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Tom Wagner #2
The Library of the Kings
Hidden wisdom. A relic of unbelievable power. A race against time.
Ancient legends, devilish plans, startling plot twists, breathtaking action and a dash of humor: "The Library of the Kings" is gripping entertainment – it's like reading a Blockbuster.
When clues to the long-lost Library of Alexandria surface, ex-Cobra officer Tom Wagner and archaeologist Hellen de Mey aren’t the only ones on the hunt for its vanished secrets. A sinister power is plotting in the background, and nothing is as it seems. And the dark secret hidden in the Library threatens all of humanity.
Ancient legends, devilish plans, startling plot twists, breathtaking action and a dash of humor: "The Library of the Kings" is gripping entertainment – it's like reading a Blockbuster.
When clues to the long-lost Library of Alexandria surface, ex-Cobra officer Tom Wagner and archaeologist Hellen de Mey aren’t the only ones on the hunt for its vanished secrets. A sinister power is plotting in the background, and nothing is as it seems. And the dark secret hidden in the Library threatens all of humanity.
338 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2020
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May 7, 2022
80er Action trifft auf Indiana Jones. Cool, spannend, einfach. Go Team Wagner 👍🤣🤣
July 26, 2021
Interesting Stortline
I was very impressed with all the history woven into the story. And the story is amazing. The biggest bone I have to pick is the betrayal. It just doesn’t work. Yes it’s a shock when it happens but it isn’t right even given the declared reasons. It just goes over the top into insanity way too fast. There should have been clues we could look back on to say ah ha! And there weren’t. And the crazy came too fast and ruined what could have been amazing scenes. In general well worth the read. I might even pick up the next one sometime.
I was very impressed with all the history woven into the story. And the story is amazing. The biggest bone I have to pick is the betrayal. It just doesn’t work. Yes it’s a shock when it happens but it isn’t right even given the declared reasons. It just goes over the top into insanity way too fast. There should have been clues we could look back on to say ah ha! And there weren’t. And the crazy came too fast and ruined what could have been amazing scenes. In general well worth the read. I might even pick up the next one sometime.
November 23, 2021
Another Great Adventure
More intrigue about the most famous library of all times and surprises abound. Pieces of history hidden in unusual places. Hopefully, this book will entice people to read about history, in addition to reading the adventures in this book!
More intrigue about the most famous library of all times and surprises abound. Pieces of history hidden in unusual places. Hopefully, this book will entice people to read about history, in addition to reading the adventures in this book!
September 26, 2024
Thrills, chills and the Unexpected make this book a Must Read
I love the places Tow Wagner books take me. If you love history, enjoy little jaunts into the unexplained stories of old, then you, too will find yourself visiting exciting cities, make you feel like your in the small little pubs or tiny little hamlets, trying to outwit those trying to steal the world's most exciting objects of art, or the occult or whatever your mind can conceive as you follow a new group with some of the same old groups that. Tom Wagner has worked with in his capacity as a Protector of all precious, dangerous archeological reveals that keep thieves from stealing all the knowledge that has been lost over the ages. And all with a nice budget to allow a little fun as they keep the truths of times past safe!
I love the places Tow Wagner books take me. If you love history, enjoy little jaunts into the unexplained stories of old, then you, too will find yourself visiting exciting cities, make you feel like your in the small little pubs or tiny little hamlets, trying to outwit those trying to steal the world's most exciting objects of art, or the occult or whatever your mind can conceive as you follow a new group with some of the same old groups that. Tom Wagner has worked with in his capacity as a Protector of all precious, dangerous archeological reveals that keep thieves from stealing all the knowledge that has been lost over the ages. And all with a nice budget to allow a little fun as they keep the truths of times past safe!
April 1, 2022
The idea of a third tablet was good.
Otherwise, there are few cliches missed.
Entertaining, pretty much, but I had to skim parts when it got beyond even my vast ability to suspend disbelief.
Another positive: I really like it when I actually learn something from novels. In this case, I educated myself (to the extent possible on the internet) about the Lalibela churches in Ethiopia. I had never previously heard of them.
I MAY (probably skim) other books in the series. They have superficial entertainment value.
Otherwise, there are few cliches missed.
