Hunt at the Well of Eternity [NOOK Book]

Move Over Indiana Jones, Gabriel Hunt Is On The Case!

"Hunt at the Well of Eternity" is a serial adventure, packed with wall-to-wall action and charm while working at the pace of a great thriller. It resurrects an old, forgotten genre and breathes a fresh sense of life back into it. It's thrilling, comical, and so thoroughly entertaining it helps remind the reader that this is what escapism is all about.

If you've ever experienced a story like Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider, you will find familiar territory here. The pulp adventure, once long lost, is now brought back thanks to a nostalgic trend occurring lately. The thanks for this new addition to the trend should go to the editor Charles Ardai, who resurrected another lost genre, the pulp crime fiction novel, with his Hard Case Crime series. Ardai brought along some of his favorite authors to join in on the fun, believing his childhood favorites should be introduced to a new generation. I'm glad he did: as demonstrated with HCC, the "Hunt for Adventure" series is terrifically thrilling, beginning with this first entry.

We first meet protagonist Gabriel Hunt, one half of a two-brother team, during a fundraiser for their multi-million Hunt foundation. When a beautiful and mysterious woman approaches Hunt with a bloodstained confederate flag it only leads to more trouble. A shoot-out and kidnapping begins the adventure, which leads from metropolitan New York City down to the Florida keys and eventually twisting into the jungles and mountains of South America. The plot is as fitting and swash-buckling as any Indiana Jones adventure (who receives a sly nod in the book), where one presumed treasure leads to a much larger discovery. And it's natural to assume that wherever Hunt is, adventure quickly follows.

Overall, "Hunt at the Well of Eternity" is frantic and exciting, a real escapist read from start to finish. With plenty of charm and originality it reignites an old, forgotten genre. The first novel, ghost-written by Civil War buff James Resoner, uses his expertise wisely to create a fascinating and unexpected plot connected to historical events. And hats off to Resoner for moving Hunt to modern times with modern sensibility. In a genre where the time and place was fitting, a modern reinvention might have been campy and preposterous. Not so with this enthralling first entry, so wonderfully handled and blended with all the right ingredients. Move over Indiana Jones, Gabriel Hunt is on the case!

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Not Cussler

This book seemed to aspire to emulate Cussler's Dirk Pitt novels, with one fight scene after another and omnipresent villians fighting over legendary booty. Unfortunately, it falls far short. There is no character development, no chemistry between characters, no witty dialog, and a one dimensional plot.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pleasantly surprised!

I wasn't expecting much out of this book. I only downloaded because the reviews were rather positive and it was free but I don't regret it. I poured through it in just over a day (due to work sucking up 8 hours of my time and that needed thing called sleep). Now I'm not going to say that this is any sort of book that will end up being award winning classic but it was a fun read.

It was akin to Indiana Jones, but an updated version... though it did have a bull whip scene. Needless to say, if you're looking to spend some time reading something fun and light hearted then this is the book for you. Once I have the $$ I'm planning on getting more of this series.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

The hunt

A hot action book with Gabrial in constant danger. A highly active book that keeps you guesing what next. I enjoyed this book and will definately read more of this authers works.

Really Good

Good story

Fantatstic

This is an all action book from the beginning. The fountin of youth story set in modern times with people living close to a 150 years. Great boo.

Pulp Adventure is back - it's the Anti-Romance

Dorchester set out to revive the pulp adventure genre and update it to the 21st century, and Hunt at the Well of Eternity succeeds admirably. 95% action without even a hint of romance to get in the way, it's got heroic good guys, ruthless bad guys, some innocent bystanders, an exotic damsel in distress, and a hot Latina sidekick. It's got fistfights, gunfights, car chases, boat chases, and foot chases. It's got bayonets, machetes, bullwhips, and a variety of firearms from muzzle-loaders to .50 machine guns. It's got a legendary artifact, a remote jungle with big snakes and jaguars (and no cell phone service), and a rope bridge across an impossibly deep chasm.

Ghost writer James Reasoner gives us better writing than we expect in pulp, and the editing slips in only a few places. Great literature it's not, but it's a good time if you accept it for what it is intended to be: pulp adventure.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

CHEESY

Very disappointing. Not even close to Cussler...'head dialogue' was lame, and the conversations were juvenile.

Story line was simply ridiculous.

I won't be reading anymore of these!

Very good book - fast paced and intresting - acion packed.

I really liked this book. It was interesting and very action packed. A faced paced and quick read. I look forward to reading more of these books.

Started Slow, Ended Strong

I stayed with this past the "50 page" sweet spot...and I'm not entirely sure why. I'm glad that I did, ultimately, as it was a fun read (though not great, compared to some of the other books I've read recently).

I don't know if it has convinced me to buy any more Gabriel Hunt books or not...still, it was a nice diversion.

Lots of car chases and gunfights but...

...not much in the way of character development or plot twists.

I also think this style of adventure story doesn't translate well from the early 20th century to the 21st century.

Beach Read for guys !

Indiana Jones watch out: Gabriel Hunt's reputation will ultimately surpass yours.
Why should the girls have all the fun at the beach each summer? Now we have Gabriel Hunt to take us places we'll never see, do things we only dare dream about, and have us come out a winner every time. James Reasoner brings home Gabriel's debut with the craft of the master he is.

Classic Pulp With A Modern Twist

In case you haven't noticed, classic pulp fiction has been creeping back into the mainstream. What was once disposable literature back in the 1930s is now rapidly becoming the choice of modern reader's for escapist fun and breathtaking action.

Both The Shadow and Doc Savage are back in print. Crack outfits like Airship 27 and Moonstone Books are producing high-quality new tales featuring classic pulp characters like Secret Agent X and Domino Lady plus new creations like the Ghost Squad and the Hat Squad to thrill today's readers.

Pulp fiction is back baby! Big Time!

Enter Gabriel Hunt.

Following the trend set by modern day pulp incarnations like Dirk Pitt and Agent Pendergast, Gabriel Hunt has burst on the scene with At The Well Of Eternity. Following the guidelines of classic pulp fiction but with a modern day setting, this action yarn will satisfy anyone craving a good, solid fun read.

Hunt is a wealthy adventurer who with his brother is involved in tracking down (Indiana Jones style)ancient secrets. James Reasoner ("ghosting" for the "real" Gabriel Hunt) keeps the action moving and the tone of the novel reminds me of the work he did on Mike Shayne Magazine back in the day. Even to the point of having Hunt tug at his earlobe in one scene while deep in thought. This was a favorite gesture of the big Miami red-headed Shayne.

At The Well Of Eternity has action galore, breath-taking escapes and last-minute rescues... everything true pulp enthusiasts enjoy. As the first of a new series, it looks like Hunt is off to a good start.

If you're looking for some great, fast-moving entertainment this summer, then spend a few hours with Gabriel Hunt. You'll be glad you did.

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