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The Secret of Giza
What if humanity didn't start on Earth..?
An incredible discovery deep inside the Great Pyramid, a mysterious signal sent from the Bermuda Triangle, and a ruthless experiment taking place in Area 51: How are they all connected?
When Malia Kwan exhibits unusual abilities, government agents show up at her home to apprehend her and her twin brother, Jaden—and all hell breaks loose. After their parents are killed, Jaden and Malia flee into the night, becoming fugitives. Before long, they discover their true identities are tied to the lost city of Atlantis—and to the origins of humanity itself. And now a threat emerges that could wipe out the entire human race—unless Jaden and Malia can stop it!
An incredible discovery deep inside the Great Pyramid, a mysterious signal sent from the Bermuda Triangle, and a ruthless experiment taking place in Area 51: How are they all connected?
When Malia Kwan exhibits unusual abilities, government agents show up at her home to apprehend her and her twin brother, Jaden—and all hell breaks loose. After their parents are killed, Jaden and Malia flee into the night, becoming fugitives. Before long, they discover their true identities are tied to the lost city of Atlantis—and to the origins of humanity itself. And now a threat emerges that could wipe out the entire human race—unless Jaden and Malia can stop it!
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2020
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May 21, 2022
I’m a senior citizen who truly enjoys the possibilities that are present as my husband and I watch programs such as ‘Ancient Aliens.’ Not to discount the actual space race to Mars.
Often we’ve talked about wondering why fiction authors haven’t attempted writing a cohesive novel that would blend UAP’s with space ships and Atlantis with today’s humans.
Mr. Ken Warner was busy writing just what we were looking for. The book is written in a style perfect to attract YA readers, yet it drew this old lady into the story plot as well.
Give this book a read and just open to the possibilities!
Often we’ve talked about wondering why fiction authors haven’t attempted writing a cohesive novel that would blend UAP’s with space ships and Atlantis with today’s humans.
Mr. Ken Warner was busy writing just what we were looking for. The book is written in a style perfect to attract YA readers, yet it drew this old lady into the story plot as well.
Give this book a read and just open to the possibilities!
November 18, 2020
Really a YA novel
While this was really a YA sci-fi novel, I enjoyed it because there was lots of action and it moved along nonstop. It is suitable for everyone as there was minimal violence and profanity and no sexual content.
While this was really a YA sci-fi novel, I enjoyed it because there was lots of action and it moved along nonstop. It is suitable for everyone as there was minimal violence and profanity and no sexual content.
June 20, 2020
This book contained so much information. I feel like I learned a whole lot of facts that I did not know before. As long as I have heard about Atlantis, I have always wondered if someone would find proof that it existed. In this book there were a lot of believable scenarios as well as some that were fiction. I do not normally read books with aliens and the premise of other worlds but I found this book an iinteresting read. I actually could not stop reading until I was finished. I am not sure if the people of Earth are ready to find out there were people here long before the discovery of human remains.
I received an "ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in exchange for an honest review"
I received an "ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in exchange for an honest review"
July 18, 2020
Thrills
This is Young Adult science fiction, an unusual genre for me. The story moved briskly but unevenly along. There is a lot of science discussed and the parallel to the original Star Wars (dismantling the Death Star)was a cheap shot in my opinion. Too many “convenient” plot twists to keep the protagonists and the story moving along. This was not quite a coming of age story, and the ending was a bit sappy. I won’t be reading any more by this author.
This is Young Adult science fiction, an unusual genre for me. The story moved briskly but unevenly along. There is a lot of science discussed and the parallel to the original Star Wars (dismantling the Death Star)was a cheap shot in my opinion. Too many “convenient” plot twists to keep the protagonists and the story moving along. This was not quite a coming of age story, and the ending was a bit sappy. I won’t be reading any more by this author.
November 27, 2020
Best book I’ve read in a long time
I couldn’t put this book down and stayed up all night reading. I loved the flow of the book and the characters.
I couldn’t put this book down and stayed up all night reading. I loved the flow of the book and the characters.
September 22, 2020
Great journey!
From the very start this book is chock full of two kids racing for survival against government agents who intend to control, experiment and force the twins to become military weapons. And then there’s the others, who want to destroy everything. There are a few twists, all good. The final battle between good and evil is explosive. I enjoyed it.
