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The Orichalcum Rod Paperback – November 21, 2018

by Travis Pearson (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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A suspenseful, thrill ride with themes of personal sacrifice, dedication, and humility underscoring the action.

A dream vacation turns deadly.

No one plans to live a nightmare, but Richard Carson suspects that he and his wife Kaylie chose the worst possible location for their honeymoon vacation. Nestled in an isolated village with primitive accommodations, they hope to explore mysterious ancient ruins and learn about an advanced civilization that existed thousands of years ago.

He and Kaylie thought exploring the archaeological remains of an ancient culture would provide safe adventure with terrific stories to tell family and friends.

Soon, after arriving at the enclave, Richard becomes uncomfortable with the culture and customs of the hamlet and feels threatened by the hard-looking village men and guards. He begins counting the minutes until the exploration is over so they can return home.

While experiencing the community and its residents, Richard determines the hamlet hides horrible secrets and concludes that he and Kaylie are not guests—they are prisoners. The village ruler, Adonis, a godlike bronze skinned giant enforces strict adherence to local customs and culture. Richard believes Adonis desires Kaylie and intends to take her as his own.

Richard is determined to uncover the secrets of the hamlet, protect Kaylie, and—if possible—escape.

The Orichalcum Rod is a suspense-filled adventure that builds in scope and intensity. The plot twists and turns will have the reader turning pages late into the night.
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  1. Print length
    142 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    November 21, 2018
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.36 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1732834016
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1732834019
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"A thrilling dive into the dangerous jungle where Richard Carson (Rex) and his new wife Kaylie have just touched down for a bit of tropical adventure. The mood of this book is edgy from the very start, from the welcoming party of god-like security guards amid the bizarre sense of dread around the entire isolated hamlet. The Orichalcum Rod has a great premise." Self-Publishing Review

"Highly Recommending" by Inaaya, a reviewer on GoodReads, B&N, etc. with a following of 745,911 readers.

The reviewer suggested The Orichalcum Rod as an IndieNext Submission.

"Pearson's characters are well defined and credible, and his plot is filled with twists and turns that keep the reader on edge and guessing."--Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite

"Pearson spins an intricate and engaging plot that pulled me deeper in with every page turned and every mystery uncovered. Reading the book was like collecting puzzle pieces that slowly started to come together with every chapter I finished...This book kept me intrigued and hooked until the very end; truly amazing."--Reviewed by Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite

"Overall, with its engaging character development, strong plot line and fantastic atmospheric writing, I would highly recommend The Orichalcum Rod to all readers who enjoy a tense exotic adventure."--Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

About the Author

Travis Pearson is a retired bank chairman and chief executive officer, an accomplished marksman, pilot, sports car driver, martial artist, and sportsman who tells an interesting story. The Orichalcum Rod is his fifth novel. He currently resides in Lucas, Texas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Travis Pearson (November 21, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1732834016
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1732834019
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.36 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Travis Pearson is a retired bank chairman and chief executive officer, and certified public accountant, who aspires to tell an interesting story. His novels pertain to the current challenges the country is facing, including polarization of the population, agenda politics, and a transforming media.

These stories describe the reaction of everyday people forced to confront ruthless adversaries who wield immense power, and the brave actions these ordinary individuals take to survive this environment. Mr. Pearson paints a sobering picture of the country’s current political climate exposing the precise manner in which individuals and groups are sacrificed for political power.

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Joanne A. Ocak
5.0 out of 5 stars Twists and Turns at every corner that pull you in!
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2021
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Let’s you know that things aren’t always as they seem. Reality is what you make it.
Clark Kent is Superman, but only if he let’s it be known.
“he-ro 1. a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities.”
- Definitions from Oxford Languages.
The Orichalcum Rod shows that, in my eyes, that an ordinary person, “ ...sees a grievous wrong, and they feel they are obligated to correct the situation, regardless of the consequences, and they prefer anonymity...” - Travis Pearson
My interest was peaked, throughout.
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Philip L
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2018
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If you have read any of the other Travis Pearson's science fiction novels, you will have come to expect something different and unusual. These are not the same characters as from his previous books so be prepared to be amazed at the new story line. As such, one has to wonder where he gets his ideas that he writes about. Once again he has devised a plot that intertwines reality and fiction that does not disappoint. This is another fast read with a happy ending, but after you put it down, you wish he had taken it a little bit further.
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mike stoll
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Characters Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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If I could have given it more stars I would ,! If you’re going away for a weekend, this is the perfect book to read! I wish it were longer. It’s full of action, humor, romance etc...so far I was so impressed by this Travis Pearson author I had to go out and purchase his next book The Last Defender ! I Suggested to all my friends that this is a must read book.
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Louise Barbettini
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
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I like Travis Pearson books because they are always a fast read and grab you from the beginning. This book is definitely exciting and mysterious with all the twists and turns. He builds the characters from the beginning that makes it easy to get an understanding of each character. Except there are some surprises as the characters do change as the story progresses.

I loved the book and highly recommend this book.
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Marc
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018
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Pearson really draws you into the story..once the action starts you can’t put it down! He writes about seemingly ordinary people rising to extraordinary challenges. I was very surprised by the twists and turns in the book and read it in two sittings!
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Paul J. Schwake
5.0 out of 5 stars New type thriller from Pearson
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018
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This new thriller is completely out of the model of previous novels. Fresh, original plot, strong characters. The book was exciting from start to finish. Just enough supernatural material to keep the reader guessing.
A thoroughly enjoyable read.
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John s Ocak
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun romp of a read
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
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Great read.flows like a action packed movie. Wonderfully effort by the young author Travis Pearson. Great read for
A cold winter night.
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mike
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable fun read that draws you in from the first chapter.
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
This is a bit of a new genre for Mr. Pearson that he executes splendidly. Reading this story is like seeing it in a movie in my head yet the unexpected twists and turns keep me on the edge of my seat. This story is so believable, it could have happened to anyone. Very enjoyable read and I highly recommend it.
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