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Thief on the Cross: Templar Secrets in America
Why would a collector of ancient American artifacts hand over his prized pieces to a historian and then shoot himself in the head? And why does an ancient Templar scroll in his possession refer to Jesus Christ as “The Thief on the Cross?”
The answer places historian Cameron Thorne at the dangerous intersection of secret American history and modern geopolitical intrigue. Following clues contained in ancient American artifacts and medieval European masterpieces, Cameron and his fiancée Amanda Spencer race to uncover the true secrets of early Christianity before a splinter group of Mormon zealots silences them forever.
Just as they did in Cabal of the Westford Knight, Cameron and Amanda (in this stand-alone novel in the "Templars in America" series) discover, examine and interpret ancient artifacts and legends scattered throughout North America that reveal a history of European exploration long before Columbus. But how do the Burrows Cave stone carvings, the Bat Creek Stone, the Prince Madoc legend, the Book of Mormon and the Mandan tribe of “White Indians” relate to the medieval Templars? Only when they learn about the head of Baphomet and examine Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Virgin on the Rocks do the pieces finally begin to fit together.
What they learn shocks them. And may get them killed.
WARNING: Not recommended for readers with strong Christian or other religious beliefs.
The answer places historian Cameron Thorne at the dangerous intersection of secret American history and modern geopolitical intrigue. Following clues contained in ancient American artifacts and medieval European masterpieces, Cameron and his fiancée Amanda Spencer race to uncover the true secrets of early Christianity before a splinter group of Mormon zealots silences them forever.
Just as they did in Cabal of the Westford Knight, Cameron and Amanda (in this stand-alone novel in the "Templars in America" series) discover, examine and interpret ancient artifacts and legends scattered throughout North America that reveal a history of European exploration long before Columbus. But how do the Burrows Cave stone carvings, the Bat Creek Stone, the Prince Madoc legend, the Book of Mormon and the Mandan tribe of “White Indians” relate to the medieval Templars? Only when they learn about the head of Baphomet and examine Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Virgin on the Rocks do the pieces finally begin to fit together.
What they learn shocks them. And may get them killed.
WARNING: Not recommended for readers with strong Christian or other religious beliefs.
437 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 20, 2011
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David S. Brody
34 books86 followersDavid S. Brody is a Boston Globe bestselling fiction writer named Boston's "Best Local Author" by the Boston Phoenix newspaper. A graduate of Tufts University and Georgetown Law School, he is a former Director of the New England Antiquities Research Association (NEARA) and is an avid researcher in the subject of pre-Columbian exploration of America. He has appeared as a guest expert on documentaries airing on History Channel, Travel Channel, PBS and Discovery Channel.
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July 3, 2020
This book never stops, addressing questions, possible history, facts, and action. So well researched I was sent to my laptop checking the sites, and the discoveries and they were real. I have been fascinated by the Templar Knights and the story expands many of the questions and research I have done. I understand that someone deep in religious dogma may take offense, but as a celebrant of history, this book was a brilliant adventure. I recommend it to all who wonder and question.
January 29, 2018
An intriguing puzzle
The disclaimer in the beginning gave me a heads up what kind of story this would be, but I've never seen it handled in quite this way before. I consider myself a religious person and a Christian, but spiritual as well, which, sadly, is not always the same thing. I loved this book on so many levels: good action-crime-solve the puzzles- historical-fact based adventure? Check. Great characters that keep you following their development? Check. Documentation and explanations of the real artifacts? Check. (Loved all the pictures!) Loving guidance from the author? Check and double check. He prepared us for the journey, and then gave recommendations and referrals to continue reading and exploring if so desired. I loved the caring yet truthful explanations from the lead characters to the little girl, who was steeped in religion and doctrine, and already upset at her world being turned upside down. I felt so hopeful at the end of the book, that maybe the world can handle a little more truth.
The disclaimer in the beginning gave me a heads up what kind of story this would be, but I've never seen it handled in quite this way before. I consider myself a religious person and a Christian, but spiritual as well, which, sadly, is not always the same thing. I loved this book on so many levels: good action-crime-solve the puzzles- historical-fact based adventure? Check. Great characters that keep you following their development? Check. Documentation and explanations of the real artifacts? Check. (Loved all the pictures!) Loving guidance from the author? Check and double check. He prepared us for the journey, and then gave recommendations and referrals to continue reading and exploring if so desired. I loved the caring yet truthful explanations from the lead characters to the little girl, who was steeped in religion and doctrine, and already upset at her world being turned upside down. I felt so hopeful at the end of the book, that maybe the world can handle a little more truth.
