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Lisa Emmer Historical Thrillers #1-2
Lisa Emmer Historical Thrillers Vol. 1-2
BOTH LISA EMMER HISTORICAL THRILLERS--NOW IN A BOX SET AT A GREAT PRICE!“Swigart is one of the few thriller writers with a poetic sense … [who] knows how to give high velocity to an action mystery.” -San Francisco Chronicle Papyrologist Lisa Emmer’s world flips when the Surete meets her at her Metro station with news of the savage murder of the esteemed Paris historian Dr. Raimond Foix, her friend and mentor in the study of ancient documents. Horrified, Lisa finds clues at the crime scene left behind for her by her mentor—clues to secrets kept hidden for centuries, one of which is Lisa’s own identity, secret even from her.Since she was a child Lisa had suffered from uncontrollable fugue states. Now she discovers just in time that what she always thought was a liability may in fact be an almost paranormal ability to see things in ways others cannot.
Who will like Fans of intrepid women sleuths will love Lisa, as well as anyone smitten with the romance of the ancient world, and action-adventure in historical fiction and thriller conspiracies, (especially those involving the Catholic church, like The DaVinci Code).
A must-read for fans of Steve Berry, Dan Brown and Raymond Khoury!
Vol. 1: THE DELPHI AGENDA
THE INQUISITION IS BACK! AND THIS TIME THEY HAVE TECHNOLOGY.Papyrologist Lisa Emmer’s friend and mentor, esteemed Paris historian Dr. Raimond Foix, has been savagely murdered. Now Lisa is not only a prime suspect in the murder investigation, but also smack-dab in the cross-hairs of a deadly commando group that proves to be none other than a contemporary offshoot of the Inquisition. They want an ancient document that reveals a secret so explosive it could change the world—a document they’ve been tracking for centuries. Led by a sadistic priest and a vicious but very accomplished nun with excellent military cred, their mission is to destroy the document—no matter what the cost in blood. Desperate to clear her name and to stay alive, with the help of a handsome yet mysterious banker, Lisa must solve the clues and uncover the millennia-old secret before her adversaries can find and destroy it. The trail leads everywhere from ancient cemeteries and tombs throughout France to Istanbul and Greece, as Lisa and Steve desperately stay one step ahead of their enemies, solving the clues to a dangerous treasure hunt their lives now depend upon.
Vol. 2: TABLET OF DESTINIES
JOB DELPHIC ORACLE, CURRENTLY SERVING STOP APOCALYPSE. ASAP!A clay tablet turns up, containing a prophecy of demons, a snake goddess, and the birth of a “disruptive” miraculous child. A prophecy so dangerous the tablet was smashed to bits, and the shards scattered to all the cities of the ancient world to prevent reassembling, until a Jesuit scholar's vision sets the prophecy in motion in Paris, where the pieces have lain for centuries, half a world and three millennia away from their source. Yet very close to the current home of Lisa Emmer, chosen the Pythia, head of the Delphi Agenda because of her gift of sight, and trained in ancient world studies by a mentor who promised to "teach you life"; more accurately, he might have said "teach you to save the world from evil.
Who will like Fans of intrepid women sleuths will love Lisa, as well as anyone smitten with the romance of the ancient world, and action-adventure in historical fiction and thriller conspiracies, (especially those involving the Catholic church, like The DaVinci Code).
A must-read for fans of Steve Berry, Dan Brown and Raymond Khoury!
Vol. 1: THE DELPHI AGENDA
THE INQUISITION IS BACK! AND THIS TIME THEY HAVE TECHNOLOGY.Papyrologist Lisa Emmer’s friend and mentor, esteemed Paris historian Dr. Raimond Foix, has been savagely murdered. Now Lisa is not only a prime suspect in the murder investigation, but also smack-dab in the cross-hairs of a deadly commando group that proves to be none other than a contemporary offshoot of the Inquisition. They want an ancient document that reveals a secret so explosive it could change the world—a document they’ve been tracking for centuries. Led by a sadistic priest and a vicious but very accomplished nun with excellent military cred, their mission is to destroy the document—no matter what the cost in blood. Desperate to clear her name and to stay alive, with the help of a handsome yet mysterious banker, Lisa must solve the clues and uncover the millennia-old secret before her adversaries can find and destroy it. The trail leads everywhere from ancient cemeteries and tombs throughout France to Istanbul and Greece, as Lisa and Steve desperately stay one step ahead of their enemies, solving the clues to a dangerous treasure hunt their lives now depend upon.
