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Weaving a storyline that spans from the Paleolithic to Nero's Empire and on to the drought-ravaged, war-torn 2200s, Rome is an epic continuation of the 30,000 B.C. Chronicles book series. Shipwrecked time travelers Dr. Maria Duarte, Cpl. Salvatore Bolzano, Spc. Paul Kaikane and Capt. Juniper Jones have settled into comfortable lives in Italy: fashioning homes, making native friends and crafting creature comforts like wine, prosciutto and cheese. They have free time to recount intriguing memories of home and the future. Despite their contentment, duty forces the scientific explorers to commit to a long postponed voyage to North America. The return of powerful troublemaker Hunter throws a wrench into departure preparations. Besides stirring the pot in the Stone Age, Hunter shares a tantalizing glimpse of Ancient Rome in the months leading up to the Great Fire of 64 A.D. While Rome is part of the 30,000 B.C. Chronicles, readers can enjoy this novel even if they have not read previous books in the series: Bordeaux, Tuscany, Gibraltar and Galway.
462 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2017
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Matthew Thayer
12 books12 followersMatthew Thayer has won more than 75 state and national awards for his writing and photography. He lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui, where he is a staff photojournalist for the local newspaper. Matthew was born in Erie, PA and graduated from Kent State University. Along with writing and photography, his interests include ocean kayaking, coaching soccer, public speaking, traveling the world with wife Kelly and enjoying the great outdoors with their adult children.
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April 19, 2019
I love every book in the 30,000 B.C. Chronicles. The characters are well developed. The stories exciting and well researched. The books present a nice blend of science fiction and adventure. The author is quite adept at world building. You get a real sense of place.
December 19, 2018
Loved the series
Could not put down any of the 5 books in the series. Good writing, characters, snd storyline. Only wish there were more!
Could not put down any of the 5 books in the series. Good writing, characters, snd storyline. Only wish there were more!
October 4, 2018
Bravo!
I have allowed my life to come to a standstill to read this series. From the very first disasters that plagued what was left of the team I was totally in grossed. By the third book I would catch myself watching a space documentary and turning to my husband to remark about what is going to happen in say ten thousand or so years. I'd forgotten that this is fiction, or is it maybe real? By the way I keep looking for plants that my be distant offspring of what I had read about.
I have allowed my life to come to a standstill to read this series. From the very first disasters that plagued what was left of the team I was totally in grossed. By the third book I would catch myself watching a space documentary and turning to my husband to remark about what is going to happen in say ten thousand or so years. I'd forgotten that this is fiction, or is it maybe real? By the way I keep looking for plants that my be distant offspring of what I had read about.
October 31, 2020
As with my other takes on this series I thought his plot/character development were amazingly good. I am still not so sure about his depictions of flora/fauna/and Cro-Magnons. But like I said before, if he set this in another planet it wouldn't have mattered.
I thought this would wrap up the series. That would have been fine for me. Like I said, his plot development was very good... although it did seem he tended to channel Clan of the Cave Bear in the last two installments. Now it turns out he intends to continue the series in 2021 about adventures in North America. Not so sure I want to follow it... depends on what else is available to read when it comes out/
In all a good read and a semi-wrap-up for the series.
I thought this would wrap up the series. That would have been fine for me. Like I said, his plot development was very good... although it did seem he tended to channel Clan of the Cave Bear in the last two installments. Now it turns out he intends to continue the series in 2021 about adventures in North America. Not so sure I want to follow it... depends on what else is available to read when it comes out/
In all a good read and a semi-wrap-up for the series.
October 8, 2019
Great series
I have always loved losing myself in a good book, this series far surpassed my expectations and I am sorry to have it end. I will be buying it in hardcover, to always have it on hand.I loved all the characters, and was blown away a few times by surprise plot twists and turns. I hope everyone who picks up Bordeaux will fall head over heels like I did and finish the series.
