Oracle

Jade Ihara Adventures Book 1

By: David Wood, Sean Ellis

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

Sometimes, knowing the future is not enough.... For more than a millennium, the Oracle of Delphi guided kings and conquerors with stunningly accurate visions of the future. But, with the rise of a new God, the Oracle faded from memory. Now, the power of the Oracle is about change the world once more.

While excavating a previously uncharted passage beneath the ancient city of Teotihuacan, archaeologist Jade Ihara makes a startling discovery: enormous stone spheres, arranged to resemble a model of the solar system, slowly orbiting a golden sun. Even more fantastic, when Jade attempts to move one of the spheres, she catches a glimpse of the future...a premonition that will save her life and launch her into a desperate race to unlock the mysterious secret of the oracular orbs. Jade is accompanied by her old friend, former Navy SEAL Pete "Professor" Chapman, and pursued by a relentless secret society intent on burying the secret of the Oracle forever.

Return to the world of the Dane Maddock Adventures in the first book of a thrilling new series, as Jade crosses the globe in pursuit of the secret of the Oracle.

©2014 David Wood (P)2015 Gryphonwood Press

Science geeks, arise!

The archaeologist, the physicist, and the ex-SEAL work together against the misguided and vengeful former colleague, several very wealthy and greedy villains and their mercenaries, an artifact thief and more to find the truth about a side effect of dark matter. Since the authors are David Wood and Sean Ellis, you can bet the farm that there is an abundance of action, adventure, unexpected plot twists, and lots of verifiable learning opportunities. See publisher's blurb for more clues.
I read the audio version of this one, and still like Jeffrey Kafer's no nonsense delivery and vocal range.
I received this book on request for free in exchange for honest review from an author, publisher, or narrator courtesy of AudioBookBOOM.

Good book, lots of action

This book is just like those the Dean Maddock books. Same style of action, just a different set of characters. If you like that style, you will like this. It isn’t revolutionary, but it is engaging. It is packed with mystery and written in such a way that you want to know more.

I got this book to review, and I loved it so much I bought the next one.
10/10 recommend.

They Came, They survived, They Didn't Give Up

My first experience with both David Wood and Sean Ellis has been enjoyable. This is a book that combines mythology, history, adventure, mystery, thriller, and archaeology.

Oracle is well thought out and the authors have the understanding that multiple talents are required to make a story feel more real. I totally agree with another reviewer that the story line develops organically and is not forced, especially the relationship between Jade Ihara and Pete Chapman (Professor).

Jeffrey Kafer did an great job narrating. He gave each character not only an unique voice but also an unique personality and did a great job with the snark (aka sarcasm).

I was initially unaware that this is a spin off series from the Dane Maddock books written by David Wood, but based on other reviews I am glad I didn't start there as many were not fond of the Jade character. But that being said the 1st of that series is now in my wish list.

This audiobook was provided by the author/narrator/publisher free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.

Slow to start but very good after

Would you listen to Oracle again? Why?

It was a bit slow at beginning, almost too simple. Then it became far moreinteresting.

Good Archaeological Thriller

Good narrator. Must listen carefully. I usually listen at night and kept falling asleep, so I missed some things. Will listen to it again as the subject matter is very interesting to me, and I would like to hear book 2 when available. I received this audio book for free in exchange for an honest review.

Great adventure

What made the experience of listening to Oracle the most enjoyable?

Jeffrey Kafer made it a pleasure to listen to, he brings the story to life, for me

What does Jeffrey Kafer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A sense of adventure and excitement

Indiana Jade and the Oracle of Delphi...

Oracle (Jade Ihara Adventures Book 1) by David Wood & Sean Ellis and narrated by Jeffrey Kafer is for those who love have a love of adventure and science. 4 stars for story. 5 stars for narration.

Jade and her associates stumble upon the Oracle of Delphi resulting in a cat and mouse game as everyone wants it for their own reasons. The summary does a great job, but other things to expect: betrayal, threats, cult, religious element (not preachy), Greek mythology, rich villains, knowledge, a love interest, and more. Chances are you will learn something while listening to this adventure. The only bad? Sometimes it was a little slow going and sometimes Jade was not easy to connect with. When it picked up the pace, it really picked up the pace. I found it engaging enough to want to check out the next book, but wonder if I should be reading the Dane Maddox series first so I don’t miss out on those connections/info that is referenced per other reviews.
“The threat you saw was rarely the one that killed you.”

The narrator, Jeffrey Kafer, did a good job. No complaints.

Overall I recommend, especially if you’re looking for something to appeal to your inner nerd.

“I was given this book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.”

An enjoyable archaeological thriller

I've not read anything by Wood before, but I enjoy an archaeology thriller. The writing started off very cool and interesting; the characters were introduced well. The complex plot line was introduced organically and didn't feel like a data dump on the reader. However, the story started to lose me a bit with the dark matter stuff. Not because it was complicated, but because it started to sound unrealistic.

I thought Jeffrey Kafer did a good job narrating. His pacing was good and he put just enough inflection into it to make the story interesting.

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

Good storyline

Good but not my kinda story.
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Action action, action

Oracle is a cross between an Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider, & National Treasure movie; all have smart people after the thrill thrall of an ancient archeological object at great risk of their personal wellbeing. The team searches for a sphere thought to provide a remarkable gift. The characters are believable and interesting. Looking forward to the next! I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.