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The Six Sacred Stones (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook
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THE END OF THE WORLD IS HERE
Unlocking the secret of the Seven Ancient Wonders was only the beginning...
After their thrilling exploits in Matthew Reilly's rampaging New York Times bestseller, 7 Deadly Wonders, supersoldier Jack West Jr. and his loyal team of adventurers are back, and now they face an all-but-impossible challenge.
A mysterious ceremony in an unknown location has unraveled their work and triggered a catastrophic countdown that will climax in no less than the end of all life on Earth.
But there is one last hope.
If Jack and his team can find and rebuild a legendary ancient device known only as the "Machine," they might be able to ward off the coming armageddon. The only clues to locating this Machine, however, are held within the fabled Six Sacred Stones, long lost in the fog of history.
And so the hunt begins for the Six Sacred Stones and the all-important knowledge they possess, but in the course of this wild adventure Jack and his team will discover that they are not the only ones seeking the Stones and that there might just be other players out there who don't want to see the world saved at all.
From Stonehenge in England to the deserts of Egypt to the spectacular Three Gorges region of China, The 6 Sacred Stones will take you on a nonstop roller-coaster ride through ancient history, modern military hardware, and some of the fastest and most mind-blowing action you will ever read.
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"Had to buy a copy of this on my iPod to read and it was the first book I've ever read on my iPod. I was highly distracted by using an electronic format. That being said, I loved it just as much as the first one. It seemed just a bit slower than the first or third but again, that could be because of the format."
— Elizabeth (5 out of 5 stars)
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"The 6 Sacred Stones is a pedal-to-the-metal literary ride, so hold on tight.”
— Tucson Citizen -
"The wildly imaginative Reilly has taken inspiration from comics, video games, thrillers and Code-style puzzle novels to create this rocket-fueled sequel to his 7 Deadly Wonders...A tongue-in-cheek quality (one that extends to the low-tech looking maps and illustrations) will help readers find this outlandish adventure thrilling.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“In this sequel to Seven Deadly Wonders, Reilly increases the tension and the threat to produce another winner. The interwoven combination of action and mythology in the narrative makes for the perfect winter beach read."
— Library Journal -
"Whisking you through wave after wave of nonstop action on a cloud of exuberant improbabilities, Reilly really makes you feel like a kid again; it's a blast.”
— Booklist -
Nobody writes action like Matthew Reilly." -- Vince Flynn, bestselling author of Consent to Kill
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New York Times bestseller
The Six Sacred Stones Listener Reviews
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" Fantastic, great book! "
— Plamen, 1/25/2014 -
" Again,full of bullshit but still an enjoyable book...by the third book I don't mind the fantasy part "
— Cameron, 1/23/2014 -
" Good interesting beginning "
— Teresa, 1/22/2014 -
" More of the same Seven Deadly Wonders reading. "
— Chris, 1/21/2014 -
" My first reaction after finishing this book is GRRRR!!! I didn't realize that this was part of a multi-book story and the sequel hasn't been released yet (October 2009)!!! I really wish you could do 1/2 star ratings on this site. I would actually give this a 2.5 stars. It was okay but I did get involved in the story which was somewhat predictable...good guy in danger...good guy gets out...good guy in danger...yada yada yada. "
— Brenda, 1/12/2014 -
" It was pretty good. I was disappointed that I didn't have the next book on hand when I finished it because, unlike 7 Deadly Wonders, this book does not finish the storyline. I also thought it odd that Lily goes from chanting "swear jar!" in the first book to being best friends with a 12-year-old potty mouth. :\ "
— Travis, 1/8/2014 -
" I loved it, but don't want to wait for the next one!!! I wish he had just written one big book because I'm not good at waiting. Lots of adventure and never stops moving. "
— Debra, 12/30/2013 -
" I guess there is another book in this series coming out because the book really never ended. At least in my opinion. "
— Tim, 12/25/2013 -
" Quick read, but very detailed and the action is nonstop. Book 2 of a series, although it stood alone rather nicely. I'll be tracking down book 1 just to get the backstory. And waiting for book 3 now. Stupid stupid cliffhanger endings... "
