James B. McPike
Auteur de The Lost Prophet (Ramsey series Book 2)
A propos de l'auteur
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Œuvres de James B. McPike
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- Lieu de naissance
- Fresno, California
- Courte biographie
- McPike is a multi award-winning novelist of five books. His latest is SHIPWRECK ISLAND. His favorite authors growing up were Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, and David Morrell. He's traveled the world; from Switzerland to Aruba to New Zealand. In 1997 he won the Ponderosa Lion's Club Spelling Bee Championship and a year later was recognized with an Honorable Mention for the William Saroyan San Joaquin Valley Writing Contest. He lives near Yosemite where he enjoys the great outdoors and wonderful local cuisine. Readers can reach him at mcpike@gmx.com
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Critiques
Shipwreck Island par James B. McPike
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"A grand adventure with outstanding characters . . . filled with action and more action." -Readers' Favorite (Paul F. Johnson)
After reading the Lost Prophet( which won the Pacific Book Award for Christian mystery/thrillers) I was looking forward to more from this author and he delivered!!!
The Emerald Cave is a nail-biting thriller filled with action and twists. Vince Ramsey, the lead investigator for the Ministry of Jerusalem is called in to track down an elusive arms dealer. He and April Fulton,an antiquities expert, team up to follow the clues which lead them to a remote village in France where the arms dealer was last heard from. This leads them separately to follow clues in Geneva and Antarctica. April and Vince's boss, Daniel Kopinsky go to Geneva posing as scientists a the Hadr0n Collider to see if they can find out who the arms dealer is. Vince takes a flight to Antartica to follow the lead to a mysterious Nazi treasure that supposedly was buried in a cave there. Throw in a few ruthless mercenaries and the story escalates into a very satisfying read. I will be reading more from this author!!!!… (plus d'informations)
The Emerald Cave is a nail-biting thriller filled with action and twists. Vince Ramsey, the lead investigator for the Ministry of Jerusalem is called in to track down an elusive arms dealer. He and April Fulton,an antiquities expert, team up to follow the clues which lead them to a remote village in France where the arms dealer was last heard from. This leads them separately to follow clues in Geneva and Antarctica. April and Vince's boss, Daniel Kopinsky go to Geneva posing as scientists a the Hadr0n Collider to see if they can find out who the arms dealer is. Vince takes a flight to Antartica to follow the lead to a mysterious Nazi treasure that supposedly was buried in a cave there. Throw in a few ruthless mercenaries and the story escalates into a very satisfying read. I will be reading more from this author!!!!… (plus d'informations)
Vince Ramsey And April Are Back
Fighting Evil Men Committing Atrocious Crimes
Christian Fiction At Its Best
Author James B. McPike's latest Christian fiction book is packed with action from start to finish. I love books based on biblical facts and/or biblical prophesy. Find a relaxing seat and get ready for a roller coaster ride.
STORY LINE:
Religious prophet's tombs are destroyed in Jerusalem; tombs dating back to biblical times are gone forever. Soldiers and innocent victims are murdered in an inhuman and inconceivable manner.
Vince Ramsey and girlfriend, April, are back in action again. Vacationing in Tahiti, Vince is contacted by Daniel Kopinsky of the counterintelligence division. Kopinsky enlists his help in stopping the destruction and apprehending "the bandit" as the villain's dubbed. Vince's skill-set is greatly needed by The Ministry and his country to solve the mystery and stop the villains.
What follows is an action packed roller coaster ride as we follow Vince and April through the Holy Lands in search of the evil genius and the reasons behind these heinous crimes.
Come along on the adventure.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, AND DEVELOPMENT:
Author Francis McPike has crafted a nonstop Christian action thriller that is a top-notch read. Mr. McPike begins the action in the first pages and follows through with precision and skill. His skill in hooking the reader and his writing skill are apparent immediately. His descriptions are so vivid I could see the scenes in the book. Inclusion of biblical and historical facts added an extra dimension to the story; I found them informative and interesting. This is a well researched book.
