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Plato Jones #2
Olympus Confidential
When a band of super-powered humans stirs up trouble in New Olympia, Zeus knows just who to call. Wisecracking private investigator Plato Jones is used to cleaning up the gods' messes. But this might be his most dangerous case yet, placing him deep behind enemy lines, in Tartarus Maximum Security Penitentiary. After infiltrating the enemy's organization, Plato inches closer to the truth. But he learns a hard lesson along the way: to defeat a villain, he might have to become one himself. Olympus Confidential skillfully weaves humor and Greek mythology into a fast-paced fantasy adventure. Whether new or returning to the Plato Jones series, fans of thrillers, contemporary fantasy, and Greek mythology will have a tough time putting this one down.
372 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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Robert B. Warren
24 books74 followersA fan of thrillers, fantasy, and science fiction, Robert B. Warren has been writing stories ever since he could hold a pencil. In 2009, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and creative writing from the University of Alabama—Roll Tide! He currently lives in the South.
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December 21, 2017I waited so long and was so excited to get my hands on this book after absolutely loving the first and unfortunately this was nothing but a massive big let down. I loved this series because I'm a big fan of the Greek gods and to be truthful you could read this one and not even realise that its set in this world. Very disappointed.
January 30, 2019
3.5 actually
March 6, 2018
And the story continues... it was exhilarating. The characters were believable and exiting. Plato's reactions to the situations were also very real for his character. I didn't find too many editing errors in this novel, maybe I was too engrossed in the story this time. I hope there is another book in the series. I find Plato a very interesting character.
April 11, 2015
This wasn't as good as the first Plato Jones mystery novel. This was more of an undercover spy book than a mystery. Jones finds himself drawn back into undercover work by Hermes, his least favorite of the gods, after a group of humans rob a bank and seem to have superhuman abilities while doing it. Jones is reluctant to help out since he doesn't trust the gods. His distrust is not unwarranted.
Before he knows it, Jones is on trial for embezzling money from the Treasury. That lands him in prison in Tartarus Maximum Security Penitentiary. That is part of the plan. Even if he was unwilling, Jones is once again working with the gods. He finds his cellmate to be Felix King, one of the bank robbers. This was definitely arranged.
It is not exactly a bad plan since Jones finds himself quickly becoming a friend and confident to Felix, who is more than a little crazy. Felix is also well-connected. It turns out that he is a cell leader for a secret terrorist organization that is out to overthrow the gods. Through his assignment, Jones finds himself becoming more and more involved in the organizations leadership.
I do find Jones to be a pretty good character. There is a nice mix of humor and edginess as this world not much different from our own outside of being people by the gods and creatures of Greek mythology. This is the perfect series for adult fans of the Percy Jackson books for middle schoolers.
Jones stays just as interesting, but he finds himself in a plotline that is not as good as his introductory adventure. I think some of it is the lack of a mystery. It is also because he finds himself interacting less with the interesting cast of characters that were around him in the first book. These include Hercules, Aphrodite, and his ex-wife.
I will probably read a third book in the series if it does come out.
Before he knows it, Jones is on trial for embezzling money from the Treasury. That lands him in prison in Tartarus Maximum Security Penitentiary. That is part of the plan. Even if he was unwilling, Jones is once again working with the gods. He finds his cellmate to be Felix King, one of the bank robbers. This was definitely arranged.
It is not exactly a bad plan since Jones finds himself quickly becoming a friend and confident to Felix, who is more than a little crazy. Felix is also well-connected. It turns out that he is a cell leader for a secret terrorist organization that is out to overthrow the gods. Through his assignment, Jones finds himself becoming more and more involved in the organizations leadership.
I do find Jones to be a pretty good character. There is a nice mix of humor and edginess as this world not much different from our own outside of being people by the gods and creatures of Greek mythology. This is the perfect series for adult fans of the Percy Jackson books for middle schoolers.
Jones stays just as interesting, but he finds himself in a plotline that is not as good as his introductory adventure. I think some of it is the lack of a mystery. It is also because he finds himself interacting less with the interesting cast of characters that were around him in the first book. These include Hercules, Aphrodite, and his ex-wife.
I will probably read a third book in the series if it does come out.
November 10, 2014
I received this book from the author and from Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock. I’m giving this book 4 Fangs.
Olympus Confidential is the second book the Plato Jones Series by Robert G. Warren. I’ll start by saying this read isn't my normal cup of tea. It took me awhile to get into. But, once I did what a read!
First – the new world is run by Greek God’s. I was very impressed by the research that went behind each of the characters to keep some type of semblance to the mythology we all have learned over the years. Plato Jones is a human detective that at one time worked for the God’s of Olympus. Plato is one of those guys that you instantly like, he is hard-nosed and sensitive at the same time. In this installment he is pressured into working for them undercover. (As in given no choice).
He is sentence to what is supposed to be the modern Alcatraz, to infiltrate a group of humans that have somehow displayed superhuman powers. It is a ride! At times you don’t know which side to root for.
I would highly recommend this book to fans of thrillers, fantasy, mythology and science fiction. The only reason I didn't give the book 5 Fangs is because it is not a stand-alone novel. I was a bit lost trying to sort some of the characters because I did not read the first book in the series.
Olympus Confidential is the second book the Plato Jones Series by Robert G. Warren. I’ll start by saying this read isn't my normal cup of tea. It took me awhile to get into. But, once I did what a read!
First – the new world is run by Greek God’s. I was very impressed by the research that went behind each of the characters to keep some type of semblance to the mythology we all have learned over the years. Plato Jones is a human detective that at one time worked for the God’s of Olympus. Plato is one of those guys that you instantly like, he is hard-nosed and sensitive at the same time. In this installment he is pressured into working for them undercover. (As in given no choice).
