Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780345501288 ISBN: 0345501284 Label: Del Rey Manufacturer: Del Rey Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 352 Publication Date: May 20, 2008 Publisher: Del Rey Release Date: May 20, 2008 Sales Rank: 333822 Studio: Del Rey
Product Description“The name is Jones. Indiana Jones.”
He’s back. Everyone’s favorite globe-trotting, tomb-raiding, wisecracking archaeologist is finally at it again–hurtling headfirst into high adventure and relying on his wits, his fists, and his trusty bullwhip to get him out of deep trouble. But the man in the jaunty brown fedora and battered leather jacket is no ordinary digger in the dirt. From the fabled lost Ark of the Covenant to the legendary Holy Grail, he’s salvaged the world’s most amazing artifacts, while beating the baddest villains and defying the most breathtaking odds.
Now it’s 1957, the atomic age is in full swing, and McCarthy-era paranoia has the nation on edge. But for Indiana Jones, the Cold War really heats up when his latest expedition is crashed by a ruthless squad of Russian soldiers. Commanded by a sword-wielding colonel who’s as sinister as she is stunning, the menacing Reds drag an unwilling Indy along as they brazenly invade American soil, massacre U.S. soldiers, and plunder a top-secret government warehouse. Their objective: a relic even more precious–and powerful–than the mythic Ark, capable of unlocking secrets beyond human comprehension.
Fast thinking and some high-speed maneuvers help Jones turn the tables, and a one-in-a-million escape narrowly saves him from certain death. But when he’s tarred as a suspected spy and fired by his university, Indy thinks it may be time to hang up his hat.
Fate, however, has other plans. Suddenly the road to retirement takes a sharp detour when a colleague’s kidnapping leads Jones into the depths of the Amazon jungle on a desperate rescue mission. With a hot-headed teenage biker as his unlikely wing man and his vengeful new Russian nemesis waiting for a rematch, Indy’s back in the game–playing for a prize all the wonders of the world could never rival.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - (Unfortunately) Better than the Movie
It's something of a cliché to say that any novel is better than the movie made from it. However, when you consider that this Audio CD is really a novelization based on the script of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, then how good the movie could've been really jumps out at you.
Living in Southern California, I spend a lot of time sitting on freeways. (Notice I didn't say "driving" on freeways.) To make the time lost in rush hour traffic more palatable, I've got ... Read More
Rating: - Great Indy adventure
I'm a big Indiana Jones fan & James Rollins is a first-rate author. Put the two together and you have a winning combination. This is a great adventure story. I had high hopes for it and the book delivered. Its classic Indy fun. Its written with the same feel as the movies have - Rollins nailed it. I thought the movie was great too. Rollins book is a perfect companion to any and all who enjoyed the movie, who are Indy fans, and those who just like plain old-fashioned adventure stories. The book ... Read More
Rating: - It's Indie - what can i say!
I love Indiana Jones and since the movie and the book released together - i decided to read (listen) it...i must say that the i could literally see the characters jump out, the narrative and characterization is just fantastic!
a great thrill ride it was nice to see Indiana and Marian together ... and Mutt ... yep their son ... who is another Indie in the making ... watchout!!
worth read (listen) - BTW the movie is in my blockbuster queue ;-)
Rating: - Not bad, Not great...
After re-reading the first three Indiana Jones movie adaptions, it came time to go through "The Crystal Skull". I'd seen the film twice, liking it better the second time, so I was hopeful that the novel would be a nice fill-in while we wait for the dvd coming soon.
I'm not really acquainted with the author, James Rollins, and his other work. It appears from the dedications and forward that he really likes the character, so that was good to see. I tend to enjoy a book more when I know it's ... Read More
Rating: - Well written.
This novelization is about as fun as the movie. There are a few things not in the movie (possibly deleted scenes or the author's own additions) that make this a good, easy read.
- (Unfortunately) Better than the Movie
