Easy Go

By: Michael Crichton writing as John Lange

Narrated by: Scott Brick

From the creator of Jurassic Park and ER

Egyptologist Harold Barnaby has just made the discovery of the century. While retranslating some old hieroglyphs, he has found clues to the location of a pharaoh’s lost tomb. But this discovery leads him to make the ultimate choice: rather than share his find with the rest of the world, Professor Barnaby is determined to locate the tomb and keep whatever treasure he finds inside for himself.

But to pull off the greatest heist in the archaeological history, Barnaby will need help. Enter Robert Pierce, a transient freelance writer looking for excitement. They put together a five-man team, including a smuggler, an international thief, and the fifth Earl of Wheatston to bankroll the project, and set out to plunder the pharaoh’s lost tomb. But can this ragtag team survive the perils of the Egyptian desert and uncover what the centuries have kept hidden? And even if they find the treasure, can they escape with it alive?

With a new introduction by Sherri Crichton

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A Fast, Classic Adventure That Ends Too Soon

If you enjoy classic adventure stories with a strong sense of mystery and exploration, Easy Go is a really fun ride. This early work by Crichton moves quickly and keeps the intrigue going from the start.

The premise, an archaeological discovery that leads to a high-stakes treasure hunt around an Egyptian pyramid is pure adventure in the best sense. It has that old-school thriller feel that makes you want to keep listening just to see how the scheme unfolds.

I love Scott Brick. The narration by Scott Brick is excellent. He does a great job giving each character a distinct voice and keeping the pacing tight, which fits the story perfectly.

My only real complaint is the length. Just when the story really gets rolling and you’re fully invested in the characters and the plan, it’s over. It almost feels like it could have easily been expanded into a longer novel with even more tension and twists.

Still, it’s a very enjoyable listen, fast, clever, and classic Crichton style storytelling. I just wish it had lasted longer personally.

A fine

This is a fine early Crichton adventure. I've been though a few pf these Lange books and it seems to me they are character driven heist adventures.