May 21, 2020
Thief on the Cross: Templar Secrets in America (Kindle Edition) by David S. Brody
The Knights Templars were founded around 1118 as a monastic military order devoted to the protection of pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land following the Christian capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade, the Knights Templar quickly became one of the richest and most influential groups of the Middle Ages. That ended on Friday, October 13, 1309, when King Philip IV of France and Pope Clement V arrested more than 600 Templars, including Grand Master Jacques de Molay, and the Order’s treasurer. What secrets propelled the order to such power, and what caused their demise?
Many scholars now view the idea Cristopher Columbus was not the first European to set foot in the American continent. Who were they and why did they come here?
Mr. Brody's book has a working theory to address both issues.
Historian Cameron Thorne is at the dangerous intersection of secret American history and modern geopolitical intrigue. Following clues contained in ancient American artifacts and medieval European masterpieces, Cameron and his fiancée Amanda Spencer race to uncover the true secrets of early Christianity before a splinter group of religious zealots can silence them forever.
The book is written from the third-person point of view of the main characters. Characters that we met on the first book of the series- This is book two.
Brody has a talent to develop great tri-dimensional characters that appeal to the reader. His research is supported by archeological artifacts - which he presents throughout the book alongside DaVinci paintings. The book is a pleasure to read and it's hard to put down. I read it in two sittings. Loved the plot, even though the theories exposed are far fetched.
As an agnostic, I did love the stabs thrown at both the Catholic and Mormon Churches, so if you're very religious, this is not a book for you.
Highly recommended!
The Knights Templars were founded around 1118 as a monastic military order devoted to the protection of pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land following the Christian capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade, the Knights Templar quickly became one of the richest and most influential groups of the Middle Ages. That ended on Friday, October 13, 1309, when King Philip IV of France and Pope Clement V arrested more than 600 Templars, including Grand Master Jacques de Molay, and the Order’s treasurer. What secrets propelled the order to such power, and what caused their demise?
Many scholars now view the idea Cristopher Columbus was not the first European to set foot in the American continent. Who were they and why did they come here?
Mr. Brody's book has a working theory to address both issues.
Historian Cameron Thorne is at the dangerous intersection of secret American history and modern geopolitical intrigue. Following clues contained in ancient American artifacts and medieval European masterpieces, Cameron and his fiancée Amanda Spencer race to uncover the true secrets of early Christianity before a splinter group of religious zealots can silence them forever.
The book is written from the third-person point of view of the main characters. Characters that we met on the first book of the series- This is book two.
Brody has a talent to develop great tri-dimensional characters that appeal to the reader. His research is supported by archeological artifacts - which he presents throughout the book alongside DaVinci paintings. The book is a pleasure to read and it's hard to put down. I read it in two sittings. Loved the plot, even though the theories exposed are far fetched.
As an agnostic, I did love the stabs thrown at both the Catholic and Mormon Churches, so if you're very religious, this is not a book for you.
Highly recommended!
August 22, 2019
Fascinating research and premise
I love a good adventure that starts with factual information and builds a solid case. I love seeing the research summaries in the author's notes. I love a good conspiracy theory. I love fast-paced action. Generally, with authors who meet this criteria (like Steve Berry or James Rollins), I am spellbound and obsessed with the book. While this book met my criteria, there was something that did not fully capture me. I was able to put the book down for a few days at a time. I am not sure if it was style, language or what tat keeps me from giving it a higher rating - I actually think my 4 star rating is generous, giving the writer the benefit of the doubt and accepting some of the responsibility as my own senior distractibility.
I love a good adventure that starts with factual information and builds a solid case. I love seeing the research summaries in the author's notes. I love a good conspiracy theory. I love fast-paced action. Generally, with authors who meet this criteria (like Steve Berry or James Rollins), I am spellbound and obsessed with the book. While this book met my criteria, there was something that did not fully capture me. I was able to put the book down for a few days at a time. I am not sure if it was style, language or what tat keeps me from giving it a higher rating - I actually think my 4 star rating is generous, giving the writer the benefit of the doubt and accepting some of the responsibility as my own senior distractibility.
April 30, 2019
Profound Ignorance
I got only about 12% of the way through this book.
