The Jade Owl
by Edward C. Patterson
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Author: Edward C. PattersonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-27
ISBN: 1440447977
Number of pages: 598
Publisher: CreateSpace
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Book Review: A Suspenseful & Mystical Adventure
Summary: 4 Stars
Action jumpstarts the beginning when Rowden Gray's anticipation of a curator ship with the Museum of East Asian Arts and Culture is thwarted by a seemingly scrupulous Curator-General. Professor Rowden is then manipulated and intrigued into a mysterious quest aborted by his mentor's death. His mentor's son, Nicholas, is now responsible for resurrecting his father's pursuit of the Jade Owl, an elusive and mystical archeological treasure that possesses foreboding powers that transcend imagination.
Each character is meticulously created with various strengths and weaknesses to make their camaraderie as whole and complete as Dorothy and her entourage were in the Wizard of Oz. Simone Defleurry a.k.a. Simon Gedfard, realistically convincing as a flamboyant goddess in demeanor and style, adds flavor and finesse as a participant in the dangerous expedition to China to preclude an apocalypse.
Suspense and mystery runs rampant as Nicholas, at first an unlikely China Hand in the Professor's eyes, becomes a catalyst as secrets are revealed. Authentic lessons in Chinese History abound with descriptive landscapes as real as those of San Francisco from where the story begins.
Poetic words and rhythm command the attention of all senses in this thrilling saga, although at times I found it superfluous. Even so, this prolific author has an exemplary literary style that is not wasted in bringing this tale to life. The only thing that excludes it from a five star rating is a slight oversight in editing.
A great read!
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