{"id":997284,"date":"2025-01-18T10:03:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T16:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/?p=997284"},"modified":"2025-01-18T10:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T16:03:26","slug":"books-like-indiana-jones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/books-like-indiana-jones\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Great Books That Are Perfect for Fans of Indiana Jones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Indiana Jones is an enduring action hero whose undisputedly awesome adventures will continue to entertain and inspire. The recent release of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle<\/a><\/em> has definitely proved that there\u2019s nothing quite as fun as a dangerous treasure hunt with mystical artifacts and punchable baddies. If you\u2019re a fan of the series and you love these kinds of stories, then you\u2019ll enjoy all the books like Indiana Jones<\/em> that we\u2019re highlighting with this list.<\/p>

1. Seven Deadly Wonders (Matthew Reilly)<\/strong><\/h2>
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Matthew Reilly\u2019s Seven Deadly Wonders<\/a><\/em> reads like a fast-paced action movie, and will keep fans of Indiana Jones<\/em> (and The Mummy<\/em>) hooked from cover to cover. Jack West Jr. and his team of heroic archeologists and soldiers need to find the seven parts of an ancient treasure to stop a solar flare from wiping out humanity. Each of these pieces is residing within one of the world\u2019s most iconic ancient wonders. The trouble is, there are more than a few nefarious organizations trying to get to them first, and their people are just as deadly as the traps and puzzles that are guarding the artifacts.<\/p>

2. Timeline (Michael Crichton)<\/strong><\/h2>
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In Timeline<\/em><\/a>, a team of archeologists working at a dig site in France find a note from their leading professor, Edward Johnston, that\u2019s over 600 years old. The note desperately requests their aid, and as a result, they begin to investigate Johnston\u2019s disappearance from the present. They soon discover that the ITC, which is the company that funded their dig, used quantum technology to send the professor back to 1357, during the Hundred Years\u2019 War. Michael Crichton\u2019s book is significantly more satisfying than its film adaption, so even if you\u2019ve already seen the Timeline <\/em>movie, you\u2019ll likely have a great time reading the novel.<\/p>

3. The Imperial Alchemist (A. H. Wang)<\/strong><\/h2>
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The Imperial Alchemist<\/a><\/em> is a globetrotting adventure that takes its protagonist, Georgia Lee, on a journey through ancient China to find the secret history behind the myths surrounding the Elixir of Life. It\u2019s a fascinating mystery with plenty of action and more than a few enjoyable characters. At each step along the way, you\u2019ll continuously wonder which parts of the elixir\u2019s story are true, and which parts are simply a legend. Just like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, <\/em>the book calls into question what humans would actually do if there really was an artifact out there capable of granting us eternal life. The Imperial Alchemist <\/em>is the first part of trilogy of novels about Lee\u2019s archaeological adventures.<\/p>

4. Amazonia (James Rollins)<\/strong><\/h2>
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A scientific expedition into the Amazon rainforest disappears, and all of its team members are thought to be dead until a lone solider who accompanied the team comes back years after the group first set out. The man entered the jungle with one arm, but somehow, he\u2019s leaving it with two. He\u2019s marked with strange tribal symbols, and with his death, leaves behind a handful of other strange mysteries as well. It\u2019s up to Nathan Rand and his team to journey into the depths of the jungle to discover what really happened to him, and the rest of the original expedition. Amazonia<\/em><\/a> has a premise that will instantly draw you in, and a storyline that continues to darken with unique twists.<\/p>

5. Labyrinth (Kate Mosse)<\/strong><\/h2>
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If you\u2019re interested in setting out on a different quest for the Holy Grail than the one in The Last Crusade, <\/em>then you\u2019ll love reading Kate Mosse\u2019s Labyrinth<\/em><\/a>. The novel follows two storylines simultaneously, with one set in the present day and the other taking place 800 years earlier. Alice discovers the maze-like symbol of the Cathars while she\u2019s working on an archeological dig site, and soon finds that there are dangerous people hunting for what she\u2019s found. Meanwhile, Alais, the historical protagonist, inherits the relics needed for finding the Grail, and must evade those who seek its power. The overlapping narratives give the book a consistent level of tension that\u2019s sure to keep you turning the pages as fast as possible.<\/p>

