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Grant Coleman Adventures #2
Monsters in the Clouds
Paleontologist Grant Coleman and activist Janaina Silva are recruited by Thana Katsoros for a top secret expedition, one in search of a live Apatosaurus on a plateau deep in the Amazonian rain forest.
But their plane crashes short of their destination, and the entire group face a terrifying fight for survival. This isolated area hosts unknown animals more fearsome than they’d expected, including giant ants and flesh-eating pterosaurs.
Even worse, Katsoros’ agenda has more to it than meets the eye, and Grant soon fears that it doesn’t include all of them getting back alive. Will any expedition members survive to be rescued, or will they be devoured by the creatures indigenous peoples call the monsters in the clouds?
But their plane crashes short of their destination, and the entire group face a terrifying fight for survival. This isolated area hosts unknown animals more fearsome than they’d expected, including giant ants and flesh-eating pterosaurs.
Even worse, Katsoros’ agenda has more to it than meets the eye, and Grant soon fears that it doesn’t include all of them getting back alive. Will any expedition members survive to be rescued, or will they be devoured by the creatures indigenous peoples call the monsters in the clouds?
143 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 29, 2018
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Russell James
48 books216 followersRussell R. James was raised on Long Island, New York and spent too much time watching Chiller, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and Dark Shadows, despite his parents’ warnings. Bookshelves full of Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe didn’t make things better. He graduated from Cornell University and the University of Central Florida.
After a tour flying helicopters with the U.S. Army, he now spins twisted tales best read in daylight.
His wife reads what he writes, rolls her eyes, and says “There is something seriously wrong with you.”
He has published the novels DARK INSPIRATION, SACRIFICE, BLACK MAGIC and DARK VENGEANCE, the compilations OUT OF TIME and TALES FROM BEYOND, as well as numerous short stories. He founded the Minnows Literary Group.
He and his wife share their home in sunny Florida with two cats.
Drop by the website to kill some time with some short stories.
After a tour flying helicopters with the U.S. Army, he now spins twisted tales best read in daylight.
His wife reads what he writes, rolls her eyes, and says “There is something seriously wrong with you.”
He has published the novels DARK INSPIRATION, SACRIFICE, BLACK MAGIC and DARK VENGEANCE, the compilations OUT OF TIME and TALES FROM BEYOND, as well as numerous short stories. He founded the Minnows Literary Group.
He and his wife share their home in sunny Florida with two cats.
Drop by the website to kill some time with some short stories.
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August 17, 2025Dnf at 72%
March 14, 2018
This was a good story and fun book. Now I want to read the previous release by Russell James, Cavern of the Damned. My review is posted here ---> https://wp.me/p5t5Tf-1u6
March 23, 2018
Russell James does it again! Paleontologist Grant Coleman, fresh from his exploits in Cavern of the Damned, partners up with activist Janaina Silva on a mission to find a living dinosaur - an Apatosaurus - living high on a plateau high above the Amazon jungle. With more than a nod to Jules Verne, the adventure that follows is fun, scary (in a good way) and thoroughly absorbing. The plateau itself has provided a whole range of prehistoric life with a sanctuary. Unfortunately, these are not the sort of creatures we were ever equipped to live amongst and if they're not trying to rip Grant and his companions apart, they are trying to devour them bit by bit. This is a quick read that leaves you wanting more and the author has promised us more adventures to come. Can't wait!
April 6, 2018
So, paleontologist Grant Coleman returns in Russell James' Monsters In The Clouds (the second book in a series). Coleman's my kinda hero: sorta schlubby, kinda hesitant, and more often than not terrified, a far cry from most chiselled out of granite tough guys who sew up their own wounds without blinking an eye. This is a good thing. A very good thing. The character grounds the reader in reliability as Coleman faces off once again against giant monsters. Coleman accepts yet another skiffy job offer (you'd think he'd have learned his lesson after the incidents of Cavern of the Damned), this time taking him into an uncharted region of the Amazon where there may've been a dinosaur sighting. Ridiculous? You betcha! Fun? Absolutely! At one point in the book, a character states, "This isn't a 50's sci-fi movie." I disagree and I think that's Russell's intention: it's a big, loud, dumb-smart, fun thrill ride with (oh, yeah!) dinosaurs munching on evil capitalists and secretive scientists. Unfortunately, the book peaks early with a truly riveting plane sequence (an escape of such derring-do, Houdini would be jealous) and it's not as scary as Cavern of the Damned. But, man, is this ever a fun read. I hope there're many more adventures in Coleman's rather tenuous future. Recommended.
