The Alexander Cipher

Daniel Knox, Book 1

By: Will Adams

Narrated by: David Colacci

Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Egyptologist Daniel Knox's lifelong fascination with Alexander the Great and his tomb, a fabled wonder of the ancient world, could be the death of him. After construction workers excavating in Alexandria expose a catacomb dating back to ancient times, Knox eagerly sneaks in to scout the cavernous and dusty site. Among the relics he finds clues that may solve one of the world's greatest mysteries: the last resting place of Alexander the Great. An unconquerable warrior king, Alexander was the single most powerful man on the planet and thought to be a god.

Now, nearly 2,500 years later, the discovery of his tomb, seemingly lost forever, is within reach, triggering a deadly hunt for one of the greatest treasures of all time. Knox is not the only seeker; others are after the prize, and they would kill to win it.

In the spirit of the great adventure-thrillers by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, Clive Cussler, Raymond Khoury, and Steve Berry, The Alexander Cipher is a rip-roaring ride through history, archaeology, and the great deserts of Egypt.

©2009 Will Adams (P)2010 Tantor

Critic reviews

“A razor-edged thriller that delves deeply into crumbling tombs and ancient secrets. Explosively paced and tautly told.” (James Rollins)

"This is a hugely entertaining thriller, very much in the vein of Matthew Reilly: an adroit mixture of action, character, and history." ( Booklist)

"A plausible, fun heist-thriller that compels the [listener] to wonder, What if?" ( Library Journal)

Exciting adventure!

I really enjoyed this book! This had a lot of elements that I enjoy. History, mystery, adventure, treasure hunting, and a smattering of romance! It was a cross between Indiana Jones and National Treasure!

The character development was excellent in this book. There were subtle under and overtones in the relationships between each of the characters. I felt like I really knew each one of them.

The narrator was excellent. He kept the characters identities separate and kept the story exciting.

Yes, I'd recommend this book to any adventure-loving archeologist wanna-be!

An "Indiana Jones" type adventure!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Alexander Cipher to be better than the print version?

don't know

What other book might you compare The Alexander Cipher to and why?

don't know

What didn’t you like about David Colacci’s performance?

I didn't like when scenes changed, you couldn't tell right away because he didn't pause long enough. He reads the first sentence of the next scene right away and at first it was confusing. I'd find myself lost for a moment. Got used to it and then it didn't bother me too much. Also, I didn't like the way he did the female voices. They sounded too fake.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but it would be too long to listen to all at once. I did, however, listen to 4 hours each way on a trip and it was fine.

Any additional comments?

I thought the plot was good. I liked the history given about Alexander the Great. Also, the author used very descriptive language which gave great visual mind pictures. I also found myself wanting to find out what was going to happen next. It moved quickly with lots of adventure! I would look forward to the next book if it is as good as this one. I hope the narrator does a better job, though.