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Return
Matt Turner’s psychic ability has granted him a window into the entirety of Earth’s intelligent beings—past and present—but this gift has also been his heaviest burden. A talent like Matt’s can only be kept secret for so long, and ruthless individuals desiring lost and rare items viewed him only as a prized tool.
Now, there is no more secret. Despite living a reclusive existence—unseen in five years—Matthew Turner is among the most recognized names on the planet, and wealthy collectors aren’t alone in seeking the only confirmed, undisputed psychic the world has ever seen. Most people simply want his help tracking down a missing loved one. But it’s something else that lures Matt out of hiding, and he knows it will offer more than mere lost treasure or a priceless artifact.
For more than five centuries, Egypt’s great Library of Alexandria housed all the collected knowledge of the known world. In the Third century AD, its estimated 700,000 scrolls were forever lost to fire—a loss so great, it has since come to symbolize, worldwide, the destruction of cultural knowledge.
A small length of stone engraved with seemingly random symbols may reveal an alternative ending to the Library’s collection, but only in the able hands of Matt Turner. At only 32, he’s seen and experienced more of life and death than any person alive, and with this unique talent and perspective, he’s now ready to set right the wrongs of both yesterday and today.
Now, there is no more secret. Despite living a reclusive existence—unseen in five years—Matthew Turner is among the most recognized names on the planet, and wealthy collectors aren’t alone in seeking the only confirmed, undisputed psychic the world has ever seen. Most people simply want his help tracking down a missing loved one. But it’s something else that lures Matt out of hiding, and he knows it will offer more than mere lost treasure or a priceless artifact.
For more than five centuries, Egypt’s great Library of Alexandria housed all the collected knowledge of the known world. In the Third century AD, its estimated 700,000 scrolls were forever lost to fire—a loss so great, it has since come to symbolize, worldwide, the destruction of cultural knowledge.
A small length of stone engraved with seemingly random symbols may reveal an alternative ending to the Library’s collection, but only in the able hands of Matt Turner. At only 32, he’s seen and experienced more of life and death than any person alive, and with this unique talent and perspective, he’s now ready to set right the wrongs of both yesterday and today.
438 pages, ebook
First published June 5, 2015
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About the author
Michael Siemsen
22 books237 followersUSA Today and Amazon bestselling author of Exigency (2014), the Matt Turner series (The Dig, 2011; The Opal, 2012; Return, 2015), and the Demon’s Story series (A Warm Place to Call Home, and The Many Lives of Samuel Beauchamp, 2013), Michael Siemsen has sold more than 175,000 books.
Michael grew up in Venice, California, the second son of a Vietnam veteran who was the first son of a Korean War veteran who was the first son of a World War I veteran. Like Lieutenant Dan, Michael carried on the family tradition and joined the Army, though the only wars he fought in involved blank ammunition, laser tag gear, and were kinda fun.
After a decade working various soul-sucking IT jobs, he independently released THE DIG in early 2011, and, 14 months later, the quirky sci-fi story rocketed to #1 on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, remaining in the top 10 for the rest of the year. He quit his job a few months into THE DIG's initial surge, and has released five more novels since.
Michael is currently at work on the next books in his popular serieseses.
Michael grew up in Venice, California, the second son of a Vietnam veteran who was the first son of a Korean War veteran who was the first son of a World War I veteran. Like Lieutenant Dan, Michael carried on the family tradition and joined the Army, though the only wars he fought in involved blank ammunition, laser tag gear, and were kinda fun.
After a decade working various soul-sucking IT jobs, he independently released THE DIG in early 2011, and, 14 months later, the quirky sci-fi story rocketed to #1 on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, remaining in the top 10 for the rest of the year. He quit his job a few months into THE DIG's initial surge, and has released five more novels since.
Michael is currently at work on the next books in his popular serieseses.
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June 7, 2015
I first discovered the world of Matt Turner back in 2011 when I was bored and desperate for something new to read and started trolling for a new book through the sci-fi stacks. THE DIG sounded intriguing and when I opened the pages I found myself sucked into a world like never before.