December 27, 2018
Grant is doing a book tour for his best seller horror novel Cavern of the Damned and his readers are unaware that it is actually a true story about his previous expedition which went bad. However someone knows the truth and Thana offers him a deal to join a new expedition to Brazil to look for a possible dinosaur in the jungle. Janaina was to be hired to represent the rights of any tribes found from the safety of an office but insists she can only do her job if she goes on the expedition. Along with biologists and security experts, the journey begins badly when the plane crashes after hitting something in the air and now they are stranded away from their landing zone, missing vital equipment and have no pilots. And things are about to get much worse.
Firstly, this is the second book in the series which is not made obvious on Goodreads unless you read the reviews. However we do get a brief rundown on what Grant faced in his other expedition including giant bats and mutant scorpions, without going into massive detail to spiol that whole story. It does seem ok to read them out of order though as this is a different adventure with different people with Grant and I enjoyed it without having to know about what happened on his previous trip. I've got that adventure ready to read when time allows!
Grant sees something crash into the cockpit window, killing the co-pilot and everyone finds whatever way they can to get out of the plane before it crashes into the jungle, which gets things off to a fast paced start. As they regroup on the ground, they need to construct a camp and decide on how best to proceed with the mission. Do they head to the plane to see if the pilot survived and if there is a working radio to call in about the situation? Do they go looking for where the photo of the alleged dinosaur was taken? Or do they try to get to their original landing zone to await help? With Thana in charge, she takes the decision to look for the dinosaur evidence first and then the plane but nobody could expect what they will encounter on each excursion through the deep jungle...
Monsters! It's not giving anything away to say that there are deadly pterasaurs in the jungle as they are on the front cover. I love these guys! They are intelligent, cunning and very dangerous, and don't much like having humans in their jungle, which is fun for the dinosaur loving reader like myself! The group then encounter a nasty version of giant ants that you don't want to mess with and another angry dinosaur that wants to kill them and destroy their camp. Grant is soon wishing that he had skipped this trip when they end up battling to stay alive until they find a way to get rescued.
I liked Grant as an MC because he was just a normal guy and not some kind of instant Rambo, though he becomes more resourceful as the book progresses. I think I would enjoy reading more of his adventures. Janaina is the feisty female, the only person to try and talk to Grant as the rest of the team are determined to ignore the pair as much as possible. We find out why later in the book. She is determined to ensure that any tribes they encounter have their rights put ahead of the expedition, which is why Thana doesn't much like her. I liked the kickass guys from the security team especially Jason.
Overall, this is the typical fun SF channel type creature feature that I usually enjoy and it certainly entertained me and kept me reading. Don't take it too seriously and you should enjoy it if you like this kind of thing.
Firstly, this is the second book in the series which is not made obvious on Goodreads unless you read the reviews. However we do get a brief rundown on what Grant faced in his other expedition including giant bats and mutant scorpions, without going into massive detail to spiol that whole story. It does seem ok to read them out of order though as this is a different adventure with different people with Grant and I enjoyed it without having to know about what happened on his previous trip. I've got that adventure ready to read when time allows!
Grant sees something crash into the cockpit window, killing the co-pilot and everyone finds whatever way they can to get out of the plane before it crashes into the jungle, which gets things off to a fast paced start. As they regroup on the ground, they need to construct a camp and decide on how best to proceed with the mission. Do they head to the plane to see if the pilot survived and if there is a working radio to call in about the situation? Do they go looking for where the photo of the alleged dinosaur was taken? Or do they try to get to their original landing zone to await help? With Thana in charge, she takes the decision to look for the dinosaur evidence first and then the plane but nobody could expect what they will encounter on each excursion through the deep jungle...
Monsters! It's not giving anything away to say that there are deadly pterasaurs in the jungle as they are on the front cover. I love these guys! They are intelligent, cunning and very dangerous, and don't much like having humans in their jungle, which is fun for the dinosaur loving reader like myself! The group then encounter a nasty version of giant ants that you don't want to mess with and another angry dinosaur that wants to kill them and destroy their camp. Grant is soon wishing that he had skipped this trip when they end up battling to stay alive until they find a way to get rescued.
