Vulcan’s Forge Audiobook

" The beginning and the end of the book are lame. The middle is OK. Glad I finished. "

" This was a well written and entertaining book. The only reason for three stars is because I have already read another one of his books and the plots are similar. Don't get me wrong it is definitely a different story but.... the basic plot is the same.... Guy saves girl... then saves world... then gets the girl... very James Bond-ish. Very entertaining. "

" This was a well written and entertaining book. The only reason for three stars is because I have already read another one of his books and the plots are similar. Don't get me wrong it is definitely a different story but.... the basic plot is the same.... Guy saves girl... then saves world... then gets the girl... very James Bond-ish. Very entertaining. "

" I would give this book 3.5 stars. Pretty much a rip-off of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt novels, I don't mind so much however because the author does it well. I will read another of his books. "

" Pretty good adventure. "

" This is Jack Du Brul's first book, introducing readers to Philip Mercer, a geologist working as an independent contractor for the USGS, who is brought into the world of intregue with a telegram from a dead friend that saved his life earlier, asking for his assistance to save his daughter. The story unfolds drawing us into his story, introduces us to Harry White & Tiny who will appear in future stories as well. All in all the story draws the reader in and holds your attention, making it very hard to put down. It is very well developed and cohesive, a good read. "

" Boring. Very slow novel. Frequent use of poor language. Got past page 50 then threw it away. Almost zero action. I had higher expectations for this novel and author based on the endorsements by Clive Cussler. Stick with Cussler. Forget DuBrul. "

" Pretty good adventure. "

" Pretty good adventure. "

" I read The Medusa Stone first and loved it. This, the first in the Mercer series seemed a little bit heavy with hard facts and didn't flow as smoothly as Medusa. The info was key to the story and brilliantly conceived but didn't fit well for me. The parts with Mercer were amazing. Du Brul has created a character that I love and I will definitely read every book in this series. All in all 3 stars for the story and 5 stars for Mercer (I'm throwing Harry in too). Mercer kicks ass! Looking forward to book 2 in the series. "

" I read The Medusa Stone first and loved it. This, the first in the Mercer series seemed a little bit heavy with hard facts and didn't flow as smoothly as Medusa. The info was key to the story and brilliantly conceived but didn't fit well for me. The parts with Mercer were amazing. Du Brul has created a character that I love and I will definitely read every book in this series. All in all 3 stars for the story and 5 stars for Mercer (I'm throwing Harry in too). Mercer kicks ass! Looking forward to book 2 in the series. "

" I read The Medusa Stone first and loved it. This, the first in the Mercer series seemed a little bit heavy with hard facts and didn't flow as smoothly as Medusa. The info was key to the story and brilliantly conceived but didn't fit well for me. The parts with Mercer were amazing. Du Brul has created a character that I love and I will definitely read every book in this series. All in all 3 stars for the story and 5 stars for Mercer (I'm throwing Harry in too). Mercer kicks ass! Looking forward to book 2 in the series. "

" Abridged Audio Book version. Your'e kidding me; right? The whole plot was bogus. "

" I have read most of the Dirk Pitt novels by Clive Cussler. Clive Cussler says this author is very good and he is. This was his first book and it is exciting. Move over Dirk Pitt, Phillip Mercer is on the move. I would recommend this author to anyone who likes Clive Cussler. "

" I have read most of the Dirk Pitt novels by Clive Cussler. Clive Cussler says this author is very good and he is. This was his first book and it is exciting. Move over Dirk Pitt, Phillip Mercer is on the move. I would recommend this author to anyone who likes Clive Cussler. "

" It was very well written. I can see why Cussler chose him to co-write one of his series; it's a similar style story. If I had to nit-pick, it would be that he introduced a secondary character that was present in the story until page 132, then we don't hear from her again for 200 pages. "

" Great exciting read would definitely recommend it. "

" Great exciting read would definitely recommend it. "

" It was very well written. I can see why Cussler chose him to co-write one of his series; it's a similar style story. If I had to nit-pick, it would be that he introduced a secondary character that was present in the story until page 132, then we don't hear from her again for 200 pages. "

" It was very well written. I can see why Cussler chose him to co-write one of his series; it's a similar style story. If I had to nit-pick, it would be that he introduced a secondary character that was present in the story until page 132, then we don't hear from her again for 200 pages. "