As I read the passages where Matt Turner would touch an item of great antiquity and find himself pulled and virtually sucked through time into a new body and looking through new eyes, becoming whoever had last touched that item, and then the person before them, layering through time: WOW, what an idea and concept. Time and again I found myself stopping because I would find my fingertips tingling with the story. I would literally close my eyes and envision the experience. When I got to the end, I flipped the book back to the first page and read it again! Taking what I had learned from the first read to savor through a second read and wallow in the experience of Matt Turner again. My love affair with Matt Turner had started!!!
Now Michael Siemsen presents his third Matthew Turner book, RETURN. This newest offering brought great joy after years (three to be exact since THE OPAL) of waiting and longing for the return of the character who had so captured my heart and senses as he pulled me through time and back. Allowing me to experience history in a way we had never experienced it before.
RETURN has a premise of searching for the lost scrolls from the destroyed Library of Alexandria Egypt. History has recorded that all the histories, the literatures, the sciences, the mathematics, the astronomies, and so much more, back to the beginning of recorded time, was stored in the stacks of that august library. When the great emperor of Rome arrived in Egypt in the late 3rd Century, he destroyed the library and wiped the memories of the ancients from the face of the earth. I personally have wept over the loss of such knowledge over the years. The very thought of what we have lost to time and could never recover is devastating to this soul that so craves knowledge and the beauty of art and literature.
Based on fairly recent discoveries and findings in the field of archeology and research in the areas of Ancient Near East studies, new clues have surfaced. Michael Siemsen took some of these clues and ran with them, creating a believable, viable alternative to the story of the end time of the Alexandrian Library, and the family who reigned during this period of Greco-Roman Egypt.
Half of the story is seen through the eyes of the Head Steward (the Chief Librarian for the Alexandria Library). Michael was systematic in the telling of the story. He walked us through the final weeks and days of the events, leaving out none of the details, as only the head librarian would have had access to and known. Details not only about the preparations of the library for the coming invasion, but the preparations of the government and royal house as they made ready to meet the onslaught of the Roman fleet.
Layered over the top of this magnificent telling and rendering of such a mind-boggling time in history, was a magnificent cloak and dagger back at home in the modern world. The present day is littered with a string of international thugs and thieves, all of whom would love to obtain the scrolls of such antiquity and value.
Michael Siemsen does not cut his characters short. He drills down through each of the characters according to the level of their involvement in the storyline, and develops their character to adapt to the needs of the story. Each of the storylines that is included in the book is well developed and capable of standing on its own as a novella, but put together as a larger novel has created a story that sweeps across time with its’ subterfuge and high-energy action.
There was no laid-back easy read intended with this novel. This story was meant to grab you by the throat and keep you tight in its grip till the final page. Once again Michael left this reader wanting more.
I would give this book a Five Star rating.
As I read the passages where Matt Turner would touch an item of great antiquity and find himself pulled and virtually sucked through time into a new body and looking through new eyes, becoming whoever had last touched that item, and then the person before them, layering through time: WOW, what an idea and concept. Time and again I found myself stopping because I would find my fingertips tingling with the story. I would literally close my eyes and envision the experience. When I got to the end, I flipped the book back to the first page and read it again! Taking what I had learned from the first read to savor through a second read and wallow in the experience of Matt Turner again. My love affair with Matt Turner had started!!!
Now Michael Siemsen presents his third Matthew Turner book, RETURN. This newest offering brought great joy after years (three to be exact since THE OPAL) of waiting and longing for the return of the character who had so captured my heart and senses as he pulled me through time and back. Allowing me to experience history in a way we had never experienced it before.
