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Fabric of Man
The Shroud of Turin has been in public awareness since 1350 when it was brought to France after the Crusades. It has become the Catholic Church's most visible and sacred relic. Wars have been fought over it. The Church has been protecting it for over five hundred years. Why? Is the Shroud of Turin real?
After centuries of speculation, Dr. Gabe Miller is going to Turin, Italy. His task, using the latest imaging and carbon dating technology, is to once and for all accurately verify the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin – the purported burial cloth of Jesus Christ. However, that is not why he is really going. Unknown to Dr. Miller, his superiors are sending him to obtain blood samples from the Shroud. They have perfected a way to use DNA from any blood samples to recumbently clone humans.
As Dr. Miller journeys to Turin, he is protected by the head of Vatican Security, Father Dolan. Miller has no idea of what he is getting into, but quickly discovers that people want him dead. As Dolan protects Miller, they uncover the real secret mission behind the trip to Turin.
After centuries of speculation, Dr. Gabe Miller is going to Turin, Italy. His task, using the latest imaging and carbon dating technology, is to once and for all accurately verify the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin – the purported burial cloth of Jesus Christ. However, that is not why he is really going. Unknown to Dr. Miller, his superiors are sending him to obtain blood samples from the Shroud. They have perfected a way to use DNA from any blood samples to recumbently clone humans.
As Dr. Miller journeys to Turin, he is protected by the head of Vatican Security, Father Dolan. Miller has no idea of what he is getting into, but quickly discovers that people want him dead. As Dolan protects Miller, they uncover the real secret mission behind the trip to Turin.
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First published January 1, 2011
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October 23, 2012
'Fabric of Man' hit a home run with me! I enjoyed all of the characters.. they were well written and developed! I like how the author gave the history of the Shroud of Turin. Telling little stories from different eras.. of who may have had the Shroud the past 700 years. And, how the Shroud eventually made it's way into the hands of the Catholic Church.
This is a fictional story. It was extremely well written! I truly enjoyed every word! As for the main character and his American scientific lab.. it was easy to believe all of the various scenes written into the story plot! The novel was very fast paced and quite entertaining!
I reported a few formatting errors using the "report" function on my kindle. There were around eight places .. that in the paragraph breaks.. one saw
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It wasn't anything that can't be fixed.. just a little annoying. I reported every format error to Amazon on my kindle.
A truly enjoyable read! You will NOT be disappointed if you get this novel! It's a page turner!
This is a fictional story. It was extremely well written! I truly enjoyed every word! As for the main character and his American scientific lab.. it was easy to believe all of the various scenes written into the story plot! The novel was very fast paced and quite entertaining!
I reported a few formatting errors using the "report" function on my kindle. There were around eight places .. that in the paragraph breaks.. one saw
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It wasn't anything that can't be fixed.. just a little annoying. I reported every format error to Amazon on my kindle.
A truly enjoyable read! You will NOT be disappointed if you get this novel! It's a page turner!
January 18, 2020
Can't review this
I've read this so long ago that I don't remember any of it. If I tried to say anything about it, it would be questionable.
I've read this so long ago that I don't remember any of it. If I tried to say anything about it, it would be questionable.
October 6, 2024
worth the read
Took awhile to start to gel but I ended up enjoying the characters a lot. A unique idea, a little dared in some of the particulars but a good ride after all.
Took awhile to start to gel but I ended up enjoying the characters a lot. A unique idea, a little dared in some of the particulars but a good ride after all.
January 12, 2017
Interesting book with a sci-fi/medical premise. Involves the Shroud of Turin, and alternates between an historical timeline of the Shroud and the events of the "present day" (the book is set back in 2004). Although I originally thought I would not enjoy the flipping back and forth, it was easy to keep up with. Both stories were interesting; as the historical story progressed, the relationship of the Shroud's history to the story became more and more evident. The only "fault" I had with the book was the next-to-last chapters. At times I could not keep up with who was doing what to whom. That particular section I read three times just to make sure I had all my ducks in a row. The book ended on a sweet, poignant scene that hints a the possibility for further stories from this world.