From the very start this book is chock full of two kids racing for survival against government agents who intend to control, experiment and force the twins to become military weapons. And then there’s the others, who want to destroy everything. There are a few twists, all good. The final battle between good and evil is explosive. I enjoyed it.
May 17, 2023
Exciting Teen Adventure
This was not exactly what I had expected.. I thought the story would focus on adult characters running around solving some ancient mystery - but instead it is about teens with powers. Still this was an enjoyable read (even if it is an overused idea). Lots of action, fights, daring escape, close calls, aliens etc. The story is also a decent length too.
This was not exactly what I had expected.. I thought the story would focus on adult characters running around solving some ancient mystery - but instead it is about teens with powers. Still this was an enjoyable read (even if it is an overused idea). Lots of action, fights, daring escape, close calls, aliens etc. The story is also a decent length too.
August 28, 2025
Fun easy book, ill keep reading the series
July 25, 2022
Why all the profanity?
This book has a great story line.
It's two main characters (heroes) are 14-15 years old and the book is obviously written to attract that age group of young teen children and even younger children. So why all the profane language??
You are writing to attract an age group that is very impressionable.
Most, but not all of the profane language comes from one of the story's heroes, a 14-15 year old male freshman. And it's not like he's using bad language with a bunch of other guys.....but in the presence of his young sister and numerous adults both male and female.
Another negative is this same young teen male really has an attitude that adds nothing to the story.
As I said at the beginning the book had a great story line but these two negative aspects will prevent me from reading further in the series.
In Amazon on describing the book, it's compared to The Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia.......that's a laugh.
This book should in no way be in the same discussion as those classics.......and I don't recall one single word of profanity in either of those entire series.
This book has a great story line.
It's two main characters (heroes) are 14-15 years old and the book is obviously written to attract that age group of young teen children and even younger children. So why all the profane language??
You are writing to attract an age group that is very impressionable.
Most, but not all of the profane language comes from one of the story's heroes, a 14-15 year old male freshman. And it's not like he's using bad language with a bunch of other guys.....but in the presence of his young sister and numerous adults both male and female.
Another negative is this same young teen male really has an attitude that adds nothing to the story.
As I said at the beginning the book had a great story line but these two negative aspects will prevent me from reading further in the series.
In Amazon on describing the book, it's compared to The Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia.......that's a laugh.
This book should in no way be in the same discussion as those classics.......and I don't recall one single word of profanity in either of those entire series.
November 10, 2021
I saw Ken's ad on facebook and got a sample. I didn't manage to finish even that much.
The book starts with an archeologist almost two decades before the present day. He and a friend are driving to the Pyramid of Giza to view a huge find. The author states an unknown woman gave the project director a tip about a hidden chamber. He then mentions radar scans show nothing at that location. They proceed to go into the chamber.
This immediately broke my suspension of disbelief. If you were a project director and you received an anonymous tip, that you could confirm was false, would you spend many man hours and thousands of dollars digging?
It's never explained why the radar scans did not register the chamber and passageway leading to it, or why anyone would take a "crank call from a nut" seriously.
Sorry Ken, please spend more time on your outline or get critical readers to shoot holes in the plot. At least you can provide explanations so we know why something unbelievable happens.
Good image and advertising though. They worked.
The book starts with an archeologist almost two decades before the present day. He and a friend are driving to the Pyramid of Giza to view a huge find. The author states an unknown woman gave the project director a tip about a hidden chamber. He then mentions radar scans show nothing at that location. They proceed to go into the chamber.
This immediately broke my suspension of disbelief. If you were a project director and you received an anonymous tip, that you could confirm was false, would you spend many man hours and thousands of dollars digging?
It's never explained why the radar scans did not register the chamber and passageway leading to it, or why anyone would take a "crank call from a nut" seriously.
Sorry Ken, please spend more time on your outline or get critical readers to shoot holes in the plot. At least you can provide explanations so we know why something unbelievable happens.
Good image and advertising though. They worked.
November 8, 2020
I loved this book. Already signed up for next one!
Fast paced and well written. Easy to follow with lots of action! It is a thriller. Highly recommend this series.
Fast paced and well written. Easy to follow with lots of action! It is a thriller. Highly recommend this series.
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June 22, 2020The Secret of Giza, my sixth read from author Ken Warner. After reading his Scroll of the Five Masters, five book series I knew I was reading an epic in the making so I jumped at the chance to read and review another of his books. Very different than that series this was another great read, staring out quickly and launching from there! No spoilers here, buy the book, read the book and leave a review. "I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
July 28, 2020
Children of aliens?
