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The Lost Goddess: A Novel Paperback – December 24, 2012

by Tom Knox (Author)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 222 ratings
Editors' pick Best Science Fiction & Fantasy
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“A globetrotting adventure with shades of Dan Brown and Indiana Jones.” —Suspense Magazine

In the silent caves of deepest France, young archaeologist Julia Kerrigan unearths an ancient skull with a hole bored through the forehead. Shortly after, her mentor is brutally murdered—by a seemingly supernatural killer. Meanwhile, in the jungle of Southeast Asia, photographer Jake Thirby undertakes a mysterious assignment for a beautiful Cambodian lawyer who is investigating mysterious findings at the two-thousand-year-old Plain of Jars.

Linking the two is a strange, demonic woman—dazzling in her physical prowess and unstoppable in her hunger for vengeance. A seductive blend of global adventure, gothic horror, and ripped-from-the-headlines science, The Lost Goddess is an edge-of-your-seat thriller with shocking revelations on the history of human violence and guilt.
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  1. Print length
    464 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Plume
  4. Publication date
    December 24, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    5.3 x 1 x 7.95 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780452298989
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0452298989
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Praise for The Lost Goddess:

"Mr. Knox's speculations are good ones, making you wonder what might really have been going on in dictators' secret laboratories." -- The Wall Street Journal

 
"How terrific to find a new thriller in which the dramatic action emerges from an exemplary mix of first-rate research, interesting politics and credible characters! A novel such as this really gives you hope for good reading at the end of a busy workday or during a trip." -- The Dallas Morning News

 
“The Lost Goddess” is a globetrotting adventure with shades of Dan Brown and Indiana Jones....A page-turner." -- Suspense Magazine

"This quirky novel from the pseudonymous Knox...combines elements of the best of several genres, shakes them up, then lays them out in surprisingly original patterns....Knox doles out enough tantalizing scientific, social, and spiritual lore to sate even the hungriest anthropological thriller reader." -- Publishers Weekly




Praise for The Marks of Cain:
"Tom Knox knows the DNA of an astonishing thriller. The Marks of Cain...may well be the most controversial thriller since The Da Vinci Code." -- Jeff Abbott, bestselling author of Adrenaline and The Last Minute
"An intriguing, well-told story." -- Booklist




Praise for The Genesis Secret:

"[The Genesis Secret] makes one want to tear through the pages to find out what happens next." -- The Dallas Morning News

About the Author

 Tom Knox is the pseudonym of the journalist Sean Thomas. He has traveled the globe writing for a variety of publications, including The Times (London), The Guardian, and The Daily Mail. He lives in London.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0452298989
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plume; Reprint edition (December 24, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780452298989
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0452298989
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 1 x 7.95 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 222 ratings

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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J. Self
5.0 out of 5 stars This was SO good!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013
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I took this with me on vacation to SE Asia. I swallowed it whole. I missed a night of sleep staying up to read most of it. I understand this is the 3rd book that the author wrote. Well done. I hardly read fiction and my wife talked me into giving it a try and I settled on this. I am so glad I did. I was engrossed and transported but I also learned a great deal about the people, culture and history of Cambodia. The book is fiction but many times I would read something, pause to pick up my ipad and look up some reference. BOOM. There it was, Mind blown AND entertained. I will be watching for more from Mr. Knox.
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Zief67
4.0 out of 5 stars Took a while
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2012
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Ordered book on the 27th of June but didn't receive it until July 20th. I had to ask for a tracking number, to track the package, and they were very prompt in getting back to me. They appeared to have shipped it on the 29th if June, through I believe DHL, and it just took them forever. So my only compliant would be the shipping.

Book was received in excellent condition as promised.

Very happy with the item just not the shipping.
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Robert Fox
3.0 out of 5 stars "The Lost Goddess" is Just an "OK" Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2013
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The development of the story took awhile; trying to explain the rationale behind Pol Pot's murder of millions of Cambodians during the 1970's .... the writer was working too hard to pull two sets of different characters, an archaeologist and journalist together to solve a "mystery" at the end of the story. I was not really sure where the story line was going until the last third of the book.
For me, the plot was a bit too far fetched ..... and this was not as good a read or story as Tom Knox's first book, "The Genesis Secret". I did expect better from the author after reading "The Genesis Secret", so for me, it was "just OK" ....
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, written so well
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
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Really enjoyed this book Tom Knox is a hell of a writer
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Irina
4.0 out of 5 stars i liked it
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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I liked this book although less than Genesis secret.
it was slow at start but got intense closer to the middle. i don't expect much of these types of books, but this one was quite interesting, keeps you wanting to flip through pages to see the mystery unfold and keeps your mind from stress or whatever it is you want to run away.
good read, solid 4 starts!
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country0129
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2012
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I thought the novel was very well written and above all extremely entertaining. The author invites you along as he tells a tale that is both intriguing yet terrifying. The author blends past and present seamlessly while adding enough plot twists to satisfaction. I also like the fact that Mr Knox never condescends to his reader but rather informs and educates as part of the story. Being a fan of adventure/archaeology i was thrilled with this book and plan on being a repeat reader of it.
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Natasha
1.0 out of 5 stars Rough
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2022
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Books can be sad but this was graphic. It is like how much tragedy can one book hold? This pushed it.
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Wendy P. Regan
2.0 out of 5 stars Not his best work
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2012
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I devoured The Marks of Cain and The Genesis Secret for its rich historical extrapolations and it's thrilling,page turning suspense. This was not like that at all even though he appeared to try. I did not love the characters. I am hopeful he will create another novel like his first two!
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waycat
5.0 out of 5 stars A journey into ancient history.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2018
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All Tom Knox's books take me on a journey of discovery, intrigue and hidden ancient secrets.

Each book treats the reader to some real escapism, coupled with ancient history that has obviously been well researched.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good potential but not fully realized
Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2013
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An interesting concept, competent writing, but a lot of loose ends in the development of the story.

For example, an interesting theme is introduced in the dreams of one of the protagonists, but it is not developed further in the story.
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Axel Berger
4.0 out of 5 stars Slow start, but then ...
Reviewed in Germany on February 6, 2015
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After the first two of Tom Knox's thrillers I found this third one rather disappointing. The story dragged a bit and the prehistoric archaeological "facts" were too obviously wrong or unconnected, spoiling the fun and making it hard to sustain the suspension of disbelief. When the solution was finally spelt out in great detail, it turned out to be rather pedestrian. It also came about 100 pages before the end - funny that.
Let me tell you, that last quarter makes up for all the slog before. Where the resolution of Knox's first book was just plain silly, and the second bordering on the plausible, this third one is an idea that really warrants thinking about, even if the build up to it is mostly nonsense.
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DorisLivesOn
4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty and enthralling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2024
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Love all Tom Knox books they are very dark and show the darker side of Human nature.But they keep you interested.
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Wendy A.M. Prosser
3.0 out of 5 stars Bible of the Dead by Tom Knox
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2012
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Less gory than other Tom Knox novels I've read, and with a darker (and perhaps more satisfying) ending. Otherwise, the now usual mix of journalists/archaeologists/police investigating the same mystery in different parts of the world, eventually joining forces for the climax.

Would have given it four stars, except I disagree with the line the author seems to be pushing in the final chapters!
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