The Librarians and the Pot of Gold by Greg Cox is based on a television show and some of it reminded me of James Bond movies:
- The initial sequence is fast and dangerous and has nothing to do with the rest of the plot
- The action and setting are vivid
- Dialogue is short and snappy
- People don’t always think before they act
Overall I enjoyed the book despite being completely unaware of the television show. The Librarians and the Pot of Gold references past adventures over and over, which is a little annoying, but readers who follow the show or have read earlier novels will likely enjoy.
This is a very fast read, two to three hours at most. The authors don’t explain the characters or back story, presumably we’re supposed to be familiar already, but it’s easy enough to pick up and follow. The good guys are obvious and the bad guys even more obvious, and there are plenty of secondary characters to add interest.
I would like to read more novels, written with a bit more serious intent, that use the Library concept.
I’m not sure I’ll read any further books in the series but do recommend The Librarians and the Pot of Gold if you enjoy fantasy with lots of action and color.
3 Stars
I received an advance copy via NetGalley in expectation of an honest review.
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