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Riddles in Time, once you pick it up, you cant put it down. Sep 19, 2009
As a 29 year old male, much time had passed since I'd read a fiction novel. Most of the books I have read recently have been either non-fiction U.S. history, inspirational/religious, or related to the financial industry. When I was told about this book, I thought it would be fun to read a fiction novel for a change. Soon after starting, my expectations were exceeded and I was drawn into reading the entire 342 page volume in one week, which for me is a small miracle.
Early on in the story, the characters are described in a way as to become easy to visualize and relate to. Each character's personality is so clearly developed that nearly any reader can identify with one of them or can compare them with someone they know. This makes the read fun and interesting to follow as the nuances of the character's personalities are expressed with consistency throughout the various situations they find themselves in.
In addition to the interesting characters, the interesting circumstances and action packed events make for a "can't put it down" story. Progressively through the chapters, the story draws you in with captivating scenarios that hint at historical events, leaving the reader eager to find out more, from both the book and ones own research. The historical "mix ins" are so convincing that you almost believe that the whole story is a real occurrence.
Probably one of the more valuable aspects of the entire novel is the life lessons that can be gleaned from its pages. Not only is the story fun to read, but the along the way there are real life social interactions and personal struggles that most anyone can relate to and learn from. Lessons such as respect and acceptance of others, working as a team, hard work and never giving up, as well as other interpersonal concepts, will help the reader identify ways to enrich their own perspective on life. In my personal life interactions and even in my career as a financial advisor, I can see how these subtle lessons can help and I'm sure that most readers will find this true as they read.
Don't pass up the opportunity to read this praiseworthy novel!
Suspenseful and Vibrant Mystery Adventure Book!!! Sep 03, 2009
I normally don't order books for my grandkids without knowing someone that has read them first; however, this one sounded intriguing. In fact, it was far more exciting and fun to read than I expected. Tom McCloud is a very suspenseful and vibrant writer. I found the variety of appealing characters to be multi-dimensional and believable. It was easy to become emotionally engaged in their different personalities and plights. The written imagery and diverse locations make you feel as if you are watching a movie in your mind's eye. I liked that he has a very descriptive and fast paced style.
Once the background of the story was set, I truly enjoyed how he wove a unique and inventive purpose in and around many of the ancient major historical mysteries we thought we knew so much about. I learned a great deal more about the Sphinx, Easter Island, Stonehenge, The Mayan, and so many others because of how he wove them so cleverly into the plot that I completely enjoyed the story. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a gripping action mystery. The adventure cascades quickly from exploring concealed passages for clues in a vast museum that soon leads the heroes around the world to overcome huge obstacles set in tropical jungles, deadly arid regions, and on the high seas that will give you that `on the edge of your seat' feeling.
If you want a book that keeps you reading during all of your free time, underlies an optimistic tone, and keeps you hungry to see what's going to happen next, then you need to order this book.
I loved it, and am refreshed by the true desire I had to read it from cover to cover, nearly non-stop!
Literature teacher loves it Aug 10, 2009
I read five books for middle and high school students this summer looking for something new to add to my seventh grade curriculum. Tom McCloud's RIDDLES IN TIME available through Amazon .com was my winner for next year's Spring Novel Study. The book offers infinite project, research,essay and lit circle possibilities as well as social studies tie ins. Hopefully this is a first in a series along the lines of the Ranger's Apprentice books. This will make a great choice for those counties participating in Battle of the Books with Books a Million.
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