" At times a bit too graphic for my personal preference. This is clearly a book written to flatter the male ego. I do not know if I would read more of this writers books. The plot was good but the main character was (in my view)too sexist. "

" Excellent! Really enjoying du Brul's books, definitely my favorite "techno-thriller" author! "

" The hero drinks too much for my comfort, but the story was intertaning enough. The pseudo science could be a bit much, I skimmed over some of it. "

" The hero drinks too much for my comfort, but the story was intertaning enough. The pseudo science could be a bit much, I skimmed over some of it. "

" Adventure, intrigue, and political. Mercer character: geologist, somewhat complicated plot line. Plan to read another of books to see if any different. "

" Adventure, intrigue, and political. Mercer character: geologist, somewhat complicated plot line. Plan to read another of books to see if any different. "

" It had a really interesting start, but slowed down right after the first few chapters. Eventually, it returned to a steady pace. Overall this was a fairly decent read. "

" I like the geologist as a hero angle, much in the same vein as Clive Cussler novels...entertaining. "

" I like the geologist as a hero angle, much in the same vein as Clive Cussler novels...entertaining. "

" Have not read any of Mr. Du Brul's work before. Picked this up at a second hand store. It was a bit of a slow starter for me, but gained speed fairly quickly. It's very "Clive Cussler"-esque. "

" Excellent premise and very good character development. Convoluted plot that has a couple of cool twists. "

" Fast paced, somewhat confusing with almost too many coincidences and total guesses by our hero which turn out right. Beware a totally unnecessary graphic sex scene involving 14yo girl ... we knew he was evil okay? "

" It had a really interesting start, but slowed down right after the first few chapters. Eventually, it returned to a steady pace. Overall this was a fairly decent read. "

" It had a really interesting start, but slowed down right after the first few chapters. Eventually, it returned to a steady pace. Overall this was a fairly decent read. "

" Excellent! Really enjoying du Brul's books, definitely my favorite "techno-thriller" author! "

" Excellent! Really enjoying du Brul's books, definitely my favorite "techno-thriller" author! "

" Will Hawii secede from USA? The book initially seems to kick up anti Jap sentiment, but then the twists in the plot make it worth the read. The ending seems huriedly written(therefore losing a star) but otherwise a good book "

" At times a bit too graphic for my personal preference. This is clearly a book written to flatter the male ego. I do not know if I would read more of this writers books. The plot was good but the main character was (in my view)too sexist. "

" At times a bit too graphic for my personal preference. This is clearly a book written to flatter the male ego. I do not know if I would read more of this writers books. The plot was good but the main character was (in my view)too sexist. "

" I like the geologist as a hero angle, much in the same vein as Clive Cussler novels...entertaining. "

" great action adventure books. I have read all of Jack Du Brul past books and am currently reading his latest. The main character is Phillip Mercer. These books are historical fictions, very over the top but fun as you wait to see if Mercer can save the world. "

" great action adventure books. I have read all of Jack Du Brul past books and am currently reading his latest. The main character is Phillip Mercer. These books are historical fictions, very over the top but fun as you wait to see if Mercer can save the world. "

" great action adventure books. I have read all of Jack Du Brul past books and am currently reading his latest. The main character is Phillip Mercer. These books are historical fictions, very over the top but fun as you wait to see if Mercer can save the world. "

" I have read most of the Dirk Pitt novels by Clive Cussler. Clive Cussler says this author is very good and he is. This was his first book and it is exciting. Move over Dirk Pitt, Phillip Mercer is on the move. I would recommend this author to anyone who likes Clive Cussler. "

" Entertaining airplane read if you have nothing else to do, which is why I bought the book. I should have finished it on the plane instead of dragging it out. "

" Adventure, intrigue, and political. Mercer character: geologist, somewhat complicated plot line. Plan to read another of books to see if any different. "

" It was a fairly typical example of a action/adventure thriller. Not particularly well-written. "

" It was a fairly typical example of a action/adventure thriller. Not particularly well-written. "

" It was a fairly typical example of a action/adventure thriller. Not particularly well-written. "

" The beginning and the end of the book are lame. The middle is OK. Glad I finished. "

