Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt by Darren Shan

Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt (Archibald Lox #4) by Darren Shan

Release: July 1, 2021
Format: Paperback, eBook
Publisher: Home of the Damned Ltd
Source: Rockstar Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD

When a couple of assassins catch up with Archie, he’s forced to flee to the Merge in search of friendship and safety.

As his skills develop, he opens a gateway to a long-forgotten crypt, where ancient secrets are revealed.

In a city of ice, the greatest gropsters of the six realms have assembled for a legendary Tourney, but a small group of plotters are more interested in kidnapping…

Book four of the Archibald Lox series by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cirque Du Freak and Lord Loss.

This is the first of three books in VOLUME TWO of the series.

About the Author

Darren Shan is the globally bestselling author whose breakthrough debut novel, Cirque Du Freak,
the first book in the 12-book series, was released in January 2000. Since then, he has published more than fifty books for both children and adults including the 10-book Demonata series and 12-book Zom-B series. Cirque Du Freak was adapted into a major Hollywood movie and it was recently announced that his Zom-B series was bought to be adapted for television. Shan’s books have sold in excess of twenty-five million copies worldwide, in 40 countries and 32 languages. Also, he has made bestseller charts in the USA, UK, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in a small village in Limerick, Ireland, with his wife and children.

Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt Review:

I loved reading the first three books of the Archibald series last year and was excited to read the next three in the set.

In ” Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt,” we see Archibald reunite with his old friends Cal, Princess Ghita and Cindy, as they go back to the Sapphire and finds themselves in another quest.

There is a dull moment in the story as the author takes us back to the Merged. The author also adds many exciting moments, like when Orlan and Argate chase Archie or when Hugo and Inez uncover shocking secrets. The story ultimately leads to a gripping Tournament that Archie experiences, making the story exciting to read.

What’s nice about the series, in general, is how you learn something new about the world in each book. Archie is terrific in the role and continues to shine in the series. Even though he is a master locksmith, he doesn’t act smug about it. Moreover, the author also introduces us to a new character, Kojo, who I found fascinating. The story also ends in a cliffhanger that makes you want to read the next book immediately.

Apart from the adventure, I also liked the personal moments between the characters. For instance, I enjoyed Archie’s rapport with Winston and how Winston opens up to him about Stefan. Even the supporting characters like Baba Jen were friendly as he imparts advice to Archie. Similarly, even the scenes where Archie bonds with Cindy are adorable.

Overall, ” Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt ” is a beautiful start to the second set in the series and is off to a promising start.

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon GC, International.

3 winners will receive ebooks of ARCHIBALD LOX VOLUME 2, International.

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