— Sandip, 12/3/2013 -
" A really great series. I just love the characters. "
— Kim, 11/7/2013 -
" Gripping. A bit violent in places, tense in most but a good read. "
— Sally, 10/6/2013 -
" Another fantastic Matthew Reilly book! "
— Vikki, 9/29/2013 -
" Another fantastic book by Matthew Reilly "
— Kym, 9/26/2013 -
" Too over the top, and written like an excited 6 year old explaining an episode of G.I.Joe he saw over the weekend. "
— Gareth, 9/2/2013 -
" The sequel to Seven Ancient Wonders is a must read! More action and more adventure than the first, this book brings more characters to the table and more story behind our hero, Jack West Jr. Watch out for the ultimate cliffhanger for you just might have to get the last in the trilogy! "
— Melissa, 5/8/2013 -
" Not bad but not new for this genre. "
— Linn, 5/3/2013 -
" This was a very good story. Fascinating, high adventure, but it just stopped, ended. It ended so abruptly, I thought I was missing part of my book. What happens to many loose ends. I want closure. "
— Janet, 11/3/2012 -
" more of the same but if it tastes good then why not? "
— Sandyboy, 2/19/2012 -
" A really great must read! Love Jack West Jr. Non-stop action & amazing twists from the start to the unbelievable ending. This is the Second Book of the Series....you have to add this to your must read list!!! "
— Cheryl, 2/11/2012 -
" Full of action. The Harry Potter message encryption method was very clever. Shame I didn't realise it was the second of a trilogy until I finished the book. "
— Carlyna, 12/3/2011 -
" I read this on a sun lounge in Bali. Great read and thoroughly enjoyed it. Reilly is great at keeping you moving through the storyline. "
— Gavin, 11/19/2011 -
" Whilst not quite as good as the first, SSS still is a great entertainer, one that delves into new branches of plots. But come on Matthew, really? A cliffhanger? Hmm... "
— Arman, 9/28/2011 -
" For the type of book it is, it's pretty enjoyable. There's a lot of running about and a lot of problem solving and treasure hunting. Very easy read, but quite fun. "
— Gina, 6/29/2011 -
" Jack West does not disappoint in supercharged adventure in modern day era. "
— Marcita, 5/13/2011 -
" an very annoying book.It's James Bond without detail and no girls.It's not finished...why? and the written with no clear chapters it's messy and i won't bother reading this writer again "
— Donna, 5/11/2011 -
" Good book, but with a cliffhanger ending. You need to read the next one to finish the story. Continues where Seven Deadly Wonders leaves off. You don't need to read Seven Deadly Wonders to enjoy this book. Enough of that story is told within this book to understand it. "
— Therices1, 5/6/2011 -
" The sequel to Seven Ancient Wonders is a must read! More action and more adventure than the first, this book brings more characters to the table and more story behind our hero, Jack West Jr. Watch out for the ultimate cliffhanger for you just might have to get the last in the trilogy! "
— Melissa, 4/23/2011 -
" I really liked this book. It is a continuation of the Seven Deadly Wonders story, but I thought this storyline was much better. I really liked Wizard in this story and his knowledge of things in Reilly's world.. This book is good fun read for those people like popcorn thrillers--fun stuff.. "
— Steve, 4/19/2011 -
" Loved this one also. Can't beat Reilly for mixing up ancient history with modern dilemmas! Would have to say that this type of book is my favorite. "
— Cheryl, 4/11/2011 -
" i thought that this book was a very captivating read. it is always action-packed and interesting. i would recommend this book to everyone who is interested in action/adventure books. [spoilers removed] "
— Jack, 3/13/2011 -
" Probably Matt Reilly's worst book. Some of the material was ridiculous and the main characters are just too awesome and cliched. Although the book was very interesting. "
— Matthew, 2/28/2011 -
" Matthew Reilly is my favorite Contemporary Author. "
— Richard, 2/24/2011 -
" Excellent read... couldn't put it down, if I worked with less nice people I might've been in trouble at work. Do not buy/read this book, unless you have the next in the series... "
— Matt, 2/20/2011 -
" Poorly written - though reasonably interesting "
— Tim, 1/27/2011
About Matthew Reilly
Matthew Reilly is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels in several series, including the children’s book Hover Car Racer, and the Jack West Jr. action adventure series. His books have been published in more than twenty languages and have sold more than seven million copies worldwide.
About Graeme Malcolm
Graeme Malcolm was an actor and winning audiobook narrator who earned twelve AudioFile Earphones Awards. He has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). His film credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion.