Following on from Seven Deadly Wonders, the world is in a countdown to Armageddon as Jack West Jr and his motley crue of soldiers, scientists and one little girl must battle not only a secret military organization but also a mysterious group looking to see the world end.

The Six Sacred Stones, as well as its prequel, Seven Deadly Wonders, is a mix of the fantastical and adventure. One part James Rollins, one part Indiana Jones, one part Lord Of The Rings, the series centres around a powerful ex-solder, Jack West Jr, and a young girl who has unbelievable talents. Together, they are surrounded by a team dedicated to the protection of them. Like most ensemble pieces, each character has traits that make them stand out of the others, and yet, to a man, the team with West all are unique and yet are blend very well as a team.

The fables and ancient mysteries wrap around the adventure and often give the reader a respite between the action. As history is tweaked and turned to fit the story and the plot, the reader is taken on a journey that keeps the interest going when the action is slow. The action itself, is sometimes more Hollywood Action Movie than it is realistic but if you want realistic action, you read Andy McNab, not Matthew Reilly.

A good sequel to Seven Deadly Wonders and filled with enough information that you don’t need to have read the prequel first to enjoy the story. Looking forward to the next book of adventures of Jack West Jr.