I recommend this book to just about everyone. It does concern the legitimacy of the Shroud, but it does so in a sympathetic manner by showing the point of view of a scientist skeptic and a priestly believer. This double perspective means you are presented with both sides of the argument, and really, left to decide for yourself. There is no sexual content in this book. There is some violence, but it is not egregious. There are some instances of foul language, but it is humourously addressed - the priest asks the scientist at one point if he kisses his mother with his foul mouth lol). This book touches on some issues of ethics in medical research as well as honesty and ethics in business dealings. Again, it does not bang you over the head with THIS IS RIGHT AND THIS IS WRONG, but instead shows you the consequences of the unethical and dishonest decisions. Spoiler: the consequences are all bad.
Anyway, I recommend you read this great book about a fascinating subject.
I recommend this book to just about everyone. It does concern the legitimacy of the Shroud, but it does so in a sympathetic manner by showing the point of view of a scientist skeptic and a priestly believer. This double perspective means you are presented with both sides of the argument, and really, left to decide for yourself. There is no sexual content in this book. There is some violence, but it is not egregious. There are some instances of foul language, but it is humourously addressed - the priest asks the scientist at one point if he kisses his mother with his foul mouth lol). This book touches on some issues of ethics in medical research as well as honesty and ethics in business dealings. Again, it does not bang you over the head with THIS IS RIGHT AND THIS IS WRONG, but instead shows you the consequences of the unethical and dishonest decisions. Spoiler: the consequences are all bad.
Anyway, I recommend you read this great book about a fascinating subject.
October 17, 2012
Such a good book to read well written, and fast-paced. It's the first time I read the author's book, and I'm looking forward for more of his books.
The story was about the "Shroud of Turin" the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Dr. Gabriel Miller works at at Trinity Laboratories, and their technology laid the foundation for the birth of different field of Biogenetics industry.
Gabe was given a task by Flaege to fly in Italy to confirm the authenticity of the Shroud. Although, Dr. Gabe Miller was sent to take the blood samples of the Shrouds (without his knowledge)because his company had found out a way to use DNA from any blood samples to clone human or to resurrect human genome.
The story was about the "Shroud of Turin" the burial cloth of Jesus Christ. Dr. Gabriel Miller works at at Trinity Laboratories, and their technology laid the foundation for the birth of different field of Biogenetics industry.
Gabe was given a task by Flaege to fly in Italy to confirm the authenticity of the Shroud. Although, Dr. Gabe Miller was sent to take the blood samples of the Shrouds (without his knowledge)because his company had found out a way to use DNA from any blood samples to clone human or to resurrect human genome.
December 12, 2015
Great read!
I am a huge fan of Michael Crichton, so I decided to give this book a try. I'm very glad I did. I very quickly got intrigued with the story and the characters, especially Father Dolan. What a fascinating character! I sincerely hope to see much more of him in future books. Please keep writing, P.W. Abbenhaus!
I am a huge fan of Michael Crichton, so I decided to give this book a try. I'm very glad I did. I very quickly got intrigued with the story and the characters, especially Father Dolan. What a fascinating character! I sincerely hope to see much more of him in future books. Please keep writing, P.W. Abbenhaus!
September 13, 2012
The Shroud of Turin . . . centuries old family feuds . . . ambitious scientists . . . fanatic defenders of the Shroud . . .
The story moves from the USA to Italy to Ireland in a post 9/11 world with historical inserts about former
owners and locations of the Shroud.
Lots of surprises.
The story moves from the USA to Italy to Ireland in a post 9/11 world with historical inserts about former
owners and locations of the Shroud.
Lots of surprises.
March 31, 2013
Another Vatican/religious conspiracy story. This one blends science and religious faith. If you like Dan Brown's books you will probably like this one. The ethical dilemmas of modern science are brought out as well as questions of faith and belief.
April 18, 2013
I thought the book was a slow start but when I was about half way through the story picked up and as I got closer to the end I didn't want to put it down.
August 13, 2013
If you like Dan Brown books, you will lik this. In some ways, it is causally better. Good plot and the story moves along quickly. Enjoyed it.
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February 3, 2014Enjoyable reading. Interested concept.
it was a entertaining book. Was a little to fantasizing for my taste. But the action part of the book made it worth reading.
it was a entertaining book. Was a little to fantasizing for my taste. But the action part of the book made it worth reading.
September 6, 2013
Eh...ok book if you just want to read to read. Kind of like having a generic sandwich for lunch.
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