Good...but not what I expected

Don't get me wrong...this is a really good book. I love this author and was anxiously waiting for the next Event Group book. Finally, it's here...or so I thought. This book is really a back story for one of the artifacts. I was truly disappointed that I only got about 10 minutes of Jack and the gang. if your looking for an entertaining story, you got it. If your looking for an Event Group thriller, save your money.

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A Perfect Prequel for the Event Group

This was another excellent installment to the Event Group. The story explores the origins of the Group, and what was essentially the founding mission. I wasn't sure that I'd enjoy it, as it introduces a whole new cast of characters from an earlier time. But it didn't take long until I was hooked.

The characters were fascinating, once I could keep them straight as to who was who. And an interesting aside was a really interesting look into the feelings of the various people following the American Civil War. The story offered a view into that situation that I really didn't expect.

Although the story didn't tie up as neatly as I'd expected, it still was a satisfying tale, with all of Golemon's trademark spookiness, character development, and plausibility.

As for Richard Poe? He is the Event Group. I can't imagine listening to an Event Group book without him as the narrator. His in-imitable style defines the group, and added one more satisfying element to the story.

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David Golemon Did It Again

The Mountain was a great reading experience. I could not stop listening to the story nor put the book down! David Golemon's Event Group Series are some of best book to read. The Mountain Pre-qual brings a new direction for the reader and opens new story lines and characters to enjoy.

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Excellent story and narration.

If you could sum up The Mountain in three words, what would they be?

Thrilling, humorous and unexpected

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I found the plot quite thrilling and entertaining.

What does Richard Poe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He does a great job of creating a cast of distinct characters. I was really impressed by his ability to pull off so many different characters with a wide variety of accents and regional dialects.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

What they found on the mountain was more than they were looking for.

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Exciting look back!

This is such a fun adventure that shows why the event group is so special!

Great stories

well-woven tale, as usual. I've listened to it twice now, and it only seems to get better over time. forgive Mr golemon a few peccadilloes and pet peeves and you will find all of his stories well-written and superbly blended and intertwined, but extremely entertaining.
go to www.bookseriesinorder.com, enter his name where appropriate, and start reading from the first novel. you'll enjoy them all.

Not an Event Group book

I like this writer and have been listening to his books in order, but head’s up that this is NOT an Event Group story. I kept waiting for the prequel to stop and the story to move into modern day. It took an embarrassing amount of time to realize that was never going to happen. Lol. The characters were good but the story line bounced around a lot and it just didn’t feel focused.

Great fictional history.

The audible version of this series is fantastic. I love the what if? part of this story..

The end did not justify the tediousness.

I just couldn't get into this book. it took almost a year to finish. The last 4 hours were good. I listen to this series for the current Event group, not for history in the Event world.

Yawnfest! Toooo longgg but. an ok story.

I have to say it was worth listening to if only to get to the next one in series.
I am not one to skip stories but just wish it hadn't been so long.
Great narration as Poe always does.
Story was good but not great.
If you like the EG series stick with it then.