Seven Deadly Wonders

Matthew Reilly

Jan 2006 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

New York Times–Bestselling Author: “A next-generation Indiana Jones . . . a nonstop roller-coaster ride that lurches around the globe.” —Publishers Weekly

A legend of the ancient world decrees that every 4,500 years, a terrible solar event will wreak worldwide destruction . . . but whoever sets the Golden Capstone atop the Great Pyramid at Giza will avert disaster and gain the ultimate prize: a millennium of world dominance.

Now the Sun is turning once again and nation will battle nation to retrieve the missing Capstone . . . but a group of small nations, led by super-soldier Jack West Jr., bands together to prevent any one country—or terrorist organization—from attaining this frightening power. Thus begins an adrenaline-fueled race on a global battlefield . . .

From the Colossus of Rhodes to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Great Egyptian Pyramid itself, this is a nonstop action-packed thriller about an ancient secret, a team of heroes, and the greatest treasure hunt of all time.

“Exciting and entertaining.” —Chicago Sun-Times

“Nobody writes action like Matthew Reilly.” —Vince Flynn

“A wildly fast-paced, hugely entertaining caper novel . . . It is impossible (even for hard-core cynics) not to love this big, boisterous, action-filled adventure.” —Booklist (starred review)

Ratings and reviews

I originally read this novel in paperback version many years ago. I recently purchased it for my Android phone and I fell in love with this novel again...yet this time around I have a stronger connection with this book as I have a step daughter named Lily as well and she became quite keen to me and now calls me daddy as well. I could more so picture myself going on this wild journey. I suggest anyone who wants a novel that hooks you by your heart strings and your adventurous soul to purchase this novel.

Juvenile at best. Forced myself to read 70 pages and finally had to admit it was just garbage and was not going to get any better. My first and last Matthew Reilly novel.

How can you not love this book? If you like Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider, or pretty much any action packed movie, you'll love this book. Draws you in like a computer game and keeps the action and interesting "history" going throughout. Thoroughly enjoyed! Currently reading book 2: The Six Sacred Stones which is just as good if not better. Love Matthew Reilly!

About the author

Matthew Reilly is the New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of numerous novels, including The Four Legendary Kingdoms, The Tournament, The Great Zoo of China, The Five Greatest Warriors, The Six Sacred Stones, Seven Deadly Wonders, Ice Station, Temple, Contest, Area 7, Scarecrow, and Scarecrow Returns, as well as the children’s book Hover Car Racer and the novella Hell Island. His books have been published in more than twenty languages in twenty countries, and he has sold more than 7.5 million copies worldwide. Visit him at MatthewReilly.com and at Facebook.com/OfficialMatthewReilly.