Official Review: Lost Secret of the Ancient Ones
Posted: 19 Sep 2020, 09:40
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Lost Secret of the Ancient Ones" by Chris Reynolds.]
Lost Secret of the Ancient Ones by Chris Reynolds is the first book in the series The Manna Chronicles. It follows the story of Maya Harrington who is searching for her father who has gone missing. Her father, Dr. Alex Harrington, is a renowned physicist who has recently uncovered a secret. Armed with the truths he now knows about the world and some of the men behind the secret, his life is in danger. He has sent clues to Maya to help her locate him so that they can be together again.
By accepting a job for a man who wants her to locate the Garden of Eden, Maya and her friends travel the world in search of clues to find the garden as well as her father. Along the way, they learn more about some of the world's ancient secrets and what it is her father may have discovered. Taking place in this world and parallel ones, this novel explores the idea of mind travel.
This book is reminiscent of Dan Brown mysteries. There is a lot of religion, science, and history involved. The reader is able to learn while at the same time participating in the fun of a fast-paced mystery novel. I enjoyed reading this book. It grabbed my attention and made me curious to unravel the mystery along with the characters. It also seemed like the author put some thought and research into the details of the science and religion behind the themes.
My favorite part of this novel was the traveling. I enjoyed reading about Peru and Egypt and all of the places Maya and her crew went in their search for clues. I also thought that there was a good supporting cast of characters. Maya's friends, the beautiful Layla and the extremely tall JW, are just a couple of the characters who helped round out this story and made for interesting dialogue and interactions. My least favorite part was that there was a bit too much talk of drug-induced hallucinations, traveling to alternate dimensions, and out-of-body experiences. I appreciate how these were used as plot devices to move the story along, but there were just too many times like this. I found those parts of the story less enjoyable and more difficult to follow.
I give this book 3 out of 4 stars. It was an interesting and well-crafted tale. I am curious to keep reading the series and to find out what happens to Maya. The characters were all very likeable, and that kept me engaged as well. It doesn't get a perfect score. There were a handful of small editing errors. However, this didn't take away from the experience of reading. I would recommend this book to fans of mystery novels and anyone interested in religion and ancient civilizations. If you're looking for a traditional detective or murder mystery plot, this may not be for you. It's definitely an informative and at the same time action-packed novel that is a fast and fun read.
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Lost Secret of the Ancient Ones
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Lost Secret of the Ancient Ones by Chris Reynolds is the first book in the series The Manna Chronicles. It follows the story of Maya Harrington who is searching for her father who has gone missing. Her father, Dr. Alex Harrington, is a renowned physicist who has recently uncovered a secret. Armed with the truths he now knows about the world and some of the men behind the secret, his life is in danger. He has sent clues to Maya to help her locate him so that they can be together again.
By accepting a job for a man who wants her to locate the Garden of Eden, Maya and her friends travel the world in search of clues to find the garden as well as her father. Along the way, they learn more about some of the world's ancient secrets and what it is her father may have discovered. Taking place in this world and parallel ones, this novel explores the idea of mind travel.
This book is reminiscent of Dan Brown mysteries. There is a lot of religion, science, and history involved. The reader is able to learn while at the same time participating in the fun of a fast-paced mystery novel. I enjoyed reading this book. It grabbed my attention and made me curious to unravel the mystery along with the characters. It also seemed like the author put some thought and research into the details of the science and religion behind the themes.
My favorite part of this novel was the traveling. I enjoyed reading about Peru and Egypt and all of the places Maya and her crew went in their search for clues. I also thought that there was a good supporting cast of characters. Maya's friends, the beautiful Layla and the extremely tall JW, are just a couple of the characters who helped round out this story and made for interesting dialogue and interactions. My least favorite part was that there was a bit too much talk of drug-induced hallucinations, traveling to alternate dimensions, and out-of-body experiences. I appreciate how these were used as plot devices to move the story along, but there were just too many times like this. I found those parts of the story less enjoyable and more difficult to follow.
I give this book 3 out of 4 stars. It was an interesting and well-crafted tale. I am curious to keep reading the series and to find out what happens to Maya. The characters were all very likeable, and that kept me engaged as well. It doesn't get a perfect score. There were a handful of small editing errors. However, this didn't take away from the experience of reading. I would recommend this book to fans of mystery novels and anyone interested in religion and ancient civilizations. If you're looking for a traditional detective or murder mystery plot, this may not be for you. It's definitely an informative and at the same time action-packed novel that is a fast and fun read.
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Lost Secret of the Ancient Ones
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
