I love a great mystery that is cloaked in a real world setting that is new to me. Andrew's novel is non stop action combined with an Indiana Jones plot. Well worth the read!!

If you like Indiana Jones you will love this book. Set in Cambodia and Thailand this is about historic artefacts in this case a very big bronze statue which is being smuggled out of the country by a small group of ex Rhodesian mercenary’s.. Boran an ex CIA agent, his best friend Thomas an ,archeologist and his sister Emma a trainee doctor set about stopping the smugglers. Very well written and most enjoyable.

A first book by Caleb Andrew. Placed in Cambodian judge. Bogan Tompkins helps a friend perhaps smuggling out ancient artifacts. While the story has a slow start the action picks up as the author gets into his story. The descriptions are excellent and one has the feeling the author knows what he’s talking about.
A new author of archaeology thriller you might want to pick up and be first. Hope another book is on the way.

I have been watching a show about artifacts during the evening and reading this book at night. I feel emersed in history. The way artifacts are stolen and sold is so sad. The book follows the stealing and tracking of what happens to one statue. Rough men, apathetic government and police that are easily bribed makes this story fill with twists, turns and wondering who to trust. The story is interesting. I wish it didn't match so closely to the show I am watching about the treasures from another time.

Thanks to Netgalley for giving me a free copy of this book. I loved it. Because of it's fast paced plot with a young and resourceful spy, because of the setting in South East Asia with extremely detailed descriptions of places, smells, atmosphere and feelings. Because of the many many historically diverse and truly researched back stories of the many characters. I loved that most of the characters had lived through historical traumatic events that shaped their lives yet these events are easily forgotten from the Western memories. I loved that geopolitics were discussed with tact and that current conflictual positions are not shown as black or white issues but shades of grey. I hope this book, while quite entertaining, opens many people's minds to the problem that is artifacts theft and how museums aquire their precious collections. Somehow most of the main characters were young and beautiful or older and in good shape, but at least the female lead, while clumsy, wasn't as helpless as has been described in stereotypical action plots. I loved the chapter from the old roadside vendor's point of view. I hope to read more culturally charged, ethically challenging and action filled stories from this author.

This book was surreal as I was in Cambodia and Thailand while reading this book. It was awesome to tie in what I learned on my trip and understand the book so much better. I was immersed in the book as I was soaking in all the places. My only concern that the book didn’t feel finished. It added more story line and then ended. I hope there is a sequel as Boran was a great character.

The Cambodian jungle, a a place where our main character Boran finds himself in while investigating some shady art dealings and a kidnapping. This is a fast paced book and story and one that will keep you guessing. The descriptiveness was enough to take you to this steamy, hot place but was not overly descriptive (which always leaves me bored). The characters are well suited to this story and art aspect is interesting and intriguing.

I really enjoyed reading this book as it keep my interest and was full of action and excitement. Having been to Cambodia I could picture some of the settings and felt it was a story well told.

Thank you Net Galley and BooksGoSocial for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This book makes me think of Indiana Jones teaming up with Jack Reecher in Cambodia and a crazy adventure unfolds.

Boran’s best friend, Thomas, is kidnapped due to his archaeological expertise. Boran, former CIA, is determined to rescue him. Can Boran save Thomas before he is no longer any use to his kidnappers?

This book transported me to Cambodia. It was like I felt the heat and could smell the local air and taste the food. The author does a fantastic job immersing the reader into the scene.

As a lover of history and archaeology, I was captivated by the story. I wanted to know what artifacts were found and their role in history. I also didn’t want any historical site or artifacts to be destroyed, ruined, or sold illegally because it truly is devastating to a culture when that happens.

The action, suspense, and corruption will keep you engaged in the story by wanting to find out what happens next. The story will sometimes flash back in time to provide tiny clues or context to the reader, which I always enjoy. With the way the book ended, I also see this easily becoming an addictive series.

Fast paced, action packed and entertaining. It was a well plotted and tightly knitted story featuring a cast of well done characters
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

The characters are not stereotypical with exciting good guy/bad buy encounters, and the archaeology backstory is intriguing and gripping. It was a swift, entertaining, suspenseful thriller and I enjoyed it. The end of this book will catch you way off guard. It is a twisted ending!

If you love Indiana Jones or The Mummy, this book is perfect for you! I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, so I greatly thank them for allowing me to read it early. I finished this late last night and thought about my review all day. There is action, adventure, thrills, and a bit of attraction between two characters, and it's all you love in an archaeological thriller. This was the first time I had read a book about Cambodia, and the author has an excellent grasp of the politics and social issues regarding the looting of precious ancient treasures. As a museum professional living in the time of countries advocating for the return of their stolen artifacts, I find the timing of this book point.

The downsides of this book are in its characters, pacing, and dialogue. I found the characters relatively flat until the book's middle and end; the introductions were also confusing. The book's pacing also felt rushed in some places and too slow in others. The dialogue, I felt, was a bit choppy at times, and some characters felt like the dialogue did not match what we know their character to be in my opinion, and I'm very interested to see what other readers have to say.

Overall, it was an enjoyable ride. I find Emma a tremendous, spunky character, and I'd love to see more of her from the author. This book introduced me to a brand new genre of books that I am very excited to dive into.

Happy Reading!!

The Koh Ker Conspiracy Caleb Andrew
Interesting tale about a character with some skills trying to save a friend and prevent the theft of a statue which has historical significance. Round and round we go as the chase unfolds. Quite intriguing.
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Though the blurb got my attention, the story didn't live up to what I hoped for. The pacing and how the plot unfolded didn't match what I expected. I was expecting a more engaging and smooth storyline.

Despite the thrilling chase from Cambodia to Bangkok and back, it begins to feel repetitive with an excessive emphasis on 'running around' without significant plot development or variety.

While the plot was interesting, I found the storytelling a bit challenging to follow. The transitions between chapters felt disconnected, especially with the multiple perspectives of Emma, Boran, and Thomas. Additionally, the flashbacks of Boran's childhood and the mystery of his father's disappearance seemed somewhat unrelated to the main plot. It could be more about how the story was told rather than the mystery itself.

Overall, this was an okay read.