As much as I liked the first book in this series (The hunt for Atlantis), this book was just not what I expected. I liked the combination archaeology / adventure. And in this book was nearly nothing about that combination - only adventure - and there are really better adventure writers than Mr. McDermott...Plot as thin as melted ice - and even for adventure books too much coincidences and illogical-ities :( I really enjoyed the first book in this series so it was a bit disappointing to find this wasn't all that flash. The first half was dismal, action sequences that that went on far too long and with a level of unbelievability that was ridiculous. Once the Tomb of Hercules became the focus it improved dramatically, but still only lifted the overall standard to ok. I will give this series one more chance, can only hope Mr McDermott has learnt a few lessons after this.
action packed and fabulous! I need to pick up the rest of the series!
—ammu
As with Hunt for Atlantis, somewhat predictable but entertaining.
—mike
Eddie and Nina keep you in suspense with every turn of the page.
—Merina
Good and fun summer read, but don't expect more than that.
—Marquise
great book
—Dee
