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Andrew Sterling & Fiona Keane #2
Wrath of Heaven
More than 3000 years ago, an object fell from the heavens in ancient Egypt. A shepherd watched its descent to Earth, and he went to investigate. Soon after, he was dead.
Believed to have contained the Ten Commandments, The Old Testament describes the Ark of the Covenant as a weapon of devastating power, wielded by the Israelites on their journey from Egypt back to Canaan. This mysterious weapon killed anything in its path, and the Bible describes it laying waste to entire cities.
Now, a shadowy militant group has taken a sudden interest in archaeology, and a well-known Egyptian scholar has mysteriously vanished. Could the legend of the Ark of the Covenant be true?
Once more, SAS veteran Andrew Sterling is called upon to lead the investigation. Assisted by archaeologist Fiona Keane, he must attempt to uncover the mystery of the Ark and track down the terrorists, before they are able to acquire the divine weapon.
Believed to have contained the Ten Commandments, The Old Testament describes the Ark of the Covenant as a weapon of devastating power, wielded by the Israelites on their journey from Egypt back to Canaan. This mysterious weapon killed anything in its path, and the Bible describes it laying waste to entire cities.
Now, a shadowy militant group has taken a sudden interest in archaeology, and a well-known Egyptian scholar has mysteriously vanished. Could the legend of the Ark of the Covenant be true?
Once more, SAS veteran Andrew Sterling is called upon to lead the investigation. Assisted by archaeologist Fiona Keane, he must attempt to uncover the mystery of the Ark and track down the terrorists, before they are able to acquire the divine weapon.
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Published November 1, 2022
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About the author
Lex Faulkner
17 books18 followersLex Faulkner is the author of the Andrew Sterling action-adventure series. His novels have consistently ranked in the Top 10 Amazon Rankings for their individual categories, and they have been enjoyed by thousands of readers the world over. Although part of an ongoing series, his novels can easily be read independently of each other and in any order.
The Andrew Sterling series combines historical facts with contemporary fiction, weaving together compelling stories that take the reader on a fast-paced journey back through time and across continents in a way that echoes the author's own favourite genres - archaeological and historical thrillers, mystery novels and military action thrillers. The result is a page-turning series in the vein of Jason Bourne, Indiana Jones and James Bond.
Lex has travelled extensively in South East Asia, Europe, Africa and Japan, and speaks several languages.
He now lives in London and is currently working on the next Andrew Sterling novel.
The Andrew Sterling series combines historical facts with contemporary fiction, weaving together compelling stories that take the reader on a fast-paced journey back through time and across continents in a way that echoes the author's own favourite genres - archaeological and historical thrillers, mystery novels and military action thrillers. The result is a page-turning series in the vein of Jason Bourne, Indiana Jones and James Bond.
Lex has travelled extensively in South East Asia, Europe, Africa and Japan, and speaks several languages.
He now lives in London and is currently working on the next Andrew Sterling novel.
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September 19, 2024
Thrilling
Lex certainly gives his readers their money’s worth. We get an education on Egypt and Israel, including a plethora of myths and legends from ancient times. Add in lots of information on nuclear physics and meteorology and a thorough understanding of special forces operations and weaponry, and we have a book that informs as well as excites. All the characters are well described and memorable. The plot is complex and twisty, with many surprises and to say that it is action-packed is almost an understatement. Recommended.
Lex certainly gives his readers their money’s worth. We get an education on Egypt and Israel, including a plethora of myths and legends from ancient times. Add in lots of information on nuclear physics and meteorology and a thorough understanding of special forces operations and weaponry, and we have a book that informs as well as excites. All the characters are well described and memorable. The plot is complex and twisty, with many surprises and to say that it is action-packed is almost an understatement. Recommended.
June 5, 2023
I loved book one of this series but struggled on book 2. I’ve read quite a few archeological mysteries but in parts I found my attention wavering with an overload of historical facts. I lost track of the plot a few times and did find myself only scanning the history parts as they seemed too long
February 23, 2025
Great story and educational
Great story, with a few twists, made me think of the heavens and what may come our way.
The characters are growing well, in each book, and now, onto the next one.
Great story, with a few twists, made me think of the heavens and what may come our way.
The characters are growing well, in each book, and now, onto the next one.
