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Eden Saga #2
The Menagerie
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FINAL EXTINCTION EVENT...
THE HISTORY OF HUMAN ORIGINS...
THE RISE OF APEX PREDATORS…
Nearly sixty-five million years ago an asteroid collided with the Yucatan Peninsula in the fifth and final Extinction Event that nearly destroyed all life on Earth. But when a recent earthquake exposes something unusual 2000 feet beneath the Yucatan Peninsula, cryptanalysts Alyssa Moore and John Savage are called in to investigate this peculiar structure that bears uncanny resemblances to writings discovered in Eden.
Working with the Department of Defense, John and Alyssa discover the remains of what is believed to be the cataclysmic bolide to have struck the Earth sixty-five million years ago is actually a broken-off section of an intergalactic ark.
Inside this remnant, they discover a zoological lab containing a menagerie of apex predators gathered from all points of the universe. But as John and Alyssa begin to tie in the writings on the ship to writings they discovered in Eden, a DOD military faction seeking intel unwittingly disrupts matters by awakening sleeping giants.
Finding themselves fighting for self-preservation and for the salvation of Earth, John and Alyssa battle soldiers trying to kill them for the sake of completing a hidden agenda . . .
. . . and against the most vicious predators in the universe.
THE HISTORY OF HUMAN ORIGINS...
THE RISE OF APEX PREDATORS…
Nearly sixty-five million years ago an asteroid collided with the Yucatan Peninsula in the fifth and final Extinction Event that nearly destroyed all life on Earth. But when a recent earthquake exposes something unusual 2000 feet beneath the Yucatan Peninsula, cryptanalysts Alyssa Moore and John Savage are called in to investigate this peculiar structure that bears uncanny resemblances to writings discovered in Eden.
Working with the Department of Defense, John and Alyssa discover the remains of what is believed to be the cataclysmic bolide to have struck the Earth sixty-five million years ago is actually a broken-off section of an intergalactic ark.
Inside this remnant, they discover a zoological lab containing a menagerie of apex predators gathered from all points of the universe. But as John and Alyssa begin to tie in the writings on the ship to writings they discovered in Eden, a DOD military faction seeking intel unwittingly disrupts matters by awakening sleeping giants.
Finding themselves fighting for self-preservation and for the salvation of Earth, John and Alyssa battle soldiers trying to kill them for the sake of completing a hidden agenda . . .
. . . and against the most vicious predators in the universe.
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 27, 2013
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About the author
Rick Jones
93 books194 followersRick Jones was born and raised in the Boston area and moved to Las Vegas in the early eighties where he graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in English. Currently, he is employed with the state of Nevada in law enforcement, and enjoys traveling, especially to Rome and Vatican City where many of the settings for his novels take place.
Rick Jones is also an avid writer and the creator of the Vatican Knight series (VATICAN KNIGHTS, SHEPHERD ONE and The ISCARIOT AGENDA), and the psychological thriller, THE MAN WHO CAST TWO SHADOWS.
He lives in Las Vegas with his two mini schnauzers, Wrangler and Hobo.
Rick Jones is also an avid writer and the creator of the Vatican Knight series (VATICAN KNIGHTS, SHEPHERD ONE and The ISCARIOT AGENDA), and the psychological thriller, THE MAN WHO CAST TWO SHADOWS.
He lives in Las Vegas with his two mini schnauzers, Wrangler and Hobo.
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August 5, 2022
Packendes Archäologie-Abenteuer
Die "Tempel von Eden" setzen drei Jahre nach dem ersten Teil "Die Ruinen von Eden" ein. Im November wird die Fortsetzung "Stadt unter dem Meer" erscheinen. Das spannungsreiche Abenteuer dreht sich um die Erbauer des titelgebenden Tempels, die vor langer Zeit Einfluss auf die menschliche Entwicklung nahmen. Unvorstellbare Gefahren, knifflige Rätsel und die Gewissheit, dass nicht alle lebend zurückkehren werden, lauern in seinen Tiefen.
John Savage und Alyssa Moore haben den ersten Kontakt zum Tempel von Eden nur knapp überlebt. Als drei Jahre später weitere Tempel in der Türkei entdeckt werden, bleibt ihnen nichts weiter übrig, als sich erneut auf die Suche nach deren Geheimnisse zu machen. Begleitet werden sie diesmal widerwillig von Professor John Hillary, sowie einigen türkischen Beamten und einer Eliteeinheit unter der Führung von Abaza Demir.