Brody's ignorance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is astounding. The Church does NOT teach that women who cannot bear children are not fit to marry; that unmarried women cannot go to heaven; that the Native Americans are descended from the Lost , ( SOME of the Native Americans are descended from three groups of people who were not members of the Lost Tribes and in fact arrived in the Americas before the Lost Tribes were lost); that the Book of Mormon people came to America to fight a race of giants. ( That by itself is enough to make it clear that no matter what he claims, he certainly did not read the Book of Mormon.)
That many inaccuracies sent me to check his sources. But found that the cave he talks about does not even exist and the artifacts supposedly taken from it are very poor forgeries. The "gold" is lead painted gold. The writing is gibberish.
He refers to experts who aren't.
All in all, don't waste your time and money on this one.
His previous book was at least worth reading, although some of the assertions were nonsense. I'm going to read the third to see whether it's worth reading. I hope it's more like the first than like this one.
I got only about 12% of the way through this book.
Brody's ignorance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is astounding. The Church does NOT teach that women who cannot bear children are not fit to marry; that unmarried women cannot go to heaven; that the Native Americans are descended from the Lost , ( SOME of the Native Americans are descended from three groups of people who were not members of the Lost Tribes and in fact arrived in the Americas before the Lost Tribes were lost); that the Book of Mormon people came to America to fight a race of giants. ( That by itself is enough to make it clear that no matter what he claims, he certainly did not read the Book of Mormon.)
That many inaccuracies sent me to check his sources. But found that the cave he talks about does not even exist and the artifacts supposedly taken from it are very poor forgeries. The "gold" is lead painted gold. The writing is gibberish.
He refers to experts who aren't.
All in all, don't waste your time and money on this one.
His previous book was at least worth reading, although some of the assertions were nonsense. I'm going to read the third to see whether it's worth reading. I hope it's more like the first than like this one.
May 16, 2020
Lots to Think About, But an Excellent Read
This book has an immense amount of historical information, all of which is knitted together wonderfully within the story. All too often, writers trying to utilize historical data within their stories, get bogged down with characters who spend horribly long stretches of chapters explaining and explaining and explai ... well, you get my drift. Brody doesn't do that. The action is intense. The characters are real, and use dialogue that is totally believable. Overall, a good story.
Weird observation: why does Brody use "Mr" and "Miss" with the names of characters? And his use of those honorifics is so random. Also, he bounces back and forth between using their first and last names, and in the case of Cameron, he flips from "Cameron" to "Cam." Picky? I suppose, but whenever I came across a " Mr" or "Miss," my reading cadence stumbled. Guess I'm just weird that way. 😵
This book has an immense amount of historical information, all of which is knitted together wonderfully within the story. All too often, writers trying to utilize historical data within their stories, get bogged down with characters who spend horribly long stretches of chapters explaining and explaining and explai ... well, you get my drift. Brody doesn't do that. The action is intense. The characters are real, and use dialogue that is totally believable. Overall, a good story.
Weird observation: why does Brody use "Mr" and "Miss" with the names of characters? And his use of those honorifics is so random. Also, he bounces back and forth between using their first and last names, and in the case of Cameron, he flips from "Cameron" to "Cam." Picky? I suppose, but whenever I came across a " Mr" or "Miss," my reading cadence stumbled. Guess I'm just weird that way. 😵
October 3, 2020
I'm really enjoying David Brody's work! This is the second in this series, and both have been thought-provoking. While I've been intrigued by Templar themes for many years, Brody brings them to the shores of MY country: much more compelling for this reader. His characters are believable and likable; like Brody, the male figure is a lawyer and brings solid logic to his conclusions. In fact, unlike most writers of historical fiction, Brody includes photos of artifacts and carefully explains after the epilogue what is absolutely true and which are his fabrications. Can't wait to dig into the next episode! Thanks, David Brody!
May 15, 2021
This is a story in the "Templars in America" series. Although it is part of a series it can be read as a standalone. At the beginning of the book is a warning that the "book contains themes that may be offensive to readers with strong Christian or other religious beliefs." Without giving away the storyline it certainly gets you thinking about various tenets of the Christian faith.
As with other books in the series, the story is woven around actual artefacts and includes photos of these. It makes for a very good read although I didn't find it quite as exciting as other books that I have read in this series but I still found it enjoyable.
As with other books in the series, the story is woven around actual artefacts and includes photos of these. It makes for a very good read although I didn't find it quite as exciting as other books that I have read in this series but I still found it enjoyable.
December 4, 2020
Entertaining novel dressed up with far too much pseudo-scholarship and adorned in the Saturday morning melodrama that Dan Brown's Professor Langdon and Indiana Jones do with far more believability. Chock full of annoying errors (e.g., a Glock revolver) and laughable nonsense about CIA in pursuit of world peace. More fact-checking, more editing and much more trimming, and far more simplification might yield a pretty good novel. Photos of the artifacts are cute.
