I just finished reading Indiana Jones and the Peril at Delphi (1991) by Rob MacGregor. It’s the first in a series of novels written after the third Indiana Jones movie. The book begins with Indy graduating from college and his first experiences in archaeology, which, of course, are full of danger and excitement!

I was given a copy of this book when I was a kid, probably about 13 or 14 years old. I started reading it back then, I think, and again in college, but never got past the first bit. I’m glad I returned to it now and gave it a chance.

This was a well-paced great yarn, with good storytelling that felt true to the character of Indiana Jones. I really had fun reading it! MacGregor does a good job of adding historical and cultural details that help make the story feel enmeshed in a real time and place in the past. Plus, the reader gets to see Indy develop into the character we see in the films.

“Don’t worry, Indy,” Conrad said, “If you really want it, you’ll find what you need.”