I have always loved losing myself in a good book, this series far surpassed my expectations and I am sorry to have it end. I will be buying it in hardcover, to always have it on hand.I loved all the characters, and was blown away a few times by surprise plot twists and turns. I hope everyone who picks up Bordeaux will fall head over heels like I did and finish the series.
March 26, 2020
EXcellent reading 📚!
I've read all of "Earths Childern" and couldn't get enough of them.I still SO wish I could get the next one, and the next one etc... These 4 books I've just finished, so different in content, but addictive just the same! Can't wait to read the next one! ? Please tell me there WILL be more!!! <3
I've read all of "Earths Childern" and couldn't get enough of them.I still SO wish I could get the next one, and the next one etc... These 4 books I've just finished, so different in content, but addictive just the same! Can't wait to read the next one! ? Please tell me there WILL be more!!! <3
January 5, 2021
Very satisfying reading
The chronicles very adeptly weave stories of multiple characters, timelines and speculative fiction. A good thread of science connects it all and his depictions of a world long past are as good as any I have seen. These stories make me long to dive into that world to see what it was really like.
The chronicles very adeptly weave stories of multiple characters, timelines and speculative fiction. A good thread of science connects it all and his depictions of a world long past are as good as any I have seen. These stories make me long to dive into that world to see what it was really like.
November 21, 2019
The entire series is great and well worth the read! This one I gave only 4 stars because a portion of the book - the subplot - I did not find as interesting as the main plot, the 30,000 B.C. era - although it does all finally tie in.
April 26, 2021
Still so good
I don’t want these stories to end. The whole series is excellent. The subject of ancient Man living in a world unspoiled by human greed makes me want a time travel experience myself! No reason to put spoilers here!
I don’t want these stories to end. The whole series is excellent. The subject of ancient Man living in a world unspoiled by human greed makes me want a time travel experience myself! No reason to put spoilers here!
November 2, 2021
The Running Man
Well I still have not figured out one man can run all over the world faster than How can the same person father sire so many children? 30,000 years and another 22,233 make any difference to a man who can only 300 years
Well I still have not figured out one man can run all over the world faster than How can the same person father sire so many children? 30,000 years and another 22,233 make any difference to a man who can only 300 years
March 24, 2022
30,000 B.C. Chroncles:Rome
Wow! This series is one if the best I have ever read. I have been reading for more than 60 years! I felt like I was with Maria and everyone else. I could believe I was back in time! Read this series!
Wow! This series is one if the best I have ever read. I have been reading for more than 60 years! I felt like I was with Maria and everyone else. I could believe I was back in time! Read this series!
October 2, 2018
Was great -exciting- and real believable. Very informative too. Loved the setting these people jumped time into.
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June 10, 2020Very enjoyable
Didn't wander off. Every thing sounded possible for the time period and imagination. Didn't forget the dangers.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Didn't wander off. Every thing sounded possible for the time period and imagination. Didn't forget the dangers.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
October 26, 2020
Super
A really great series exploring life on earth 30,000 years ago before man has destroyed the ecosystem. Hopeful words to stop climate change. It is not too late.
A really great series exploring life on earth 30,000 years ago before man has destroyed the ecosystem. Hopeful words to stop climate change. It is not too late.
February 27, 2021
Excellent read. A bit gruesome at times, but a great action packed story
January 21, 2022
Outstanding imagination
This is the first book of this type that I have read, it was thoroughly enjoyed. Very refreshing. I think hunter could have his own series.
This is the first book of this type that I have read, it was thoroughly enjoyed. Very refreshing. I think hunter could have his own series.
May 7, 2022
Captivating
I loved this book. They just keep getting better. La de da da la la la. Lol this is working!
I loved this book. They just keep getting better. La de da da la la la. Lol this is working!
April 19, 2023
adore
i love the continuous threads. they weave into the story effortlessly!
thank you! please continue to write the stories the imagination and science are outstanding
i love the continuous threads. they weave into the story effortlessly!
thank you! please continue to write the stories the imagination and science are outstanding
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