![]() Prequels ➔ The prequels focus on the rise of the Nine families immediately before and during WWII. The Grave Robber Chronicles can more or less be divided into three eras chronologically within the universe: None are safe against the guards set by the ancestors to ward off intruders. others are in it to preserve the precious artifacts before they are looted and sold on the black markets. Originally protecting the famous city of Changsha, the families have slowly branched out and relocated since the war - each specializing in their own methods and techniques for evading the deadly traps and tricks that lay waiting underground. The novels follow the adventures of the Old Nine Gates – nine ancient families who have controlled most of the tomb-raiding mission in China since before WWII. ![]() The original novels formed a series known in Chinese as 盗墓笔记 (Daomu Biji) or by its English title ‘The Grave Robber Chronicles.’ They were written by popular Chinese novelist 徐磊 (Xu Lei – Kenny) who writes under the pseudonym ‘Nan Pai San Shu’. It’s filled with mystery, fantasy, the supernatural, fighting, history – think Indiana Jones with less Romance and more Mystery and Intrigue. A great balance of enough romance (but not overly-much) versus action and adventure (tons). One of the reasons we love the show is that it truly is a great watch for any taste. Although we have hundreds of mysteries under our belt, ‘The Grave Robber Chronicles’ universe has been a particular favorite since its first adaptation ‘The Lost Tomb’.
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