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Excavation Audiobook

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Read By: John Meagher Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061958595

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

11

Longest Chapter Length:

75:10 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

42:50 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

67:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

49

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Publisher Description

“A real page-turner….Rollins keeps the story in overdrive, with plenty of twists and turns before the final shocker.” —Douglas Preston, co-author of The Monster of Florence

 

A classic adventure from James Rollins, the author of The Doomsday Key, The Last Oracle, The Judas Strain, Black Order, and other pulse-pounding, New York Times bestselling thrillers, Excavation carries readers deep into the jungles of South America, and into the terrifying heart of dark mysteries that should never be unearthed.

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"Another fine book by one of my favorite authors, James Rollins. This time the reader is taken on trips through Peru where remains of a being that should not exist are found. Mr. Rollin's books are a wild ride. Fiction and science fiction, interspaced with well researched locations and procedures tell stories it is hard to interrupt until you finish. Fast paced and the thrill of disastrous failure keep the reader engaged. "

— Suntea (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A real page-turner…Rollins keeps the story in overdrive, with plenty of twists and turns before the final shocker.”

    — Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author
  • “The action moves quickly from cliffhanger to cliffhanger, and no adventure fan could think of putting it down.”

    — Tampa Tribune
  • “It’s something of an insult to characterize novelist James Rollins as a cross between Clive Cussler and Dan Brown as some have done, since his work has considerably more depth and range than either of his fellow thriller writers…Rollins delivers.”

    — Charleston Post and Courier

Excavation Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.41666666666667 out of 53.41666666666667 out of 53.41666666666667 out of 53.41666666666667 out of 53.41666666666667 out of 5 (3.42)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The ending was extremely disappointing. If there had been a plausible scientific explanation at the end of the book, I would've given it 4 stars. But, in the last chapter, it seemed like Rollins was out of ideas and fell back on a lame, cop-out ending (it was all the aliens!!!). DUH? What the . . .? It made me SO mad that I had wasted all the time reading the book. I wish I could say it was worthwhile. I definitely do *not* recommend. There are far better adventures out there. "

    — Joe, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My favorite character died 1/3 through the book. It just wasn't the same after that. "

    — Stef, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I loved this book! It really creeped me out at some points! This is definetly a good read! "

    — Temaire', 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyed the adventure but thought it was a bit too much at the end. "

    — Zach, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Pretty good read...Rollins delivers again with an action packed story about hidden Incans, strange space material...I like the way his story is always fast paced and always a cliffhanger on every chapter...me likes the Rollins! "

    — Mozes, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another good Indiana jones type caper "

    — Nick, 12/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is one of those books that speed-reading was written for. Not much depth in either the plot or the characters but for what it is it is a quick fun read. The book is a Raider's of the Lost Ark type of Archeological adventure set in South America amongst the ruins of the Incas. Along the way a bit of stuff thrown in here and there. If you have a flight and not much else to do this may be fun (but there may be better stuff out there too). "

    — Constantine, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Entertaining ideas, but the characters and writing style are very juvenile. I liked reading it, don't get me wrong...but I could feel my brain rotting. :) He's best at keeping the action going. "

    — Amy, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Even better than his first, Subterranean. "

    — Jen, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book! Very great! I just loved it! And the power! It was great, loved reading it, and I really wanted to hurt the bad guys, becuase they were how they were. Yep :) "

    — Louisa, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not my favorite of his novels in the least. I felt like I couldn't really connect to the characters, but the science and mythology he interweaved was great. I felt like I learned something. "

    — Erin, 11/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Strong start, devolved into boring gore. "

    — Mike, 10/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " it was eh.... how it started was pretty good... but the ending was eh.... "

    — Julie, 9/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was good. Action, adventure, Incas, modern day Spanish Inquisition monks. It had a little of everything. "

    — Mason, 9/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Easy read, not very well written. It's entertaining. (read it for work) "

    — Una, 8/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Since "Amazonia" was the first James Rollins book I read I must judge all others by it. And "Excavation" was interesting but I wasn't taken by the plot. It was equally exciting and dull. "

    — Sharon, 7/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Rollicking good fun... just enough science mixed with thrills and Indiana Jones inspired scenes. Will definitely check out his other tales! "

    — Heidi, 12/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing! i couldnt put it down "

    — Randy, 8/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Burried secrets, danger and lots of adventure. Good characters. Some of it is hard to believe but intriguing none the less. "

    — Patti, 3/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sooooo interesting! I've convinced my husband to read some of these & he can't put them down either! "

    — Beth, 12/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " While this book was not as enthralling as the others I have read, it was well put together with a different twist at the end. "

    — D, 12/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " There was so interesting phrasing and ideas in this, but it wasn't my favorite of Rollins' books. The ties to the Inquisition and religious ideas were good. "

    — Carol, 8/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very interesting story involving archeology and ancient religious mysteries. Was kind of let down by the ending, but a nice unusual book. Will probably read more from this author. "

    — Andrew, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " really nice and gripping book! "

    — Tanzila, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It was ok. I found something lacking... the characters didn't grab me like they have, for example, in the Sigma Force series.A fun premise though. "

    — Tim, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Half Indiana Jones, half M. Crition. Very much like congo. A good read but a little predictable "

    — Randy, 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The story is nice- about the lost Incan tribe, but in the end it was a little unbeliveable, but still it was well written. I`m giving it 4 stars. "

    — Yona, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " so far it's very exciting! typical james rollins suspense (and I mean this in a positive manner)!Finished THE book, again really excited. If you love James Rollins you will also love this book "

    — Kimpieschel, 4/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a fun, exciting adventure novel. "

    — Gabriel, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good overall, James dose it again! "

    — Julian, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A nice thriller but that's it. "

    — Fernanda, 3/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " kinda pissed me off when Ralph died. only black character so how predictable is that? "

    — Bobi, 3/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Cannot go wrong with anything he's written. Mixes science, history, and lots of action. "

    — Debra, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My fist book by James Rollins and I loved it. Good detail, great storyline and lots of action with a touch of romance tossed in for good measure. Exciting read. "

    — SJuhl4, 3/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sooooo interesting! I've convinced my husband to read some of these & he can't put them down either! "

    — Beth, 1/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Think Indiana Jones, The Da Vinci Code, and Aliens all rolled together. It had action and suspense but too many things that just didn't make sense. "

    — Nancy, 12/28/2010

About James Rollins

James Rollins is the author of New York Times bestselling thrillers. His writing has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold more than 20 million books.

About John Meagher

John Meagher is a graphic designer and voice-over artist. He is also the author of the Tales of the Left Hand series, which he started writing as a side project to practice his narration skills. He lives in Virginia with his family.