The Devil's Gorge
Across the Ocean Book 1
by Dora Ilieva
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Pub Date 31 Oct 2014 | Archive Date 8 Apr 2019
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Description
Sam, a University of Toronto History student, receives a letter informing him that he has inherited some property in Bulgaria, the country of his parents.
Somewhat reluctantly, he decides to go there accompanied by his best friend Ben, a charming young man with a flair for languages and adventure. In the country of his parents Sam comes face to face with a different reality which gives rise to a series of uncanny dreams and questions about his own identity.
The short, pleasant trip the two friends were envisaging turns into a whirlwind of encounters which take them to the site of one the most sacred Thracian cities and throw them in the pursuit of a relic of world-changing importance and into the arms of the beautiful and mysterious Ana.
Featured Reviews
Jacqui H, Reviewer
Two American students, Ben and Sam, head to Bulgaria where the grandmother of one, Sam, has died and left him her house. They expect a short easy trip including meeting with a cousin and her father, an archaeologist. Nothing is short or easy and they soon find themselves involved with a mystical relic, Thracian excavations, murders and the whole junior Indiana Jones' archaeological mystical tour. The archaeology and the Bulgarian social descriptions are detailed and fascinating. The characters rather shallow and unconvincing. The ending of the story annoying - feels like a cliff edge. Turn the page and....'epilogue, 6 months later' which finalised and satisfied nothing. Earned the 4* because of the social history/culture aspects. Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
Great read. The author wrote a story that was interesting and moved at a pace that kept me engaged. The characters were easy to invest in.
Aileen G, Reviewer
A real Boy's Own adventure. Hunting for the Lyre of Orpheus in the mountains of Bulgaria, Sam and his friend Ben along with Sam's 3rd cousin and her father - who are archaeologists - they travel the country being chased, seduced - it all happens.
A good wheeze - not really my thing - one for the boys, I think.
Anthony P, Reviewer
Interesting tale about Thracian culture and archaeology. ILieva weaves a tight plot. I thought the ending of the book needed some work, it leaves the reader hanging. I wanted more.
Ily R, Media/Journalist
The Devil’s Gorge by Dora Ilieva was well written. The story is about a young man who inherits his grandmother’s home. He and his friend head to Bulgaria thinking this will be a simple quick trip. Little do they know they are in for an adventure.
It was a remarkable engrossing story that I enjoyed until the very end where I expected a little more. It seemed rather rushed. This was book provided to me in exchange for my honest opinion.
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