RETURN has a premise of searching for the lost scrolls from the destroyed Library of Alexandria Egypt. History has recorded that all the histories, the literatures, the sciences, the mathematics, the astronomies, and so much more, back to the beginning of recorded time, was stored in the stacks of that august library. When the great emperor of Rome arrived in Egypt in the late 3rd Century, he destroyed the library and wiped the memories of the ancients from the face of the earth. I personally have wept over the loss of such knowledge over the years. The very thought of what we have lost to time and could never recover is devastating to this soul that so craves knowledge and the beauty of art and literature.
Based on fairly recent discoveries and findings in the field of archeology and research in the areas of Ancient Near East studies, new clues have surfaced. Michael Siemsen took some of these clues and ran with them, creating a believable, viable alternative to the story of the end time of the Alexandrian Library, and the family who reigned during this period of Greco-Roman Egypt.
Half of the story is seen through the eyes of the Head Steward (the Chief Librarian for the Alexandria Library). Michael was systematic in the telling of the story. He walked us through the final weeks and days of the events, leaving out none of the details, as only the head librarian would have had access to and known. Details not only about the preparations of the library for the coming invasion, but the preparations of the government and royal house as they made ready to meet the onslaught of the Roman fleet.
Layered over the top of this magnificent telling and rendering of such a mind-boggling time in history, was a magnificent cloak and dagger back at home in the modern world. The present day is littered with a string of international thugs and thieves, all of whom would love to obtain the scrolls of such antiquity and value.
Michael Siemsen does not cut his characters short. He drills down through each of the characters according to the level of their involvement in the storyline, and develops their character to adapt to the needs of the story. Each of the storylines that is included in the book is well developed and capable of standing on its own as a novella, but put together as a larger novel has created a story that sweeps across time with its’ subterfuge and high-energy action.
There was no laid-back easy read intended with this novel. This story was meant to grab you by the throat and keep you tight in its grip till the final page. Once again Michael left this reader wanting more.
I would give this book a Five Star rating.
November 7, 2023
I enjoyed all 3 books in this series very much. This one was full of adventure and intrigue. I really enjoy the dual timelines as well. I love when a storyteller makes history come alive by using their imaginations. I also appreciated Matt Turner being more in control and able to function. He is kind of an Indiana Jones type with his intellectual and action hero sides creating a lot of fun for the reader. Joss is a great addition to the team. I sure hope there will be a continuation in this series at some point. I mean that ending just begs for more storytelling!
December 9, 2015
My original Return audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.
The Return by Michael Siemsen is the third novel in the Matt Turner series. Matt Turner has a gift that allows him to read imprints from objects. All people leave an emotional and mental imprint on objects. Matt has finally figured out how to master his ability and unlike in previous novels can interact with the world normally. This came with the cost of a lot of time. For the most part, Matt is now a hermit legend who may or may not have died, according the media. From his past experiences, Matt has also grown considerably. When a message slowly makes his way to him, relaying that Tuni is in danger and needs his help, Matt uses all of his connections to develop a rescue mission. While he mounts his rescue, a new artifact has been brought to his attention and he must read it to be able to save his now ex-girlfriend from her dangerous predicament.
This third novel had a completely different feel from the first two and was as well written for the most part as the first novel. The Matt Turner of this novel has changed a lot. Throughout the novel, the reader can surmise that he has suffered and also learned a lot from many ancient artifacts and is now in a zen state. The knowledge from the artifacts that he has studied has made him into a different, grown man. I love the relationship between Matt and his sister and the normal world they have created for themselves. A new character is introduced in this novel, Joss, who is Matt’s assistant. I mostly found her to be incredibly irritating. She seems much younger than she is supposed to be and naïve. But I think her character is supposed to be in contrast to Matt’s somber character. As before there are two storylines: one in present time and one in the artifact’s time. Both stories are extremely well done and I enjoyed them a lot. They were exciting and engaging and ended well. The integration between the two story lines is also well done.
