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Rogue Angel #19
Seeker's Curse
If you're the target of Maoist guerrillas, armed treasure hunters and the police, you're probably Annja Creed
Enlisted by the Japan Buddhist Federation to catalog a number of ancient shrines dotted across Nepal, archaeologist Annja Creed is honored to help. Political violence has prompted the Federation to protect holy sites from desecration and vandalism, and Annja is their last hope to properly conserve these sites.
Where there's vandalism, there's plundering, and local police soon become suspicious of Annja's presence. But she is more concerned about the antiques smugglers and Maoist guerrillas trying to kill her. When she must trek high up in the Himalayas to protect a sacred golden Buddha statue from falling into the hands of her pursuers, she's told that the place is cursed--and guarded by demons. And Annja has no choice but to face her demons....
Enlisted by the Japan Buddhist Federation to catalog a number of ancient shrines dotted across Nepal, archaeologist Annja Creed is honored to help. Political violence has prompted the Federation to protect holy sites from desecration and vandalism, and Annja is their last hope to properly conserve these sites.
Where there's vandalism, there's plundering, and local police soon become suspicious of Annja's presence. But she is more concerned about the antiques smugglers and Maoist guerrillas trying to kill her. When she must trek high up in the Himalayas to protect a sacred golden Buddha statue from falling into the hands of her pursuers, she's told that the place is cursed--and guarded by demons. And Annja has no choice but to face her demons....
316 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 2009
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Alex Archer
99 books237 followersA house name for the Rogue Angel series, published by the Harlequin Publishing's Gold Eagle division.
The first eight novels were written by Victor Milan and Mel Odom. New writers joining the series starting with book nine include Jon Merz and Joseph Nassise.
The first eight novels were written by Victor Milan and Mel Odom. New writers joining the series starting with book nine include Jon Merz and Joseph Nassise.
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July 31, 2019
3 stars.
I read another review on this series that Annja is hard on her men and I have to concur. This is another one of those angel of death episodes For that reason alone, I find it less enjoyable.
And what's the point of going undercover as an archaeologist?!! And the assignment? This is one episode that you definitely have to suspense all sense of logic!
I read another review on this series that Annja is hard on her men and I have to concur. This is another one of those angel of death episodes For that reason alone, I find it less enjoyable.
And what's the point of going undercover as an archaeologist?!! And the assignment? This is one episode that you definitely have to suspense all sense of logic!
December 4, 2017
This plot was a bit better than the last few books. I was starting to get really impatient with the series. Though I really wish that there would be more of an answer to the sword, and follow up more on Joan of Arch.
December 29, 2010
A second story with no hint of Garin. Although, I gotta say, Annja is hard on her men...! It starts out rather familiarly with Annja getting rousted from a clandestine meeting in a Greek warehouse by armed forces. Most of the story occurs with a trek up a mountain in Nepal with three separate groups of bad guys on her tail as she goes through test after test searching for a lost lamasery. For some reason, Seeker's Curse feels particularly militant...I do feel as though I'm learning quite a bit.
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January 24, 2010
Why would she think that she can continue as an undercover archeologist?? She's the host of a TV show for christsake. Whatever. And I was upset that her love interest didn't stick around. This poor woman. She's delusional.
May 27, 2018
I thought this was really good. I love the heroine cause she kicks some serious butt. There was no shortage of action here. Annja Creed is always in different places and getting herself out of tight situations is what she does best.
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January 10, 2021another potential lover gets killed. that part is getting to be expected, *rolls eyes*.
March 23, 2011
**Synopsis** Enlisted by the Japan Buddhist Federation to catalog a number of ancient shrines dotted across Nepal, archaeologist Annja Creed is honored to help. Political violence has prompted the Federation to protect holy sites from desecration and vandalism, and Annja is their last hope to properly conserve these sites.
Where there's vandalism, there's plundering, and local police soon become suspicious of Annja's presence. But she is more concerned about the antiques smugglers and Maoist guerrillas trying to kill her. When she must trek high up in the Himalayas to protect a sacred golden Buddha statue from falling into the hands of her pursuers, she's told that the place is cursed - and guarded by demons. And Annja has no choice but to face her demons.
**Review** This is the 19th book in the Rogue Angel series and finds our heroine, Annya Creed, Archaeologist, Host of Chasing History's Monsters, and known by some as a spirtual warrior because of her affinity for carrying Joan of Arc's broadsword, chasing looted treasures to Macedonia at the behest of the JBF, where she is outed by the dastardly villain, Enver Bajraktari.
She finds herself in deep kimchee when Enver tries to kidnap her, and use her to gain money via attempt ransom from her to her rich western client. Enver, it seems, also is a devoute Muslim who believes that the west is greedy and evil. With the grace and agility we've come to expect from Annya, she escapes and finds herself ditching her fake disguise (Amanda Carter.)
After her escape, Pantheras Katramados, a Macedonian Special Forces police officer (EKAM), trails Annya back to Greece. Pan, and Annya are soon reunited in Nepal, where Annya has been sent in order to mark valuable treasures so that they can be protected from pillagers, and rogue archaeologists who only want the treasure for the money it brings in. Think Garin, who, no, does not make an appearance in this book.