July 25, 2021
Secrets and questions don't cause faith to waiver!
Beautifully written, this book is full of secrets and questions. I love how the author allows the story to flow, giving indisputable evidence that could be earth shattering. But, then we are reminded that different parts of the brain deal with reason than deal with faith. This book was very entertaining and informative, but it did not cause my faith to falter. If anything, it strengthened my faith in God who is all powerful and is definitely a whole lot smarter than any human. Thank you for this wonderful read! The questions about who discovered America will have to continue.
Beautifully written, this book is full of secrets and questions. I love how the author allows the story to flow, giving indisputable evidence that could be earth shattering. But, then we are reminded that different parts of the brain deal with reason than deal with faith. This book was very entertaining and informative, but it did not cause my faith to falter. If anything, it strengthened my faith in God who is all powerful and is definitely a whole lot smarter than any human. Thank you for this wonderful read! The questions about who discovered America will have to continue.
May 4, 2021
A riveting story with an ample amount of history, and ancient artifacts, that is of course expertly blended with fictional aspects and opinion. I enjoyed this book thoroughly and found myself lost in a world I only knew a tiny bit of. This world I certainly want to explore more! I want to do some research now for my own sake to see what I can piece together as there is a lot of information presented in this story. A lot of which completely resonates with me! Definitely an eye-opener and a perspective shifter! There's nothing I enjoy more than having an open mind!
May 8, 2021
Entertaining and Educational
Writing and editing are excellent. Lots of action yet violence seems to be as needed, not gratuitous or dwelt upon. Strong multidimensional characters. Truly appreciate reference notes at the end. Great follow up to his previous book, The Cabal of the Westford Knight which was also excellent and kept me up at night. Those with strong Christian beliefs should not be offended by the information shared in these books, rather believe in the sanctity of Truth.
Writing and editing are excellent. Lots of action yet violence seems to be as needed, not gratuitous or dwelt upon. Strong multidimensional characters. Truly appreciate reference notes at the end. Great follow up to his previous book, The Cabal of the Westford Knight which was also excellent and kept me up at night. Those with strong Christian beliefs should not be offended by the information shared in these books, rather believe in the sanctity of Truth.
May 8, 2018
Good story
The premise of the story is rather shocking and I'm not going to say that any of this is true for what is fascinating is the historical references that were made throughout the story The tracing of each clue and the interpretation of what everything was saying that is possible but may not be realistic so make your own decision but it was a very good story and a very interesting read
The premise of the story is rather shocking and I'm not going to say that any of this is true for what is fascinating is the historical references that were made throughout the story The tracing of each clue and the interpretation of what everything was saying that is possible but may not be realistic so make your own decision but it was a very good story and a very interesting read
May 24, 2020
Templars’ hidden objects in N. America?
I truly enjoyed this fast paced, exciting and illuminating story. I am sure that other readers will also be fascinated by the photos of actual artifacts that help the author support his story and the theory of how they arrived in the various sites in Canada and the United States. I intend to read more about the Templar Knights, including David Brody’s book, “Cabal of the Westford Knight.” I hope it is as exciting as this one.
I truly enjoyed this fast paced, exciting and illuminating story. I am sure that other readers will also be fascinated by the photos of actual artifacts that help the author support his story and the theory of how they arrived in the various sites in Canada and the United States. I intend to read more about the Templar Knights, including David Brody’s book, “Cabal of the Westford Knight.” I hope it is as exciting as this one.
August 3, 2021
Non-Stop action on every page
The author has incorporated researchers on the subject of the Templars and their sacred duty to protect one of the greatest secret in Christendom. The writing is an action fast paced narrative that includes a cast of characters all seeking the same answer for a variety of personal, greedy and selfish reasons that are masked as altruistic rationale. A truly compelling read.
The author has incorporated researchers on the subject of the Templars and their sacred duty to protect one of the greatest secret in Christendom. The writing is an action fast paced narrative that includes a cast of characters all seeking the same answer for a variety of personal, greedy and selfish reasons that are masked as altruistic rationale. A truly compelling read.
January 13, 2019
I cannot believe that this author is a pre-Columbian researcher. There is no evidence whatsoever that he knows how to conduct research. This book is a collection of simplistic rubbish and full of misconceptions and faulty assumptions. Thank God this was offered through Kindle Unlimited and I didn't pay for it. Worse book I have read in a very long time.
