a mad rush through the jungle

Andy really needs a little more imagination, and needs to put more action into his stories! Kidding! Reading the last section of this book, I was wondering how much the human body can stand. I am not sure how many could take the physical trauma experienced by Eddie or Nina, and keep going, never mind survive. The bridge and river section was a mad rush which would have been impossible to survive, but the live to face the next adventure! Great to see Macy involved as well, and growing up somewhat as a result of this adventure.

McDermott never fails to entertain, and his stories encourage readers to keep going, to keep up with the pace of the stories. Never a dull moment. Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Will we see more of Alex Reeve?
2 s Tanya119 1 follower

Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase are back doing what they do best. Searching ancient ruins and finding out an ancient dagger is a threat to civilisation. The right person who holds the Earthbreaker dagger has the ability to cause earthquakes wherever the dagger is pointed to on an ancient map. Starting in Mexico and ending up in Guatemala, Nina, Eddie and their teenage daughter Macy run into trouble, crazy cult leaders, coup starting soldiers and treacherous jungle terrain.

Non stop action is the typical Nina and Eddie book and it’s an enjoyable ride. 2 s Kate1,631 381

I wasn't aware this was coming out so it was a great surprise as I've enjoyed every book in this series. Time has passed for Nina and Eddie, too, which means, I'm glad to say, that Macy is now older and far less annoying. I read this on holiday and it was a great choice.favourites-read-in-2022 out-in-2022-and-read2 s alan cupitt176 2

Great read

Always good to read a Andy McDermott book Eddie Chase a typical yorkshire man gruff and ready true yorkshire grit1 Jacques Hollands186 4

I have a love-hate relationship with the Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase series. I love the stories, but Andy McDermott has a way of creating annoying characters. My first gripe was with the character of Nina. She started as a strong-willed woman about to conquer the world of archaeology. I loved it. However, as the series progressed, her character became totally and utterly unable. She turned into a whining, self-centred, and self-serving individual. It became so bad at one stage that I wished she would die in one of her adventures.

Thankfully, her character was much better in this book… but Andy McDermott did not disappoint. (Minor spoilers regarding characters (not storyline) ahead). In steps Macy, Nina and Eddie’s daughter. While I understand that teenagers can be difficult, Macy went all the way and some more. I almost did not make it past the first half of the book. The number of times she had her eyes rolling, making ultra-stupid decisions and arguing with her parents were too cliched and annoying. Thankfully, that also stopped abruptly when the action got going.

I would probably give the book 3.5 stars, but Macy’s character was so annoying for a significant part of the story that I will settle with 3 stars. The book is fun, though, and fans of Andy McDermott will not be disappointed.

I listened to the audiobook on Audible, and it was excellently narrated by Simon Mattacks.
Tom - Reader of Books479 2

Very few action and adventure writers come close to the imagination and scale that McDermott stuffs into his stories. And that again is on full display here. It’s breathtaking in scale, effectively one long action sequence.

What usually stands alongside these are the characters, particularly Wilde and Chase who remain everything we know and love here. But it’s the supporting cast that feels two dimensional including an increased role for the daughter, who if anything is annoying and not in a teenager intended way.

I didn’t feel this story matched the real intrigue in others and it is fairly similar to others in a lot of ways but lacks the punch they delivered. However, the end was tantialising and whatever it’s setting up, count me in! Marshall10 1 follower

Another wild chase. Pun intended. I am a great fan of the larger than life adventures of Wilde and Chase and now Macy. This is an enjoyable read with a very tense nail biting climax. Always fun and imaginative. This was probably not my most favorite of the series as it starts off a bit slow, and the teenage daughter is a "pain in the &*%$" character at first. The plot is a real stretch but they always are. Macy grows on you and builds to what is probably one of the best adventure "chase and fight" sequence of all the stories, though totally implausible of course. Good fun, total escapism and I anxiously await the next book. Steven Batty95 1 follower

Wilde & Chase Do the Jungle.

Andy McDermott is back to his best with this rollicking adventure.

Yes it's full of car chases, explosions, fighting, evil villains and a booby trapped archeological find...

But Nina is back to herself after her character seemed to change for the worse. Eddie is the usual Yorkshireman (I'm one as well, so love the grit and humour in his character) turned hero. Macy is shaping up as a great asset to the novels.

The whole series of books are a great get away from it all cinematic piece of escapism and that will do for me. Lee Willie137

Fantastic!

Another amazing Wilde and Chase novel, book 16 finished and there are no signs the series is slowing down.
I love this series of novels, they are as fast paced as you can get but don't suffer from loss of plot.
The characters are brilliant from the familiar Nina and Eddie to the developing Macy, they make an amazing team
If you enjoyed the previous novels then you will love this one. BookswithLydscl |483

Ahh welcome back Nina and Eddie. After (for me) a ropey few installments this felt much more the Wilde and Chase of old. A quick, thrilling and adventurous read which isn't overly padded out and has some classic ancient/historical tests to complete related to an ancient "mythological" artifact. The teenage angst with Macy is a little annoying but the peril is well and truly there for all of them - no kids exempt, which makes up for it!ebook library Allen Prescott49

Another fast paced read.

I love it when Chase and Wilde get into situations. This novel included their teenage daughter in there adventure. This was another read to where I could not put down. Loved it. Krishna Mahadevan27

Another great book in the Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase series. I love this series so much. It's a comfort read for me to return to every year. I'm so happy to get another one.

Highly recommend to everyone who loves history, action, and fun. I cannot wait until the next book. Ben PeytonAuthor 1 book9

Fun in parts, but predictable. Not sure it was the right decision to give Eddie and Nina a child and for her to feature so prominently. The humour seems forced now rather than flowing naturally from the narrative. Nicolaas Bergman87

Enjoyed again the adventures of this couple with their daughter now included.
If you action and adventure this is a book for you it can also be read as a stand alone but you will miss reference to their previous exploits.
Well done Andy and i see there is a next book on the horizon Adam167

The usual Eddie and Nina high octane adventure to find an in this case the underworld, and to stop the bad guys from using earth breaker to cause earthquakes.

This book has a twist, and I d it. It added another dimension to the story .This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full reviewaudio-books Geraint Wiggins53 1 follower

First time reading an Andy McDermott book. Enjoyed it a lot.
I don’t know if it’s me but the story in the Underworld was a trifle baffling with the challenges they had to pass. Other than that I would recommend this book.
Nice ending as well.
The adventure could start again soon! Vinay Shenoy1 review

P John Beattie15

Action packed, hard to put down. Jules Chance58

Another top thriller. Ominous ending. Rebecca Kelly163 4

2.9 Peter Burger1 review

always a good read

It is always hard to put down even if you know what the outcome will be. Can’t wait for the next one. Tom121

3.75 Ryan Burt465 19

I really these books. This mystery item is a little far fetched but this isn't the first time. Still fun read. Steve L11 1 follower

Macy really frustrates me! Kenneth487 1 follower

The whole family embarks on the search for a terrifying weapon in South America.andy-mcdermott Vincent PaulettiAuthor 7 books3

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