The 6 Sacred Stones (Jack West Junior Series #2)

Awsome

This book is awsome

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Half a Book

Don't misunderstand the title of this review. It's a good book, with Jack West and crew once again doing battle with the bad guys and dashing across the globe to save the day. The problem is, it ends very abruptly in the middle of the adventure. Go ahead and buy Five Greatest Warriors so you can go straight into the second half of the story.

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A MUST READ!

THis Book had me right from the start. Mathew Reilly is an amzaing author that dives head first into the action! If you like Dan Brown Style, fly by the seat of your pants, You will love this!

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Couldn't Put It Down

Mr Reilly is quickly becoming one of my all time favorite authors. With Seven Deadly Wonders he took this history fanatic on a non-stop race around the world to discover the ancient wonders of the world. Then with the follow up of Six Sacred Stones he litterly left me breathless my mind screaming 'Oh no he couldn't' at the end. There aren't many characters that I find myself getting really invested in but Jack West Jr is one of them. You find yoursef rooting for him. Getting angry right along with him and yes even crying with him. You know he's gonna show up hell bent on revenge...kill the bad guys, resuce the girl and save the world. But it's the getting there that makes it fun. Matthew Reilly knows how to put you in the middle of the action. Holding your breath waiting for the next explosion.

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Action/Adventure

If you are a fan of Dan Brown or Indiana Jones, then this is a book for you. Also great for young adult readers. Action, adventure, and the added twist of 2 young, intelligent characters make for a fun read. The flow could be a little smoother at times and the writing style is somewhat stilted. Despite these minor flaws the story and characters made for a quick read. I will be reading more from this author, which to me is the true test of my enjoyment level. The plot and characters make this a page turner. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book to those looking to escape for a time into the jungle with Jack West.

Action Movie Trapped in a Book

The 6 Sacred Stones was a very captivating book that kept me on the edge of my seat trying to guess what could possibly happen next. At one moment, the main character, Jack West, is sitting in a meeting with world leaders or riding in the jail car of a train, and the next thing you know, a plane is crash landing and threatening his life or he is hanging off the side of a cliff fighting off the bad guys. Something that is very interesting, and of course different from most every other novel, is how Matthew Reily draws simple pictures to help the reader imagine what is in his mind. Any trap or contraption that is very technical is usually sketched out on the next page to show you how his mind works. There is a very good sense of character development throughout the small series, but reading the second book without reading the first can get you very confused, as would any other series. There are many characters that helped out Jack West in the first book, The Seven Deadly Wonders, and are mentioned in many different place throughout the book. This is a very neat concept. Many of the characters that might not have been the most important in the first book reappear and play a new role. Matthew Reily does give enough information about them so that you can figure out what is going on, but these characters have a large background that can fill in many holes you may have. Also, there are many things that are referred to from the first book, as the scenery and the treasures they are searching for. All in all, read the first book first and all of those problems will be solved. The 6 Sacred Stones is just an action movie packed inside of a book, and keeps you excited and never has a dull moment. It is a very, very good read.

6 SACRED STONES BY MATTHER REILLY

THE BOOK WAS VERY ENJOYABLE AND HELD MY INTEREST THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE STORY. IT MAKES YOU WONDER IF SUCH THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! I AM WONDERING IF THERE IS GOING TO BE A SECOND BOOK AS THE ENDING LEFT YOU HANGING IN SUSPENSE AS TO THE OUTCOME OF THE MAIN CHARACTER FALLING INTO WHATEVER WAS A CERTAIN DEATH OR WAS HE SAVED BY SOMETHING YET TO COME?????

Incomplete

Was disappointing in that the author left the entire issue unresolved. Maybe he was anticipating a second book

A review of The 6 Sacred Stones

I recently read the book The 6 Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly. The 6 Sacred Stones sends Jack West Jr. on another mission to save the world from sure destruction. Little did Jack know that the adventure in The 7 Deadly Wonders was only the beginning. (The 7 Deadly Wonders is the beginning of this series and needs to be read first.) It was a book that was hard to put down. It contained nonstop action that led the characters all over the world.

Action is the main genre in this book. Jack West Jr. and his crew go from narrowly escaping military forces trying to capture them to ravaging cannibals. Their journey takes them all over the world with their enemies tailing quickly behind them. Their enemies caused them to get into fights, causing the explosion of many vehicles, and the death of men on both forces. It is action scene after action scene that creates a cliffhanger every time you put down the book.

Matthew Reilly did a great job surprising his readers. There were situations you didn't think Jack West Jr. could get out of, but somehow he was always able to "be prepared." Not only is Jack cheating death, but he is all over the world. A question I was constantly asking myself was, "Where in the world is Jack West Jr.?" The crew starts out in Australia then travels to China and other places as the novel continues. Another thing that surprised me it the meaning of the ancient inscriptions; it gets you to think in things in different ways.