6. The Hunt for Atlantis (Andy McDermott)<\/strong><\/h2>
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When Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase discover a sign that points the way towards the mystical city of Atlantis, they kickstart a globe-spanning adventure that turns out to be full of peril. A secret organization known as the Brotherhood of Selasphoros tails their every move, and will stop at nothing to halt their progress. The Hunt for Atlantis<\/a><\/em> is not just about archaeological discoveries and the race against evil. The lead characters and their chemistry make for a gripping read, and there\u2019s plenty of fun dialogue between the two. Nina\u2019s and Eddie\u2019s adventures continue in The Tomb of Hercules <\/em>and The Secret of Excalibur<\/em>, which are also fantastic books to read if you like Indiana Jones<\/em>.<\/p>

7. The Lost City of Z (David Grann)<\/strong><\/h2>
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In 1925, the legendary explorer Percy Fawcett entered the Amazon in hopes of finding an ancient, fabled civilization and its chief city, Z. He encountered hostile natives, but the real danger was the forest itself. Explorers such as Fawcett thought that the Amazon was the home of El Dorado, and journeyed into the deepest parts of the South American continent in search of it. So what ever happened to Fawcett and his team, and what did he find? The Lost City of Z<\/a><\/em> follows all the historical clues that we have available in an attempt to answer these questions. The book got a film adaption back in 2017, and offers a more grounded look at jungles of South America than the likes of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.<\/em><\/p>

8. What the River Knows (Isabel Iba\u00f1ez)<\/strong><\/h2>
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What the River Knows<\/a><\/em> is a neatly designed mystery that lets the reader in on each of its secrets at a perfect pace. The story begins in nineteenth century Argentina, where the protagonist, Inez, learns of her parent\u2019s demise, which occurred during a trip in Egypt. Left with a fortune and a strange golden ring, she sails to Cairo in search of answers, but begins to uncover more questions instead. There are slightly more supernatural elements than your average Indy adventure, but you\u2019re a fan of the original film trilogy, then you\u2019ll love this journey out into the sands.<\/p>

9. The Red Pyramid (Rick Riordan)<\/strong><\/h2>
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Younger fans of Indiana Jones will love The Red Pyramid<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>which centers around the adventures of siblings Sadie and Carter Kane. Carter travels the world with his father, who tells everyone that he\u2019s an Egyptologist. When the pair of them return home to see Sadie, they visit the British Museum, where a strange ritual occurs that awakens the ancient Egyptian gods. The deity Set has a dangerous plan that the siblings will need to stop. The book is the first of three in the Kane Chronicles series. If you\u2019re a fan of the author\u2019s other YA series, Percy Jackson, then you\u2019ll love these novels as well.<\/p>

