Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson is an amazing book. I picked up this book and did not put it down until i had finished it! This is my first book from Ferguson, and i was completely blown out of the water! This book will catch your attention and hold it, keeping you on the edge of your seat around every turn. I highly recommend this book!
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
At the onset, let me begin by saying this book reminded me of Indiana Jones movie series. It has so many elements in common with the movies, the suspense, the thrilling action, the adrenaline rush and the historic mystic element attached to it. Adam Hunter is in search of his brother, who has gone missing searching for a historic relic, which dates back to the times of Marcus Aurelius, one of the five good emperors and the last emperor to rule over a Roman era which bestowed peace and stability to the empire. In order to find his brother, Adam has to search for the relic.
Adam journeys with few of his quirky friends in British Museum from London to Scotland and from there the story takes us to the quest of the Eagle relic of ancient Rome. But it so happens that they are not the only one in search of the relic, they have an opponent with evil intentions whose eyes are set on the relic. It is the race of time for Adam and his friends against this evil adversary to get their hands on the relic.
The book keeps the reader on the edge of your seat till the very end. It is Young Adult fantasy but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn’t let go of the book and finished it in one shot! Highly recommended!
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a story of a long lost relic, brotherly love, adventure, danger and discoveries. It starts with Adam Hunter at school and up to his usual tricks, he is retrieving something from the teachers office and trying to do it without being caught, when he is back with his friends, one of his least popular teachers is calling his name and as he goes with his usual brand of cheek, they announce that it’s not about something he has done, it is about his older brother. We next see him arriving home to find his mother shouting at some visitors and being as unwelcoming as usual. It turns out that his brother has gone missing from his home, his job and his family and nobody knows where he is.
As the visitors leave, they ask Adam a question about his brother and when he doesn’t give the answer that they are after, they leave, but not without something going missing that belongs to his brother and because of this, Adam figures out where his brother has gone missing and the possible reason why.
Adam’s brother has found the possible whereabouts of the legendary lost Roman 9th Legion and their standard, but because of a warning from his brother, he doesn’t share the information with the visitors who his brother apparently worked with because he doesn’t feel like he can trust them.
As Adam embarks on the rescue of his brother, he defies everyone and goes it alone. He discovers that the way is not as easy as he originally believed and there are some dangers that cannot be fathomed.
This is a thrilling ride where reality, legend and mystery combine to create a journey and opportunity that do not come round very often. A thrilling race and what the outcome will be is anyone’s guess.
Will Adam find what he is looking for or will the others find it first?
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Eagle of The Empire (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson is a brilliant YA book that has a great story to keep you interested. For me this book highlighted a character with strength and determination to bring his brother home, even when it meant embracing a whole world he hadn’t known was real.
The book is exciting and full of action. The author knows how to keep the pages turning. This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved the style he brings to the pages. This was a genuinely interesting book and I am looking forward to what else we might get to see.
Eagle of The Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In this action-packed book, young Adam Hunter must find his missing brother and discover there’s more to the universe than he originally thought. Adam must uncover the Roman Ninth Legion and the Eagle Standard, an artifact of mysterious mythical power. With the help of his friends at the British Museum, the Relic Hunters who help protect and recover the relics but they soon find out there are others after it as well. An eternal dictator seeks to destroy the world with the relic.
This book is filled with taking drastic measures to accomplish the best! The characters are brave, honorable and amazing. This was an easy read, great world building, and entertaining.
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This YA adventure is a well written treat that will appeal to readers of all ages. It felt relevant and realistic and appealed to me on many levels. This interesting story kept me intrigued until the last page. I look forward to reading more in this series and from this author.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this story. It contained two of my favourite things mystery and history. It was amazing written and it really brought the past and the present to life.
Adam Hunter is a normal teenage kid, he goes to college, lives at home with his mum, has a normal older brother. Everything in his life was normal or so he thought.
One day he arrives home to find his brother Matt has gone missing. But things don’t add up as Matt worked and office job so how could he go missing. As Adam uncovers the truth about Matts real job it sets him on an adventure to find who kidnapped his brother and for what reason.
With the help of Matts team mates from the British Museum they search of the Eagle of the lost Ninth Legion. Can they find it before the people who kidnapped Matt and will they be able to bring Matt and the Relic home safely?Also is Matts team just after finding the Eagle or do they really want to rescue Matt? Can Adam trust them?
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Relic Hunters: Eagle Of the Empire by Martin Ferguson was a great novel! This is the first book in the Relic Hunters series, and the first book I’ve read before from this author. I was instantly enthralled by the plot and the characters, and I could barely put this book down! With comedy, suspense, adventure and thrills, this book is not just for young adults, adults could enjoy it as well! I highly recommend this novel and can’t wait to read more of the rest of the series!
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters #1) by Martin Ferguson is a YA adventure story that reminds me of the Librarian movies and tv series and Indiana Jones. I really enjoyed this book as I love the thrills and mystery of history, putting a puzzle together and going to extremes to find what you are after. I enjoyed the characters and felt like I was journeying along with them due to Martins world building. It is fast paced and gets the heart pumping and before I knew it, it was finished, and I didn’t notice because I was so engrossed in it. Even though this is a YA story I am sure that anyone of any age from YA and up will enjoy it.
Adam is thrown into a world he didn’t know existed and wondered how in the world his brother had gotten them into the mess he finds himself in. Unbeknownst to him he has been training for this his whole young life and will stop at nothing to find the treasure that will lead him to his brother.
