Many thanks to Holly Domney and publisher Black Thorn Books for my spot on this Blog Tour.
This book hit all the right spots in my reading soul which craved an adventure thriller, one of my favorite genre. A young priest Giovanni developed the stigmata of Christ’s crucifixion on both his wrists. Cal Donovan was asked by the Pope to check his authenticity.
On the other hand, the pro Nazi group had been searching and collecting the relics of Christ’s crucifixion, the crown of thorns, the nails, and the lance. And connecting all of them was this young priest. Getting them all together who lead to a massive explosive reveal. Hence they kidnapped him, and it was up to Cal to save him.
My first book by Glenn Cooper, saw me enthralled on the edge of my seat, rooting for Cal to find Giovanni before he was killed by the obsessive Nazi group. There was an urgency which came across in the writing, and nothing could have stopped me from finishing the book at one go.
The single thought dominated my mind while reading this book – what would happen if this priest and the relics were brought together? Would the world as we know it cease to exist? The book kept the pitch of excitement from the beginning to the end, barring some parts. I felt the prose could have been sharper with increased tension, and the main character better defined.
The book was an easy read, the author knew how to keep me engrossed in the tale. The secrets of Christ’s relics and the miracles kept me turning the pages of my kindle faster. A good race against time, I could finish this book in 2 hours flat.
I received a free ARC from Holly and publisher Black Thorn Books, and this is my journey into its pages, straight from the heart!! STRICTLY HONEST AND UNBIASED.
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Glenn Cooper chairs a media company, Lascaux Media, which produced three independent feature-length films. His debut novel, The Library of the Dead, became an international bestseller and was translated into thirty languages. All his seven published books have become top-ten international best-sellers.
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Abruzzo, Italy: a young priest suffers the stigmata of the crucifixion.
The Vatican, Rome: the Pope calls on Harvard professor Cal Donovan to investigate the truth of the priest’s claim.
Berlin, Germany: a neo-Nazi organisation believes the priest is the key to an earth-shattering secret. A secret that can be used as a deadly weapon.
When the priest is abducted, a perilous race against the clock begins. Only Cal can track down the ruthless organisation and stop it, before an apocalyptic catastrophe is unleashed.
Publication Date: 9th July 2019
Publisher: Black Thorn Books
Amazon
https://amzn.to/2WKEWUq
26 Responses
Great review, Shalini.
Thank you so much
This does sounds good. Glad this book was engrossing.
Thank you so much. It was fun, Marialyce
Nazis, religion, relics, stigmata – sounds intense! I wish I could read as fast as you – you have superhero level reading skills…
Read this a week ago. I love such books. Till psychological thrillers came into picture, these adventure action ones were my favorite
I love your reviews you get me so excited about the books xx
Hahaha look in the mirror, please… I just did the payment of my credit card. Bought some of the books recommended by you… Amazon had a sale of sorts.
I plan to buy more 
Great review! The books sounds exciting.
A complete action thriller
nice post …..thanks for share
Thank you
Shalini, this is right up my alley. I will have to add it to my list. Thanks for the great review!!
Thank you so much
Great review, Shalini. I don’t know much about history or Christianity, but I’m totally intrigued by this!
Thanks Noriko. There is not much of religion per se, but the Vatican and priests are the theme
Looks like another great book I have to add to my list. Great review Shalini.
Thank you Dominique it was a fun read
I used to read loads of his books. Wasn’t aware there was a new release . Would loved to have gotten a copy. Great review.
Oh wow.. How were his earlier books? I didn’t know about his earlier works. Got to check it out
Yes do. The Book of Souls, Keepers of the library, The Tenth chamber are my favourites.
Thanks I will check them all
I really like the sounds of this one. Lovely review
This was Dan Brown kinda fun
Love it. Definitely going in my TBR