He is sentence to what is supposed to be the modern Alcatraz, to infiltrate a group of humans that have somehow displayed superhuman powers. It is a ride! At times you don’t know which side to root for.
I would highly recommend this book to fans of thrillers, fantasy, mythology and science fiction. The only reason I didn't give the book 5 Fangs is because it is not a stand-alone novel. I was a bit lost trying to sort some of the characters because I did not read the first book in the series.
November 9, 2014
This is book 2 of the Plato Jones series and will be released 11/6. Plato is a PI who solves various puzzling problems for the Gods of Olympus. The mystery in this book is that humans with superhuman powers are running amok and creating all kinds of trouble for the Gods. Plato is called in to figure it all out. There is literally a ton of great research into mythology in this book! All the little details really flesh out the Gods so they are more realistic as characters than merely omnipotent beings. Plato is a wonderful character that speaks & acts like a hard boiled detective. I liked this book and the only thing I could really complain about is the lack of a good review of the back story-this is book 2 and without reading book 1, I was totally lost for about the first 4 chapters. Once I figured out who was who and how the characters were connected it all made sort of sense. So definitely read book 1 before you pick up this one! I received a copy of the book-the review is my own opinion.
March 25, 2015
Plato Jones used to work for OBI but now works as PI. OBI asks him to work on a case which Plato refuses. Working for The Gods isn't always a picnic because they think humans are beneath them to be used as tools. Plato's best friend and demigod Hercules "Herc" doesn't have high opinion of The Gods and Goddess either. As Plato is sent to jail for a crime he didn't commit knows this is Hermes way of making him work the case. Felix is a member of Mortal Liberation Front (MLF) only to discover that some of their goals are downright frightening to say the least. What's the big mystery? Will Plato solve the case? Your answers await you in Olympus Confidential.
I really like this modern day twist to Greek Mythology. Plato is just your average with a wicked sense of humor. The story was very interesting and unique. The characters are colorful, interesting, unique, and real as they can be. I look forward to reading more of this author and series in the future.
I really like this modern day twist to Greek Mythology. Plato is just your average with a wicked sense of humor. The story was very interesting and unique. The characters are colorful, interesting, unique, and real as they can be. I look forward to reading more of this author and series in the future.
February 3, 2015
While there were some issues in this novel I've found it better than the first in the series. If possible I would've given it 4.5 stars.
The entire world depicted here is pretty interesting especially the fact that many aspects of real life are blended in almost seamlessly.
I enjoyed it and I'm anxiously awaiting the third installment,where hopefully Helena reappears and that she won't end up like the potential romantic interests from the first novel with barely an appearance or a mention.
While I marked the review as spoiler I won't go into to many details, I just find even the smallest spoiler can drive people mad. :D
The entire world depicted here is pretty interesting especially the fact that many aspects of real life are blended in almost seamlessly.
I enjoyed it and I'm anxiously awaiting the third installment,where hopefully Helena reappears and that she won't end up like the potential romantic interests from the first novel with barely an appearance or a mention.
While I marked the review as spoiler I won't go into to many details, I just find even the smallest spoiler can drive people mad. :D
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2016
Ahhh this was so good! Ok, I'm going to take a deep breath and calm down for a second so I won't rant. . . I will say that I was a little disappointed when I found out this was more of an undercover story than a mystery like the previous one, and because of this is took me a few weeks to even open the cover once I received the book.
BUT once I did I was hooked.
I don't want to give anything away, so I won't describe anymore of the book, but you need to read it, especially once you read the epilogue.
BUT once I did I was hooked.
I don't want to give anything away, so I won't describe anymore of the book, but you need to read it, especially once you read the epilogue.
December 27, 2014
It took me a long time to read this and I'm not entirely certain why. It's one of those situations where I seem to like it well enough but I have a hard time keeping my attention focused on it. I seem to get the worst cases of "ooh shiney" when I'm reading it, for lack of better terms. For now I plan on continuing with the series. Plato is engaging and I want to find out where things go between him and Helena. I'm also curious about how Fenris fits into a story that is so much about greek gods; that alone would probably keep me coming back.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 7, 2015
I requested this book without realizing it's the second in a series. It does reference the previous book a few times, but it stands on its own pretty well.
It reads a lot like an adult Percy Jackson novel mixed with a mystery/crime novel. It's set in a world where gods and humans coexist, and don't always get along. The plot was interesting, the characters were pretty nicely developed (although not always likeable), and the book kept me interested. I'd be willing to read the others in the series.
A free advance copy was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
It reads a lot like an adult Percy Jackson novel mixed with a mystery/crime novel. It's set in a world where gods and humans coexist, and don't always get along. The plot was interesting, the characters were pretty nicely developed (although not always likeable), and the book kept me interested. I'd be willing to read the others in the series.
A free advance copy was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
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March 29, 2015
I always say I don't like mystery or suspense books. But that's not true. I think I just like my mysteries with a taste of paranormal - or in this case, mythology. I love this series. It's fun (Plato's humor makes me both chuckle and groan), and it will definitely suck you in. Worth a read, if you like Greek mythology with a mystery or suspenseful edge.
I know it said in the back of the book that more Plato Jones books are coming - but I'm going to need some sort of sign. How about a teaser for the next book? I'll even take a title! I want to see where this goes!
I know it said in the back of the book that more Plato Jones books are coming - but I'm going to need some sort of sign. How about a teaser for the next book? I'll even take a title! I want to see where this goes!
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