June 21, 2025
This is a fantastic read and you cant say that you don't get value for your money. Its full of interesting facts about Israel and Egypt including lots of myths and legends from times gone by add to this information on nuclear physics and meteorology. This all leads to a book that informs as well as keep you turning the pages. Although the plot is complex and has plenty of twists and turns it is non stop action. I really like the main characters they are well developed and quite memorable.
I recommend this book 100%
I recommend this book 100%
February 20, 2023
Another amazing adventure
Another rollercoaster adventure for Andrew and Fiona chasing the Ark of the covenant with a mix of terrorists thrown in. The author is great at giving his own twists and ideas on age old myths and legends, the amount of research that goes into his stories is amazing, which gives me a great read and teaches me loads of ancient history for which I am grateful.
Another rollercoaster adventure for Andrew and Fiona chasing the Ark of the covenant with a mix of terrorists thrown in. The author is great at giving his own twists and ideas on age old myths and legends, the amount of research that goes into his stories is amazing, which gives me a great read and teaches me loads of ancient history for which I am grateful.
July 3, 2024
excellent reading
This book as with all the Andrew sterling series combines history and action in a fast paced and extremely enjoyable way
This book as with all the Andrew sterling series combines history and action in a fast paced and extremely enjoyable way
June 9, 2023
another cracking Andrew Stirling book
Mixing ancient history with great action and a brilliant connecting storyline is just delicious. Can’t wait for the next one.
Mixing ancient history with great action and a brilliant connecting storyline is just delicious. Can’t wait for the next one.
April 30, 2024
An Entertaining and Gripping Tale
Well, this is the second of these books I've read and had previously just finished about a dozen books by another author so I admit that it took me some time to get into these but once I was hooked I struggled to stop reading and go to sleep. This was a very good adventure/thriller. It is well paced, has good characters (that will pad out more as we go forward), lots of fascinating history, amazing places (which had me flicking to Google Maps to check out) and lots of military tactical action. I'm now looking forward to the next adventure. Well done Rex. I recommend this book to anyone who loves Dan Brown, Ernest Dempsey, Christopher Cartwright and countless other authors who write adventure/thrillers.
Well, this is the second of these books I've read and had previously just finished about a dozen books by another author so I admit that it took me some time to get into these but once I was hooked I struggled to stop reading and go to sleep. This was a very good adventure/thriller. It is well paced, has good characters (that will pad out more as we go forward), lots of fascinating history, amazing places (which had me flicking to Google Maps to check out) and lots of military tactical action. I'm now looking forward to the next adventure. Well done Rex. I recommend this book to anyone who loves Dan Brown, Ernest Dempsey, Christopher Cartwright and countless other authors who write adventure/thrillers.
February 2, 2022
Another great adventure
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, and was looking forward to the sequel. It didn't disappoint.
Really interesting plot about the ark of the covenant and the pharaohs, with historical details. Also quite a few well written and exciting action sequences. Loved it.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, and was looking forward to the sequel. It didn't disappoint.
Really interesting plot about the ark of the covenant and the pharaohs, with historical details. Also quite a few well written and exciting action sequences. Loved it.
November 23, 2022
A little disappointing
I read the two previous titles in this series and really got invested in the principal characters and was looking forward to this book. Unfortunately, this book seemed to me to be a series of extracts from history books and travelogues linked together with the familiar 'search for the ancient artefact'.
I read the two previous titles in this series and really got invested in the principal characters and was looking forward to this book. Unfortunately, this book seemed to me to be a series of extracts from history books and travelogues linked together with the familiar 'search for the ancient artefact'.
November 24, 2023
Rather apt reading considering everything going on in the Middle East at the moment.
While the story was gripping & fast paced......I also found it very informative. There's so much history in the region, how anyone can make 'head or tail' of it is beyond me.
While the story was gripping & fast paced......I also found it very informative. There's so much history in the region, how anyone can make 'head or tail' of it is beyond me.
November 9, 2025
apart from the constant dick van dyke English between the protagonists, " alright " & "crickey" the story behind it was enjoyable, just hope Andrew and Fiona start talking more like normal British people than the Mary Poppins English portrayed in his first two books
September 10, 2023
A wonderful story but at times the technical knowledge was just too much,I ended up skipping some pages,still enjoyable.
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December 9, 2024Fabulous
Can't put it down......so much history and culture too love it!!!!! More book's to come and so excited inanticipation!! Keep it up
Can't put it down......so much history and culture too love it!!!!! More book's to come and so excited inanticipation!! Keep it up
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