Tief dringt die Gruppe in den Tempel ein, löst gefährliche Rätsel, begegnet noch gefährlicheren Tieren und trifft schließlich auf eine Lebensform, die das Ende der Menschheit einläuten könnte. Eine Reise zum Zentrum des Heiligtums, archäologischen Funden und futuristischen Erkenntnissen.
Mir hat Rick Jones Schreibstil sehr gut gefallen. Es geht rasant voran, die Action ist hervorragend detailliert und die Rätsel nachvollziehbar. Ab und zu wurden für mich zuviel Symbole abgedruckt. Eine Beschreibung im Text hätte meiner Meinung nach auch gereicht. Die Charaktere sind hervorragend und die Entwicklung, die sie im Verlauf des Abenteuers zusammenschweißt, glaubhaft. Teambuilding extrem mit John und Alyssa im Mittelpunkt.
Fallen, Tiere, Rätsel, bauliche und andere Herausforderungen, die die Erbauer der Tempel für sie bereithalten, sorgen für reichlich bedrohliche Momente, bei denen einem das Herz stehen bleiben könnten.
„Die Tempel von Eden“ ist ein hervorragender Abenteuerroman, der dank seiner vielen eigenen Ideen auf jeden Fall lesenswert ist für alle, die das Genre lieben. Die Mischung aus Rätseln, Kämpfen, überraschenden Wendungen, Ortserkundung und Charakterentwicklung stimmt. Ich konnte das Buch nur widerwillig weglegen und wollte nach jedem einzelnen der vielen Kapitel sofort weiterlesen.
Die "Tempel von Eden" setzen drei Jahre nach dem ersten Teil "Die Ruinen von Eden" ein. Im November wird die Fortsetzung "Stadt unter dem Meer" erscheinen. Das spannungsreiche Abenteuer dreht sich um die Erbauer des titelgebenden Tempels, die vor langer Zeit Einfluss auf die menschliche Entwicklung nahmen. Unvorstellbare Gefahren, knifflige Rätsel und die Gewissheit, dass nicht alle lebend zurückkehren werden, lauern in seinen Tiefen.
John Savage und Alyssa Moore haben den ersten Kontakt zum Tempel von Eden nur knapp überlebt. Als drei Jahre später weitere Tempel in der Türkei entdeckt werden, bleibt ihnen nichts weiter übrig, als sich erneut auf die Suche nach deren Geheimnisse zu machen. Begleitet werden sie diesmal widerwillig von Professor John Hillary, sowie einigen türkischen Beamten und einer Eliteeinheit unter der Führung von Abaza Demir.
Tief dringt die Gruppe in den Tempel ein, löst gefährliche Rätsel, begegnet noch gefährlicheren Tieren und trifft schließlich auf eine Lebensform, die das Ende der Menschheit einläuten könnte. Eine Reise zum Zentrum des Heiligtums, archäologischen Funden und futuristischen Erkenntnissen.
Mir hat Rick Jones Schreibstil sehr gut gefallen. Es geht rasant voran, die Action ist hervorragend detailliert und die Rätsel nachvollziehbar. Ab und zu wurden für mich zuviel Symbole abgedruckt. Eine Beschreibung im Text hätte meiner Meinung nach auch gereicht. Die Charaktere sind hervorragend und die Entwicklung, die sie im Verlauf des Abenteuers zusammenschweißt, glaubhaft. Teambuilding extrem mit John und Alyssa im Mittelpunkt.
Fallen, Tiere, Rätsel, bauliche und andere Herausforderungen, die die Erbauer der Tempel für sie bereithalten, sorgen für reichlich bedrohliche Momente, bei denen einem das Herz stehen bleiben könnten.
„Die Tempel von Eden“ ist ein hervorragender Abenteuerroman, der dank seiner vielen eigenen Ideen auf jeden Fall lesenswert ist für alle, die das Genre lieben. Die Mischung aus Rätseln, Kämpfen, überraschenden Wendungen, Ortserkundung und Charakterentwicklung stimmt. Ich konnte das Buch nur widerwillig weglegen und wollte nach jedem einzelnen der vielen Kapitel sofort weiterlesen.
December 6, 2020
When an earthquake in Mexico uncovers an ancient artifact with the same symbols inside that Alyssa found inside Eden the DOD call on her and Savage to help them interpret the symbols so they can reverse engineer the wonders found inside.
Footnote: 1) I love the archaeological aspects of these kind of stories but as a creationist it makes me smile as I ignore the fantastically unbelievable timelines and other evolution ideas that cling to them as they desperately try to explain away faith in something greater. All their ‘evidence’ can work either way.
2) “It not the ‘final’ extinction event as life on Earth is still there. So it’s only the last one so far.