Mr. McPike infused Vince's character with courage, talent, and smarts; Vince's character is believable and likeable. He is the man you want standing at your back in a time of trouble. Author Francis McPike's inclusion of help from "on high" was skillfully crafted.
Francis McPike continues the romantic element between April and Vince. April's character is strong, determined, and independent. She is not just a beautiful face; she's the perfect romantic interest for Vince and the perfect partner in righting wrongs and fighting evil. She is tenacious and smart.
The secondary characters, good and evil, were well-developed and added depth to the story-line. His creation of the villains in this book were well-developed and skillfully depicted. They were the perfect foil for Vince. You will "love to hate" the villain and his evil cohorts. They are truly evil with mysterious assistance with their devious plans; is it magic, supernatural, or just expert planning? The villains are intriguing, mysterious and willing to kill and destroy to gain their end result; they are without conscience or moral compass. Well done, Mr. McPike, well done.
The plot was first-rate as Mr. McPike wove the many threads in this novel together and created a novel that will hold your interest and attention; the pace never slows or lags and the story-line is well-developed. You will not guess the true reasons for the destruction and mayhem. Mr. McPike kept the suspense level at high pitch.
This was an exciting book with colorful characters, an inside look at the élite Israel Military, wonderful descriptions, and a plot that will keep you reading into the night.
RECOMMENDATION: 4 STAR
I highly recommend this book. It is a clean Christian book, but does contain violence. Though this book is part of a series, it is a standalone. It is not necessary to read the first book, however, I feel your reading enjoyment would be greatly enhanced by doing so. I look forward to book 3 and further adventures with Vince and April.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest book review. All book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion; all book reviews on line, on my blog and under my name are my opinion.… (plus d'informations)
Fighting Evil Men Committing Atrocious Crimes
Christian Fiction At Its Best
Author James B. McPike's latest Christian fiction book is packed with action from start to finish. I love books based on biblical facts and/or biblical prophesy. Find a relaxing seat and get ready for a roller coaster ride.
STORY LINE:
Religious prophet's tombs are destroyed in Jerusalem; tombs dating back to biblical times are gone forever. Soldiers and innocent victims are murdered in an inhuman and inconceivable manner.
Vince Ramsey and girlfriend, April, are back in action again. Vacationing in Tahiti, Vince is contacted by Daniel Kopinsky of the counterintelligence division. Kopinsky enlists his help in stopping the destruction and apprehending "the bandit" as the villain's dubbed. Vince's skill-set is greatly needed by The Ministry and his country to solve the mystery and stop the villains.
What follows is an action packed roller coaster ride as we follow Vince and April through the Holy Lands in search of the evil genius and the reasons behind these heinous crimes.
Come along on the adventure.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, AND DEVELOPMENT:
Author Francis McPike has crafted a nonstop Christian action thriller that is a top-notch read. Mr. McPike begins the action in the first pages and follows through with precision and skill. His skill in hooking the reader and his writing skill are apparent immediately. His descriptions are so vivid I could see the scenes in the book. Inclusion of biblical and historical facts added an extra dimension to the story; I found them informative and interesting. This is a well researched book.
Mr. McPike infused Vince's character with courage, talent, and smarts; Vince's character is believable and likeable. He is the man you want standing at your back in a time of trouble. Author Francis McPike's inclusion of help from "on high" was skillfully crafted.
Francis McPike continues the romantic element between April and Vince. April's character is strong, determined, and independent. She is not just a beautiful face; she's the perfect romantic interest for Vince and the perfect partner in righting wrongs and fighting evil. She is tenacious and smart.
The secondary characters, good and evil, were well-developed and added depth to the story-line. His creation of the villains in this book were well-developed and skillfully depicted. They were the perfect foil for Vince. You will "love to hate" the villain and his evil cohorts. They are truly evil with mysterious assistance with their devious plans; is it magic, supernatural, or just expert planning? The villains are intriguing, mysterious and willing to kill and destroy to gain their end result; they are without conscience or moral compass. Well done, Mr. McPike, well done.
The plot was first-rate as Mr. McPike wove the many threads in this novel together and created a novel that will hold your interest and attention; the pace never slows or lags and the story-line is well-developed. You will not guess the true reasons for the destruction and mayhem. Mr. McPike kept the suspense level at high pitch.
