Out of Time

by: Samantha Graves

Published by: Hachette Book Group/ Grand Central Publishing/ Forever

Reviewed by Kathy Perschmann

Do you like Indiana Jones-type adventures? This is the real thing, with a bit of hot, steamy romance in the hot, steamy and dangerous jungle. Throw in some psychic connections to the past, received though museum antiquities expert Jillian Talbot.

A crystal lens was found, one that leads to an ancient archive of knowledge. Tomb raider Jackson dies as he hands the lens off to Simon Bonner, telling him he has to take on the task of finding the treasure, as Bonner’s ex-wife Celina has been kidnapped, and the treasure has to be exchanged for her life. The only one who can use the lens is the “seer,” –one Jillian Talbot. Bonnner gets to her in time to save her from being kidnapped, and takes her on to a safe house where they figure out the ancient writing on the sides of the lens is ancient Olmec. And they go to Mexico. They seek the help of Mancuso, an Olmec expert, and Jillian’s friend Paulie, a computer geek, tags along to keep her safe. Along the way Jillian fights her growing attraction to Bonner, because she despises his profession of tomb robbing, despite the fact that she knows that museums often buy from such plunderers.

Lots of people are after them: the Mexican police; Kesel, the murderous villain who was the most recent owner of the lens; and Celina, Simon Bonner’s nasty and duplicitous ex-wife. Jillian does succumb to Simon’s attractions, but she is not sure if she can give up the treasure archive when it might benefit all of mankind. Will she choose love? Will Simon betray or save her? What is the archive, and who left it?

Armchair Interviews says: A great beach read, exciting and romantic, a thrill a minute!

Author’s Web site: http://www.SamanthaGraves.com