Fave scenes: Whitaker’s revelation on his importance, Alyssa’s Hangman, Whitaker’s button decision and the Hominid’s sacrifice.
Footnote: 1) I love the archaeological aspects of these kind of stories but as a creationist it makes me smile as I ignore the fantastically unbelievable timelines and other evolution ideas that cling to them as they desperately try to explain away faith in something greater. All their ‘evidence’ can work either way.
2) “It not the ‘final’ extinction event as life on Earth is still there. So it’s only the last one so far.
Fave scenes: Whitaker’s revelation on his importance, Alyssa’s Hangman, Whitaker’s button decision and the Hominid’s sacrifice.
September 29, 2020
Noah's Space Ark
Following on from Crypts of Eden, this follows our two adventurers under water to a millennia old space ship, still energised with a miracle lower source and stocked with animals from other worlds. Beset by the evil American CIA, they battle to solve riddles and survive. Intriguing perhaps but not a bad storey. Light fiction to entertain is my view, certainly not comparable to Matthew Reilly at his best but it passed the time enjoyably.
Following on from Crypts of Eden, this follows our two adventurers under water to a millennia old space ship, still energised with a miracle lower source and stocked with animals from other worlds. Beset by the evil American CIA, they battle to solve riddles and survive. Intriguing perhaps but not a bad storey. Light fiction to entertain is my view, certainly not comparable to Matthew Reilly at his best but it passed the time enjoyably.
September 24, 2017
I have enjoyed
Reading this book. It keeps you turning pages to the very end. And leaves you wanting more. I hope the writer has more books with these characters on them.
Reading this book. It keeps you turning pages to the very end. And leaves you wanting more. I hope the writer has more books with these characters on them.
March 15, 2018
Another great part of this adventure. I love the tow main characters and the story itself is full of adventure and surprises. Now in to part 3!
July 20, 2019
Part2
This book is excellent. It keeps you riveted from the first chapter to the end. American patriotism from it's worst side. Can not wait to read no3.
This book is excellent. It keeps you riveted from the first chapter to the end. American patriotism from it's worst side. Can not wait to read no3.
November 29, 2022
Book was well written and a fast read!
March 16, 2017
Enjoyed the plot in this book and also that the action continued to keep me interested.
December 23, 2015
The woman and the man from the first books are called when an earthquake uncovers something at the bottom of the sea.
This object is a menagerie of loads of different alien species which are all kept in energy fields perfectly preserving them. The government wants to harness this technology to get the upper hand on other countries.
The woman and the man manage to decrypt the technology but then the elite soldiers down there with them turn on them and try to steal the information. Meanwhile something is tripped and all the thousands of alien species manage to escape, some instantly die but others who can tolerate the atmosphere reap havoc on the ship.
The woman and the man manage to escape a me leave the remaining mercenaries in the ship when an aftershock sends is miles and miles deeper into the sea losing it forever.
This object is a menagerie of loads of different alien species which are all kept in energy fields perfectly preserving them. The government wants to harness this technology to get the upper hand on other countries.
The woman and the man manage to decrypt the technology but then the elite soldiers down there with them turn on them and try to steal the information. Meanwhile something is tripped and all the thousands of alien species manage to escape, some instantly die but others who can tolerate the atmosphere reap havoc on the ship.
The woman and the man manage to escape a me leave the remaining mercenaries in the ship when an aftershock sends is miles and miles deeper into the sea losing it forever.
May 22, 2016
I loved The Crypts of Eden, this book takes things a little off kilter. The asteroid the struck the Gulf of Mexico and caused the dinosaur extinction is now a space ship full of apex predators in stasis fields. A part of the ship is able to be accessed and our heroes are contracted by the DOD to try to interpret the written language in the ship...
Basicly, it's all a plot device to get our heroes in a situation where monsters can chase them as they attempt to escape. It was a cool theory and a fun read, but not much more in depth.
Basicly, it's all a plot device to get our heroes in a situation where monsters can chase them as they attempt to escape. It was a cool theory and a fun read, but not much more in depth.
August 18, 2015
I really enjoyed this novel. The plot is rather original and creative, plus it was a successful follow-up to the Eden Series book#1. I recommend this to all fans of action thrillers (but read book#1 first)!
June 12, 2015
The Menagerie by Rick Jones is the second book in the Eden Saga. Great read. Lots of action, good plot.
November 3, 2015
Very good
Fantastic story and idea. I am really looking forward to part three. Like aliens? Or Noah's Ark? If so, read here adap.
Fantastic story and idea. I am really looking forward to part three. Like aliens? Or Noah's Ark? If so, read here adap.
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