Gina Rae Mitchell

Lucifer’s Triangle by N.S. Wikarski (The Trove Chronicles #1) | Book Review, Excerpt, Giveaway

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Book Details

Lucifer's Triangle by N. S. Wikarski
Series: The Trove Chronicles #1
Published by Independent on June 25, 2022
Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Historical
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 230

In a city where belief means everything, putting your faith in the wrong person can get you killed.

A myth-busting global adventure series pitting patriarchy against buried history. Welcome to the world of the Arkana in relic hunts that span continents, centuries, and lost civilizations.

In their latest adventure, two field agents are sent to Jordan on a standard artifact retrieval mission. What could possibly go wrong? Absolutely everything. When a colleague's nephew is murdered, the crime points to a suicide bomb plot and a twisted conspiracy that could plunge the Middle East into war for decades to come. The entire Arkana team springs into action to counter a threat unlike anything they've ever faced before. That's because they'll have to square off against a villain as devious as the devil himself, who wants nothing more than to see Jerusalem go up in flames.

THE TROVE CHRONICLES
A Series for Fans of Archaeology Adventure, Alternative History Thrillers, and Treasure Hunt Mysteries

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Excerpt from Lucifer’s Triangle

Of course, he knew how deceiving appearances could be. He himself was living proof of that adage. Anyone who chanced to notice him would see an average-looking, thirty-something businessman with dark hair and a neatly trimmed goatee. One might easily assume he worked in an office nearby. That assessment was partially true. He was a businessman, and he was about to start his workday.

However, he didn’t follow a profession as mundane as banking or law. His true vocation lay in stirring up trouble, and he was a master of his craft. After their last successful venture, Akeem had taken to calling him an agent provocateur. He liked the title. It had a certain bygone elegance to it.

Aside from that colorful descriptor, most of his current contacts knew him as Lucifer. He realized the pseudonym was a ridiculous cliche. Still, he liked the flair of it. He valued flair because it was the one trait that someone in his line of work couldn’t afford to display. That was ironic since his current venture might amplify his fame to legendary proportions among his prospective clientele.

But he was getting ahead of himself. He needed to arrange all the details first. Lucifer had already zeroed in on some toy soldiers who would be perfect for this mission. Next, he needed to muster them and get them marching in the right direction before Akeem would feel inclined to greenlight his proposal.

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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My thoughts on Lucifer’s Triangle

Lucifer’s Triangle by N.S. Wikarski is the first book in her Trove Chronicles series.

The story opens at the Tower of David in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, with an explanation of the different religions currently occupying the quadrants of the area. Along with a general history of the wars to gain control, I slowly started to feel the mysterious overtones of the story.

The descriptive narrative pulled me in as if I were watching a movie. The action gets intense, with the Arkana crew trying their best to prevent a war. There are plot twists and the occasional spot where I had to stop and reflect on what I had just read to keep it straight in my head.

There is a good bit of backstory of the Arkana, and previous “missions” sprinkled throughout this story, making it feel like a continuation of the previous series while maintaining its stand-alone status.

You can tell the author has devoted many hours to her research on the history of the various cities, religions, political factions, and artifacts. Her world-building skills are well-represented in her portrayal of Chicago and its exurbs.

I’ve also read some of Wikarski’s Gilded Chicago series and can say she definitely knows how to spin an intricate tale that captivates readers.

Fans of thrilling, mysterious action tales full of rich history will love this one.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Giveaway!

N. S. Wikarski will award a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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Full Tour Schedule:

September 21: B-Gina Review
September 28: Viviana MacKade
September 28: Sandra’s Book Club
October 5: The Avid Reader
October 5: Archaeolibrarian – I Dig Good Books!
October 12: fundinmental
October 12: Gina Rae Mitchell

 

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