I liked Grant as an MC because he was just a normal guy and not some kind of instant Rambo, though he becomes more resourceful as the book progresses. I think I would enjoy reading more of his adventures. Janaina is the feisty female, the only person to try and talk to Grant as the rest of the team are determined to ignore the pair as much as possible. We find out why later in the book. She is determined to ensure that any tribes they encounter have their rights put ahead of the expedition, which is why Thana doesn't much like her. I liked the kickass guys from the security team especially Jason.
Overall, this is the typical fun SF channel type creature feature that I usually enjoy and it certainly entertained me and kept me reading. Don't take it too seriously and you should enjoy it if you like this kind of thing.
March 1, 2018
Review Pending.
April 23, 2024
Book 2 is great, enjoyed the twist on some of the classic dinosaurs we have come to love, I particularly enjoyed the harmony between some of the creatures, onto the next book
May 7, 2024
This book was just as entertaining as book one. Super fun, exciting, plot twist after plot twist. Looking for a short adventure this is one to throw in after reading Cavern of the Damned!
December 5, 2021
Even better than the first book AND it ended with a cliffhanger! Russell James, my new, favourite author! I am obsessed...on to the next one!
August 21, 2025
A shorter review for middle books in the series, as usual. Some of the same issues, but for me, the biggest was the suspension of disbelief again. I might just be a prehistoric animal nerd, but those pterosaur dynamics threw me. Overall though, another fun book with a protagonist who wisecracks maybe a bit too much, but an enjoyable read once more that I will be eagerly anticipating the sequel of.
3.4 🌟
3.4 🌟
March 23, 2018
Grant Coleman is a paleontologist with a best selling novel and a greedy ex-wife. What few people know is that his novel is actually a true story about a cave in the southwest with huge scorpions, giant bats, and other creatures. He wrote it as a novel since he is afraid that making the unsupported claims of what he actually found would not bode well for his reputation. Thana Katsoros, a shady employee of a exploitative energy company (is there any other kind in novels like this?) enlists Grant's help using monetary encouragement and blackmail. They are going to check out an area in the rain forests of the Amazon that may still have dinosaurs or other supposedly long extinct creatures. Grant is hoping for a new discovery and excitement but doesn't necessarily want to relive the terrors of his last adventure. Of course, that is exactly what happens. It doesn't help that the trip isn't really what the organizer said it was and it doesn't seem to matter to her if some of the participants don't return.
Monsters in the Clouds is the second novel by Russell James that feature the amiable and somewhat harried paleontologist. The first, Cavern of the Damned, is a exhilarating mixture of giant monster movies and Jules Verne-like cave adventures. In this second book the author appears to be channeling a little Arthur Conan Doyle of The Lost World variety. Indeed, Grant feels like a bit of a stand-in for Professor Challenger although Grant is a likeable, less explosive type than Doyle's hot tempered protagonist. The similarity to The Lost World quickly dissipates though, mainly due to a more modern corporation conspiracy theme and the addition of a mild love interest for our paleontologist. Just like the first novel this is an equally fun ride that evokes the early pulp novels and those grade B horror movies with monsters and big creatures that shouldn't be big. Grant Coleman is a bit faster on the clever comebacks here and it suits him. There is an interesting array of companions for him to play against. A few are simply fodder for what attacks them but enough have an important role in the on-going tension of the book.
These Grant Coleman books are a hell of a lot of fun. Again, James places enough science in it to avoid a total pulp feeling but still remains quality pulp adventure. There are a lot of thrilling action segments. The one that sticks with me the most involves a jungle bridge that has a surprise to it. Monster in the Cloud qualifies as pure entertainment. That may not sound like much but how many novels have you read just for the visceral escape quality. Anyone wanting to write a horror or science fiction based adventure novel could learn something by either reading Cavern of the Damned or Monster of the Cloud. Despite a rather open ended conclusion that screams novel three. I still highly recommend this to any lover of adventure and monsters.
