The Lost Scrolls

Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques Annja Creed's latest job is as full of danger as always. Ancient scrolls are uncovered in Alexandria that are believed to hold vast knowledge about the lost continent of Atlantis. What is revealed on these scrolls are secrets of Atlantian technology that would turn the world's energy concepts upside down. EuroPetro does not want the information to get out since it would destroy their greedy energy empire and will do anything to stop that from happening, even if it means killing the entire team working on The Lost Scrolls. Annja's only allies are a fellow American TV Host, Tex, for the network that broadcast's Annja's "Chasing History's Monsters" program and a young Polish girl, Yaja, who is a brilliant linguistics expert, if a little immature and hot-headed. Their enemies chase them across Europe and Asia in a race against time to protect the scrolls. The concept behind this particular chapter in the Rogue Angel series is fascinating. I love all the legends surrounding the mythical Atlantis so that part of the storyline would have guaranteed my reading it even if I was not already hooked on the series. The idea of oil companies being threatened by some new and advanced energy technology is sadly, something I could see happening in the real world. Mystery abounds in many ways which kept my interest from beginning to end. The secondary cast of characters adds depth to the story as each one has their own little quirks. I was amused by Yaja's unfortunate problem with short circuiting electronics merely by touching them, if she isn't careful. I have a cousin who years ago could not wear battery operated watches because her body's natural electricity would kill the battery so I especially enjoyed that little minor detail. Tex also is a very intriguing character and I'd have loved more opportunity to get to know him through The Lost Scrolls. Annja's development continues as well as we see her settling into her reluctant role as protector of all things good and it's enticing to see how this added responsibility has made a difference in her life. I'm still loving this series but I need to take a short break from Rogue Angel after The Lost Scrolls. I am afraid I'll burn out on the series after so many back to back like I read through book 6. It is starting to feel like in the audio versions, less emphasis is being placed on the characters and their growth and more focus is being put on the violence like blood, guts, sword and gun fights. One scene actually turned my stomach a little bit over the explicit detail of the gore. That part is starting to grate on me a bit so I think I'll take a breather and listen to one or two books not from the series before I come back to Rogue Angel. © Kelley A. Hartsell, February 2009. All rights reserved.

The book took almost three weeks to arrive. Pretty long. I almost thought it was not coming. The book itself is in good condition (as advertised). Price was definitely right. Anyway, other than shipping time, good product.

It's fluff and, taken as such, is pretty good. The plot is a little harried and disjointed... perhaps a rookie writer on the series? Not sure. The premise is interesting, but the pace falls flat. Still, it's a nice read if not taken too seriously (and I can't see that this series should be taken seriously).

Out of the books that have been written, I have flown through this one the fastest.

I love this series. The heroine reminds me of one of my favorite heroines of all time. Annja Creed and Buffy Summers could both kick butt and take names. The only thing Buffy was missing was a sword that had once belonged to Joan of Arc. If Buffy had had this particularly sword she could have called it to her by her will. This would eliminate any embarassing episodes of being caught out without a stake. Annja is a sassy, strong fighter. She is a force for good in a world filled with poeple trying to do bad . She is able to discover ancient artifacts. She flies all over the work looking for antiquity. She ofter runs afoul of bad people who wish to steal and make money off of what she has recoved for scientific study and display. She can go toe to toe with the biggest and baddest of her aggressors. I love to read every word. I feel as if I am fighting, fleeing and discovering right there by her side.