The Rosetta Key (Ethan Gage Series #2)

Rosetta Key

I liked this book because of the pacing of the story, different twist to each page. Reminds me of Raiders of the Lost Ark. An action hero thats not to smart but smart enough to stay alive. When I finished this book I went searching for other titles by William Dietrich.

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a terrific historical thriller

In 1799 he was fortunate to survive the evil of NAPOLEON'S PYRAMIDS thanks to a hot air balloon ride across the Sahara but now expatriate Ethan Gage is in danger again in the Holy Land as Napoleon¿s army march towards Jerusalem. Gage and Bonaparte had gotten into a dispute over the Great Pyramid power leading to the French dictator proclaiming him an enemy of the state.------------------ Napoleon's followers Count Alessandro Silano and his aide Pierre Najac declare Gage a dangerous traitor to France placing a price for his head. Knowing the peril he faces, Gage fears more for his former lover Astiza as a pawn if the lethal sorcerer Silano captures her. Thus he rushes to Jerusalem to keep her safe, which fits with his other quest perfectly as he follows clues in search of the revered legendary Book of Thoth, an ancient tome that allegedly knows the magical underlying secrets of the universe. ----------------- Using real persona, sites and events (not just Napoleon), William Dietrich writes a terrific historical thriller starring a late eighteenth century Hans Solo impish rogue. The story line is fast-paced but also brings alive the Holy Land. This is one series worth reading as Mr. Dietrich provides THE ROSETTA KEY to how Napoleon consolidated his power.--------- Harriet Klausner

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A historical romp!

Ethan Gage may become one of the great American fictional adventurers. Napoleon Bonaparte invades the Holy Land, Ethan Gage searches for a lost book of wisdom, and all sorts of chaos ensues. This is a fun, exciting blast of historical fiction, but the setting, the battles, the history is all true.

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Good book

This was a good book, with a quick paced story line, following directly off from Napoleon's Pyramids. It was a very quick read and I strongly recommend it to anyone who likes the series thus far. It more deserves a four and a half, or maybe four and three quarters, but the only other choice is five, so I'm going to stay with four stars, but that doesn't mean it doesn't deserve more.

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Good history great book

What a great way to continue the series. Good ties into the previous book. A must read for history buffs.

Liked it.

I really liked this book. I liked the historical aspect of it. It was quick read because it seemed to flow pretty quickly and would be a good book to take on a trip. It may have been a little better if I had read the preceding book where the characters start off, but it is a book that can stand on its own and the first book is not required to understand or enjoy this one. If you like a story with a little history and intrgue you will probably like this book.

A Great Story

Ethan Gage is at it again while taking his quirkiness to the middle-east of 1800. This story is a rollicking, twisting tale of history, treasure hunting and action. A clean, fast read with likable characters and good plots lines.

Extremely Engaging and Enertaining

Historical intrigue , action , suspense , and drama amid a thrilling story . An exhilarating ride through Napoleonic times with a cast of many characters skillfully woven into the historical fabric . Fast paced yet thorough developement stirs an unconscious desire that the book will never end . Ethan Gage is the James Bond of this exciting historical period with intriguing talents and unusual skills plied in Mission Impossible situations . A roller coaster ride through epic times among panoramic scenarios. The story cleverly involves a quest for fabled power and knowledge that draws on the mysteries of our time and their roots in past ages through the eyes and experiences of an explorer - adventurer that identifies with more of ourselves than we realize. Deeply satisfying and almost guaranteed to leave you begging for a series ; for we all want to be Ethan Gage.

charming

This novel is a cute and charming gem if you want something that is entertaining without too much effort required on your part. The main character is funny and endearing. I listened to this on audiobook and it was great for "getting away from reality" for awhile. The story line is easy and the adventure just carries you along. The plot is a little disappointing, as the end isn't completely satisfying, but the journey is light and fun! The story does get fantastical and unbelievable at times, and it reads more like a fairy tale. But I think that's what lends it its charm.

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