Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City by James Patterson

Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City

Race through China’s secrets in a high-stakes family quest

Written byJames Patterson
Narrated byBryan Kennedy
Length4h56m
Release dateSeptember 11, 2015
LanguageEnglish
★★★★★ 5.0 (316 ratings)

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AuthorJames Patterson
NarratorBryan Kennedy
Runtime4h56m
PublishedSeptember 11, 2015
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (316 ratings)
CategoriesChildren's Audiobooks, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

This time, the Kidd siblings aren’t just hunting treasure—they’re racing against time to outsmart ancient traps, rival thieves, and a city built to keep secrets buried. James Patterson’s *Treasure Hunters: Secret of the Forbidden City* dumps the Kidds into Beijing’s labyrinthine backstreets, where every alley hides a clue and every shadow could be a trap. The stakes are personal this go-round: their mother’s freedom hinges on securing a priceless artifact before a syndicate of shadowy collectors closes in. Patterson cranks up the tension, blending breakneck puzzle-solving with the kind of family loyalty that makes the Kidds impossible not to root for. The twisty plot never lets up, and the setting—part neon-lit megacity, part crumbling dynasty relic—feels vivid enough to step into. If your kid loves Indiana Jones with a modern twist and a side of sibling banter, this is the audiobook equivalent of a theme park ride you won’t want to pause.

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  • Expert narration by Bryan Kennedy brings every character and scene to life across 4h56m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Bryan Kennedy’s narration is the secret weapon here—he doesn’t just read the action; he *performs* it. His Beck Kidd is all wide-eyed curiosity with a dash of sarcasm, while Bick’s hyper-competitive edge crackles through every line. The pacing is relentless, which is both a strength and a drawback. Some listeners might find the rapid-fire reveals exhausting after an hour, especially since the audiobook clocks in under five hours. Still, Kennedy’s energy keeps the momentum going, and his spot-on pronunciations of Chinese names and terms (no butchered “Qin Shi Huang” here) add authenticity without slowing things down.

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