Ancient Rising, J. C. De La Torre
Ancient Rising, J. C. De La Torre
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Ancient Rising
A Joe Bev Audio Theater

Author: J. C. De La Torre

Narrator: Joe Bevilacqua

Unabridged: 11 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/15/2014


Synopsis

A widower is set off on an amazing adventure by a man claiming to be a god in this epic fantasy tale that reads like Indiana Jones meets Clash of the Titans. Follow Dan Ryan through Egypt, Greece, and the Mexican jungle as he unlocks the keys to finding the lost continent of Atlantis and the gods imprisoned there.Eight years after its initial publication, Ancient Rising still captures the hearts and minds of adventurous readers (and now listeners) beginning their trek into the world of the ancients. With book one of the Rise of the Ancients saga, JC De La Torre puts together a fast-paced adventure of a lifetime. Here, award-winning radio-theater artist Joe Bevilacqua breathes new life into the characters that make Ancient Rising one of the most exciting tales out there.Bevilacqua introduces you to the Bev-O-Vision 3D audiobook experience, designed to completely immerse you in the story. He weeps when Dan Ryan loses someone close to him. He cries out when Ryan exclaims in pain. He becomes Ryan, Doc Constant, Mina, Hermes, and all of the other colorful characters found within these pages. JC De La Torre takes you on a breathless search for the lost continent of Atlantis, and Bevilacqua delivers each and every action-packed moment. From the debut of the Greek god Hermes to the pits of Hades and the rise of Atlantis, Ancient Rising puts you on course for action-packed fun.

About J. C. De La Torre

JC De La Torre, a speculative-fiction author, was born in Tampa, Florida. Author of the critically acclaimed underground success Ancient Rising, he has experienced the highs and lows of the publishing business. From the thrill of great reviews for his initial foray into the world of science fiction and fantasy to the failure and eventual closing of his publisher, Luna Brillante Publishing, De La Torre continues to press on to provide his fans the best in speculative fiction.

About Joe Bevilacqua

Joe Bevilacqua, also known as Joe Bev, is a public radio producer and radio theater dramatist. However, his career has taken him into every aspect of show business, including stage, film, and television as a producer, director, writer, author, actor, journalist, documentarian, and even cartoonist. He is also a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Pennie on February 16, 2015

There is nothing I like better than to explore a good fantasy adventure especially when recorded in stereo to bring the readers experience up close and personal to 'Ancient Rising' in audio book format. A scenic delight that sets sail to far off lands through Mexico, Greece, and Egypt. 'Ancient Risi......more

Goodreads review by Heavensent1 on November 15, 2011

Ancient Rising is Book One in the Rise of the Ancients Saga and is an Fantasy Adventure Fiction. On the day that Dan Ryan is visited by the Greek God, Hermes, he is sure he is losing his mind. Recently widowed, Dan believes his grief may be hindering his sanity. As Hermes explains to Dan how the anci......more

Goodreads review by Tami on April 02, 2008

Dan Ryan is an acclaimed writer of an apocalyptic series of books. His wife and daughter are his life but writing is his air. Once immersed in his writing all else is soon forgotten. While completing his latest novel, Dan once again was lost in his work when tragically his wife and daughter were kil......more

Goodreads review by Todd on August 21, 2010

I liked this book and the next one. Imaginative, classic alternate history type stuff, but a fun read. There is one gratuitous sex scene that I found out of place and frankly annoying. I am looking forward to seeing where the series goes!......more

Goodreads review by April on August 25, 2010

Not a bad story for a free book for my Nook. The only thing I didn't like was that the story stopped in the middle of the story, and you had to start the second book. The second book was free too, though.......more


Quotes

“The hunt is breathless, moving at a breakneck speed that has you turning the page quicker as the end nears.” Sffworld.com

“De La Torre has presented a well-written, fast-moving adventure that fits into the Clive Cussler/Dan Brown mode.” Baryon Speculative Fiction Review

“The author has done the homework and come up with a novel full of exotic places, musty-dusty finds, and the Gods.” Fantasy Novel Review