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Phantom Prospect
by
Alex Archer
It is part of the Rogue Angel #27 series and is a magical realism in a paperback edition that was published by Gold Eagle Books on November 9, 2010 and has 317 pages.
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Other books by this author which I have reviewed include The Soul Stealer, Gabriel's Horn, The Golden Elephant, Swordsman's Legacy, Polar Quest, Eternal Journey, Sacrifice, Seeker's Curse, Footprints, Paradox, The Spirit Banner, Sacred Ground, The Bone Conjurer, Restless Soul, False Horizon, The Other Crowd, Tear of the Gods, The Oracle's Message, Cradle of Solitude, Labyrinth, Fury's Goddess, Magic Lantern, Library of Gold, Matador's Crown, City of Swords, The Third Caliph, The Babel Codex, Sunken Pyramid, Staff of Judea
Twenty-seventh in the Rogue Angel urban fantasy series focused on Annja Creed, a serious archeologist with a hosting job on a reality TV show where Annja tries to hold onto serious research as opposed to her fellow hostess’ T&A routine. Annja has also been “blessed” with a holy sword which once belonged to Joan of Arc.
My Take
Another fun adventure with Annja with an opportunity to learn about great white sharks. Rather fascinating if somewhat suicidal!!
Naturally, we expect that this is a paranormal adventure and instead it turns out to be rather mundane. If you can call an intelligent 40-foot shark mundane as it targets The Seeker and its crew.
It also seems there is a spy in either Garin or Roux’s camp…
The Story
Cole has invited Annja to join him on a shark research trip off the coast of Montauk when he gets a call from his brother, Hunter, on a treasure dive for the HMS Fantome carrying a load of booty, including a crucifix said to make one immortal, from the raid on the White House back in 1814 off the coast of Nova Scotia. Seems a 40-foot great white bit one of their divers in half.
The Characters
Annja Creed is the current guardian for the sword of Joan of Arc. This makes her a target for the bad guys and a savior of people in distress.
Cole Williams is fascinated by great whites and has been using his trust fund to finance his research as well as funding his brother, Hunter‘s, hunt for sunken treasure.
The Cover
Standing aboard ship, Annja, with sword out, is framed by the open jaws of a great white shark.