There is a different narrator for this third installment. P.J. Ochlan does is pretty good job overall. I’m not sure if Joss’ voice is her natural voice in the novel or if I didn’t like her more because of the voicing. My biggest gripe with this novel is a character that has been present from the first novel, Pete Sharma. In the first novel, he is American, and in this novel he is British. Whether his is Michael Siemsen’s fault or the fault of one of the narrators is unclear, but it drove me crazy. The voicing, accent aside, was very different as well and this came off to me as amateur writing or poor narration of either Chris Patton’s (narrator for first two novels) or P.J. Ochlan’s part. The production quality was good. I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys history and action, and following an enigmatic main character and trying to figure out his actions.
Audiobook provided for review by the publisher.
The Return by Michael Siemsen is the third novel in the Matt Turner series. Matt Turner has a gift that allows him to read imprints from objects. All people leave an emotional and mental imprint on objects. Matt has finally figured out how to master his ability and unlike in previous novels can interact with the world normally. This came with the cost of a lot of time. For the most part, Matt is now a hermit legend who may or may not have died, according the media. From his past experiences, Matt has also grown considerably. When a message slowly makes his way to him, relaying that Tuni is in danger and needs his help, Matt uses all of his connections to develop a rescue mission. While he mounts his rescue, a new artifact has been brought to his attention and he must read it to be able to save his now ex-girlfriend from her dangerous predicament.
This third novel had a completely different feel from the first two and was as well written for the most part as the first novel. The Matt Turner of this novel has changed a lot. Throughout the novel, the reader can surmise that he has suffered and also learned a lot from many ancient artifacts and is now in a zen state. The knowledge from the artifacts that he has studied has made him into a different, grown man. I love the relationship between Matt and his sister and the normal world they have created for themselves. A new character is introduced in this novel, Joss, who is Matt’s assistant. I mostly found her to be incredibly irritating. She seems much younger than she is supposed to be and naïve. But I think her character is supposed to be in contrast to Matt’s somber character. As before there are two storylines: one in present time and one in the artifact’s time. Both stories are extremely well done and I enjoyed them a lot. They were exciting and engaging and ended well. The integration between the two story lines is also well done.
There is a different narrator for this third installment. P.J. Ochlan does is pretty good job overall. I’m not sure if Joss’ voice is her natural voice in the novel or if I didn’t like her more because of the voicing. My biggest gripe with this novel is a character that has been present from the first novel, Pete Sharma. In the first novel, he is American, and in this novel he is British. Whether his is Michael Siemsen’s fault or the fault of one of the narrators is unclear, but it drove me crazy. The voicing, accent aside, was very different as well and this came off to me as amateur writing or poor narration of either Chris Patton’s (narrator for first two novels) or P.J. Ochlan’s part. The production quality was good. I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys history and action, and following an enigmatic main character and trying to figure out his actions.
Audiobook provided for review by the publisher.
June 5, 2015
Return is another great read from Michael Siemsen in the Matt Turner series. Action packed, great characters, mysterious plot, mystical elements - just like The Dig and The Opal this book has it all. So if you're already a fan... enjoy! And if you've just discovered Matt Turner I will highly recommend that you get all 3 books and read them in order.
June 5, 2015
I have enjoyed the Matt Turner series since it was first recommended to me. The premise of Matt Turner and his ability was a huge attraction to me in the beginning. What's kept me reading is the story telling ability of Mr. Siemsen. When he is writing about Matt Turner and telling his story, he is also creating other stories and other worlds within the story. He is taking inanimate objects and injecting them with substance and life.
I love the vivid imagery that Mr. Siemsen uses to transport you into the stories. When he was telling the story of ancient Egypt I could picture it all: the streets, the structures, the people. I am not a huge history buff or anything but I absolutely love the historical aspects that are included. I love the possibilities and the "what ifs" that are presented by this intriguing premise. There is so much we don't know about the history of the world and Mr. Siemsen seems to want to rectify that with his visions and theories that he surmises.