10. Indiana Jones and The Peril in Delphi (Rob MacGregor)<\/strong><\/h2>
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The Indiana Jones<\/em> novels are, of course, also great reads for fans of the original films. The first of these books is Peril at Delphi<\/em><\/a>, which takes place in the 1920s, several years before Temple of Doom<\/em>. When a strange earthquake uncovers a set of ancient ruins below Delphi, Indy explores them and soon finds a strange artifact that might be important for stopping what his fellow archeologist, Dorian Belecamus, has in store for him. Paperback editions of this book are essentially collector\u2019s items, and can be tricky to find. However, if you\u2019re a fan of the series, then you\u2019ve got to pick one up.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Jack West Jr. and his team of heroic archeologists and soldiers need to find the seven parts of an ancient treasure to stop a solar flare from wiping out humanity. Each of these pieces is residing within one of the world\u2019s most iconic ancient wonders. The trouble is, there are more than a few nefarious organizations trying to get to them first, and their people are just as deadly as the traps and puzzles that are guarding the artifacts. 2. Timeline (Michael Crichton) In Timeline, a team of archeologists working at a dig site in France find a note from their leading professor, Edward Johnston, that\u2019s over 600 years old. The note desperately requests their aid, and as a result, they begin to investigate Johnston\u2019s disappearance from the present. They soon discover that the ITC, which is the company that funded their dig, used quantum technology to send the professor back to 1357, during the Hundred Years\u2019 War. Michael Crichton\u2019s book is significantly more satisfying than its film adaption, so even if you\u2019ve already seen the Timeline movie, you\u2019ll likely have a great time reading the novel. 3. The Imperial Alchemist (A. H. Wang) The Imperial Alchemist is a globetrotting adventure that takes its protagonist, Georgia Lee, on a journey through ancient China to find the secret history behind the myths surrounding the Elixir of Life. It\u2019s a fascinating mystery with plenty of action and more than a few enjoyable characters. At each step along the way, you\u2019ll continuously wonder which parts of the elixir\u2019s story are true, and which parts are simply a legend. Just like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the book calls into question what humans would actually do if there really was an artifact out there capable of granting us eternal life. The Imperial Alchemist is the first part of trilogy of novels about Lee\u2019s archaeological adventures. 4. Amazonia (James Rollins) A scientific expedition into the Amazon rainforest disappears, and all of its team members are thought to be dead until a lone solider who accompanied the team comes back years after the group first set out. The man entered the jungle with one arm, but somehow, he\u2019s leaving it with two. He\u2019s marked with strange tribal symbols, and with his death, leaves behind a handful of other strange mysteries as well. It\u2019s up to Nathan Rand and his team to journey into the depths of the jungle to discover what really happened to him, and the rest of the original expedition. Amazonia has a premise that will instantly draw you in, and a storyline that continues to darken with unique twists. 5. Labyrinth (Kate Mosse) If you\u2019re interested in setting out on a different quest for the Holy Grail than the one in The Last Crusade, then you\u2019ll love reading Kate Mosse\u2019s Labyrinth. The novel follows two storylines simultaneously, with one set in the present day and the other taking place 800 years earlier. Alice discovers the maze-like symbol of the Cathars while she\u2019s working on an archeological dig site, and soon finds that there are dangerous people hunting for what she\u2019s found. Meanwhile, Alais, the historical protagonist, inherits the relics needed for finding the Grail, and must evade those who seek its power. The overlapping narratives give the book a consistent level of tension that\u2019s sure to keep you turning the pages as fast as possible. 6. The Hunt for Atlantis (Andy McDermott) When Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase discover a sign that points the way towards the mystical city of Atlantis, they kickstart a globe-spanning adventure that turns out to be full of peril. A secret organization known as the Brotherhood of Selasphoros tails their every move, and will stop at nothing to halt their progress. The Hunt for Atlantis is not just about archaeological discoveries and the race against evil. The lead characters and their chemistry make for a gripping read, and there\u2019s plenty of fun dialogue between the two. Nina\u2019s and Eddie\u2019s adventures continue in The Tomb of Hercules and The Secret of Excalibur, which are also fantastic books to read if you like Indiana Jones. 7. The Lost City of Z (David Grann) In 1925, the legendary explorer Percy Fawcett entered the Amazon in hopes of finding an ancient, fabled civilization and its chief city, Z. He encountered hostile natives, but the real danger was the forest itself. Explorers such as Fawcett thought that the Amazon was the home of El Dorado, and journeyed into the deepest parts of the South American continent in search of it. So what ever happened to Fawcett and his team, and what did he find? The Lost City of Z follows all the historical clues that we have available in an attempt to answer these questions. The book got a film adaption back in 2017, and offers a more grounded look at jungles of South America than the likes of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. 8. What the River Knows (Isabel Iba\u00f1ez) What the River Knows is a neatly designed mystery that lets the reader in on each of its secrets at a perfect pace. The story begins in nineteenth century Argentina, where the protagonist, Inez, learns of her parent\u2019s demise, which occurred during a trip in Egypt. Left with a fortune and a strange golden ring, she sails to Cairo in search of answers, but begins to uncover more questions instead. There are slightly more supernatural elements than your average Indy adventure, but you\u2019re a fan of the original film trilogy, then you\u2019ll love this journey out into the sands. 9. The Red Pyramid (Rick Riordan) Younger fans of Indiana Jones will love The Red Pyramid, which centers around the adventures of siblings Sadie and Carter Kane. Carter travels the world with his father, who tells everyone that he\u2019s an Egyptologist. When the pair of them return home to see Sadie, they visit the British Museum, where a strange ritual occurs that awakens the ancient Egyptian gods. The deity Set has a dangerous plan that the siblings will need to stop. The book is the first of three in the Kane Chronicles series. If you\u2019re a fan of the author\u2019s other YA series, Percy Jackson, then you\u2019ll love these novels as well. 10. Indiana Jones and The Peril in Delphi (Rob MacGregor) The Indiana Jones novels are, of course, also great reads for fans of the original films. The first of these books is Peril at Delphi, which takes place in the 1920s, several years before Temple of Doom. When a strange earthquake uncovers a set of ancient ruins below Delphi, Indy explores them and soon finds a strange artifact that might be important for stopping what his fellow archeologist, Dorian Belecamus, has in store for him. Paperback editions of this book are essentially collector\u2019s items, and can be tricky to find. 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