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Dinosaur Dust takes place 10 or so years after [b:Dinosaur Jazz|14743066|Dinosaur Jazz|Michael Panush|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1338483387s/14743066.jpg|20390896] and introduces a brand new character: mob enforcer and former Marine Norris Hall. He's been sent on a job to LA, Hollywoodland, and tagging along is pulp novelist Nathan Whipple, all grown-up and looking for some research for his latest story. They're looking for the kidnapped movie-star dino, Rusty the Raptor, and the trail leads them straight to Acheron Island.
Things haven't exactly been peaceful on Acheron, but under the rule of Mayor Edwin Crowe, it's been stable. That's looking to change, though, with the Japanese and Nazis moving in with mysterious motives. Let the adventures begin.
I was a bit disappointed that Sir Edwin didn't play a bigger role, but Nathan and our new friend Hall more than made up for it. The mayor is leaving the adventuring to the younger folks these days, but he's not shy to step in when needed.
The Jurassic Club books have all the grand action and wonder of classic pulp fiction, but with the added bonuses of great, realistic characters and an amazing setting filled with dinosaurs... and those mysterious ruins. The setting (and the research into all those prehistoric creatures!) is so beautifully done, I felt like those dinosaurs and the island were coming to life right in front of me.
The Nazi plot that unravels was a fascinating play. The ruins do seem to draw out the crazy in people and Dr. Von Walth and Erich Zoller are no exception. Some of the secrets of the ruins are revealed in this episode, but they only raise more questions. The ending wrapped up the Nazi plot, but I'm hoping for another Acheron adventure soon to help satisfy my curiosity about the ruins.
The character arc was the most satisfying part of this story though. Hall makes a huge change during the course of this novel, and the catalyst for the whole thing? Our dear, young Nathan.
Enough to give you faith in humanity. ;)
Things haven't exactly been peaceful on Acheron, but under the rule of Mayor Edwin Crowe, it's been stable. That's looking to change, though, with the Japanese and Nazis moving in with mysterious motives. Let the adventures begin.
I was a bit disappointed that Sir Edwin didn't play a bigger role, but Nathan and our new friend Hall more than made up for it. The mayor is leaving the adventuring to the younger folks these days, but he's not shy to step in when needed.
The Jurassic Club books have all the grand action and wonder of classic pulp fiction, but with the added bonuses of great, realistic characters and an amazing setting filled with dinosaurs... and those mysterious ruins. The setting (and the research into all those prehistoric creatures!) is so beautifully done, I felt like those dinosaurs and the island were coming to life right in front of me.
The Nazi plot that unravels was a fascinating play. The ruins do seem to draw out the crazy in people and Dr. Von Walth and Erich Zoller are no exception. Some of the secrets of the ruins are revealed in this episode, but they only raise more questions. The ending wrapped up the Nazi plot, but I'm hoping for another Acheron adventure soon to help satisfy my curiosity about the ruins.
The character arc was the most satisfying part of this story though. Hall makes a huge change during the course of this novel, and the catalyst for the whole thing? Our dear, young Nathan.
"I remember meeting you, Hall," Nathan said. "I knew right away you were a good guy."
"I don't know if I was," I said. "Maybe I just ended up becoming what you wanted me to be. If that's the case, I thank you for it."
Enough to give you faith in humanity. ;)
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