I assume this book was for a YA audience? It was simplistic,easy to read & the storyline was ok. If you like the fable of Atlantis, then read this book. The author also goes into a lot of technical stuff which is enlightening, if you understand what he's saying.
All in all, a decent read...☺
I assume this book was for a YA audience? It was simplistic,easy to read & the storyline was ok. If you like the fable of Atlantis, then read this book. The author also goes into a lot of technical stuff which is enlightening, if you understand what he's saying.
All in all, a decent read...☺
September 3, 2020
It was like fairy tale but told in modern times.
A wonderful adventure following two teenagers discovering their mystical abilities.
The characters surrounding them in the story have believable roles and come alive as such.
I'm glad they invited us along with them on their adventurous journey
A wonderful adventure following two teenagers discovering their mystical abilities.
The characters surrounding them in the story have believable roles and come alive as such.
I'm glad they invited us along with them on their adventurous journey
June 24, 2020
Interesting
This book presents numerous interesting perspectives into what might happen and some interesting historical perspectives.
Very well around to keep you interested through out the whole book.
This book presents numerous interesting perspectives into what might happen and some interesting historical perspectives.
Very well around to keep you interested through out the whole book.
July 12, 2020
The Secret of Giza
I enjoyed this book very much and would definitely read a sequel if Mr Warner writes one. I have always been interested in ancient Egyptian history. While this is purely fiction it is interesting.
I enjoyed this book very much and would definitely read a sequel if Mr Warner writes one. I have always been interested in ancient Egyptian history. While this is purely fiction it is interesting.
July 31, 2020
An increasingly riveting sci-fi, page-turner; hard to put down; sorry it’s over. Ken Warner offers a marvelous, albeit short, escape from the real world, thus fulfilling the role of a fiction writer.
September 23, 2020
A sleeper never dreamed it would be so good
I wasn't expecting such a great read after reading the reviews yet this author truly surprised me. halfy half star wars, sincerely this read is great for all ages . Enjoyed the adventure great plot interesting characters
I wasn't expecting such a great read after reading the reviews yet this author truly surprised me. halfy half star wars, sincerely this read is great for all ages . Enjoyed the adventure great plot interesting characters
September 3, 2021
I read this quickly wondering who the author's target readers were. My daughter, who's 4, loves PJ Masks. I have to say, the plots and character portrayals in PJ Masks are somewhat more sophisticated. Don't waste your time, it's truly dreadful.
August 10, 2023
A good book for children. Clever marketing, eye-catching cover and a reasonable excerpt. But this is not suited to an adult readership. I'd willingly give it to an eight year old, and expect them to coast through the novel.
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July 16, 2020
Great read
Interesting premise which grabbed my interest. The book did not disappoint. Well written with surprises I did not see coming. Highly recommend.
Interesting premise which grabbed my interest. The book did not disappoint. Well written with surprises I did not see coming. Highly recommend.
July 22, 2020
The Secret Of Giza
After watching a lot of shows about Ancient Egypt, it didn't surprise me that someone would take it a bit further. Great book with a lot of action.
After watching a lot of shows about Ancient Egypt, it didn't surprise me that someone would take it a bit further. Great book with a lot of action.
July 22, 2020
Great read,
New type of reading for me, but this book caught my attention and I read it all at once. It went to fast.
New type of reading for me, but this book caught my attention and I read it all at once. It went to fast.
August 1, 2020
Good read!
The author kept me thinking about what was going to happen next. A real page burner at times! I fully enjoyed the book and the characters.
The author kept me thinking about what was going to happen next. A real page burner at times! I fully enjoyed the book and the characters.
August 9, 2020
This is a good story.
Recommend this book to sci-fi fans not hard core sci-fi just easy reading. I would read a sequel and enjoy finding out what happens next.
Recommend this book to sci-fi fans not hard core sci-fi just easy reading. I would read a sequel and enjoy finding out what happens next.
August 17, 2020
Different
Little far out, but could be a fact in the future.The author had a big imagination but smart. Wonder if he will get the kids back to earth
Little far out, but could be a fact in the future.The author had a big imagination but smart. Wonder if he will get the kids back to earth
August 22, 2020
Dadgum good book
Very interesting and exciting story very well done. I've never read this author's work before but I really enjoyed it and I'll continue to read him, good job.
