Discovery of a life-extending potion of a lost Incan tribe endangers the lives of all who come in contact with the fountain-of-youth elixir...
Discovery of a life-extending potion of a lost Incan tribe endangers the lives of all who come in contact with the fountain-of-youth elixir...
The discovery of the century... Anthropology professor Terry Castro, leading a summer-school program in the Peruvian rain forest, stumbles upon the remnant of a nation of tall, white-skinned warriors from the time of the Incan empire. But, when a simple accident leaves Castro poisoned, a series of events are set in motion that threaten his life, and the extinction of the tribe.
With the help of a young medium, Carrie Waters, Castro tries to find a remedy and discovers the poison also has the capability of tripling life expectancy. Waters confides in her uncle, Vikter Glass, a pharmaceutical company executive, in the hope that the company can manufacture an antidote. Her innocent attempt to save the man she loves triggers a race to locate the lost tribe and its fountain-of-youth elixir.
Scientific advancement collides with corporate greed as competing forces converge on the tribe. The ensuing battle leaves the survivors asking: might extending human life expectancy destroy society as we know it?
“I want a book that will take me someplace I've never been before. Rob Jung does that with Cloud Warriors...a fast-paced, exotic suspense novel into the heart of darkness.”
Steve Thayer: New York Times bestselling author of THE WEATHERMAN
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars....................Rob Jung is a great storyteller. I loved the exotic setting, and the tale of the lost Chilco “cloud warrior” tribe is unique, fusing the past with the present. The search for the ancient Incan tribe by a team of Americans is the opening of the book, but the author has crafted the Incan’s equal surprise in encountering the strange interlopers, their looks and their habits. Woven throughout is a thread of psychic spiritualism that works well within the story because it’s based on the native’s beliefs. The addition of the “civilized” world’s ruthless quest for power and domination stands in stark contrast to the Chilco’s beliefs and practices. This fusion of anthropology and the paranormal kept a somewhat standard thriller plot engaging and suspenseful. Cloud Warriors is Jung’s first novel (published at age 75!). I recommend it, and look forward to his next. ~ Sandy Wright (Reviewer), NetGalley
Thrilling and fast paced. A real page turner that leaves you wanting more. I would recommend this book and can't wait to discover more from Rob Jung. ~ Raychel Sullins (Reviewer), NetGalley
It was a pleasant read and intriguing despite the outlandishness of a medium and a comatose man falling in love. I would recommend this book if you enjoy good writing, characters that “grow” through the dilemmas they face, and multiple plot lines that are resolved at the end. 4 stars - Thank you for letting me read this book. ~ Margaret Gust, NetGalley
Unsure of the books plot, I opened the pages tentatively and started reading. Five hours later I had devoured every page, imagined every character in my mind and jumped to the ending expecting one thing but finding a complete twist in the works. Rob Jung has combined the corporate greed of the west with the beauty and simplicity of the forgotten Inca people in the Peruvian jungle. Flipping between scenes from primitive life in the vast and beautiful undergrowth of Peru to the explosive and cut throat underworld of an American Pharmaceutical's CFO and his hunger for power. An unexpected and absorbing thread that weaved throughout the book was the power of communication via a young medium, Carrie Walters. In a bid to save lives, Carrie pulls the two worlds together causing, unbeknownst to her, a catalyst of horrific events that span from the dark depths of Russia, across American soil ending in the penultimate fight of good - v - evil on the shores of the Rio Maquia. Fabulous book for anyone interested in archaeology, the Inca, advancements in science, corporate greed, the powers of mediumship, locked-in syndrome. This book has it all! The Diving Bell and the Butterfly meets Indian Jones-Raiders of the Lost Ark. ~ Emma Gray
5* - A brilliant read. Cloud Warriors, by Rob Jung is a beautifully written, fast-moving novel with such an original, well researched, plot that it has you hooked from page one and doesn't let you off until the final page has been turned. Even then, so thought provoking is the tale, that I found myself still mulling it over hours, if not days later. The action begins with a charismatic Professor of anthropology, Terry Castro and a group of his students in an observation post deep in the Amazon jungle. From then the story alternates between a small tribe of Chilco Indians, descendants of the Incas ancient civilization, with their primitive way of life dominated by magic potions and poisons, and the modern cut-throat business world of California. In California we meet Leon and Mahogany Day, the decent and likable owners of a large pharmaceutical company; Vikter Glass the company's scheming and extremely well-off financial director, and his less well-to-do niece, Carrie Waters - a gifted medium. As the story develops, an intriguing, otherworldly dynamic develops between the over weight, mousy haired Carrie, the coma-stricken professor, Terry Castro, and the Chilco's tribe's hundred year old shaman, Amaru. The suspense and tension builds relentlessly in this high-octane drama keeping the reader gripped by the machinations of ruthless Russian thugs, missile-armed helicopters, magical potions, sexual predators and teleporting characters. Moreover, if like me, you think you can guess the outcome, believe me, this gripping tale is so skilfully woven with its unpredictable twists and turns, that you won't. I was particularly interested by Jung's deft handling of Carrie's mediumistic abilities and how fundamental they are to the overall plot. A hugely enjoyable book that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone. ~ Veryan Williams-Wynn, Author, The Spirit Trap