These books are full of intrigue and suspense as well. There is also a subtle humor that is injected in the characters either in their sarcasm or their personality. He even throws in a little romance. There is definitely something for everyone in them. There really isn't any author or other story to compare these tales to. I would say that if you like a gripping, suspenseful read that has the ability to transport you to new (old) lands then these books are for you.
I love the vivid imagery that Mr. Siemsen uses to transport you into the stories. When he was telling the story of ancient Egypt I could picture it all: the streets, the structures, the people. I am not a huge history buff or anything but I absolutely love the historical aspects that are included. I love the possibilities and the "what ifs" that are presented by this intriguing premise. There is so much we don't know about the history of the world and Mr. Siemsen seems to want to rectify that with his visions and theories that he surmises.
These books are full of intrigue and suspense as well. There is also a subtle humor that is injected in the characters either in their sarcasm or their personality. He even throws in a little romance. There is definitely something for everyone in them. There really isn't any author or other story to compare these tales to. I would say that if you like a gripping, suspenseful read that has the ability to transport you to new (old) lands then these books are for you.
June 7, 2015
Return is by far the best book in the Matt Turner series to date. So if you haven't read The Dig and The Opal yet, get on it. Then you'll be all caught up and ready for this one. It won't disappoint.
Matt's back several years after the events of The Opal and he's learned how to control his abilities. This is a smarter, tougher, and more exciting Matt than we've seen previously and it's great!
In his latest adventure, he's searching for the lost library of Alexandria. Reunited with Joss, he relives the events that led to the demise of the library through the eyes of its protector, Patra, during the 3rd century.
While this is an action book, it's also a very well thought out, character driven story with lots of personality as well. Mr. Siemsen does a great job letting the reader get to know all the players.
If you enjoy action, history, and good writing, I highly recommend this book.
Matt's back several years after the events of The Opal and he's learned how to control his abilities. This is a smarter, tougher, and more exciting Matt than we've seen previously and it's great!
In his latest adventure, he's searching for the lost library of Alexandria. Reunited with Joss, he relives the events that led to the demise of the library through the eyes of its protector, Patra, during the 3rd century.
While this is an action book, it's also a very well thought out, character driven story with lots of personality as well. Mr. Siemsen does a great job letting the reader get to know all the players.
If you enjoy action, history, and good writing, I highly recommend this book.
May 5, 2017
Very pleased to report that I enjoyed 'Return' the third book in the Matt Turner series as much as I had the first (The Dig). So glad I didn't give up after 'The Opal' as this third book recaptured the fun and intensity of Matt's special gift and also portrays the varies character in a more constant and therefore realistic manner. No spoilers but in this episode there is a good balance between the stories from artefacts 'read' by Matt and those which are occurring in the 'here and now'. A Well paced page turning adventure. Thank you Michael Siemsen.
May 7, 2017
Brilliant
Science fiction and ancient history, a lineage of telepathic librarians, love and romance, modern day despots and gangsters and truly clever and compassionate redemption.
Best of the series!!
Science fiction and ancient history, a lineage of telepathic librarians, love and romance, modern day despots and gangsters and truly clever and compassionate redemption.
Best of the series!!
May 7, 2021
Fascinating concept and character
I've now read all three (as of this date) books in this series, and will read the next. I have a strong interest in deep history and enjoy speculative fiction enormously, so Matt Turner is a natural for me. His ability to delve deeply into ancient people's lives and bring their stories to us in detail and immediacy is a rare treat. Siemsen doesn't leave the present lacking in adventure, either.
These books are all good reads and each stands alone - but reading the series in sequence is better.
I've now read all three (as of this date) books in this series, and will read the next. I have a strong interest in deep history and enjoy speculative fiction enormously, so Matt Turner is a natural for me. His ability to delve deeply into ancient people's lives and bring their stories to us in detail and immediacy is a rare treat. Siemsen doesn't leave the present lacking in adventure, either.
These books are all good reads and each stands alone - but reading the series in sequence is better.
