Chase, seeking inspiration for a new book, and a big pay-off, stumbles into the opportunity of a lifetime: to use his PI and archeological sandhogging skills to seek out an aircraft hidden deep in a remote part of the Amazon Jungle. But the aircraft in question isn’t any old airplane. Legend claims it’s an ancient flying machine called the Golden Condor — an intergalactic spaceship delivered to … to the Incans by aliens more than a thousand years ago.
There’s a catch, of course. Hostile tribal natives, in collaboration with a band of Tupac Amaru revolutionary terrorists, will stop at nothing to murder Chase, his team of explorers, and his beautiful literary agent, before they reach the Condor. And if the terrorists don’t kill them, then the writhing, creeping jungle almost certainly will.
But in typical Chase Baker style, once he sets his sights on the prize, nothing will stand in his way. They are embarking on a mission that, if it succeeds, will change the way historians view the ancient Incan civilization — and alter society’s beliefs about early man and the heavens above.
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This is an old-fashioned adventure, the kind that films well and makes lots of money for the movie makers. Chase manages to burn down his literary agent’s office and manages to save her with a little bit of derringdo, only to get an invitation to meet with a new client. He heads for his New York apartment to make ready for this meeting when a rude man forces his way into Chase’s cab and insists on “sharing” his ride. Unfortunately, Chase’s sixth sense about when he is being followed kicks in and he finds his ride share following hard on his heels. Turns out, this guy is insurance that Chase will actually keep his appointment with his new client. We get Chase’s usual conversation with his dog and finding a surprise in his bed. From there, we are off on the adventure. I enjoyed the book and I think you will too.
It was a little short a little bit unrealistic The ending proved to be satisfying and yet not quite
Chase Baker and the Golden Condor – a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Amateur adventurer Chase Baker goes in search of the eponymous Condor – not a bird, (nor Superman in case you remember the early films/series), but a ‘plane’ – with a major difference or two – it’s allegedly of alien construction and it’s somewhere in the Amazon jungle.
If that’s not enough to tempt you to pick up a copy of Master of Mystery and Adventure Vincent Zandri’s second Chase Baker adventure, there are also the usual bad guys after the same prize!
Definitely one for fans of (Young) Indiana Jones and with elements of Jumanji. Suspend disbelief and hop on board this literary ‘Jungle Ride to Adventure’, as you get ready for chills, spills and thrills all the way – gripping stuff!
Chase Baker and the Golden Condor
Chase Baker Thriller Series, Book 2
By: Vincent Zandri
Narrated by: Andrew B. Wehrlen
What an exciting series! Indiana Jones move over! Chase Baker and his agent, along with a team set out to find an ancient flying machine. I mean ancient as in Inca times or later. Is it from aliens? Does it really exist? It shows up on Inca markings and stories are told of it and rumored about it but does it really exist?
The man who sent them, his father went searching for it over 40 years ago and never came back so it is a very dangerous mission. Chase is all about the danger. Danger is what they face. Lots of adventure, excitement, suspense, and so much more! Never dull! Fast paced, and exciting situations, interesting characters, and lots of twists and turns. A touch of the supernatural thrown in for good measure! Just like Indiana Jones! Great fun!
The narrator is an absolute dream! The perfect voice for this book. You can feel the excitement in his voice, the suspense, the danger, and all the other emotions encountered. He performs the women’s voices and the different men perfectly. Great job! I enjoyed this book completely!
Very Indiana Jones esque with not as many thrills. Kind of slow.