I look forward to the next book.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This YA adventure story, for me, was a great mix of adventure with a mix of mystery throughout. The characters are complex. I feel like the characters can cross over into the real world. The plotline held my interest until the last word of the book. There are many elements the characters go through to find the relic they are looking to collect. Adam discovers the stories he was told as a young boy contains truth then he really knew. Adam is trying to save his brother’s life. Will he find the relic he is looking for? I encourage you to read this book, especially if you are a young adult.
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was my first chance reading anything by Martin Ferguson, but I am glad I went in blind. This is one that you will want to leave plenty of time to fully absorb this book as you read because it picks up from that very first chapter and speeds through until the ending that you never saw coming. This was an interesting take on the coming of age story. We get to meet Adam Hunter as he is searching for clues in his missing brother’s journal. He is determined to find him and search for the Eagle Standard and other mythical artifacts. He must face many demons and obstacles and question whether everything is real or made believe. Will he find his brother? There is a nice side story or another layer to this one that alternates with Adam’s side of things and I really enjoyed how the author incorporated that. I loved all the characters we met and I look forward to seeing if and when we will get another with these fabulous characters again.
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Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson
5-Stars
This was an excellent adventure novel! I was surprised with the opening of this novel and how quickly it pulled me in. The way the author portrayed the opening scene with Hunter and the later introducing Adam made me feel like I was there. It was detailed and realistic. I could easily feel the characters emotions and visualize their thoughts. It was amazing! Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson was easily a five star read. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4 ½ Stars
Let me start by saying that this book would make a great movie/TV series. It has everything you need to make it an enthralling read, and in turn, would transfer wonderfully well to the big screen. I can also see it being a great adventure game for PC, Xbox etc.
Eagle of the Empire is the first book in the Relic Hunters series by Martin Ferguson. It is a YA adventure- with mystery, danger, historical details, Relic Hunters, a quest for “treasure”, wonderful quirky characters, intrigue, and so much more. This has a bit of a young Indiana Jones feel to it, but with its own unique flair.
We meet Adam Hunter whose brother has mysteriously disappeared. His disappearance is tied to the fabled Eagle Standard of the Roman Ninth Legion, and is said to hold mythical powers. So, to free his brother, Adam and some quirky friends set off on a quest to find the relic. But they will need to move quickly, as they aren’t the only ones on the hunt for the mysterious relic. With an immortal and unhinged megalomaniac with sinister intentions to face off against, things will take an intense and dangerous turn. What happens makes for an exciting read- not only for young adults, but readers of all ages who enjoy a great adventure story!
On to book #2!
Thank you, Martin Ferguson!!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to seeing more from him. I had no problem connecting with the characters. They made the story interesting and engaging. I also enjoyed how they were supportive of each other which makes the story easy to read. This book took me on a journey of finding out if myths and legends are true or just stories as Adam has been told. He is in search of his missing brother. Problem is there is more than one person looking for the relic. He calls on a group of relic hunters to help him. Will he find the relic in time to save his brother? This is an interesting story that took a little bit for me to get into but once I did it turned out to be a great story. This is a young adult story that anyone would enjoy right along with the journey it takes you on. I highly recommend this book.
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Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters)
By Martin Ferguson
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson. It is an action/adventure story that pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It has mystery, action, and danger. I loved reading about the character of Adam Hunter. He is a young man who learns that his brother is missing. He is determined to find him. Along the way Adam finds himself uncovering the truth about the past and the lost Roman Ninth Legion as well as an artifact the Eagle Standard. Adam finds himself with allies from the British Museum. They find that they are not the only ones looking for the fabled artifact. Will Adam and those helping him find the artifact before others do? Will Adam find his brother? Read this book to find out. This is an exciting and entertaining tale. It had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. Adam is an amazing character. He refuses to give up on finding his brother. He is someone I would want to look for me if I was missing. I also enjoyed reading about those who help Adam. There are also those whose agenda is all about power and they will do anything to make sure that their plans succeed. The author does a wonderful job of making me feel like I was right there with the characters on their journey. Don’t miss out on a story that mixes the past with the present. I would highly recommend reading it.
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Genre – YA / Adventure
Page Count – 350 pages
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RELIC HUNTERS: EAGLE OF THE EMPIRE
When his brother mysteriously disappears, sixteen-year-old Adam Hunter discovers that the myths and legends he was told as a boy have more truth to them than he ever thought possible.
To free his brother, Adam must uncover the truth about the lost Roman Ninth Legion and find its fabled Eagle Standard, an artefact of mysterious mythical power. Adam calls on the help of the British Museum, a team of quirky Relic Hunters, skilled in recovering and protecting relics around the world.
However, they need to act fast for they are not the only ones searching for the relic. To save the life of his brother, Adam and his allies will face an immortal tyrant who seeks to claim the Eagle of the Empire for himself, and with it, bring the world to its knees.
I live in Norwich, England and am currently working on the young adult adventure and historical series ‘Relic Hunters’. Inspired by the myths and legends my parents told me as a boy and with the help of my ever-suffering wife, a teacher and history graduate, ‘Eagle of the Empire’ was the first entry in the ‘Relic Hunters’ series.
When not writing, I am training or at least planning my next challenge. Following a serious knee injury, I was told by surgeons never to run or play sports again. Stubborn and reckless, much like the characters in my writing, I have not listened and have completed the Three Peaks Challenge, the Great North Run, the Greater Manchester Marathon and the London Marathon.
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