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Indiana Jones and the Philosopher's Stone

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I've collected all of the Indy novels and am slowly going through them all, reading them in order. After the side step of Martin Caidin's two novels, the fun and excitement of the real Indy is back in this book. The opening chapter is classic Indy, obtaining (or in this case, just missing) rare antiquities. The 4th book, the Genesis Deluge, is my favorite, but this one (almost finished it) is going to rank up there near the top. McCoy's pacing is terrific, and his attention to details that really set the tone and the time period are classic Indy. The Voynich Manuscript is a great topic for an Indy novel, and McCoy's capturing of Indy's mannerisms and wry humor are indeed welcome after Caidin's characterizing Indy as a CIA operative or some other shenanigans.

When I read a book or watch a movie, one of the things I value most is plot. Philosopher's Stone, however, ran quite short when it comes to that. The overall plot was recycled from the matierial of the trilogy and glued onto these pages. Reading the first chapter was like reading a junior novelization of Raiders. At least I thought it could be redeemed in the areas of what I love most about Indy, adventure, romance, and the overall fun that is Indiana Jones. But again, Max McCoy fell terribly short in these areas and left you with a sinking feeling that you are reading this just for love of Indy.
I am an avid IJ fan, but if you want a good philosophers stone book, read Harry Potter.

This was the first Indy novel that I've read out of two. This book was awsome, all of the action, romance, and suspence were pretty much balanced out equaly. I think that Max McCoy is the best Indy author based on my experience and what I have read by other people. I like how Max brings out the thoughts and feelings of Indy, it's as if he were standing write there in front of you! My favorite part wwas probably how Sarducci died. I was never expecting anything like it!

I could not put this book down. It was some of the greatest Indiana Jones work I have ever read. Max is truely an artist at what he does. From the exotic locations to the heart-pounding adventure, Indiana Jones and the Philosopher's Stone is a classic!

This first in McCoy's series delivers all the romance and adventure we've come to expect from an Indiana Jones story, then McCoy spices it with sly wit and sprinkles liberally with nuggets of history. The relationship between Indy and his leading lady looks to be a real heartbreaker.

I could not believe how fabulous this book was! I was truly amazed! Max Mycoy is a FABULOUS author, and catches all the great aspects of Indy and even Marcus Brody and Sallah. I loved the character Alecia, she was the perfect character to go along with Indy. The villian, Sarducci, reminded me of a cross between Belloq and the man in black from Raiders, EVIL! Mycoy also was able to add that humor in parts where it wasn't expected, which made it seem as if Ford was jumping from the pages I really enjoyed this book, It's a hands down MUST buy! The Prolouge was SOOOOO amazing, that that alone will URGE you to read on, believe me...this book is AMAZING!

I got this book out of my library on a Saturday and finished it the following Tuesday morning. I truly couldn't out it down. It's the kind of book that you can't help but think about; you're constantly wondering what's going to happen next. I can't wait to read the rest of McCoy's books.

To say the least, this book is the best adventure in the entire series! The twists and turns made me hold my breath through the entire novel. Alecia was a great character, and Sarducci the prime example of an evil villian. This novel is movie material!

This time he runs into Italian fascists in his quest to solve the mystery of the Voynich Manuscript. This leads to one of the funniest lines in any of the Indy books! Although there are a few loose ends which are never addressed in the book the heart-pounding adventure in the rest of Philosopher's Stone makes up for it! A must-read for anyone who likes this genre.

I have read most of McCoy's IJ books, and this is the best so far. TONS of action and I especially loved the way McCoy incorporated Indy's wry humor into the tense parts. Keep them coming McCoy!