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Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
The Crystalline Crucible by Adam Rowan is a fun adventure story. Twenty-one-year-old Maxwell Jacobs loves Tetris, knights, and cheese sandwiches. He has a dream. He wants to be the best treasure hunter England has ever seen, and his big chance falls into his lap with a contest. The Crystalline Crucible is a treasure hunt that promises to answer some of the biggest secrets in the world and offers wealth beyond belief. When he breaks into a museum to get a clue, he is arrested, and his prospects look dark. Teaming up with a former criminal called Khalil Ahmed, Maxwell sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, following clues across the nation to find the treasure. Will Maxwell fulfil his dream or will he fall at the first hurdle?
The Crystalline Crucible by Adam Rowan is an unforgettable story that will take you on a journey to places you’ve probably never been before. This yarn is full of excitement, with plenty of tension and action to keep you hooked from the first page. The characters are amazing, realistic people, easily relatable with real flaws, and you’ll be rooting for Maxwell right from the start. The author has a way with words, making you feel as though you are living the story, experiencing the thrills and spills for yourself. I really enjoyed reading this book, and I am looking forward to more from Adam Rowan. If you love adventure stories with a unique plot and plenty of tension and suspense, you will love this book.