January 22, 2018
This time, Matt is charged with gathering information about the ancient Library of Alexandria. His business has expanded and he acquires a new assistant. His nemesis, "The Gray," as usual is adversarial, including his having married Tuni after discrediting Matt. Matt's "reading" skills take him vividly into the life of one of the Stewards of the Library and a search for lost scrolls. The Gray intervenes.
February 27, 2020
YES!!!! I wasn’t too sure about starting this book after finishing the second one. I loved the 1st, but 2nd really fell flat. But I decided to give it a shot, and I’m soooo glad I did! I loved this one just as much as the first book and highly recommend it. It’s awesome to see the new and improved Matt. He went from a disheveled scared to leave his house guy in the first book, to a badass zen master in the third book. This was very refreshing.
August 16, 2021
Do you like adventure ?
I’m an ancient Egypt fan. The plot is fast. Michael Siemsen has become a great story teller. This story has less archeology digging and more story. I wish I could be in the story for real. There is more how-did-he-do-that-?, but I didn’t mind because the story is always moving forward. Who needs silly details. I enjoyed the 2 previous Matt Turner books. I hope to read more.
I’m an ancient Egypt fan. The plot is fast. Michael Siemsen has become a great story teller. This story has less archeology digging and more story. I wish I could be in the story for real. There is more how-did-he-do-that-?, but I didn’t mind because the story is always moving forward. Who needs silly details. I enjoyed the 2 previous Matt Turner books. I hope to read more.
July 24, 2017
Third book in Matt Turner series
If you plan to read this book, do start with The Dig. This isn't a 'stand alone' story but rather a continuation of the previous book. That said, this series is well worth reading. My only complaint is there is not a book 4 (and 5 and 6...) on the adventures of Matt Turner.
NOTE TO AUTHOR: Please sir, may I have some more?
If you plan to read this book, do start with The Dig. This isn't a 'stand alone' story but rather a continuation of the previous book. That said, this series is well worth reading. My only complaint is there is not a book 4 (and 5 and 6...) on the adventures of Matt Turner.
NOTE TO AUTHOR: Please sir, may I have some more?
March 9, 2018
Egyptian History from the heart
I have lived this series of books. Matt Turner, the main character is very compelling. When he touches an object he can read the intense moments in it's history. It is riveting. Obviously, some nasty characters would like to force him to work for them. Very interesting.
I have lived this series of books. Matt Turner, the main character is very compelling. When he touches an object he can read the intense moments in it's history. It is riveting. Obviously, some nasty characters would like to force him to work for them. Very interesting.
November 13, 2018
I hope this isn’t the end of the series
I knew as soon as I finished “The Dig”, the first book of the Matt Turner series, that I was hooked. And each book has been better still. I really like the way that Matt’s unique skill has evolved in this installment. I (hopefully) look forward to Matt’s next adventure.
I knew as soon as I finished “The Dig”, the first book of the Matt Turner series, that I was hooked. And each book has been better still. I really like the way that Matt’s unique skill has evolved in this installment. I (hopefully) look forward to Matt’s next adventure.
April 19, 2021
Love the history
I've really enjoyed this series, I'd love to see him write more of them. I love the history, I was googling as I read to check and see if there people were real. I just wish Kindle used a better translator since bing didn't pick up a lot of the words and I had to copy them into google translate.
I've really enjoyed this series, I'd love to see him write more of them. I love the history, I was googling as I read to check and see if there people were real. I just wish Kindle used a better translator since bing didn't pick up a lot of the words and I had to copy them into google translate.
April 28, 2021
Historically very interesting, but I think I've read enough of these novels. Matthew Turner's ability to "read" objects is fascinating, but also hard to follow at times. The characters are sometimes confusing in their actions and thoughts, and I frequently would have to puzzle out the meaning of what was being portrayed.
November 2, 2023
Absolutely brilliant
I love the Matt Turner series and think this one is the best yet! Matt has suffered and come through his trials much stronger. He's moved on from feeling angry about his "disability" and has overcome his limitations. The story is really exciting... if you liked the first two (2.5 really) you are going to love this one!
