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Forbidden City (Rogue Angel, Book 5) Audio CD – Unabridged, July 1, 2007

by Alex Archer (Author)

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A stunning artifact holds the key to an untapped power of global destruction.

While working on a dig in the California wilderness, archaeologist-adventurer Annja Creed uncovers evidence of a tragedy that's linked to Chinese miners during the days of the Gold Rush. A sudden attack on the site by shadow if gures drives Annja to find the connection to a mysterious buried city in China. Lured by legends of gold, betrayal and the vengeance of a Han Dynasty overlord, Annja travels on the Orient Express, battling avaricious treasure hunters and a modern-day descendant of an ancient league of assassins. Her adversaries will stop at nothing to stake their claim on the fabled lost city, where a Han leader's dark past promises doom for those who dare to reveal its evil power.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graphic Audio; Unabridged edition (July 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1599503441
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1599503448
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.6 x 5.25 inches

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G. Sawrie

Action and Intrique

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014

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I have thoroughly enjoyed the books in this series that I have read. Just discovered it within the last year. If you enjoy action, adventure, with a little historical fiction thrown it (think Indiana Jones), you will like this series. Each book has artifacts that are from different places in the world and in various time periods; this book focuses on Chinese artifacts.

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Lionel S. Taylor

Annja Creed and the 40 Thieves!

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2013

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This story begins with Annja trying to help a Chinese national find the remains of his alleged ancestors killed in the California gold fields in the 19th century. She soon suspects that he may be after more than his ancestors bones, especially after he tries to kill her! Annja soon finds herself in search of a stolen artifact and dealing with two old acquaintances and a former C.I.A assassin out for revenge! All of which leads to a violet showdown in the Gobi Desert.
While this story is full of action, there is enough dialogue to hold it together and keep the reader guessing as to what will happen next. While there are a few references to earlier stories in the series, this would be a good start for a first time reader of the series.

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M Kronkowski

Rogue A gel is Addictive

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014

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I have thoroughly enjoyed reading each of these books and can't wait to start the next. I recommend picking up the first book in the series, but be warned, you will have to read them all.

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Kevin Simpson

An intriguing historical mystery

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013

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Great read,found the unusual twists in the storyline added depth to the story.The main character was a different heroine with her sword.

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sneakikat

Fun getaway!

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017

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I love these books. They aren't great, but they are a great escape. I still keep buying them. I am a lover of all things mysterious and historical.

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2007

Another installment in the adventures of Annja Creed. Annja is up to her neck in murder, mystery and mayhem again, this time from California's gold rush ghost town to the desert of Eastern China.

Annja is asked by Huangfu Cao to help find the remains of a Chinese immigrant who was murdered in Volcanoville, a gold rush shanty town in the hills around San Francisco.

Cao claims he is searching for the remains of an ancestor to return him home for burial. Annja agrees to help, because that ancestor happened to own an ancient plaque carved by the Scythian people thousands of years ago. When Annja finds the plaque she is targeted for murder by Cao. It seems no one is what they seem.

Huangfu Cao fails to kill her, leading to a chase through the forested hills. Annja'a knack for survival, not to mention the Sword of Joan of Arc, keep her alive an one step ahead of death. Annja escapes the killers and is rescued by park rangers.

The police try to protect her, but fail and she loses the plaque, but our girl is smart, she took pictures. Her investigation leads her to a local historian who knows something about the plaque and its curse.

No good Rogue Angel story is complete without Roux, who puts in an appearance. He wants the plaque also. The plaque is the key to an ancient city in China, the City of Thieves. The City of Thieves was home to a group of assassins that worked for the ancient Emperor of China, Qin. Qin fought and won wars and eventually forged the nation that is now China. He was a great warrior, who had the services of these assassins and their leader, Sha Wu Ying.

Sha Wu Ying betrayed Qin, but in doing so, led to his own destruction. His cabal of assassins died with him and the City of Thieves disappeared into history and mythology. Enough hints have survived that can lead back to the treasure of the thieves and Cao works for a ruthless Chinese crime lord, Ngai, that wants that treasure for himself. Roux wants the treasure also, but only to keep another mystic talisman from falling into Garin's hands. Garin aligns himself with Ngai and the hunt is on.

Another new character is Kelly Swan. Kelly is the daughter of a poor Chinese fisherman who is murdered by Ngai and she is out for revenge. Lucky for her, she is a CIA trained assassin who has the skills and drive to go for it. Her character is interesting. Interesting enough to warrant her own book or at least further appearances in the Rogue Angel series.

The only negative comment I have is the cover. It is spectacular artwork, but it shows Annja submerged in water, her head and sword barely peaking above the surface. But nowhere in the book is there a scene like that. As a matter of fact, the climax of the book is in a desert! Other than that one little thing, I loved the book. Good job,Alex.

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C. Bayne

Worthy successor in the series

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2008

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I really like this series. Annja Creed is a fascinating character. I won't go into the plot or backstory - plenty of other reviewers have done that much better than I could. The stories are fast paced; the characters are well drawn and believable; the history has been well researched (or at least seems that way!) The understanding of martial arts is great - I've studied a version that has a very similar philosophy about body mechanics that Annja uses.

This is fun escapist lit. I hope the rest of the series is as much fun as the first 4 books.

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