Monsters in the Clouds is the second novel by Russell James that feature the amiable and somewhat harried paleontologist. The first, Cavern of the Damned, is a exhilarating mixture of giant monster movies and Jules Verne-like cave adventures. In this second book the author appears to be channeling a little Arthur Conan Doyle of The Lost World variety. Indeed, Grant feels like a bit of a stand-in for Professor Challenger although Grant is a likeable, less explosive type than Doyle's hot tempered protagonist. The similarity to The Lost World quickly dissipates though, mainly due to a more modern corporation conspiracy theme and the addition of a mild love interest for our paleontologist. Just like the first novel this is an equally fun ride that evokes the early pulp novels and those grade B horror movies with monsters and big creatures that shouldn't be big. Grant Coleman is a bit faster on the clever comebacks here and it suits him. There is an interesting array of companions for him to play against. A few are simply fodder for what attacks them but enough have an important role in the on-going tension of the book.
These Grant Coleman books are a hell of a lot of fun. Again, James places enough science in it to avoid a total pulp feeling but still remains quality pulp adventure. There are a lot of thrilling action segments. The one that sticks with me the most involves a jungle bridge that has a surprise to it. Monster in the Cloud qualifies as pure entertainment. That may not sound like much but how many novels have you read just for the visceral escape quality. Anyone wanting to write a horror or science fiction based adventure novel could learn something by either reading Cavern of the Damned or Monster of the Cloud. Despite a rather open ended conclusion that screams novel three. I still highly recommend this to any lover of adventure and monsters.
April 16, 2025
The second book was very very awesome too, like I said, for trahs horror, this is wonderful.
This time we're making a copy of The Lost World (you know, the really old story about a plateau full of dinosaurs), and making it a bit more trash horror and with more insects.
Grant is still my favourite, his sarcasm and stupid one liners are making this book so damn good.
Also the chemistry between him and McCabe, the soldier boss, was everything my fujoshi heart could love, and I was very upset that he ofc didn't make it, like all NPCs in those books.
I was very miffy that the stupid activist woman made it, because .... *shrug* i didn't like her that much, but it was still fine. And it was very foreseeable.
Without the nonstop bickeirng between Grant and McCabe, this book would've get 3 stars, but i had so much fun with it, that yes 4 stars again.
Also the story and the horror (well it wasn't horror), the creatures and stuff, were a fun read, it was very full of action. It was just really entertaining.
I still wish there were movies like this.
This time we're making a copy of The Lost World (you know, the really old story about a plateau full of dinosaurs), and making it a bit more trash horror and with more insects.
Grant is still my favourite, his sarcasm and stupid one liners are making this book so damn good.
Also the chemistry between him and McCabe, the soldier boss, was everything my fujoshi heart could love, and I was very upset that he ofc didn't make it, like all NPCs in those books.
I was very miffy that the stupid activist woman made it, because .... *shrug* i didn't like her that much, but it was still fine. And it was very foreseeable.
Without the nonstop bickeirng between Grant and McCabe, this book would've get 3 stars, but i had so much fun with it, that yes 4 stars again.
Also the story and the horror (well it wasn't horror), the creatures and stuff, were a fun read, it was very full of action. It was just really entertaining.
I still wish there were movies like this.
March 4, 2018
Another fun, short novel from Russell James and Severed Press! Russell's adventure-horror game is elite and this book is no exception. A great follow up to Cavern of the Damned (plus, you know, DINOSAURS!). Highly recommend both titles as a sit-on-your-couch-all-afternoon kind of double feature.
October 7, 2018
Description:
Paleontologist Dr. Grant Coleman reluctantly agrees to venture into the Amazon rainforest as an expert for a mysterious company known as Transworld Union. They are looking for traces of modern day Apatosaurus after catching an image of one on film. After arriving in the Amazon they quickly realize they are in over their heads and that there are things hidden in this world that should never have been disturbed.
In Short:
What a fun read! I blew through this one quickly and enjoyed every heart-stopping moment of it. Must read if you like the idea of a creature survival horror that expertly blends in real science and examples from nature to create a terrifyingly realistic world. The only way to beat these powerful monsters is to outsmart them. This is one of the scarier horrors I have read all year and I highly recommend it.
