 18, 2014
When I saw a free ebook download for a novel titled Titanoboa I just had to give it a shot because I had recently watched a Discovery documentary of the same name and loved it.
First I would like to point out that the snakes in this novel don't conform to what I learned in the documentary. Methos wants to make them larger and give them the ability to move about easily on land. That's fine -- I just want to read a book about big freakin' snakes -- but other readers might take exception to this, so be forewarned.
Now to address Mark Whittaker, the protagonist of the novel. I found him likable. Whittaker is a private investigator hired by a reporter investigating disappearances on the island. Whittaker isn't a typical P.I., though. He's not nearly jaded enough. He is also a very nice guy. Okay, fine, this is not a stereotypical detective, although I do prefer darker characters.
There are minor errors scattered throughout the book which should not detract the casual reader.
All in all, the book kept my attention and I enjoyed it for the most part. I'll round my score up to four stars.
First I would like to point out that the snakes in this novel don't conform to what I learned in the documentary. Methos wants to make them larger and give them the ability to move about easily on land. That's fine -- I just want to read a book about big freakin' snakes -- but other readers might take exception to this, so be forewarned.
Now to address Mark Whittaker, the protagonist of the novel. I found him likable. Whittaker is a private investigator hired by a reporter investigating disappearances on the island. Whittaker isn't a typical P.I., though. He's not nearly jaded enough. He is also a very nice guy. Okay, fine, this is not a stereotypical detective, although I do prefer darker characters.
There are minor errors scattered throughout the book which should not detract the casual reader.
All in all, the book kept my attention and I enjoyed it for the most part. I'll round my score up to four stars.
May 5, 2014
1.5/5 stars
This is a fantastic idea - giant prehistoric snakes living in the centre of a remote island. An oil company comes along and disturbs them, resulting in scaled nightmares running amok.
The problem with the book is mostly logic. People do stupid things, snakes do things no snake could ever do, and some of the things shown as fact are just ridiculous. For example, night vision binoculars strapped to peoples' heads that show images in both enhanced light AND thermal vision at the same time.
It's obvious the author did a bit of research, but mostly based his concepts on what he thought were facts but, in fact, weren't facts at all.
There are so many 'what the hell' moments in this book that it was way too hard to just read and enjoy.
What a shame.
This is a fantastic idea - giant prehistoric snakes living in the centre of a remote island. An oil company comes along and disturbs them, resulting in scaled nightmares running amok.
The problem with the book is mostly logic. People do stupid things, snakes do things no snake could ever do, and some of the things shown as fact are just ridiculous. For example, night vision binoculars strapped to peoples' heads that show images in both enhanced light AND thermal vision at the same time.
It's obvious the author did a bit of research, but mostly based his concepts on what he thought were facts but, in fact, weren't facts at all.
There are so many 'what the hell' moments in this book that it was way too hard to just read and enjoy.
What a shame.
June 10, 2018
"Awesome Adventure Thriller"
On the small island of Kalou in Fiji, there is something lurking under the water and in the jungle. People are disappearing and the limited police force has no clue. Men, women, and children are missing. Former LAPD detective Mark Whittaker is hired to find the brother of a mysterious client. Something sinister and ancient has been awakened on the island. This is a terrifying thriller as the nightmares are uncovered. The story is fast paced, mind spinning, and a great, great thriller. You'll want to read it quickly to witness the ending shocking discovery.
On the small island of Kalou in Fiji, there is something lurking under the water and in the jungle. People are disappearing and the limited police force has no clue. Men, women, and children are missing. Former LAPD detective Mark Whittaker is hired to find the brother of a mysterious client. Something sinister and ancient has been awakened on the island. This is a terrifying thriller as the nightmares are uncovered. The story is fast paced, mind spinning, and a great, great thriller. You'll want to read it quickly to witness the ending shocking discovery.
October 31, 2014
Victor Methos "Titanoboa" is a five star "run for your life" thriller. Giant snakes, oh my. Check his other five star hungry monsters thrillers, "Sea Creature" and "The Extinct".
December 10, 2014
Intense serpent thriller
This is a quick read, but it has a tremendous amount of action and thrills. The snake was fantastic and terrifying.
This is a quick read, but it has a tremendous amount of action and thrills. The snake was fantastic and terrifying.
November 20, 2016
Scary thriller
This author is so versatile his subject matter may go in any direction and he always manages to come up with stunning plots.
This author is so versatile his subject matter may go in any direction and he always manages to come up with stunning plots.
November 26, 2020
I’d give negative stars, if I could.
This book was a total disappointment. It had a fascinating start and then derailed part way through. The author introduced a completely silly plotline; what seemed to be a solid horror novel turned into an utter parody with no warning.
I wish the author had focused more on the snakes. If you're going to do a twist like that, at least give it some depth.
This book was a total disappointment. It had a fascinating start and then derailed part way through. The author introduced a completely silly plotline; what seemed to be a solid horror novel turned into an utter parody with no warning.
I wish the author had focused more on the snakes. If you're going to do a twist like that, at least give it some depth.
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