Naitaka (Kodiak Books) [Paperback]

Lee Murphy (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0966770498 | ISBN-13: 978-0966770490 | Publication Date: May 10, 2002 | Edition: First Edition

Kodiak is back.

Nearly two years after the horrifying debacle of WHERE LEGENDS ROAM, cryptozoologist George Kodiak has come to British Columbia's Lake Okanagan; reputed to be the home of Naitaka, an ancient monster believed to exist in the lake's icy depths for the past twenty thousand years.

Kodiak anticipates this expedition to be a time of discovery and excitement. But over the years he has made enemies. Nasty ones. And they have other ideas for him...

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About the Author

Naitaka is Lee Murphy's second novel in the Kodiak Books series. Where Legends Roam has been developing near-cult status among cryptozoological groups and has been enjoyed by the general reading public as well.

He anticipates his third book, Heretofore:Unknown, which is about Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp Monster to be finished some time in 2003.

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Defining Moments; First Edition edition (May 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966770498
• ISBN-13: 978-0966770490
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,299,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am an author and artist living in Los Angeles. My fascinations range from natural history, to cryptozoology, to most things creepy and paranormal. I am the author of an adventure series titled THE KODIAK BOOKS, which follow the exploits of fictional cryptozoologist George Kodiak. These are adult adventures for a general fiction reading audience who enjoy adventures along the lines of Crichton, Cussler, Rollins, et al. The first title in the series, WHERE LEGENDS ROAM, is about the hunt and capture of the legendary Sasquatch. Book two, NAITAKA, takes place in British Columbia's Lake Okanagan and the search for its resident lake monsters. Book three is HERETOFORE: UNKNOWN, about Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp Monster, and also delves into the subject of New Orleans Voodoo. I am currently working on book four, BLOOD EYES, which will be about the Chupacabras.

My most recent novel, YGOR, is a break from that series and is a re-imagining of the Frankenstein saga as told first-person by the world's most famous lab assistant. While the emphasis in the story is on character (it details the four-year co-dependent relationship between Ygor and the Doctor, who is bi-polar, alcoholic, and suffers bouts of psychotic rage), it retains those horror elements which have drawn people to this fascinating subject throughout the years. I hope you'll check it out :)

I am also a former model maker for the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, having specialized in lifesize models of dinosaurs and sharks, most notably. I still do free-lance projects from time to time, but these days I concentrate the majority of my efforts on writing.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!!!, September 28, 2002

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Russroom (Summit, NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Naitaka (Kodiak Books) (Paperback)

In this second installment of the "Kodiak" book, things really pick up and move. I thought this book was a lot more fun then the previous installment, and it would make a great movie. George Kodiak, cryptozoologist/badass is back, tracking the legendary lake monster Ogopogo up in Canada. Good guys, Bad guys, monsters, and a really big helicopter.
Some of the chapters are right out of a summer blockbuster, much better then those in other recent sci-fi monster books like Meg. This book also doesn't have the sadistic streak that the previous installment featured.
Keep 'em coming!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BATTER UP!, July 26, 2002

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Robert Nix (Kilgore, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naitaka (Kodiak Books) (Paperback)

THWACK! That's the sound of Lee Murphy hitting another home run with his second book, NAITAKA. Fans of high-tech thrillers and adventure novels will find themselves right at home in the pages of this book. As he did with the sasquatch in his first book, WHERE LEGENDS ROAM, Murphy portrays the basilosaur as an animal of nature, instead of a bloodthirsty monster. That's not to say there aren't plenty of close calls when it comes to this large, toothy predator. Murphy is a master at mixing realism and action. The overall effect is akin to the Discovery Channel on steroids. George Kodiak continues to be one of the most carefully crafted characters you are likely to encounter. I say this because Kodiak doesn't seem to be designed or crafted at all, he just IS. You can't ask more from an author than that when it comes to character development. Murphy paces the story nicely and is even able to weave a chilling subplot into the action. My advice to anyone reading this is kick back, put your feet up, turn off the Discovery Channel, and take a journey to British Columbia with George Kodiak to solve the mystery of Ogopogo. You'll be glad you made the trip.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Slick meets Tom Clancy, June 23, 2002

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C. Kraska (OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naitaka (Kodiak Books) (Paperback)

I could barely put this one down. A great read from Lee Murphy who is certainly getting the hang of this "novel" business.

Naitaka is a blend of high-tech monster hunting and gripping characters. You'll be dying to find out what happens next and incredulous when you do! Naitaka's not for the faint-of-heart. There's enough action to keep the most avid reader of thrillers occupied. And there's plenty of excellent information that helps lay the groundwork for those not familiar with the subject of cryptozoology.

Don't miss this second installment in the Kodiak Books. Kodiak will certainly grow on you and who knows where Lee will have him jaunting off to next... Do I hear big footsteps coming through an equatorial swamp? ;)

Read Naitaka and keep an eye out for the next of the "Kodiak Books". Better by a long-shot than any fiction I've read in a while.