Jake Ransom Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow, Book 1, (Paperback)

from hewayzha

James Rollins wastes no time in getting our hero and his sister into a life or death adventure. The Ransom children's parents disappear during an expedition in the Yucatan Peninsula. Jake shares his parents' affinity for exploring the past, which is a good thing since those kind of thought proces...

from librarian1204

Very readable. Reminded me somewhat of Cryptid Hunters. Easier to read for a younger audience. lots of action.

from koalatees

Three years ago, Jake and Kady's parents disappeared on a mysterious expedition. Now, Jake is 13 and an aspiring archaeologist, while his older sister Kady cares about popularity. Then, a strange envelope signed to Jake and Kady shows up on their doorstep. The envelope contains an invitation to a...

from dasuzuki

I've read all of Rollins' adult books and have really enjoyed them. I was curious how good a story targeted more at young adults would be and was surprised to find I probably enjoyed this more than any of his adult books. Although, that may change as I am excitedly waiting for his next Sigma seri...

from pharrm

Eighth-grader Jake and his older sister Kady are invited to the British Museum to view the Mayan treasures their archaeologist parents discovered shortly before their disappearance three years earlier. Jake takes along what is left of their parents' possessions: a field log, a sketch book, and tw...