Raising The Past (Paperback)

by Jeremy Robinson (Author)
Key Phrases: dig site, winter cap, black orb, Eddy Moore, Brian Norwood, Buck Rogers (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...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 Description
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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Breakneck Books (September 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978655117
• ISBN-13: 978-0978655112
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,405 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	fhuband "FH" - See all my reviews

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.

55 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, January 27, 2007

By	D. Brown (Carmel, IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I started this book last night at 7 pm, read throughout the night with about 3 hours of total sleep. Finished at 9 am this morning. What a great ride!! I just want to know if there will be a continuation of this story in another book. The epilogue leads one to believe that there might be..... "The Aeros had been called to Earth." One can only hope!!