Journal Entry 1 by camis from Tharston, Norfolk United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 30, 2007

This work presents a blisteringly high-concept serial killer thriller combined with delicious religious conspiracy theory from a hot new British talent. It shows two murders at opposite ends of America, one in the backstreets of New York City, the other in the backwoods of Montana. It presents a series of killings in every corner of the globe, from the crowded slums of India to the pristine beaches of Cape Town. There can't possibly be a connection. That's the instinct of Will Monroe, a young, British-born reporter for "The New York Times" - until the morning his beautiful wife Beth is kidnapped. Holding her are men who seem ready to kill without hesitation. Desperate, Will follows a trail that leads to a mysterious sect right on his own doorstep - fervent followers of one of mankind's oldest faiths. He will have to break through multiple layers of mysticism and ancient prophecy, unearthing riddles buried deep in the Bible - until he finds the secret that is said to have animated the world for thousands of years, a secret on which the fate of humanity may depend. But with more murders by the hour, and each clue wrapped in layers of code, time is running out...


I loved this book! This copy is now heading to Sunlightbub from the Best of 2006 swap. Hope you enjoy it! 

Journal Entry 2 by sunlightbub from Wallasey, Merseyside United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Thanks Camis!

Got this a few days ago, but trying to cut down on computer time this year!

It was on my wishlist prior to the swap and I was so glad to end up with it..I think hubby may like it too :) 

Journal Entry 3 by sunlightbub from Wallasey, Merseyside United Kingdom on Monday, December 29, 2008

I ended up listening to this rather than reading it - I really enjoyed it. THere are obviously parallels with The Da Vinci Code, but hey, I liked that too!!

Sent to Chelseagirl 

Journal Entry 4 by chelseagirl from Faringdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Monday, January 12, 2009

Won in a book swap, arrived a few days ago, sorry I haven't journalled it before now. Many thanks! 

Journal Entry 5 by chelseagirl from Faringdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 29, 2009

First book I've read by Sam Bourne AKA Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland and I really enjoyed it. An exciting thriller with similarities to the Da Vinci Code et al but only in that it used ancient religious customs. I got a bit frustrated with the lead character at times as he seemed to be heading opff on dead ends when his wife's life was at risk, but of course he was vindicated in the end.

Passing on to a BC friend as I don't think she's read it - but she doesn't have regular internet access so there may be a delay before she can journal it.