Entertaining, pretty much, but I had to skim parts when it got beyond even my vast ability to suspend disbelief.
Another positive: I really like it when I actually learn something from novels. In this case, I educated myself (to the extent possible on the internet) about the Lalibela churches in Ethiopia. I had never previously heard of them.
I MAY (probably skim) other books in the series. They have superficial entertainment value.
May 17, 2021
Good story but sometimes unbelievable
I love series and this one is definitely worth reading, Some is lost when chapters end at a dramatic point and then jump to another part of the story. I had trouble remembering the dramatic details from six chapters back. The primary character is a maverick whose disregard for convention sometimes puts innocent lives at stake. Still it was a fun read.
I love series and this one is definitely worth reading, Some is lost when chapters end at a dramatic point and then jump to another part of the story. I had trouble remembering the dramatic details from six chapters back. The primary character is a maverick whose disregard for convention sometimes puts innocent lives at stake. Still it was a fun read.
June 29, 2021
Two very good stars earned
Keeping it positive this book and the series has good action and lots of good thrill writing. The pop references and the modem day politics is what killed it for me. I read books to escape reality not to be reminded of the bs narratives or huge issues in the world. Had the author stuck to this instead of forwarding the state run media agenda I would have purchased but one reason I'm grateful for Kindle unlimited.
Keeping it positive this book and the series has good action and lots of good thrill writing. The pop references and the modem day politics is what killed it for me. I read books to escape reality not to be reminded of the bs narratives or huge issues in the world. Had the author stuck to this instead of forwarding the state run media agenda I would have purchased but one reason I'm grateful for Kindle unlimited.
September 22, 2022
Entertaining fast read.
The book had a great plot that changed rapidly and often. The locations and were a bit far fetched but it added to the over quality of the book.
If you like thriller fiction with s little reality mixed in you will enjoy this book. Now onto the next book in the series.
The book had a great plot that changed rapidly and often. The locations and were a bit far fetched but it added to the over quality of the book.
If you like thriller fiction with s little reality mixed in you will enjoy this book. Now onto the next book in the series.
December 1, 2022
a great who done it ah yes we know who
The race is on the plots are set and the game has started greed revenge and utter hatred it’s all here. The search for the artefacts the distraction left behind is more than shameful but will Tom’s group all live to see the end or will they have to fight to the end. A really good story and so much going on I recommend this book
The race is on the plots are set and the game has started greed revenge and utter hatred it’s all here. The search for the artefacts the distraction left behind is more than shameful but will Tom’s group all live to see the end or will they have to fight to the end. A really good story and so much going on I recommend this book
July 9, 2025
This was book 2 in this atom Wagner adventure series. When clues to the long lost Library of Alexandria surface, Tom and hai former girlfriend Helen go I the hunt. At every step, others too are desperate to find these treasures and the fast-paced plot takes you from Europe to America to Africa. A fun read for sure and I will definitely keep reading this series!
December 9, 2021
Good
Typos, but fewer than the first book. Adventure and danger as Tom, Hellen and Cloutard are challenged with finding parts of the almost mythical great Library of Alexandria .
Typos, but fewer than the first book. Adventure and danger as Tom, Hellen and Cloutard are challenged with finding parts of the almost mythical great Library of Alexandria .
February 13, 2022
Exceptional
A wild ride that keeps you reading until the end, then reaching for the next book. I hope Robert's & Maclay are prolific, since this series is one of the best I have read... and I have read a lot.
A wild ride that keeps you reading until the end, then reaching for the next book. I hope Robert's & Maclay are prolific, since this series is one of the best I have read... and I have read a lot.
June 12, 2022
Good adventure
Tom is a loose stone That gets caught In the avalanche Of the story . I love his adventures and his friends. The story takes you to exotic places . Read book 1 first recommended but not necessary . so good too!!
Tom is a loose stone That gets caught In the avalanche Of the story . I love his adventures and his friends. The story takes you to exotic places . Read book 1 first recommended but not necessary . so good too!!
September 14, 2022
I had read the book before this in the series, and it was fun to see characters as they developed from the earlier adventure. This is an adventure book, lots of action - clever plot and continuing twists and turns.