Pan, it appears, is also a decendant or reincarnated version of a Macedonian general by the same name who was sent by Alexander the Great to find the Lost Monastery in the Himalayas. Annya and Pan are, of course, then chased all over Nepal by not only Enver, but a corrupt communist figure, as well as a fiercly determined Major Jagannatha, who believes that westerners are plundering his countries resources. He believs that Annya and Pan are in Nepal to do just that, while refusing to understand that they may actually be there to protect the sites from the very people Jagannatha hates so much.
Yes, there is a Roux sighting in this book, but only at the end after Annya, of course, survives her ordeal with only a gunshot to the leg. Roux pretty much has become a non factor, even though he is supposed to be her mentor. Meanwhile, Annya's lack of understanding the truth of what she see's vs rationality, is at times, irritating. How can someone who wields Joan of Arc's broadsword be so annoyingly dense at times?
The Good with the Bad: Whoever the writer of this book was, used the political turmoil in Nepal as the backback drop for this story, which was fine. Atfer all, that is the world we currently reside in. Annya and Pan seemingly are good together, but of course, it doesn't last. Nothing does when it comes to relationships and her job. Another thing I really question now is this. After all this time working as an archaeologist who is known around the globe, and for being famous for hosting the TV show, Annya shouldn't be able to find herself being anyone else but herself. So, when she tries to go undercover, it's a wonder that Enver didn't say, "I know who you really are Ms Creed."
The background of Alexanders trek to collect treasures from across the globe is factual in nature. Just look at what happened to Egypt and the Library of Alexandria. I found myself liking this story, even though the plot sometimes wondered away from it's core. The action is not all that bad, especially when you understand how many people and groups are really after Annya.
Next book in series: Footprints (2009)
Where there's vandalism, there's plundering, and local police soon become suspicious of Annja's presence. But she is more concerned about the antiques smugglers and Maoist guerrillas trying to kill her. When she must trek high up in the Himalayas to protect a sacred golden Buddha statue from falling into the hands of her pursuers, she's told that the place is cursed - and guarded by demons. And Annja has no choice but to face her demons.
**Review** This is the 19th book in the Rogue Angel series and finds our heroine, Annya Creed, Archaeologist, Host of Chasing History's Monsters, and known by some as a spirtual warrior because of her affinity for carrying Joan of Arc's broadsword, chasing looted treasures to Macedonia at the behest of the JBF, where she is outed by the dastardly villain, Enver Bajraktari.
She finds herself in deep kimchee when Enver tries to kidnap her, and use her to gain money via attempt ransom from her to her rich western client. Enver, it seems, also is a devoute Muslim who believes that the west is greedy and evil. With the grace and agility we've come to expect from Annya, she escapes and finds herself ditching her fake disguise (Amanda Carter.)
After her escape, Pantheras Katramados, a Macedonian Special Forces police officer (EKAM), trails Annya back to Greece. Pan, and Annya are soon reunited in Nepal, where Annya has been sent in order to mark valuable treasures so that they can be protected from pillagers, and rogue archaeologists who only want the treasure for the money it brings in. Think Garin, who, no, does not make an appearance in this book.
Pan, it appears, is also a decendant or reincarnated version of a Macedonian general by the same name who was sent by Alexander the Great to find the Lost Monastery in the Himalayas. Annya and Pan are, of course, then chased all over Nepal by not only Enver, but a corrupt communist figure, as well as a fiercly determined Major Jagannatha, who believes that westerners are plundering his countries resources. He believs that Annya and Pan are in Nepal to do just that, while refusing to understand that they may actually be there to protect the sites from the very people Jagannatha hates so much.
Yes, there is a Roux sighting in this book, but only at the end after Annya, of course, survives her ordeal with only a gunshot to the leg. Roux pretty much has become a non factor, even though he is supposed to be her mentor. Meanwhile, Annya's lack of understanding the truth of what she see's vs rationality, is at times, irritating. How can someone who wields Joan of Arc's broadsword be so annoyingly dense at times?
The Good with the Bad: Whoever the writer of this book was, used the political turmoil in Nepal as the backback drop for this story, which was fine. Atfer all, that is the world we currently reside in. Annya and Pan seemingly are good together, but of course, it doesn't last. Nothing does when it comes to relationships and her job. Another thing I really question now is this. After all this time working as an archaeologist who is known around the globe, and for being famous for hosting the TV show, Annya shouldn't be able to find herself being anyone else but herself. So, when she tries to go undercover, it's a wonder that Enver didn't say, "I know who you really are Ms Creed."
The background of Alexanders trek to collect treasures from across the globe is factual in nature. Just look at what happened to Egypt and the Library of Alexandria. I found myself liking this story, even though the plot sometimes wondered away from it's core. The action is not all that bad, especially when you understand how many people and groups are really after Annya.
Next book in series: Footprints (2009)
July 21, 2009
I wondered how I had missed a series of such length. After reading the back, I thought, well, this sounds interesting (woman archaeologist who inherited the sword of Joan of Arc). The archaeology turns out to be the excuse for travel, kickass fights, and dalliance (who turns out to be an incarnation). A certain air of realism must be maintained for books like these to work, and while a praiseworthy effort was made, the overall feel was insubstantial. Too bad; it was a nice idea.
March 23, 2010
This book had lots of action, primarily gun shooting and a little sword play. A decent book and kept me fairly entertained. I'm interested in the first book of this series to find out how she obtained her sword.
April 20, 2010
Lots of action, which made it good.
September 12, 2018
Nice, but not that riveting. There were better installments in the series.
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