March 17, 2019
Templars Mormons and the Church ,
This is a fascinating story that that shows possible connections between history, legend and
various religious beliefs in an exciting and plausible way. It gives the reader much to consider
regarding legend, faith and belief and the connections the many faiths of the world have in common .
This is a fascinating story that that shows possible connections between history, legend and
various religious beliefs in an exciting and plausible way. It gives the reader much to consider
regarding legend, faith and belief and the connections the many faiths of the world have in common .
March 18, 2019
Great fun!
Again, great fun! Pictures, historical research ; and links, supposition thrown into the mix with some great adventure and this time some government ops involved! Don’t miss out on this ultra hyped up even better version of (Dan Brown - IMHO), religious history novels.
Again, great fun! Pictures, historical research ; and links, supposition thrown into the mix with some great adventure and this time some government ops involved! Don’t miss out on this ultra hyped up even better version of (Dan Brown - IMHO), religious history novels.
May 11, 2019
Interesting read
This was an interesting book based on many aspects of archaeological and historical interest in North America. It is one of those books that offers up views that is claimed would undermine the Church - in this the Roman Catholic and CJCLDS (Mormon). A lot of details were press red but the story was enjoyable
This was an interesting book based on many aspects of archaeological and historical interest in North America. It is one of those books that offers up views that is claimed would undermine the Church - in this the Roman Catholic and CJCLDS (Mormon). A lot of details were press red but the story was enjoyable
May 13, 2020
Great Read
This novel gets you to thinking about history and presents a lot of what it's that really gets one thinking. I fully believe that there are so many historical facts that we're taught and so much is left out. The church has always presented what they want you to think ,not necessarily the truth.
This novel gets you to thinking about history and presents a lot of what it's that really gets one thinking. I fully believe that there are so many historical facts that we're taught and so much is left out. The church has always presented what they want you to think ,not necessarily the truth.
May 27, 2020
Excellent Read
As the author warns at the beginning, this story could offend devout Christians and people of other faiths. You need to remember that it is a NOVEL. I am a Christian but was fascinated by the possibilities suggested in this book. Even through I read it out of sequence (part of a series) it was very enjoyable. I recommend it!
As the author warns at the beginning, this story could offend devout Christians and people of other faiths. You need to remember that it is a NOVEL. I am a Christian but was fascinated by the possibilities suggested in this book. Even through I read it out of sequence (part of a series) it was very enjoyable. I recommend it!
May 28, 2020
Preachy and Condescending
WAY too preachy, promoting far-out gnostic goofiness as fact, and anyone holding to traditional Christian beliefs is portrayed as uninformed zealots who must come around to the “truth.” The author’s desire to preach obscures his obvious gift for telling a story, so what could have been a great adventure story turns into a gnostic tract. Blech! I’m done.
WAY too preachy, promoting far-out gnostic goofiness as fact, and anyone holding to traditional Christian beliefs is portrayed as uninformed zealots who must come around to the “truth.” The author’s desire to preach obscures his obvious gift for telling a story, so what could have been a great adventure story turns into a gnostic tract. Blech! I’m done.
May 29, 2020
Thief on the cross: Templar Secrets in America
This is a well written fantasy, historical fiction. Not as prominent as 'The Da Vinci Code', but in that type of historical fiction. Typical secret American History which effects the modern Political landscape. Truthfully, it is an enjoyable book to read.
This is a well written fantasy, historical fiction. Not as prominent as 'The Da Vinci Code', but in that type of historical fiction. Typical secret American History which effects the modern Political landscape. Truthfully, it is an enjoyable book to read.
July 15, 2020
A We!l Written History?
I kept putting off reading this book Thief on the Cross because I really find history rather dry. Not so Thief on the Cross: Templar Secrets in America by David S. Brody I could not wait to read it all. It produced more questions than answers and made me think about the "eyes that see" and want to be one of the people who do see.
I kept putting off reading this book Thief on the Cross because I really find history rather dry. Not so Thief on the Cross: Templar Secrets in America by David S. Brody I could not wait to read it all. It produced more questions than answers and made me think about the "eyes that see" and want to be one of the people who do see.
June 6, 2020
interesting premise and I will do some more research on the subject, but the unsophisticated writing and cheesy romance made it difficult to read. I skipped through much of it. I was obviously not the audience intended.
June 10, 2023
fun read
Being a Mason myself, I appreciated the positive comments about Masons. There are lots of unanswered questions about the Templars’ connection with Masonry. I found the story line to be interesting and hard to put down!