Very interesting and exciting story very well done. I've never read this author's work before but I really enjoyed it and I'll continue to read him, good job.
September 27, 2020
Good book for a younger YA audience
Fast moving action. The characters cover a lot of ground in a very short time. The writing would be good for a younger audience.
Fast moving action. The characters cover a lot of ground in a very short time. The writing would be good for a younger audience.
September 28, 2020
Ok
My biggest problem is with Jaden. I can't believe he refused to believe everything. Especially with the proof of his sister's powers. Having the powers of one of the X-Men?
My biggest problem is with Jaden. I can't believe he refused to believe everything. Especially with the proof of his sister's powers. Having the powers of one of the X-Men?
May 26, 2025
A mostly nonsensical story with virtually zero twists or turns. The story did have some potential, I admit, but everything it builds up in the initial chapters is quickly vented in favor of a stereotypical alien invasion story with pseudo-science mumbo jumbo and a hint of Star Trek.
To add insult to injury, you never really resonate with any of the main characters. Maybe it's because I'm too old for a YA thriller, but I found one of the main characters, Jaden, to be awfully annoying and just plain daft at times.
The fellow is supposed to be born from the DNA of an advanced civilization (or something close to that effect—I wasn't paying close attention to the aforementioned sci-fi mumbo jumbo) that helped humanity evolve, and yet his IQ is seemingly well below average. He seems to "roll his eyes" (the expression the author explicitly used numerous times in the novel) whenever someone dares to put some sense into him.
He seems to trust (if not defend) people who actively put him in harm's way (the high school bully, for example, who threw him off a building), yet he seemingly distrusts anyone and everyone who goes above and beyond to save him from his ongoing turmoil—including his own mother!
His sister, Malia, is no different. While seemingly less 'dense' than her twin brother (which is hardly a redeeming quality, mind you), she apparently has no qualms about throwing or crushing innocent police officers and military personnel—who are just following orders—to death with her telekinetic abilities, yet shows mercy when it comes to the CIA agent who "killed" her parents (as far as she knew at the time), and has second thoughts about attacking the hostile alien race (not entirely dissimilar to the ones in Roland Emmerich's 'Independence Day') and using her power to crash their vessel that's on Earth to exterminate humanity and siphon the globe of its resources.
How exactly am I supposed to resonate with these moronic characters?
Now, I understand they're just stereotypical 'teenagers,' but aren't you, as a reader, supposed to root for the protagonists?! More importantly, isn't the story supposed to evolve the protagonists and make them relatable?!
While I wouldn't go as far as to call the novel a waste of time—it was quite a page-turner, as a matter of fact—I just can't come to terms with the main two characters and their often baffling decisions and line of thinking.
To add insult to injury, you never really resonate with any of the main characters. Maybe it's because I'm too old for a YA thriller, but I found one of the main characters, Jaden, to be awfully annoying and just plain daft at times.
The fellow is supposed to be born from the DNA of an advanced civilization (or something close to that effect—I wasn't paying close attention to the aforementioned sci-fi mumbo jumbo) that helped humanity evolve, and yet his IQ is seemingly well below average. He seems to "roll his eyes" (the expression the author explicitly used numerous times in the novel) whenever someone dares to put some sense into him.
He seems to trust (if not defend) people who actively put him in harm's way (the high school bully, for example, who threw him off a building), yet he seemingly distrusts anyone and everyone who goes above and beyond to save him from his ongoing turmoil—including his own mother!
His sister, Malia, is no different. While seemingly less 'dense' than her twin brother (which is hardly a redeeming quality, mind you), she apparently has no qualms about throwing or crushing innocent police officers and military personnel—who are just following orders—to death with her telekinetic abilities, yet shows mercy when it comes to the CIA agent who "killed" her parents (as far as she knew at the time), and has second thoughts about attacking the hostile alien race (not entirely dissimilar to the ones in Roland Emmerich's 'Independence Day') and using her power to crash their vessel that's on Earth to exterminate humanity and siphon the globe of its resources.
How exactly am I supposed to resonate with these moronic characters?
Now, I understand they're just stereotypical 'teenagers,' but aren't you, as a reader, supposed to root for the protagonists?! More importantly, isn't the story supposed to evolve the protagonists and make them relatable?!
While I wouldn't go as far as to call the novel a waste of time—it was quite a page-turner, as a matter of fact—I just can't come to terms with the main two characters and their often baffling decisions and line of thinking.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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