Pros:
I loved this book I don't even know where to begin. As a little girl I loved dinosaurs and I loved Jurassic Park (even if it gave me nightmares) so this one really hit the mark. I think my favorite aspect was how well all of the dinosaurs, and all the other prehistoric creatures and fauna were described and explained. The author really made it believable that there could be this place in our world right now that has dinosaurs and other terrifying things. This was a super entertaining story and the creature's behavior was always shocking and interesting. I never knew what was going to happen next or how they would overcome each threat. I really liked the cast. Whether they be likable or hate-able the characters were well crafted and many experienced unique development, assuming they lived long enough. I wont spoil it for you but be warned the deaths are a bit sad. It cannot be understated what a dangerous situation this team gets themselves into. It was such an exciting story with surprises around every corner. I really liked Janaina who came along as an advocate for any indigenous people they may encounter. The conversations between her and Grant were golden and they added a lot of humor to a very grim scenario. I definitely have to read the next one in the series and I hope I'll get to see more of those two.
Cons:
My only super tiny issue with this book was when it ended! It was a solid ending but I really wanted it to continue and I wanted to see them safe! I guess I'll have to read the next one in the series to see what happens next.
Parent's Guide:
Contains blood, gore, monster violence, some language.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for judgement in the Indie Horror Book Awards.
Paleontologist Dr. Grant Coleman reluctantly agrees to venture into the Amazon rainforest as an expert for a mysterious company known as Transworld Union. They are looking for traces of modern day Apatosaurus after catching an image of one on film. After arriving in the Amazon they quickly realize they are in over their heads and that there are things hidden in this world that should never have been disturbed.
In Short:
What a fun read! I blew through this one quickly and enjoyed every heart-stopping moment of it. Must read if you like the idea of a creature survival horror that expertly blends in real science and examples from nature to create a terrifyingly realistic world. The only way to beat these powerful monsters is to outsmart them. This is one of the scarier horrors I have read all year and I highly recommend it.
Pros:
I loved this book I don't even know where to begin. As a little girl I loved dinosaurs and I loved Jurassic Park (even if it gave me nightmares) so this one really hit the mark. I think my favorite aspect was how well all of the dinosaurs, and all the other prehistoric creatures and fauna were described and explained. The author really made it believable that there could be this place in our world right now that has dinosaurs and other terrifying things. This was a super entertaining story and the creature's behavior was always shocking and interesting. I never knew what was going to happen next or how they would overcome each threat. I really liked the cast. Whether they be likable or hate-able the characters were well crafted and many experienced unique development, assuming they lived long enough. I wont spoil it for you but be warned the deaths are a bit sad. It cannot be understated what a dangerous situation this team gets themselves into. It was such an exciting story with surprises around every corner. I really liked Janaina who came along as an advocate for any indigenous people they may encounter. The conversations between her and Grant were golden and they added a lot of humor to a very grim scenario. I definitely have to read the next one in the series and I hope I'll get to see more of those two.
Cons:
My only super tiny issue with this book was when it ended! It was a solid ending but I really wanted it to continue and I wanted to see them safe! I guess I'll have to read the next one in the series to see what happens next.
Parent's Guide:
Contains blood, gore, monster violence, some language.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for judgement in the Indie Horror Book Awards.
March 6, 2025
Another fun wacky adventure.
Well these stories do have elements of gore and death, so tw to all those who need that sort of information.
But otherwise it’s a fun fiction story reminiscent of Edgar Rice Burroughs but definitely written for a face paced simple fun cheesy adventure story.
Once again, Dr Grant Coleman escapes through mostly shear dumb luck and a little bit of ingenuity.
Well these stories do have elements of gore and death, so tw to all those who need that sort of information.
But otherwise it’s a fun fiction story reminiscent of Edgar Rice Burroughs but definitely written for a face paced simple fun cheesy adventure story.
Once again, Dr Grant Coleman escapes through mostly shear dumb luck and a little bit of ingenuity.
August 23, 2018
Modern day dinosaur fest
This is a quick okay story about a remote plateau in the Amazon jungle that has less-than-extinct dinosaurs living on it.
Dr. Grant Coleman is a paleontologist and a professor that gets talked into going on an expedition to the Amazon in search of live dinosaurs. But nothing is ever as easy as it sounds.
This was a fast read, rather formulaic but okay.
This is a quick okay story about a remote plateau in the Amazon jungle that has less-than-extinct dinosaurs living on it.
Dr. Grant Coleman is a paleontologist and a professor that gets talked into going on an expedition to the Amazon in search of live dinosaurs. But nothing is ever as easy as it sounds.
This was a fast read, rather formulaic but okay.
