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N.J. Croft

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Værker af N.J. Croft

The Lost Spear (2019) — Forfatter — 5 eksemplarer
Disease X (2020) 4 eksemplarer
The Lost Tomb (2020) 3 eksemplarer
The Wall (2020) 2 eksemplarer
The Descartes Evolution (2020) 1 eksemplar
The Lost Spear (2022) 1 eksemplar

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A blend of Tomb Raider and every Indiana Jones movie, The Lost Spear is an entertaining archaeological treasure hunt with plenty of shocks and twists to keep the reader entertained throughout. Well worth a read
 
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KevinCannon1968 | Sep 3, 2022 |
„The Wall“ by NJ Croft is a very well constructed political dystopia that is all the more appealing because it could become reality at any moment. Featuring a very real possible near future in which the US already built a wall, to allegedly keep threats out of country and prevent danger to its citizens, a future that feels eerily familiar, just because it’s so close to present reality that it becomes fully believable for the very first page on.

The wall was the most successful security enterprise in the history of the country, perhaps too successful? Looking behind the political machinery, it soon becomes painfully clear that the wall not only keeping outsiders out, it is the facto keeping citizens in… even more so as all “unnecessary” domestic travel is been banned and any kind of contra-propaganda is shut down immediately. As it seems, what began as a project “for the people” ends up as a de facto dictatorship where any critical voices are immediately silenced, which sadly is usually the case on this type of projects.

NJ. Croft narrative skills are fantastic, she has an uncanny gift for enticing the readers, captivating their attention and holding them hostage until the very last page of the book. The story is both horrifying and exquisitely rendered, and forces the reader to reflect, not only in a hypothetical way but also in a very factual and realistic manner, because let us be very real, it could happen at any time. But please do not confound this book for some cheap “conspiracy theory” offering, this is a well researched book, that use actual facts interwoven with pure fiction to offer an intelligent insight into human behaviour and the meaning of freedom, as well as the price society is prepared to pay for security and peace, and where the ultimate limits to one’s self-determination are. All of them packed into a action-packed, fast-moving, page-turner, very entertaining story.

A wonderful, eerie, haunting and inspirational story that stays in the mind long after the last chapter is done. A clear recommendation for any intelligent reader that wish a good, solid, well-crafted plot in an impeccably written book.
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Katheyer | Aug 4, 2020 |
„The Descartes Evolution“ by N.J. Croft a tantalizing biological thriller on the possible connections between genetic illness and terrorism is without doubt an extraordinary addiction to the genre, and hits perfectly the climate we are living in. Nevertheless, this it’s by no means an opportunistic book. N.J. Croft has previously proven without doubt (Disease X, 2019) his command of the genre.

The story follows Lucas Grafton und Jenna Young through a labyrinthic adventure in search for the truth behind a terrorist group. Lucas has been fighting terrorism in general and the Conclave (a secret organization, that has stealing his very own identity) for over ten years. After discovering an imminent threat to London under the code name “Descartes”, it seems as he finally has a real lead.

Jenna suffers from a very rare illness that can be only slowed down with some mysterious pills provided by her father, but as her father is assassinated, and her only access to the pills is a leftover note prompting her to use the code “Descartes” to obtain the medication, Jenna comes in contact with Lucas. A race to both, obtain the pills and dismantle the terrorist organization begins. Things get complicated, for Jenna the lack of proper medication has very unexpected side effects, that unearth new layers of secrets between the already very thick woven plot.

A very intelligent thriller, that blends facts and fiction to a highly enjoyable mix; with very relatable main characters, intelligent crafted enemies, carefully depicted action situations, and a good use of pace, that allows the story to begin in a relatively slow and relaxed motion to pick up the pace until the very last page. The book is easy to read, a real page turner, where the reader feels immersed into the plot from the very first chapter, racing along Lucas and Jenna in pursuit of the truth, savoring every new clue and suffering throughout the losses. A highly satisfying thriller!
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Katheyer | Jun 10, 2020 |
„The Lost Tomb“ is the first full-length installment into a new archeological series by N.J. Croft. After reading the already available prequel “The Lost Spear”, I had to get the book and was in no way disappointed. The story follows Noah Blakely (a terrorist hunter) dealing with the consequences of his wife’s death: Eve, an archeologist, who was at the time searching for the lost tomb of Genghis Khan. According to official reports Eve has died in a plane accident, but after reviewing the information Noah is not satisfied, moreover he is convinced she has been murdered and suspects major terrorist links.

As Noah follows Eve’s journey to Russia and Mongolia, a pattern begins to form and it becomes clear that Noah’s suspicions are very much true. He gets drawn into a dangerous plot that not only threats his family and closed allies, but also poses a great danger to world leaders expected to attend an anti-terrorist conference. Noah’s fight against the group that call themselves the Descendants of Genghis Khan becomes a race against the clock, with enemies lurking in the shadows and traps ready to snap every step of the way. An exciting story, laced with action, archeological data, political knowledge and interesting twists.

The book offers a mix of archeological and political thriller, that work together to perfection, with some sprinkles of legend and folklore along the way. Very well-written, with a carefully crafted story and very credible characters. Noah Blakeley’s background as a former military working for an anti-terrorist governmental taskforce, gives the character the required skills that will be indispensable in the course of the following events. His marriage to Eve explains his knowledge of Genghis Khan lore, and validates the most “non-conventional” twists of the plot.

“The Lost Tomb” is a fast-paced, action-packed, page-turner that keeps the reader engaged with the story from start to finish, invested in the outcome and rooting for the main character. The only downside to the book is that the adventure eventually comes to an end, but there is a silver lining here too: being this the first of a Series, they should be many more stories and plots in the pipeline.
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Katheyer | May 10, 2020 |

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Værker
10
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22
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#553,378
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4.2
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4
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