--- product_id: 31838954 title: "The Lightning Stones: A Novel (Philip Mercer)" brand: "jack du brul" price: "฿1269" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/31838954-the-lightning-stones-a-novel-philip-mercer store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Lightning Stones: A Novel (Philip Mercer) **Brand:** jack du brul **Price:** ฿1269 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lightning Stones: A Novel (Philip Mercer) by jack du brul - **How much does it cost?** ฿1269 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/31838954-the-lightning-stones-a-novel-philip-mercer) ## Best For - jack du brul enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jack du brul brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Lightning Stones: A Novel (Philip Mercer) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/WEBP_402378-T2/images/I/51qf1GWWpWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ As a fan of Philip Mercer I was very excited to finally see a new book in the series but was left a bit dissapointed *by S***H on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 30, 2015* As a fan of Philip Mercer I was very excited to finally see a new book in the series. Overall I enjoyed the story and the premise. The action was well done and the overall plot line kept me entertained but portions of the story also disappointed me and as a whole this new Mercer tale could have been better.Action thrillers have a certain pattern to the hero and the structure and, considering DuBrul's work with Cussler, this is no exception. The story starts with some flashback to the past which takes a true historical fact and incorporates some fictional, often bizzare, twist of science fiction or other nefarious deed which then sets up some ego-maniacal villain's attempt at world domination in the present day. Enter the hero, usually by accident or by being "in the wrong place at the right time", a damsel in distress, a lovable sidekick who acts as muscle and ultimately a save the day concussion complete with a multitude of desperate bare escapes scattered throughout.Of course, this is the formula I want and find entertaining and DuBrul has mastered it and expanded upon it. One critical exception to the formula I find refreshing is the hero's (Mercer) willingness to resort to violence and to harm his enemies. I'm not lauding the violence as much as I laud the reality of its inclusion. More often than not the thriller hero lives by some "code" that prevents him from actually killing his enemies. Mercer is an upstanding character but he is also a realist and will kill if killing is necessary. It adds a level to realism and lends credence to Mercer as a person and not just some up on a pedestal "hero"As far as my disappointments go, I like that Mercer is a lady's man like most heroes and he "gets" the girl but I could do without the detailed narrative of the "getting". I found the inclusion of the sex scene to be cheap and meaningless to the story and, in this particular novel, it actually debases Mercer and devalues him as a respectable hero. He comes across as a bit of a D-bag which is a shame.I was also put off a bit by the author's clear political message in regard to global warming and climate change. The plot could have moved along without the several pages devoted to a clear denier's attitude towards the issue...but that is the author's prerogative and his right. After all it is his work and his platform. My disagreement with his position soured the story just a bit for me but I am sure it may read well with others of like mind with the author.The only other disappointment for me was the ending. It felt rushed and the ultimate demise of the villains, after so much detail of their activities and hubris in the story, felt anti-climatic. I was expecting a bit more dramatic to their ends. The most dramatic conclusion for a villain involved a French scientist who barely plays a part in the story and a character this reader could have cared less about. Finally, the story begins, as per formula, with a historic event and although the heroes "uncover" the mystery, it is still left hanging at the end. It could have been wrapped up better than a one paragraph conclusion involving the hero taking the FBI agent to dinner and her abandoning her own ethics by bedding said hero.With a better ending and the elimination of the sex scene that, in my opinion, created a major character flaw, this would have been 4 or even 5 stars for me. Overall, it's 3 stars. Will I read more from DuBrul and Mercer? Yes I will, with the hopes that future books are as good as the predecessors to this one. As I said at the beginning, I was excited to finally see Mercer in print once again. One so-so experience will not yet deter me from reading future adventures. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fanciful, fun, a thrill ride! *by T***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 19, 2016* This was my first novel by Jack DuBrul, and I am officially hooked. Imagine a novel that encompasses current events in the political controversy surrounding global warming and green energy, that manages to tie itself into the unsolved mystery of Amelia Earhart, with a few surprising plot twists, with a bunch of strong characters, male and female, and a highly intelligent plot. Then throw in a paid assassin and his team that is just a step ahead, a former Delta SpecOps operative, an attractive FBI agent, and, well, you are getting the idea. It takes a deft hand to take a rich tapestry of ideas and potential plot lines and form them into a coherent and interesting novel, and DuBrul does so effortlessly. I had difficulty putting my iPad down, the trusty Kindle app humming away late at night, until the final page. A highly satisfying novel. As a fan of Lee Child, Tom Clancy, Robert Crais, Ben Coes, et al, I have yet another excellent author to call on. Well done, sir! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A novel about the truth of the hoax of climate change. *by K***H on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 22, 2019* I have enjoyed the Philip Mercer series greatly and this one doesn't disappoint. In a novel, it explores the ugly truth about the whole climate change issue; it's about a money grab from those attempting to cash in on the belief that man can actually do something to affect the weather. The downside is that the book is very formulaic in that we start with something that happened in the past and it somehow ties into the future; a great formula for those fans of Clive Cussler. All in all, I really enjoyed the book and it held my attention. Most negative reviews are from those who believe in climate change and don't like hearing the other side of the argument. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/31838954-the-lightning-stones-a-novel-philip-mercer](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/31838954-the-lightning-stones-a-novel-philip-mercer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*