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Has anyone read all of these?
I have read all of Rob McGregor's Indy books and also the two books written by Martin Caidin, but to me, McCoy has really done a fantastic job with these books and in my opinon, he managed to not only to capture the character of Indy, but he also wrote the books in a style very similar to the films and I definately think that his books are the best out of all them.
I think the one of the most interesting things about these books is that the stories are intermingled with one another, and are best read in order.
I would be very much interested in reading everyones thoughts on these books and what they thought of the stories, plot, etc.
Funny you mentioned it Canyon. When I first joined, my first post was in a thread I made about Indy Books. I had never read any, and asked for advice. Most people said that Hollow Earth was the best, so, I just ordered
McGregor's
Perils at Delphi, (Because I've been to Delphi)
and McCoy's
Secret of the Sphynx, (Because my brother wanted it)
and Hollow Earth (Because everyone said it was the best)
and they arrived just yesterday.
I haven't read but part of one yet, but am looking forward to reading McCoy's books.
Canyon, I've read all the Indy books and they are all great-- except one. The Sky Pirates. I can't STAND that book but I don't have the heart to get rid of it because, well, it's about Indy. Maybe I'll just use it as a coaster...
"Kate, it is always a pleasure to make the acquaintence of such a lovely lady as yourself," Monkey says as he plants a delicate kiss on to the back of the beautiful woman's silky smooth hand.
Hey Shipwreck, (no I'm not going to kiss you) I'll be sending along an e-mail soon.
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Originally posted by monkey They are by far the best of the Indiana Jones published fiction works!!
If you are a fan of Indiana Jones I would definitely recommend them.
But make sure to read them in order; the order that they were published and which Canyon conveiniently placed them in.
McCoy captures the essence of Indiana Jones very well.
Monkey, allow me to agree with you in every single way.
McCoy is the best Indy writer I've ever come across (as well as yourself).
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Originally posted by monkey "Kate, it is always a pleasure to make the acquaintence of such a lovely lady as yourself," Monkey says as he plants a delicate kiss on to the back of the beautiful woman's silky smooth hand.
Hey Shipwreck, (no I'm not going to kiss you) I'll be sending along an e-mail soon.
Ah, Monkey. You're such a smooth talker. Just like Fisk...
the prob is that we can't get them in the US. However, I did get a chance to talk with Wolfgang too and interview him for our site. Visit our http://www.theraider.net section and check out the interviews! Lots o'stuff there!
I read THE HOLLOW EARTH. It was very good. But I was disappointed because the ending was so very short! I wanted more if Indiana in the Hollow Earth! After all isn't that what's it's all about? I haven't read the others yet. Just started.
Originally posted by Indyologist Canyon, I've read all the Indy books and they are all great-- except one. The Sky Pirates. I can't STAND that book but I don't have the heart to get rid of it because, well, it's about Indy. Maybe I'll just use it as a coaster...
What about The White Witch then (also written by Caidin)?
I really hated that book.
But just like you.. I couln't just throw it in the garbage..
But I couldn't keep it eighter, so I gave it away.
Originally posted by Shipwreck the prob is that we can't get them in the US. However, I did get a chance to talk with Wolfgang too and interview him for our site. Visit our http://www.theraider.net section and check out the interviews! Lots o'stuff there!
I read the interview a while ago.
Really interesting.
I visit that part of the site regularly.. I'm waiting for the 'misc. books' section to.. well.. have some information.
It's ironic, i've read most of the novels, including all the Hohlbein novels and yet I remember so little of them now. I remember some specific scenes and situations but I can't really place them really well.
Of course it has been about six years since I read the last one but I do remember that I loved every one of them. Even Sky Pirates that a lot of people found really boring.
Now Hohlbein...what I do remember is that there are quite a few exciting and tense scenes in his novels. I loved El Dorado, but maybe that's because the myth itself is just so darn cool
The books mentioned in the opening post are definitly ones I recall as being one of the best!
I've read all 12 Bantam Indy Novels...a few times actually. Anyway...I highly reccomend them except I would skip over the Caiden books if your not a HUGE fan of airlplanes