This was an exciting book with colorful characters, an inside look at the élite Israel Military, wonderful descriptions, and a plot that will keep you reading into the night.
RECOMMENDATION: 4 STAR
I highly recommend this book. It is a clean Christian book, but does contain violence. Though this book is part of a series, it is a standalone. It is not necessary to read the first book, however, I feel your reading enjoyment would be greatly enhanced by doing so. I look forward to book 3 and further adventures with Vince and April.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest book review. All book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion; all book reviews on line, on my blog and under my name are my opinion.… (plus d'informations)
When Vince Ramsey, a forensic archaeologist and Ritual Investigator for the Ministry of Jerusalem attends an utterly horrific scene of slaughter just outside Masada, a spectacle of epic, even supernatural proportions astounds him. Could any human have carried out such an atrocity? The bodies appear to be torn apart by a gigantic force, and burned beyond recognition. A clue, an almost human handprint burned into the ground, reveals signs of talons. Subsequent DNA testing reveals that it comes from someone, or something dating back 10 000 years. In the hurly burly of modern life, the world has forgotten ancient terrors mentioned in the Bible. Is it possible that someone is trying to use an unnatural force to achieve villainous ends?
Vince finds a necklace at the crime scene, with archaic images from long-dead civilizations etched onto an amulet. The amulet is a talisman of protection against a Doomsday threat, and someone will do anything to get their hands on this artefact. At the Antiquities Authority, Vince meets the very attractive specialist April Fulton who has no answers for him. Together they embark upon a deadly journey to track down the killer without being killed themselves. Their investigations lead them to a secret society with roots stretching back thousands of years to an ancient Greek philosopher. Only now, someone styling himself upon a formidable necromancer, shunned even from Biblical times, is out to get the amulet and use it. Can Vince and April stop him? Clues abound, friends reveal themselves as foes, and strange alliances are formed in this fascinating book.
James McPike has created a real thriller for readers interested in historical, archaeological, and investigative mysteries. The adrenalin starts pumping from the first page and continues right down to the last, with a roller-coaster hunt for answers that takes the duo from Israel to Italy and France. The author has done his esoteric and Biblical homework, dropping tantalizing clues throughout for the reader to piece together. Fascinating facts merge with a great storyline to keep the reader enthralled. Vince Ramsey is smart and brave, and is capably supported in his mission by April, another appealing character. Their fledgling romance manages to survive the shootouts and various dangers that beset their quest. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
First reviewed for Readers Favorite… (plus d'informations)
Vince finds a necklace at the crime scene, with archaic images from long-dead civilizations etched onto an amulet. The amulet is a talisman of protection against a Doomsday threat, and someone will do anything to get their hands on this artefact. At the Antiquities Authority, Vince meets the very attractive specialist April Fulton who has no answers for him. Together they embark upon a deadly journey to track down the killer without being killed themselves. Their investigations lead them to a secret society with roots stretching back thousands of years to an ancient Greek philosopher. Only now, someone styling himself upon a formidable necromancer, shunned even from Biblical times, is out to get the amulet and use it. Can Vince and April stop him? Clues abound, friends reveal themselves as foes, and strange alliances are formed in this fascinating book.
James McPike has created a real thriller for readers interested in historical, archaeological, and investigative mysteries. The adrenalin starts pumping from the first page and continues right down to the last, with a roller-coaster hunt for answers that takes the duo from Israel to Italy and France. The author has done his esoteric and Biblical homework, dropping tantalizing clues throughout for the reader to piece together. Fascinating facts merge with a great storyline to keep the reader enthralled. Vince Ramsey is smart and brave, and is capably supported in his mission by April, another appealing character. Their fledgling romance manages to survive the shootouts and various dangers that beset their quest. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
First reviewed for Readers Favorite… (plus d'informations)
Prix et récompenses
Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 5
- Membres
- 24
- Popularité
- #522,742
- Évaluation
- 4.7
- Critiques
- 5
- ISBN
- 8
