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The Dresden Codex, Book 1
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Kate Rudd
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Jeff Wheeler
About this listen
A vacationing family becomes pawns in an ancient ritual designed to bring about the apocalypse in a riveting thriller by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler.
A prophecy has waited for five centuries to be fulfilled. That time has come. Sacrifices will be made. Let the games begin.
When Jonathon Roth and his family are invited by their neighbors, the Beasleys, to join them at a luxury retreat in Cozumel, who can refuse? It’s the perfect winter getaway. Relaxing on the beach, gourmet food, sightseeing, and free accommodations. But if it sounds too good to be true, it is.
Villa Sara de Calakmul, owned by mysterious tycoon Jacob Calakmul, is more isolated compound than private resort. Armed guards patrol the jungle perimeters. Pictures of previous guests—long disappeared—adorn the walls. And there are whispers of something coming called “the game.” Even in the sweltering heat, the Roths feel a chill—and the fear that they haven’t been invited to Villa Sara. They’ve been lured. But for what purpose? And to what end?
From the ruins, a death cult is reborn. A prophecy to bring down Western civilization is being realized. As a legendary blood sport is engaged, the Roths themselves may need to call upon ancient powers if they’re to survive, escape, and save the world from annihilation.
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“Easy to follow, well-paced, and an intriguing concept.” —Midwest Book Review
“A fast-paced and enthralling thriller that blends ancient history, magic, and action. Once I started this book, I couldn’t stop—and loved every single scene. A masterpiece of story and setting. Highly recommend!” —A. R. Torre, New York Times bestselling author
“Jeff Wheeler knocks it out of the park with his supercharged thriller Doomsday Match. From the very first scene, you know you’re in for an incredible thrill ride full of constant danger and relentless twists—set against a jaw-dropping conspiracy background. Just when you think you’ve figured out Wheeler’s game, he artfully rips the rug out from under the reader, shaking up the plot. If you’re a fan of fast-paced, devious conspiracies with a little more than a touch of magic and mysticism, Doomsday Match is for you!”—Steven Konkoly, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
“Fans of James Rollins and Dan Brown will love this stunning new thriller from Jeff Wheeler. Doomsday Match is utterly engrossing, a dark and complex tale filled with ancient secrets, adventure, and betrayal. You won’t be able to put it down.” —Melinda Leigh, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author
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- 07-15-23
Fascinating!!
I think I’ve ready every book that Jeff Wheeler has written. Some are poetically beautiful, others are gripping, but everyone has been a good read, and ones I’ll be reading again!! They are blood pumping but never crude. Love them!!
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- 07-21-23
Pretty good but some inconsistency
I don’t know why but it really annoys me when Serena “fell asleep” in the cenotes that a few paragraphs before the author said had flat walls that couldn’t be climbed and that anyone in would need to tread water in. Sleep trending? 🤣
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- Sandy
- 08-03-24
Much better than expected!
While there are a couple frustrating bumps in the setup, the story comes together and the characters well developed. It’s a different genre than I often read but look forward to more from this author.
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- Athena (OneReadingNurse)
- 07-14-23
in Kate we trust
Kate Rudd narrates most of Wheeler's books and she did another solid job here. I can listen to all his books as long as she is reading them 😅
So... Ok I've read *all* the Wheeler books and sometimes he goes outside his wheelhouse (The Grave Kingdom series for example) and it goes really well. I loved those books when he decided to do an Oriental setting
This contemporary/modern/thriller thing where he went to Mayan culture... I don't know. I know next to nothing so I can't comment on historical accuracy. The Dresden Codex is a Mayan thing and that's all I know, so that's not affecting my feelings.
I just think Wheeler historically isn't great at family scenes, no offense to him and his family, but the banter is so excessively *cringe*. I don't know a lot of modern day teenage lingo but I couldn't deal with this in real life. He's got a history of not writing kids really well and I think he did ok with the young kid, but the teens are like...I don't know, I like the family as a unit but their dialogue felt clunky and cringey
I liked the action scenes the best, and the last 30% of the novel. The whole thing was like Indiana Jones meets The Celestine Prophecies and I just can't with the villain. I didn't know Mayans had a lot of magic in their history. It's interesting but also - come on the dude turned into a crocodile 🤣
The good parts are that Wheeler's books are always very readable and they have good flow. He isn't afraid to hurt people. As a nurse I think he did a decent job with the diabetic character and it's also good to show people how serious diabetic complications and DKA can be. Wheeler is also a very good descriptive writer when he chooses to be, and he included a few wholesome side characters like Jorge who I liked.
I mean, I'll keep reading because it's Wheeler and I'm wondering how he's going to get two more books out of this, but for once I'm just not as enthusiastic as usual 🤷♀️ I have faith though, let's see how well he does going forward
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-11-23
Super fan
I enjoyed this book and can hardly wait for the next. Jeff Wheeler never disappoints.
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-21-23
Great book!!
Best part about this book is how the author just jumps right in the action and he made sure the family wasn't some bumbling idiots and they figured it out pretty quickly. Great job on that!! Can't wait for book 2!!
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- ANGIELYNN
- 07-30-23
Great start to a great series!
I love Jeff Wheeler and when I tan across this is was so excited. Needless to say I wasn’t disappointed.
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- Mamasgottarun
- 01-03-24
Loved the book! Not sure if I ever want to venture into Mexico again!
Good story, kept me on the edge of my figurative seat while running, household chores, and putting away the Christmas decorations!
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- Kentucky Bohemian
- 07-09-23
Amazing Read. Astounding Author.
Jeff Wheeler has a wonderful economy of words. Every word of every scene is essential, creating a neck-snapping pace that grips and won't let go. There are no extraneous soliloquies or character-creating dialogues that go on for pages. Yet the reader readily discovers the depth and worth of the characters through their thoughts, actions, and conversations. With the whip-smart wordsmithing of Mr. Wheeler, his readers are engaged, knowledgable, and engrossed in chapter one.
I may have picked this book up simply because I enjoy the author's works, or I may have seen the cover and thought "Oooh. This looks good." Who knows. However it made its way into my library, I apparently never read the book blurb because I was unprepared for the chaos and craziness of this jet-fueled plot. Oh my goodness. This is a great premise, and with the author's skill, it passes the "sniff test" for literary plausibility.
The narration of Kate Rudd is golden, adding life and dimension to these incredible characters. The entire Roth family is delightful in their unique ways. The parents are pretty normal; intelligent, hard-working, and devoted to their family. The eldest child, daughter Suki (unsure of spelling) is smart, strong, funny in her sardonic way, and very intuitive. Then there are the twin boys, Luke and Bryant. They are total delights, mainly because of their over-the-top sense of fun, adventure, and the nearly universal boyhood love of bodily humor. Together, this family is remarkably strong, with a bond that will keep them fighting until the last possible breath. As the threat level increases, they draw themselves closer together in an attitude of circling the wagons for safety.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The pacing, plot, characters, and narration all make this as enjoyable a read as a sci-fi fan is going to get. I'm already salivating for the next installment of the story because the Roths have more to come. I can't wait.
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- MH20
- 07-12-23
Wow!
This foray into thrillers was fantastic! And there’s two more books!!! I don’t want to give anything away, but trust me and listen now!
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