Being a Mason myself, I appreciated the positive comments about Masons. There are lots of unanswered questions about the Templars’ connection with Masonry. I found the story line to be interesting and hard to put down!
March 21, 2022
Firstly, remember this is fiction. This series of books tries to rewrite history by touting conspiracy theories mostly related to Jesus and implies that the truth is being suppressed by “the church “ which is prepared to go to any lengths, including murder, to keep the “truth “ hidden. In book 1 it was the Roman Catholic Church that was trying to kill the book’s heroes, in this one it’s the Mormon church. The storyline is the same in all the books, Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene and they had a child. There’s a bloodline that has been preserved by secret societies usually the Knights Templar. In this book the conspiracy tries to prove that the Book of Mormon is true and so establish it as a genuine religion. The book assumes that the reader will not question the ideas that it promulgates about who Jesus was and denies the Biblical Jesus was who he claimed to be. The book comes with a warning that it may be offensive to people of faith but I’m not sure if this is just a ploy to attract a certain type of reader. The author also trots out the well favoured tenet of atheism that if you have faith then you will ignore any evidence that goes against what you believe. That you believe in spite of the evidence to the contrary. This is actually a complete fallacy although there may be some people like that in the world. As a scientist and a christian I believe because of the evidence, not because it would be nice to believe. This book seemed less antagonistic towards Christianity than the first one in the series but maybe that’s because it uses the same invalid arguments. If you don’t take it seriously and remember it’s fiction then it is a reasonably entertaining read. I have a few more of the series downloaded as I take them when they are free. I wouldn’t spend my money on them.
June 29, 2022
It’s an interesting sequel but not sequel to the last book. You’ll have to read the opening to understand that rambling statement. As in his last book it’s clear that the author clearly has done extensive research and utilized historical artifacts and paintings as a way of changing the history is interpreted. I took a star off because I found two characters unnecessary and boring in a fashion. An engaging morally questionable hitman for hire felt like a horn-dog and it wasn’t addressed by the characters on how it’s a ‘crush’ not a horrible obsession and that it’s not acceptable. That’s all he thought about it felt like. The kid wasn’t fun, She kept betraying the main characters and they didn’t figure it out nor did they have a serious chat with her explaining that her actions were going to get them killed. She’s written as this smart kid well have a talk with her about her actions she could have maybe figured out. She overheard everything else why not the they were going to die if they get caught. I wanted to like this more.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2021
It's a good book, not a great book, but it could have been better with a little research. I know, a lot of research went into this book, and I understand a lot of factual research. But there are small mistakes and anachronisms that presumably could have been easily avoided; the Glock revolver is a good example of that.
I can't speak to mistakes about the Mormon Church, but according to Mormon friends, there are several of those mistakes.
Oddly enough, after the above, I liked the book. It's a good adventure story and it touches on many interesting things. I love history, there's a lot of it here. It's very interesting to speculate about people coming to North America, or even the Western Hemisphere, before Columbus, and there's a lot of that in here too, along with possible proof.
I can't speak to mistakes about the Mormon Church, but according to Mormon friends, there are several of those mistakes.
Oddly enough, after the above, I liked the book. It's a good adventure story and it touches on many interesting things. I love history, there's a lot of it here. It's very interesting to speculate about people coming to North America, or even the Western Hemisphere, before Columbus, and there's a lot of that in here too, along with possible proof.
April 16, 2022
Wow what an action packed thrilling story. I loved how this story is woven around actual artefacts and parts of history.
I love a book that makes you inquisitive about what is real and what part is fiction. I loved the authors notes at the end of this story just as much as the story itself.
Historian and lawyer Cameron Thorne and his fiancee Amanda literally stumble across a little human being Astartee who captures both their attention and hearts and draws them into a web of conspiracies and cover ups by the church in an attempt to rewrite history. Astartee's custodian sets a challenge that he himself is unable to complete.
It's a race against time, but will Cameron, Amanda and Astartee be able to uncover the truth?
I love a book that makes you inquisitive about what is real and what part is fiction. I loved the authors notes at the end of this story just as much as the story itself.
Historian and lawyer Cameron Thorne and his fiancee Amanda literally stumble across a little human being Astartee who captures both their attention and hearts and draws them into a web of conspiracies and cover ups by the church in an attempt to rewrite history. Astartee's custodian sets a challenge that he himself is unable to complete.
It's a race against time, but will Cameron, Amanda and Astartee be able to uncover the truth?
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