The details in this book are very descriptive. He uses good word choice allowing the words to paint a picture in your head. It makes you feel as if you are there with the characters as the bullets are whizzing past and the cars are exploding. This book is like a video game in your head. With the constant action it is almost as if you are holding a controller and using the buttons to save Jack West Jr. from certain death.

This book was overall good, but I found a few problems. There was no climax. It was adventure after adventure, creating the book to be very exhausting. Another problem was that the book was even more unrealistic than The 7 Deadly Wonders, which was a letdown. The biggest problem with this book was that it wasn't resolved at the end, which is a major problem in book series. It is a serious cliffhanger, so beware when reading this book.

Matthew Reilly wrote this book using a wide variety of resources and tactics. He would use many people to be able to include phrases from different languages. He uses many books in which he is able to explore mew possibilities. He wrote this book and this series with the desire to interest teenage boys that didn't like to read, but he also wrote it for anyone seeking a thrill.

another captivating quick read

deep, but not too deep, appealing to many depths of readers to follow the main themes

Great Action Packed Sequel

Jack West Jr is back. After averting the end of the world, we learn that that was just the beginning. Now, they need to gather six sacred stones, rough diamonds the size of a brick, that need to be taken to six underground pyramids at hidden locations. But the players have changed. Now the American's seem to be working with Jack, the Chinese are trying to get control of the stones, and the Japanese are trying to end the world.

The first course of action is to rescue Wizard, he was kidnapped and tortured for information on what he has spent his whole life studying. From there, they get to Stonehenge to find a map of the locations of the underground pyramids. Then after setting one of the stones, the team is split up with Jack being crushed by stones, Pooh Bear going to be sacrificed, and Stretch being sent back home for the bounty on his head.

This is one action packed book with lots of history thrown in. It's kinda like Indiana Jones. I have to say that the mission only gets two stones set before ending. I cannot wait for the next book to come out, which is scheduled for 2010. Definitely a must read for action fans.

Beware: Cliffhanger

Although this book can stand alone, it is more entertaining is you first read Seven Deadly Wonders which introduces the characters and gives background information. For those who enjoyed the Indiana Jones series of movies, this book leads you on a non-stop adventure with ancient history thrown in for good measure. Be aware that this is a two-parter, with Part 2 currently being written and not due to be released until later this year.

Weird

I honestly only lasted five chapters and then gave up. This is a very disjointed tale. Perhaps I would have got it if I had read the first book in the series.

FANTASTIC NOVEL !

The six sacred stones is the first Matthew Reilly novel I have read. After reading it I ran out and purchased all of his other novels and have not been dissapointed ! Mr Reilly has a fantastic way of weaving a mixture of action,intrigue,hair raising,sit on the end of your seat mystery that is impossible to put down. I can hardly wait fot the sequel to this novel to come out ~ so hurry up there Matt !

I love Matthew Reilly

Mr. Reilly always delivers as promised. I love his knowledge of all things military. The man is a wealth of information which makes his reading so much more interesting. This combined with a hero that can and will do anything to stop the bad guys makes for fun escapism. I eagerly wait for his next installment...and after you read the ending to this one you'll understand why.

six sacred stone

This book sucks you in to the story on the first page and doesnt let you go.

PAGE TURNING THRILLER

Better than The Seven Deadly Wonders, The Six Sacred Stones was a real page-turner!!!! I couldn't put it down, anxious to get to the end...and now it's a waiting game for the next one!!! Matthew, please hurry!!!!

Have fun reading

This book has a plot that is entertaining--hard to put down at night. But it is also set up in such a way that it is great to take to work, read for 15 minutes, and then pick back up later in the day and not feel lost in the plot. I love Matthew Riley and keep all his books in my library for a fun read.

Cant wait for the next book

Oh my god this is the first book I have ever read from Matthew Reilly. You talk about nonstop action a really good cliffhanger. I'm a big Preston and Child fan and I didnt think anyone could rank up there with them two, but Mr. Reilly just won my vote. Can't wait for the next book in this series.

Another Winner

I must disagree with the previous reviewer, This is a GREAT book from Matthew Reilly. While I understand some of the reviewers qualms, I think he should review the book as it is-- a wham bang thriller action novel-- this is not Cormac McCarthy, This is not Dickens-- this i MATTHEW REILLY doing what he does best, writing an action novel. Be warned it does end on a major cliffhanger, but 5 Greatest Warriors will be out in early January 2010.

The book is full of action, that is beyond belief, I say it everytime i recommend this book-- it is OVER THE TOP! The great thing about Matthew Reilly is he know's He's unbelievable, and he simply has fun writing outrageous action scenes. he does not take him self too seriously. If you're looking for realistic action look to Vince Flynn, but for bullet flying, car dropping, 'copter crashing action, REILLY CAN'T BE BEAT!