Vol. 2: TABLET OF DESTINIES
JOB DELPHIC ORACLE, CURRENTLY SERVING STOP APOCALYPSE. ASAP!A clay tablet turns up, containing a prophecy of demons, a snake goddess, and the birth of a “disruptive” miraculous child. A prophecy so dangerous the tablet was smashed to bits, and the shards scattered to all the cities of the ancient world to prevent reassembling, until a Jesuit scholar's vision sets the prophecy in motion in Paris, where the pieces have lain for centuries, half a world and three millennia away from their source. Yet very close to the current home of Lisa Emmer, chosen the Pythia, head of the Delphi Agenda because of her gift of sight, and trained in ancient world studies by a mentor who promised to "teach you life"; more accurately, he might have said "teach you to save the world from evil.
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Published July 14, 2016
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Rob Swigart
39 books36 followersTwo recent books:
Mixed Harvest: Stories from the Human Past came out in late 2019. In unforgettable stories of the human journey, a combination of compelling storytelling and well-researched archaeology underscore an excavation into the deep past of human development and its consequences. Through a first encounter between a Neanderthal woman and the Modern Human to the emergence and destruction of the world’s first cities, Mixed Harvest tells the tale of the Neolithic Revolution, also called the (First) Agricultural Revolution, the most significant event since modern humans emerged. Rob Swigart’s latest work humanizes the rapid transition to agriculture and pastoralism with a grounding in the archaeological record.
Just out: Python, third in the Lisa Emmer series:
by Rob Swigart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Book 3 of 4: The Lisa Emmer Series
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EVERYONE WANTS A PIECE OF HIM…HE HAS A MILLION
VIDEO FOLLOWERS AND HE’S ONLY SIX YEARS OLD—
To his mom, he’s just sweet Félix, a very special six-year-old. She doesn’t understand him, but she loves him to bits.
To his million young video followers, he’s their beloved science teacher.
To the little-known Delphi Agenda, working, as always, for peace and harmony, he’s not only a prodigy, he’s a prophet with the potential to become more powerful even than Lisa Emmer, the current Delphic Oracle. Perhaps even the power to save the world from humanity’s dumpster fire.
But to a few others who understand how enormous his powers are, he’s a pawn they could put to their own use.
So everyone wants a piece of him. Kidnapping is not off the table.
In fact, it’s pretty likely. He and Lisa, his mentor, can see that coming a mile away.
A crooked Cardinal has his own ideas and Python, a pharmaceutical company run by a pair of sketchy twins, needs him for their own “world-changing” project. Then there’s the fanatical cult that first predicted his birth. They want him back.
The Delphi Agenda’s job is to keep him safe. But does he really need them? Half the fun's watching his innocent brilliance effortlessly deflate the kind of twisted, power-hungry villains that threaten the Agenda and its ideals.
Fans of intrepid women sleuths will love Lisa Emmer, as well as anyone smitten with the romance of the ancient world, action-adventure in historical fiction, and thriller conspiracies.
But this thoroughly modern tale of historical sleuthing has a little something for everybody: a high-tech invention that dances on the edges of sci-fi, excursions to various historical locales in Europe to delight armchair travelers, and a literary trail of crumbs to charm puzzle lovers.
In addition, author Swigart offers a wonderfully hopeful worldview that will intrigue not only mystery readers, but devotees of Merlin Sheldrake, Michael Pollan, and the world of fantastic fungi.
Mixed Harvest: Stories from the Human Past came out in late 2019. In unforgettable stories of the human journey, a combination of compelling storytelling and well-researched archaeology underscore an excavation into the deep past of human development and its consequences. Through a first encounter between a Neanderthal woman and the Modern Human to the emergence and destruction of the world’s first cities, Mixed Harvest tells the tale of the Neolithic Revolution, also called the (First) Agricultural Revolution, the most significant event since modern humans emerged. Rob Swigart’s latest work humanizes the rapid transition to agriculture and pastoralism with a grounding in the archaeological record.
Just out: Python, third in the Lisa Emmer series:
by Rob Swigart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Book 3 of 4: The Lisa Emmer Series
See all formats and editions
Kindle
$2.99
Read with Our Free App
EVERYONE WANTS A PIECE OF HIM…HE HAS A MILLION
VIDEO FOLLOWERS AND HE’S ONLY SIX YEARS OLD—
To his mom, he’s just sweet Félix, a very special six-year-old. She doesn’t understand him, but she loves him to bits.
To his million young video followers, he’s their beloved science teacher.