I love the Matt Turner series and think this one is the best yet! Matt has suffered and come through his trials much stronger. He's moved on from feeling angry about his "disability" and has overcome his limitations. The story is really exciting... if you liked the first two (2.5 really) you are going to love this one!
November 24, 2017
What an adventure!
I couldn't put it down! I read all three books in the series in record time. I hope there will be more books in the future! Thank you Michael Siemsen, for such a good read!
I couldn't put it down! I read all three books in the series in record time. I hope there will be more books in the future! Thank you Michael Siemsen, for such a good read!
June 18, 2018
Great trilogy
I have thoroughly enjoyed all three Matt Turner book. Michael Siemsen created characters I loved and hated, added mysteries, believable histories, and all with a sense of humour. I highly recommend you start reading these today!
I have thoroughly enjoyed all three Matt Turner book. Michael Siemsen created characters I loved and hated, added mysteries, believable histories, and all with a sense of humour. I highly recommend you start reading these today!
June 25, 2018
WOW
Great read, mesmerizing and fulfilling with so much detail.I especially enjoyed Matt's growth and evolution in all the areas of his life. So many twists and turns, an enjoyable experience, l would have been sorry to have missed it! When is the next book coming?
Great read, mesmerizing and fulfilling with so much detail.I especially enjoyed Matt's growth and evolution in all the areas of his life. So many twists and turns, an enjoyable experience, l would have been sorry to have missed it! When is the next book coming?
September 9, 2019
Could not put it down!
I really enjoy a book that is well written and that really utilize s history. That these three volumes were also displaying Matt's unique talents made the reading truly more interesting and believable. Awesome and superb!
I really enjoy a book that is well written and that really utilize s history. That these three volumes were also displaying Matt's unique talents made the reading truly more interesting and believable. Awesome and superb!
January 9, 2020
RETURN, BOOK THREE
I could hope for another then another book in this series! This being the finale leaves questions and interest to continue on. Good, excellent, outstanding read!!!
I could hope for another then another book in this series! This being the finale leaves questions and interest to continue on. Good, excellent, outstanding read!!!
April 26, 2021
Hieroglyphics made fun
I Would recommend this book to anybody that’s read the first one. All three books are very fun to read and extremely interesting and how he approaches artifactsI would definitely read more of the series if there were any more written.
I Would recommend this book to anybody that’s read the first one. All three books are very fun to read and extremely interesting and how he approaches artifactsI would definitely read more of the series if there were any more written.
September 11, 2022
History comes alive!
Loved how Matt shares just enough to keep you turning pages. Enjoy the extra historical content, makes me want to check the National Geographic to see if I missed some new archeological finds!
Loved how Matt shares just enough to keep you turning pages. Enjoy the extra historical content, makes me want to check the National Geographic to see if I missed some new archeological finds!
July 4, 2025
Meh
I debated between 2 and 3 for my rating. I just didn't find this book to be nearly as engaging as the first 2 in the series and often found myself nodding off. I also didn't care for the huge discrepancy between this book and the end of the second book.
I debated between 2 and 3 for my rating. I just didn't find this book to be nearly as engaging as the first 2 in the series and often found myself nodding off. I also didn't care for the huge discrepancy between this book and the end of the second book.
March 16, 2017
I wanted this book to work but
I appreciate an ambitious author but this bookseller gained the momentum or strong story line it needed. Bummer. Over reaching happens.
I appreciate an ambitious author but this bookseller gained the momentum or strong story line it needed. Bummer. Over reaching happens.
April 25, 2018
Definitely a fan of the grown up Matthew Turner. Can't wait for the next book in the series!
August 11, 2018
Great story
Well written and keeps you in to the story,unable to put it down till you finish then wish there was more to read
Well written and keeps you in to the story,unable to put it down till you finish then wish there was more to read
October 13, 2018
Still a fan! Please read my comments about The Dig and The Opal. Loved them all.
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