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Title: Nothing New Under The Sun
Subtitle: A Carter Devereux Mystery Thriller, Volume 1
Author: JC Ryan
Narrator: David Panfilo
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-07-17
Publisher: JC Ryan
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective
Publisher's Summary:
The more Carter Devereux, a professor of archeology, researches and studies the history of the human species, the more he becomes convinced that Solomon was onto something when he said, "The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done, is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there anything whereof it may be said, see, this is new? It hath been already of old time, which was before us. There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come, with those that shall come after." Ecclesiastes 1:9 -11 (Circa BC 940).
Carter's research and exploration into this history take him to South America, India, and the Middle East, where he makes mind-boggling discoveries which challenge our entire view of human history. And before long, Carter finds himself with not only a large number of critics from across the world, but also a number of ardent followers.
Through the ages kings, rulers, power seekers, and governments, have been trying to secretly, and sometimes not so secretly, get their hands on artifacts believed to have immense power. Examples include the Holy Grail, the Ark of the Covenant, Bachal Isu - the staff of Moses carried by David, and the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, the Spear of Destiny, the time machine, "the glock," created by the Germans during WWII, and ancient lost cities with hidden fortunes of gold, and artifacts with unimaginable powers.
There is a no shortage of unscrupulous, power hungry people who will do anything, including kill, to possess these relics - if they exist.
Most frightening of them all, are the ancient texts that speak of earth's destruction by nuclear weapons, thousands of years ago.
Do those nuclear weapons still exist?
If so, where are they?
Can Carter Devereux discover them, before anyone else can?
Members Reviews:
Disappointed, Not really a thriller or a mystery
Not really a thriller, not really a mystery just a story. I usually enjoy archeology and history based thriller, but it just did not meet my expectations. This is the first in a series and I would hope that J. C Ryan will flesh out the stories going forward. It just read/listened like a recitation of facts and circumstances. The author can and has done much better.
The narration was good, but could not overcome the story.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
Note: When selecting books to read or listen to for reviews I try and select authors and stories that interest me. Sometimes I am fortunate and other times not so fortunate. Either way, I try to review the books with integrity
Interesting premise, but needs work
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
I would say that this book was a frustrating experience. I enjoy the exploration of radical theories of the past. The author seemed to go from the angle that every far-fetched theory of prehistoric man was in fact true. I'm fine with that. It makes for more interesting content. However, the delivery was really tough. The book started out pretty well and I was into the story and then it just became a slog.
