Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Sphinx

by Max McCoy

Book Overview

It is the most coveted of all ancient artifacts. In it is written the history--and the fate--of every human being. And he who owns it writes his own destiny. Now Indiana Jones follows a trail of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553561979
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Bantam
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.9" x 0.8" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Sphinx

Indiana Jones, an archeology professor at the London University, has a fascination for ancient artifacts and finding them. In this heart-thumping page-turner Indy finds himself plunging into another dangerous adventure. Jones, a magician, and her assistant join Jones after certain circumstances. The team begins to look for the all-powerful Omega book. The book can control his fate and the fate of the entire world! Unfortunately, on their tail is a vengeance-crazed Japanese spymaster. Though, they aren't the only things in their path to the Omega book. Lepers, hurricanes, the Yezidi people, and the crazy Japanese will or will not stop the fearsome trio. Will the Japanese get him first or will Indy and his companions stop the Omega book from fall into the wrong hands? The only way to find out is to read Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Sphinx. My favorite part is when the author, Max McCoy, describes the single tear rolling down the magicians face. It's just the power and description of that moment and what's happening around her before and after the moment occurs. I love this book and I think you will too! You can't put it down after you pick it up. It's full of nonstop action, adventure, and amazing detail. Once you read this book you'll want to read it again and again!

Sorry to hear this would be the last...

When I got this book, I was very excited. I'd been waiting for it for what seemed like forever. I own every book in the series, and was on pins and needles waiting to read it. I was devastated, well, maybe not devastated. I was upset to find out that the publisher had decided not to continue the series. In this book, McCoy takes us to Egypt where Indy searches for the Book of Life, the mythical book spoken of in the bible that lists every person who ever has, and ever will live. It tells how, where and when they die, etc. Imagine how this could be used for evil! Indy does it again, and does so in smashing Indy style!

Awesome Series

After reading all of the Indiana Jones books by Max McCoy, I can only think of one word to describe them: awesome. The way that he writes the stories is almost similar in fashion to Rob MacGregor in the sense that they both capture the personality and character of Indiana Jones. It's almost as if you can hear Harrison Ford speaking in the dialog. Max also makes use of a constant element throughout all 4 of the Indiana Jones books which makes for an even more exciting read. In doing so, you see the progression of Indy's character throughout all 4 books and as such, I recommend reading the books in order.

Write On , Max McCoy--Great Story !

Smashing finale to Max McCoy's tenure as resident Indiana Jones storyteller ! A great adventure---couldnt help thinking it would have been a TERRIFIC movie. McCoy SAVED this series over the last 4 books-- HE had the dialogue for Indy down pat -I kept hearing Harrison Ford in every word. Well done Max, well done !