November 1, 2018
Wow
Non stop action. Crazy prehistoric creatures that want to eat our heroes. Loved it.
I am looking forward to move adventures
Non stop action. Crazy prehistoric creatures that want to eat our heroes. Loved it.
I am looking forward to move adventures
March 14, 2018
Monsters In The Clouds is a rip-roaring adventure complete with nefarious villains, giant insects and prehistoric creatures. Grant Coleman is just as much fun to follow as he was in Cavern Of The Damned, Janaina is a great character as well. The setting is exotic, mysterious and full of things that want to eat you,,,, what could go wrong? The action starts as soon as the party arrives (with a bang!) and doesn’t let up. I can’t wait to see where Russell James takes this fantastic duo next! Fans of Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones will love this book. Grab this 4.5 star read and hold on to your seat!
July 19, 2024
Such fun
Lighthearted and fun if you love hungry dinosaur chasing. Easy to read, good character and plot development. Silly and enjoyable. I recommend.
Lighthearted and fun if you love hungry dinosaur chasing. Easy to read, good character and plot development. Silly and enjoyable. I recommend.
September 30, 2018
This was a great book! I love stories like this, dinosaurs, giant ants, jungles, uncharted lands, who wouldn’t!! Now I feel compelled to read more about Grant!!
August 6, 2023
It’s something of a hung-ho story, and the protagonist's wisecracking doesn’t quite work for me, but it’s a decent read and very fast-paced. Just don’t think to hard about it and keep in mind what the author says in his afterword: remember, this is fiction!
July 4, 2024
Review of this book.
I had not read this book before. I missed it in the series of books that were written by the author. An excellent book. It definitely had an abundance of drama, adventure, and suspense. Who could imagine what the people would encounter on this expedition? If I was not 80 years old and wearing a back brace it would have been fun. Okay, maybe not. I would still have enjoyed the experience. The main character had already been through a bad time, disguised as a fictional book. Who would have believed him? Well thought out and well written.
I had not read this book before. I missed it in the series of books that were written by the author. An excellent book. It definitely had an abundance of drama, adventure, and suspense. Who could imagine what the people would encounter on this expedition? If I was not 80 years old and wearing a back brace it would have been fun. Okay, maybe not. I would still have enjoyed the experience. The main character had already been through a bad time, disguised as a fictional book. Who would have believed him? Well thought out and well written.
August 29, 2021
another awesome story by an awesome writer+++++
October 14, 2024
A reluctant hero
Grant Coleman has gotten himself into another crazy adventure. This time he is in the jungles of the Amazon. While looking for an brontosaur he finds something else. The body count will be high, but the action will be exciting. I liked this book for the simple reason the main character, Grant Coleman, is a likeable guy. Can't wait for the next installment of the Grant Coleman series.
Grant Coleman has gotten himself into another crazy adventure. This time he is in the jungles of the Amazon. While looking for an brontosaur he finds something else. The body count will be high, but the action will be exciting. I liked this book for the simple reason the main character, Grant Coleman, is a likeable guy. Can't wait for the next installment of the Grant Coleman series.
May 17, 2022
Nice
Very good book. Author seems to have good dialogue between characters that doesn't sound like a lot of gibberish. Some unusual cool monsters. Mostly likable characters that seem to fit. Lots of action. Will look for the next adventure. Just have to figure out which book is next in line. I so far have enjoyed the authors writing.
Very good book. Author seems to have good dialogue between characters that doesn't sound like a lot of gibberish. Some unusual cool monsters. Mostly likable characters that seem to fit. Lots of action. Will look for the next adventure. Just have to figure out which book is next in line. I so far have enjoyed the authors writing.
June 14, 2023
brilliant
Book really good, great adventure and humour throughout, well worth a read as are all the books in this series!
Book really good, great adventure and humour throughout, well worth a read as are all the books in this series!
December 5, 2018
I started listening to this and quickly realised it was actually book 2, with Cavern of the Damned being book 1, so I went and read the first book and then dived into this one. While this can be read as a stand alone, I do think reading book 1 first is best as it introduces our MC, Paleontologist Grant Coleman.
This one sees Grant being recruited to travel deep into the jungle, in a place rumoured to be untouched by any human. A chance photo captures a creature long thought extinct. After the events in the cavern, he is a little weary of going, but this is too good to miss. I mean, what could go wrong??