Which is both a positive and a negative. The negative is that there are too many coincidences, too many last second saves, too many just happened to find the crucial clue that had somehow evaded decades of searchers.
It's a fun read, but it can get tiresome because there is perhaps too much action - hard to find the moments to catch a breath. I would recommend it but with the noted reservations.
Which is both a positive and a negative. The negative is that there are too many coincidences, too many last second saves, too many just happened to find the crucial clue that had somehow evaded decades of searchers.
It's a fun read, but it can get tiresome because there is perhaps too much action - hard to find the moments to catch a breath. I would recommend it but with the noted reservations.
October 16, 2022
Very interesting read with good characters. Not a riveting story but it did keep me interested. But the plot line of searching for mythic artifacts is starting to get really old and trite. Every Dan Brown wannabe seems to be just trying to ride on his coattails.
December 31, 2025
He never saw it coming
I’ve read many adventure stories with religious and mythical overtones. The Library of Kings stands out as one of the best. The amazing twist at the end of the story completely caught me by surprise. Great writing. Looking forward to the next book
I’ve read many adventure stories with religious and mythical overtones. The Library of Kings stands out as one of the best. The amazing twist at the end of the story completely caught me by surprise. Great writing. Looking forward to the next book
June 25, 2021
Loving the twists and turns. Good read !
June 25, 2021
Lynnie
A very great book. So many surprises some strange and sad but fast acting and action reading. I’m hooked on them.
A very great book. So many surprises some strange and sad but fast acting and action reading. I’m hooked on them.
July 17, 2021
Great read
Enjoy adventure? This fits the bill.. looking forward to immersing myself in next next archeological thrill ride. Always enjoy the journey!
Enjoy adventure? This fits the bill.. looking forward to immersing myself in next next archeological thrill ride. Always enjoy the journey!
September 3, 2021
Suspenseful
Plenty of action with twist and turns all the time
There travel fits well artifacts and there final resting plave
Plenty of action with twist and turns all the time
There travel fits well artifacts and there final resting plave
October 21, 2021
Good read
Quite journey around the world but did they get what they were after. Second book I've read in this series which I enjoyed.
Quite journey around the world but did they get what they were after. Second book I've read in this series which I enjoyed.
November 19, 2021
God Book
I loved this book. Lots of action and a twist you never saw coming. I am going to find book 1 and read it. This is a series I think I will enjoy.
I loved this book. Lots of action and a twist you never saw coming. I am going to find book 1 and read it. This is a series I think I will enjoy.
January 2, 2022
Roll on the next book
Top marks on this one I loved it and am going straight onto the next one , couldn’t put this one down x
Top marks on this one I loved it and am going straight onto the next one , couldn’t put this one down x
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April 26, 2022Not one of my favorites.
I have a high tolerance for the fantastic. This failed to allow me to suspend disbelief. I am not interested in reading more.
I have a high tolerance for the fantastic. This failed to allow me to suspend disbelief. I am not interested in reading more.
June 10, 2022
another excellent adventure
Roberts and Maclay have done it again...adventure, artifacts and plot twists make this an excellent book. On to the next one, I hope.
Roberts and Maclay have done it again...adventure, artifacts and plot twists make this an excellent book. On to the next one, I hope.
June 18, 2022
History rewritten
What do we have betrayal, and guys between historic relics rescued. Brilliant can't wait to read other books in the series
What do we have betrayal, and guys between historic relics rescued. Brilliant can't wait to read other books in the series
December 23, 2022
Great Adventure
Another great archelogical adventure full of action and drama. The characters are awesome and well developed. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
Another great archelogical adventure full of action and drama. The characters are awesome and well developed. I really like this book and I highly recommend it.
March 29, 2023
The setting and subject matter (ancient relics) are especially appropriate while we’re cruising in the Suez Canal area. Fun read, sort of an Indiana Jones type adventure.
May 27, 2023
Interesting concept. Reads like an Indiana Jones story. Twists and turns and surprising developments you don't see coming. I think I have to read the prequel (book #1) of the Tom Wagner series.
November 30, 2023
Never a dull moment.
Absolutely, there was never a dull moment in this entire book. More action and surprises at every turn of the page.
Absolutely, there was never a dull moment in this entire book. More action and surprises at every turn of the page.
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