Logan West and Emma James grew up together but are now high school seniors going in totally opposite directions after graduation. When they are assigned to work together on one last history project, they hardly expect the monotony of high school life to change. Instead, as they decode a series of unexplained clues hidden within their history project itself, Logan and Emma manage to unfold an … ancient mystery that has baffled scientists and archeologists, one with powerful implications for the present day. As they embrace the adventure they’ve stumbled upon, and a growing romantic attraction to each other, Logan and Emma find themselves caught up in a dangerous, high-stakes race across the globe to decipher mankind’s past in order to save humanity’s future, not to mention their very own lives, with a mystery that just might reach towards the stars…
“An exciting, dangerous, and globe-trotting adventure… a Dan Brown–style adventure story” – Kirkus Reviews
“A thrilling cross-continental Dan Brown-style action adventure that blends sci-fi and ancient conspiracies seamlessly…” – Indie Reader
“The Coordinate is a thrilling adventure… as if we’re following a team of Lara Croft and Indiana Jones as teenagers… A highly entertaining read.” – Self-Publishing Review
“Marc Jacobs’ novel, The Coordinate, will not disappoint your high expectations. With action and unsuspecting twists throughout the story, you’ll be viewing the wonders of the world in a completely different way than before and will be reevaluating your thoughts about the state of our current world.” – San Francisco Book Review
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This young adult sci-fi thriller of two teenagers embarking on a quest to uncover clues to the secrets of an ancient mystery with a little bit of romance between the two teenagers to boot. This novel kept me fascinated until the end
Is it possible for two teenagers to solve the greatest mysteries of mankind that have baffled scientists for centuries? It certainly is if those teens spring from the imagination of Marc Jacobs!
This epic adventure novel is a thriller from start to finish. Follow Logan & Emma across the globe (and beyond) as they unravel clues and outrun government agents, good & bad.
I recommend The Coordinate to lovers of adventure, mystery, conspiracies, and more. I found the book to be incredibly entertaining. Don’t miss this one!
High school seniors Logan and Emma are assigned a history project to explore the “how and why” of one of the great archeological mysteries of the world. Other student teams are assigned to Stonehenge, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the Gate of the Sun in Tiwanaku, but Logan and Emma get the obscure Chamber of the White-Eyed Star God in Copan, Honduras. Immediately drawn in by the sequestering of data about the site, they launch on the adventure of a lifetime that takes them to Italy, The Vatican, Europe, and the Norwegian fjords. Unraveling the cues and threads of Columbus’ connections with the Copan temple and its astrological mysteries places them squarely in danger’s path, as other agents are also seeking these answers. The teenagers become entangled with U.S. Intelligence agents, international espionage information dealers, and two hapless professors who initially discovered the Star God’s chamber. Their efforts to solve the mysteries propel them into the highest levels of U.S. government and military secrets.
This is the best sci-fi thriller that I’ve read in a long time. It grabs you and immerses you in the teenager’s brilliant detective work to sort out connections and meanings between astrological clues, ancient sites, and historical figures. Some of the happenings may be far-fetched, but the author provides enough science to make them plausible. There are captivating descriptions of the ancient sites and contemporary places visited during the teen’s quest, along with background material that adds perspective. Just when things are getting obvious, totally unforeseen twists take place setting up more layers of intrigue. With exciting action and mind-bending theories, the plot engages our inner sleuth and challenges our problem-solving abilities.
The main characters are engaging and well-developed, the bad guys well-portrayed and hard to figure out at times. There is a sweet budding romance between Logan and Emma, though we are left with mysteries at the end, especially regarding Emma. Though given the genre of YA, this complex story will be enjoyed by most adults. A sequel is coming soon, and I’m getting it as soon as it’s released.
I was captivated by the stars, the coordinates, the constellations and the overall mission these kids were able to accomplish. I found it all fascinating and as I am retired from the Air Forces, I loved the military aspect. This story is incredibly well-written and kept me turning pages – I read it in just 2 days even though I had to take a break to work (I teach). I loved this story and I just want to encourage this author to keep writing these stories. I highly recommend this book to YA and beyond.
I received a free book from authorsxp and I am voluntarily providing my honest review.