" The beginning and the end of the book are lame. The middle is OK. Glad I finished. "

" Love this author and his stand-alone books. Wish he would write more on his own and not as a co-author of cuddlier books. "

" Love this author and his stand-alone books. Wish he would write more on his own and not as a co-author of cuddlier books. "

" Boring. Very slow novel. Frequent use of poor language. Got past page 50 then threw it away. Almost zero action. I had higher expectations for this novel and author based on the endorsements by Clive Cussler. Stick with Cussler. Forget DuBrul. "

" Boring. Very slow novel. Frequent use of poor language. Got past page 50 then threw it away. Almost zero action. I had higher expectations for this novel and author based on the endorsements by Clive Cussler. Stick with Cussler. Forget DuBrul. "

" Fast paced, somewhat confusing with almost too many coincidences and total guesses by our hero which turn out right. Beware a totally unnecessary graphic sex scene involving 14yo girl ... we knew he was evil okay? "

" Fast paced, somewhat confusing with almost too many coincidences and total guesses by our hero which turn out right. Beware a totally unnecessary graphic sex scene involving 14yo girl ... we knew he was evil okay? "

" Have not read any of Mr. Du Brul's work before. Picked this up at a second hand store. It was a bit of a slow starter for me, but gained speed fairly quickly. It's very "Clive Cussler"-esque. "

" Have not read any of Mr. Du Brul's work before. Picked this up at a second hand store. It was a bit of a slow starter for me, but gained speed fairly quickly. It's very "Clive Cussler"-esque. "

" It was very well written. I can see why Cussler chose him to co-write one of his series; it's a similar style story. If I had to nit-pick, it would be that he introduced a secondary character that was present in the story until page 132, then we don't hear from her again for 200 pages. "

" It was very well written. I can see why Cussler chose him to co-write one of his series; it's a similar style story. If I had to nit-pick, it would be that he introduced a secondary character that was present in the story until page 132, then we don't hear from her again for 200 pages. "

" I like the geologist as a hero angle, much in the same vein as Clive Cussler novels...entertaining. "

" I like the geologist as a hero angle, much in the same vein as Clive Cussler novels...entertaining. "

" It had a really interesting start, but slowed down right after the first few chapters. Eventually, it returned to a steady pace. Overall this was a fairly decent read. "

" It had a really interesting start, but slowed down right after the first few chapters. Eventually, it returned to a steady pace. Overall this was a fairly decent read. "

" At times a bit too graphic for my personal preference. This is clearly a book written to flatter the male ego. I do not know if I would read more of this writers books. The plot was good but the main character was (in my view)too sexist. "

" At times a bit too graphic for my personal preference. This is clearly a book written to flatter the male ego. I do not know if I would read more of this writers books. The plot was good but the main character was (in my view)too sexist. "

" The hero drinks too much for my comfort, but the story was intertaning enough. The pseudo science could be a bit much, I skimmed over some of it. "

" The hero drinks too much for my comfort, but the story was intertaning enough. The pseudo science could be a bit much, I skimmed over some of it. "

" Adventure, intrigue, and political. Mercer character: geologist, somewhat complicated plot line. Plan to read another of books to see if any different. "

" Adventure, intrigue, and political. Mercer character: geologist, somewhat complicated plot line. Plan to read another of books to see if any different. "

" Entertaining airplane read if you have nothing else to do, which is why I bought the book. I should have finished it on the plane instead of dragging it out. "

" Entertaining airplane read if you have nothing else to do, which is why I bought the book. I should have finished it on the plane instead of dragging it out. "

" It was a fairly typical example of a action/adventure thriller. Not particularly well-written. "

" It was a fairly typical example of a action/adventure thriller. Not particularly well-written. "

" Great action adventure--Mix Clancy and Cussler. "

" Great action adventure--Mix Clancy and Cussler. "

" Boring. Very slow novel. Frequent use of poor language. Got past page 50 then threw it away. Almost zero action. I had higher expectations for this novel and author based on the endorsements by Clive Cussler. Stick with Cussler. Forget DuBrul. "

" Boring. Very slow novel. Frequent use of poor language. Got past page 50 then threw it away. Almost zero action. I had higher expectations for this novel and author based on the endorsements by Clive Cussler. Stick with Cussler. Forget DuBrul. "