The plot of this was such fun to read! It had all the requirements for a great creature feature book. Remote, jungle setting.. check, plenty of man eating animals.. check, cannon fodder characters.. check. What more could you ask for. The pacing too was fast paced and intense. You are brought into the action right from the start and it never lets up!! I will say that the plot is very thin, but that didn't bother me at all. A book like this is read for pure entertainment factor in my opinion!!
I loved Grant. He just wants to make a name for himself and thinks this will be it for him. He is a palaeontologist and gets so giddy every time he finds something new. It was awesome. He is snarky too, which added a little laugh every so often. The rest of the characters are just there, they aren't the most fleshed out characters, but they don't need to be.
In all, this hit all the right notes for me. It was fast paced, entertaining and a blast to read. I'm really looking forward to more from Grant, especially after that ending!!
This is the first book I've listened to narrated by Chris Bellinger and I enjoyed his narration for the most part. He was clear and easy to listen to, and did have a good few tones and voices for the different characters, I was able to follow who was talking, I just felt like he read the book and didn't perform it. The right inflection at the right time can make a book, and Chris Bellinger didn't emphasise the atmosphere. There was also a few mistakes throughout, once the narrator cleared his throat and repeated himself, other times you can tell when he left off recording and came back to it. Overall though, an enjoyable listen.
This one sees Grant being recruited to travel deep into the jungle, in a place rumoured to be untouched by any human. A chance photo captures a creature long thought extinct. After the events in the cavern, he is a little weary of going, but this is too good to miss. I mean, what could go wrong??
The plot of this was such fun to read! It had all the requirements for a great creature feature book. Remote, jungle setting.. check, plenty of man eating animals.. check, cannon fodder characters.. check. What more could you ask for. The pacing too was fast paced and intense. You are brought into the action right from the start and it never lets up!! I will say that the plot is very thin, but that didn't bother me at all. A book like this is read for pure entertainment factor in my opinion!!
I loved Grant. He just wants to make a name for himself and thinks this will be it for him. He is a palaeontologist and gets so giddy every time he finds something new. It was awesome. He is snarky too, which added a little laugh every so often. The rest of the characters are just there, they aren't the most fleshed out characters, but they don't need to be.
In all, this hit all the right notes for me. It was fast paced, entertaining and a blast to read. I'm really looking forward to more from Grant, especially after that ending!!
This is the first book I've listened to narrated by Chris Bellinger and I enjoyed his narration for the most part. He was clear and easy to listen to, and did have a good few tones and voices for the different characters, I was able to follow who was talking, I just felt like he read the book and didn't perform it. The right inflection at the right time can make a book, and Chris Bellinger didn't emphasise the atmosphere. There was also a few mistakes throughout, once the narrator cleared his throat and repeated himself, other times you can tell when he left off recording and came back to it. Overall though, an enjoyable listen.
January 16, 2024
Another thrilling adventure!
Grant Colemon goes on an Amazonian adventure to find still living dinosaurs that may hold the key to life-saving medicines. He soon finds out that the powerful company in charge of the expedition has more nefarious reasons for exploring the area. Another entertaing thriller that ends on a cliffhanger makes me want to dive into the next adventure right away.
Grant Colemon goes on an Amazonian adventure to find still living dinosaurs that may hold the key to life-saving medicines. He soon finds out that the powerful company in charge of the expedition has more nefarious reasons for exploring the area. Another entertaing thriller that ends on a cliffhanger makes me want to dive into the next adventure right away.
May 6, 2019
5 Stars
Grant Coleman's adventures continue. This time around he's deep in the Amazon rainforest looking for dinosaurs. But like the first book the people who hired him are not being truthful about their true intentions. This book was better than the first. Not a good ending but that left room for a third book which I do plan on reading.
Grant Coleman's adventures continue. This time around he's deep in the Amazon rainforest looking for dinosaurs. But like the first book the people who hired him are not being truthful about their true intentions. This book was better than the first. Not a good ending but that left room for a third book which I do plan on reading.
November 30, 2020
Paleontologist Grant Coleman is recruited for a dinosaur hunt in the Amazon. The omens are not good when the plane crashes and a fight for survival begins. Good story that moves at a nice pace, as the team are killed off, a race to escape hots up. Similar dynamic to the first book, but still enjoyable.
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