Raising The Past [Paperback]

Jeremy Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2006

ORIGINS EDITION: A Re-edited, revised, repackaged and expanded version of RAISING THE PAST is now available. Check the book links above for the newest edition. The new edition of Raising the Past is superior to all that came before. Be sure to look for Robinson's other Origins Editions, which include re-releases of his first five novels. Updated on 5/15/2011.

FROM THE ICE. . .

A mammoth, flash frozen in solid ice 10,000 years ago is brought to the surface by a team of scientists. An act of sabotage frees the giant from its icy tomb and reveals the secret held inside.

OUT OF THE MAMMOTH. . .

The body of an ancient woman, cloaked in furs, slides out of the mammoth's belly. But it is not the woman that holds the team's attention...it is the object she is clutching...a device created by an advanced civilization.

THE HUNT IS ON. . .

The device is accidentally activated, summoning forces who seek its destruction. It is the key to mankind's salvation and freedom from the men behind the curtain, pulling the strings and leading humanity towards destruction.

PRAISE FOR RAISING THE PAST

"Jeremy Robinson's novel RAISING THE PAST is a rollicking Arctic adventure that explores the origins of the human species. Written in a solid cinematic style, it starts with the excavation of a frozen mammoth in the wilds of the Canadian tundra and ends with a pitched battle for the future of mankind. A story not to be missed!"
--James Rollins, bestselling author of ALTER OF EDEN

"RAISING THE PAST by Jeremy Robinson is a taut thriller that zooms. It's a wonderful mix of prehistoric intrigue, a modern-day love story, and a futuristic conspiracy bound to envelop any reader. Highly recommended." 
--Jon F. Merz, author of the LAWSON VAMPIRE SERIES


PRAISE FOR ROBINSON

"If you like thrillers original, unpredictable and chock-full of action, you are going to love Jeremy Robinson's Chess Team. INSTINCT riveted me to my chair." 
--Stephen Coonts, NY Times bestselling author of DEEP BLACK: ARCTIC GOLD

"Instinct is a jungle fever of raw adrenaline that goes straight for the jugular." 
--Thomas Greanias, NY Times bestselling author of THE ATLANTIS PROPHECY

"Rocket-boosted action, brilliant speculation, and the recreation of a horror out of the mythologic past, all seamlessly blend into a rollercoaster ride of suspense and adventure."
-- James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of THE DEVIL COLONY

"PULSE contains all of the danger, treachery, and action a reader could wish for."
-- Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of THE CHARLEMAGNE PURSUIT

"There's nothing timid about Robinson as he drops his readers off the cliff without a parachute and somehow manages to catch us an inch or two from doom." 
-- Jeff Long, New York Times bestselling author of THE DESCENT

"In Robinson's latest action fest, Jack Sigler, King of the Chess Team--a Delta Forces unit whose gonzo members take the names of chess pieces--tackles his most harrowing mission yet.Threshold elevates Robinson to the highest tier of over-the-top action authors and it delivers beyond the expectations even of his fans. The next Chess Team adventure cannot come fast enough."
-- Booklist - Starred Review

"Threshold is one hell of a thriller, wildly imaginative and diabolical, which combines ancient legends and modern science into a non-stop action ride that will keep you turning the pages until the wee hours. Relentlessly gripping from start to finish, don't turn your back on this book!" 
--Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of IMPACT

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

JEREMY ROBINSON is the author of eleven novels including Pulse and Instinct, the first two books in his exciting Jack Sigler thriller series. His novels have been translated into nine languages. He is the director of New Hampshire AuthorFest, a non-profit organization promoting literacy in New Hampshire, where he lives wife and three children.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a rollicking Arctic adventure that explores the origins of the human species. A story not to be missed!" -- James Rollins, Bestselling author of Black Order and Map of Bones

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Breakneck Books (September 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978655117
• ISBN-13: 978-0978655112
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #690,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JEREMY ROBINSON is the author of numerous novels including PULSE, INSTINCT, and THRESHOLD the first three books in his exciting Jack Sigler series, which is also the focus of and expanding series of co-authored novellas deemed the Chesspocalypse. Robinson also known as the #1 Amazon.com horror writer, Jeremy Bishop, author of THE SENTINEL and the controversial novel, TORMENT. His novels have been translated into ten languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. For more visit Jeremy at: www.jeremyrobinsononline.com

Customer Reviews

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68 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book production, but really bad grammar., January 10, 2007

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angusmacscottie "RJB" (Fishers, IN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Raising The Past (Paperback)

I was impressed by the quality of the physical book, but not by the quality of the intellectual material within its pages. The plot seemed to be laid out as a bad screenplay, the dialogue was stilted, and the characters were shallow. These defects could have been corrected through the judicious use of a good editor. A good copy editor would have helped, too, because the grammar is atrocious. Now, I'm not an effete intellectual, I am an rpg gamer, a voracious fantasy and science fiction fan, but most of all a reader. As a reader, I can't recommend this book.

64 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not up to the hype!, January 21, 2007

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fhuband "FH" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raising The Past (Paperback)

Based on the 5-star reviews and the premise about excavating a woolly mammoth, I went ahead and purchased this book, hoping it would really be a great adventure yarn -- especially since it was recommended by James Rollins. As I read the book, however, the story for me devolved into a comic-bookish sci-fi story complete with opposing sets of aliens! I believe the author was a comic book writer and I think this is very evident. I did enjoy the setup for the story and the first parts about the mammoth excavation. And the story does have a lot of action but I really can't recommend it.

Another thing that was distracting to me was the numerous typos in the text. This book was published by a new publishing house (Breakneck Books) and this could be the reason for the errors.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scientifically Accurate and a Damn Fine Read, February 9, 2007

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Raising The Past (Paperback)

Last summer I went and volunteered for some time with a scientist who had led one of the expeditions to Siberia to recover a frozen mammoth. Their intent was to see if the DNA of the animal was still intact enough to enable a clone to be built (grown, developed, whatever). While the meat was still 'fresh' the DNA was destroyed so no clone.

This was enough, however to tempt me into this book. And his story of the digging up of the animal is very well told. His comments on digging in Russia are exactly right, you can't take the animal or even sample tissue out of Russia, etc.)

This story is, of course is science fiction (which I like) so he has expanded the story to move the mammoth to Canada. And then built a story around an alien artifact. This part was a lot like Arthur C. Clarke's 1948 story, 'The Sentinel.' which later became a novel and a movie under the name '2001: A Space Odyssey.' That is, an artifact burried where it can't be found is finally found and used to send a signal to an advanced species.

The rest comes down to the tone of the story, the writing, the characters. Not, I'm afraid going to make it to the all time best, but a damn file read.