More of a 3.5 than 4 star.

Guy Bodie leads an elite band of art thieves. He sees them as carrying out victimless crimes, he targets only those who already stole something or who can afford to replace it. He and his merry band of crooks all have their own skills but together they're like the A-Team meets McGyver!

On their last heist things went pear-shaped and not even Guy's pearly whites can get him out of the hell-hole prison he finds himself in. Just as the team head in to bust him out, a CIA led spec-ops team swoops in and before they know it they're involved in a huge Illuminati spider web of thefts.

Just switch the brain off and enjoy the romp across the globe. Is it as intricate as Dan Brown - No. Is it as seat-of-your-pants as Matthew Reilly - No. My main gripes was constantly being told who was the muscle/planner/geek! It could be better and I'd read the 2nd in the series to see if it does.

Confusing. Boring. Characters that are supposed to be a tight group, but keep harping to each other. The umpteenth book about the Illuminati. Need I say more?

This was a real page turner. Right from the start I felt very comfortable with the storyline and I love the action and pace in David's books. This book has set the scene for a series and I look forward to reading the next one when it is available.

Have never read any of his books, but really enjoyed this one. Look forward to reading more from him.. Fast paced, easy read.

This is the first in a new series from David and follows a similar line to his Matt Drake series. Guy Bodie is a master thief, after finding himself in a Mexican prison, he is rescued by the CIA and pressed into working for them. He and his unique team are on the trial of the Statue of Zeus, which leads them into the secret world of the Illuminati. This is a good book, a bit slow to start, but then kicks into action. It has potential, the character interaction did not seem as natural as in the Matt Drake series, but this series has a lot to live up too!!

I received a free copy of the The Relic Hunters by David Leadbeater in exchange for an honest review. This book sets up a possible series. Guy Bodie and his team are thieves focused on taking things only from those who can afford the loss. Guy wakes up in a prison camp that seems to be more of a shooting gallery than an actual prison with no idea how he came to be there. When the CIA rescues Guy from imminent death, the United States government demands payment. Guy and his team must follow new information to lead the CIA to the Illuminati.

This tale consists of non-stop action. It reads like an action movie, which means all of the focus is on the chase and the fight, so minimal time is spent in character development.

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Great page turner and thriller by Leadbeater! Look forward to more in the series as he’s an engaging author

The Relic Hunters starts off with a literal bang, and then it’s off to the races. It never really slows down, and it’s a binge read book if I’ve ever read one.
We first meet Guy Bodie in a Mexican prison where he’s fighting for his life while trying to figure out how exactly he ended up there. Bodie is a first rate relic hunter/thief who, along with his team, has stolen some very difficult to get to items. Bodie and his team are conscripted by the CIA to help uncover a secret society that has been manipulating the world for hundreds of years. The rest of the book is non-stop action and intrigue as Bodie and his team race across Europe trying to stay ahead of the bad guys who seem to know everything.
All in all this is a quick, action-packed, adventure that introduces us to a team of characters that we’ll hopefully see more of in the future. I recommend this first installment in this adventure series and I can’t wait for the next book!
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

A story written in the style of the plot - fast, fun and readable. A great plot that should pave the way for a series of adventures. The language is simple and effective, making the book highly enjoyable.

I really enjoyed this fast paced read. I hope there will be more in the Relic Hunter series. Would definitely recommend this.

I enjoyed this book. It's fast paced and action packed. There are a few things you have to look past like why the CIA is hunting for relics, but otherwise it's interesting. #TheRelicHunters #NetGalley

I've been a fan of Mr. Clearwater for some time now. I've read all his books this far and this newest titke, The Relic Hunters, is the beginning of another great series. Non-stop action from the get go, a masterful plotline, and truly believable characters. Just like his previous tsles, this one was hard to put down. You will enjoy it. I did.