This is a book of surprises in that the storyline did not roll it in any way that I had expected. It is a story of many layers and several plot lines. The search for an ancient Incan tribe by a team of Americans is the opening of the book but the author has cleverly crafted the Incan's equal surprise in encountering Americans, their looks and habits. Interwoven through this is a thread of psychic spiritualism that works really well. Most surprising of all to me - I really hadn't expected this from the blurb is the third string to this books bow - the desire for power and domination. I thought it was really well written with great characterisation and interaction between the characters and the plot lines. It also nicely raises some moral questions in tying everything together at the end. It never lost its pace and narrative drive in fact I wanted more detail particularly on outcomes for the Uncle character ~ Marie Riley, NetGalley
I can't remember reading anything like this before, Cloud Warriors is different and intriguing. Not my normal read but I thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn't stop reading. ~ Sue Frances, NetGalley
An interesting look at an ancient culture as it comes into conflict with science. ~ Anne Foster, NetGalley
This is Rob Jung's first published book and it is a good introduction for the new author. The book is one that will keep the reader glued to the pages until finished. He or she will come to the realization that they have read the first novel of a man with an excellent imagination and be ready for more in the near future. ~ Paul Lane , NetGalley
An amazingly literate, engaging novel with a unique premise and characters with whom you immediately empathize. I loved the locale, as well as the myths surrounding the Cloud People -- a tribe of huge, pale-skinned, blonde, blue-eyed people supposed to have lived deep within the Amazon jungles. The paranormal activity was also presented without going overboard and into completely unrealistic territory. Highly recommended, and definitely not the last book by Mr. Jung that I'll be reading. Four Stars. ~ Cindy McBride (, NetGalley
I really enjoyed this believable thriller about a tribe of forgotten natives hidden in the Peruvian rainforests. The plot was fast paced and I could not put the book down. Characters were well thought out. Looking forward to Jung's next book, Five Stars ~ Anthony Philo, NetGalley
A long-rumored tribe of tall, blond, blue-eyed peaceful jungle dwellers, a comatose anthropology professor, his ex-wife, a wealthy couple who own a pharmaceutical company, a greedy CFO, National Geographic, and the Russian mafia are all major characters in this creative novel held together by the thoughts and actions of a very believable medium. The search for curare and the hope that it can restore health and/or extend life pushes the plot forward in an enjoyable and informative novel. Already looking forward to the next Rob Jung release. Five Stars. ~ Doug Y, NetGalley
Pretty intriguing. Nice cover art. Plot is interesting and clever. There are some explicit love-making scenes in this book so it will not be appropriate for children. However. I somewhat enjoyed reading this book and Will recommend it to others definitely. ~ Tia Ayuzawa , Netgalley
Wow, I loved this book! Such a unique read...a long lost tribe of blond, blue eyed warriors is discovered in the Peruvian Rainforest by an archeology professor and his pupils. The tribe is on the verge of extinction when the professor is accidentally poisoned; it threatens not only his life but the fate of the tribe. A medium tries to find a remedy and voila..the poison seems to have the ability to triple life expectancy. The pharmaceutical world gets involved and the threat to the tribe and even our world looms large, posing all sorts of ethical questions. I loved the setting, so exotic. With a hint of the paranormal this story took me out of myself. An adventurous trip, with a good cast of characters. Highly recommend! ~ Hannelore Cheney , NetGalley
A story that includes encounters with the spirits, a powerful magical potion that could change the world, and a clash between ancient and modern civilizations that places Professor Castro at the heart of one of the biggest discoveries (and potentially the most dangerous changes) humanity will ever face. Readers of thrillers that incorporate scientific discovery, deadly special interests, and confrontations between ethical and moral purposes will relish Cloud Warriors…well written, replete with surprising twists and turns, and hard to put down; especially recommended for thriller readers who look for the kind of high-octane action, complex plots and powerful characterization mastered by such big names as Michael Crichton, H. Rider Haggard and Philip Kerr. ~ Midwest Book Review
I want a book that will take me someplace I've never been before. Rob Jung does that with Cloud Warriors...a fast-paced, exotic suspense novel into the heart of darkness. ~ Steve Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of The Weatherman