To the little-known Delphi Agenda, working, as always, for peace and harmony, he’s not only a prodigy, he’s a prophet with the potential to become more powerful even than Lisa Emmer, the current Delphic Oracle. Perhaps even the power to save the world from humanity’s dumpster fire.
But to a few others who understand how enormous his powers are, he’s a pawn they could put to their own use.
So everyone wants a piece of him. Kidnapping is not off the table.
In fact, it’s pretty likely. He and Lisa, his mentor, can see that coming a mile away.
A crooked Cardinal has his own ideas and Python, a pharmaceutical company run by a pair of sketchy twins, needs him for their own “world-changing” project. Then there’s the fanatical cult that first predicted his birth. They want him back.
The Delphi Agenda’s job is to keep him safe. But does he really need them? Half the fun's watching his innocent brilliance effortlessly deflate the kind of twisted, power-hungry villains that threaten the Agenda and its ideals.
Fans of intrepid women sleuths will love Lisa Emmer, as well as anyone smitten with the romance of the ancient world, action-adventure in historical fiction, and thriller conspiracies.
But this thoroughly modern tale of historical sleuthing has a little something for everybody: a high-tech invention that dances on the edges of sci-fi, excursions to various historical locales in Europe to delight armchair travelers, and a literary trail of crumbs to charm puzzle lovers.
In addition, author Swigart offers a wonderfully hopeful worldview that will intrigue not only mystery readers, but devotees of Merlin Sheldrake, Michael Pollan, and the world of fantastic fungi.
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March 5, 2018
A great mystery series with tons of historical references mixed with a lot of supposition.
The series is pretty good. I love the historical references mixed with supposition. The elements of mystery, action, and suspense keep a reader's attention. The book delves into the Catholic church and its smaller branches of followers in different sects. Lisa Elmer finds herself immersed in a murder of her best friend and mentor. The police suspect her. A religious sect wants to kill her. Friends loyal to her mentor want to help her. Lisa has a huge mystery to solve and the revelations of her own life will surprise her and the reader. In the second book she must save an unborn child from sacrifice.
The series is pretty good. I love the historical references mixed with supposition. The elements of mystery, action, and suspense keep a reader's attention. The book delves into the Catholic church and its smaller branches of followers in different sects. Lisa Elmer finds herself immersed in a murder of her best friend and mentor. The police suspect her. A religious sect wants to kill her. Friends loyal to her mentor want to help her. Lisa has a huge mystery to solve and the revelations of her own life will surprise her and the reader. In the second book she must save an unborn child from sacrifice.
May 19, 2018
Not so much
When I began reading the first volume (Delphi Agenda) it seemed to me somewhat reminiscent of Dan Brown’s DaVinci Code. Before long, however, a paranormal element emerged and became the focus, with the main character accepting her role as a modern day Oracle at Delphi. While it was a fast read, it did not grab me, and the characters seemed like cardboard cut-outs with no real depth. I did read the second one which added a secret pagan quasi-religion awaiting its prophesied golden child, precursor to a new world. Its members wore the black hats and sparred with the main characters wearing the white hats. I cannot think of anyone to whom I would recommend these books.
When I began reading the first volume (Delphi Agenda) it seemed to me somewhat reminiscent of Dan Brown’s DaVinci Code. Before long, however, a paranormal element emerged and became the focus, with the main character accepting her role as a modern day Oracle at Delphi. While it was a fast read, it did not grab me, and the characters seemed like cardboard cut-outs with no real depth. I did read the second one which added a secret pagan quasi-religion awaiting its prophesied golden child, precursor to a new world. Its members wore the black hats and sparred with the main characters wearing the white hats. I cannot think of anyone to whom I would recommend these books.
March 15, 2017
This was an enjoyable read that reminds one very much of The Da Vinci Code . The plot suffered a little from there being a little to much emphasis on the historical / mythological references . I am not a scholar of Greek mythology , do appreciate the authors obvious knowledge but think this aspect of the book was a little overdone . I felt that there was some confusion in the final chapters but overall this is a good tale , well worth reading . I am looking forward to reading more by this author . This review is only for the Delphi Agenda as I haven't read the second volume yet .
June 17, 2021
Too Dry with an obscure plot.
I barely made it through volume 1 of the 2 book set. This volume, and I suspect much of the same will be in volume 2 was just too dry. Instead of focusing more or characters, or scene settings, the author gets wrapped up in giving the names of streets and places, and way too much depth in history. I guess it goes to your own personal taste. It just wasn’t for me.
