The Five Greatest Warriors (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
EDITORIAL REVIEW:**IT BEGAN WITH SIX STONES...**From the deserts of Israel to the tsunami-lashed coasts of Japan, from the steppes of Mongolia to the most mysterious island on Earth -- this is what we have come to expect from Matthew Reilly: stupendous action, white-knuckle suspense, heroes to cheer for, and an adventure beyond imagination. Strap yourself in and hold on tight as he unleashes his biggest and fastest adventure yet, *The 5 Greatest Warriors*.When we last left Jack West Jr., he was plummeting into a fathomless abyss and his quest to save the world from impending Armageddon appeared doomed.But all hope is not lost.After an astonishing escape, Jack regroups with his trusty team. Racing to rebuild the final pieces of the fabled "Machine," they discover an ancient inscription containing a rhyme about five mysterious unnamed warriors -- great historical figures whose knowledge will be vital to unlocking the secrets of the Machine and its long-lost "pillars." But the ancients have hidden their secrets well, and with each pillar bestowing an incredible power upon its holder, their pursuit has attracted the attention of other forces from around the world -- some who want to rule it and others who want to see it destroyed.With enemies coming at him from every side and the countdown to doomsday rapidly approaching, Jack and his team had better move fast. Because they are about to find out what the end of the world looks like... Matthew Reilly's books are less like reading and more like watching an action movie. It's fast paced, the characters are all badasses, and it requires massive suspension of disbelief but you don't really care because it's full of explosions. This one is no exception. It's pretty much the most ridiculous thing ever - mysterious ancient (like, 10,000 years ago ancient) civilisation leaves a bunch of massive inverted pyramids all over the place inside the earth, and activating them will save the planet from a creepy dark star that will basically boil the earth. The US is after the promised power that comes with activating each inverted pyramid, as is China and some creepy ex-KGB general. Japan wants the world to end. Australia, along with Ireland, Canada and the UAE, are out to save the world without caring about the power side of things. Like I said, massive suspension of disbelief required. And all of that is before you add in the fact that they have to go and look for the tomb of Jesus. Yup. That happens. Basically, it's completely and utterly ridiculous. But it's also fun. In a mindless sort of read-on-an-aeroplane-because-you-don't-really-need-to-pay-that-much-attention sort of way...
What do You think about The Five Greatest Warriors (2009)?
Another solid one to finish off the series. More adventure and endless action. Fun read.
—dav
Great book with lots of action and adventure.
—aatikah