I barely made it through volume 1 of the 2 book set. This volume, and I suspect much of the same will be in volume 2 was just too dry. Instead of focusing more or characters, or scene settings, the author gets wrapped up in giving the names of streets and places, and way too much depth in history. I guess it goes to your own personal taste. It just wasn’t for me.
January 2, 2017
Dan Brown it is not
This action thriller has a couple of strangers who are brought together by an unusual death. In attempting to understand the murder they become targets themselves. Events reveal philosophical world views that are opposed to each other but are both in danger of being eliminated from the earth. The tension keeps the reader enthralled until the conclusion.
This action thriller has a couple of strangers who are brought together by an unusual death. In attempting to understand the murder they become targets themselves. Events reveal philosophical world views that are opposed to each other but are both in danger of being eliminated from the earth. The tension keeps the reader enthralled until the conclusion.
May 25, 2022
Excellent novels.
Great storytelling. The characters are believable and well thought out. These are different from most archeological/historical/mythical/mystery books. They really transcend genre and combine all of the above. These are intelligently written books and do not "dumb down" like so much fiction does. Thank you Mr Swigart!
Great storytelling. The characters are believable and well thought out. These are different from most archeological/historical/mythical/mystery books. They really transcend genre and combine all of the above. These are intelligently written books and do not "dumb down" like so much fiction does. Thank you Mr Swigart!
July 1, 2022
Lisa Emmer Historical Thriller
I enjoyed this book. I like learning historical facts when they are wound into the plot of the book. The main character, Lisa, is a very strong, intuitive woman who has accepted her position in life. She lives her life fully and has great chemistry with her staff.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting “soft” read.
I enjoyed this book. I like learning historical facts when they are wound into the plot of the book. The main character, Lisa, is a very strong, intuitive woman who has accepted her position in life. She lives her life fully and has great chemistry with her staff.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting “soft” read.
January 20, 2018
Fascinating read
Wow, intrigue, suspense, a secret Order of the Church pitted against a "heresy"; this book has it all. Wonderfully woven throughout are legends and history. Great read.
Wow, intrigue, suspense, a secret Order of the Church pitted against a "heresy"; this book has it all. Wonderfully woven throughout are legends and history. Great read.
March 10, 2017
Did not like it.
August 26, 2017
Second book
Often 2nd book doors not live up to first one and that is so here. Glad to finish the book.
Often 2nd book doors not live up to first one and that is so here. Glad to finish the book.
March 11, 2018
Good mix of history and suspense. Some nights just hard to quit reading
May 30, 2018
Very good mystery, loved the characters and plot.
February 4, 2019
Great stories. They moved right along.
I really enjoyed these books. Very unusual stories but very interesting. Kept your interest from the beginning to the end.
I really enjoyed these books. Very unusual stories but very interesting. Kept your interest from the beginning to the end.
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August 19, 2019
Great read
Fast paced and interesting book, I really enjoyed the characters and involved plot. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Fast paced and interesting book, I really enjoyed the characters and involved plot. I would recommend this book to anyone.
December 4, 2021
Interesting premise combined with excellent character development. The biggest flaw is in the premise of the second book.
June 26, 2023
Well written.
If you like Jane Thornley agency of the ancient lost and found, you will enjoy these. I like the characters, the interesting plot, twists and all
If you like Jane Thornley agency of the ancient lost and found, you will enjoy these. I like the characters, the interesting plot, twists and all
April 22, 2026
Is the World Safe?
Two back to back thrillers. Enjoy the trip and take time to read these books, You will not regret it
Two back to back thrillers. Enjoy the trip and take time to read these books, You will not regret it
December 13, 2016
Lisa Emmer
A really good read. It held my interest to the end. Can't wait to read the next instalment. I found it a bit gory in some of the action but no unsavoury language.
A really good read. It held my interest to the end. Can't wait to read the next instalment. I found it a bit gory in some of the action but no unsavoury language.
May 6, 2017
Outstanding and gripping thriller!
Delphi Agenda is an outstanding and gripping thriller! It was a fairly quick read, given its length, but I never lost interest.
Delphi Agenda is an outstanding and gripping thriller! It was a fairly quick read, given its length, but I never lost interest.
March 30, 2017
Who Is Your GOD?
This is a very interesting story, the author had to have done a lot of research to write it. All of the characters are great they are very well defined. The storyline is great, not only does it hold your attention but it also leaves you questioning all things. Great Read for all who are seeking something.
This is a very interesting story, the author had to have done a lot of research to write it. All of the characters are great they are very well defined. The storyline is great, not only does it hold your attention but it also leaves you questioning all things. Great Read for all who are seeking something.
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