The Brotherhood Conspiracy

The Jerusalem Prophecies #2

by Terry Brennan

Tom Bohannon's discovery of an ancient scroll led him on an international adventure and through mysteries of faith and politics, ending in a place not even he could the Third Temple of God hidden under Temple Mount in Jerusalem.  But soon after his remarkable discovery, the future of the world changed again.  Tom watched as a chasm tore apart Temple Mount, as new rivers swept through the Kidron Valley and into the streets of Old Jerusalem, their discovery swallowed by an earthquake, crushed under tons of stone and debris.  A biblical prophecy realized.  The final days were upon them.

Wondering how to recover from such a momentous find and such horrendous destruction, Tom's adventures are not over. No one knows how much time is left in these last days—a year? A hundred years? A thousand? Plagued by murderous dreams, Tom fears members of the Prophet Guard—killers who wear the Coptic cross with a lightning bolt slashing through it—are back and looking for him.  But they are not the only threat to Tom and his team.  Forces behind the Arab Spring have sinister plans.  And underestimating their determination would be a fatal mistake.

The same fast-paced, page-turning prose that readers loved in The Sacred Cipher is back in Terry Brennan's eagerly awaited sequel, The Brotherhood Conspiracy.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Christian, Ebooks, Religion

370 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2013

About the author

Part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing at The Mercury in Pottstown, PA.

Twenty-year career in journalism as a sportswriter, newspaper editor and newspaper publisher in Pennsylvania, Illinois and New York State.

Twenty-year career in senior management of not-for-profit agencies working with homeless people in New York City.

Reviews

[Minnesinger · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are more than a few spots where the author expects the reader to ignore logic for the sake of plot, which is annoying. And once again, lack of editing is a problem. Final verdict: Okay, but “no cigar.” Could definitely have bern better.

[Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as good as the first one... 2.5

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

At times this book seems so plausible, other times it is too far out. But it is a great story with strong character development.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book very much.

[Danyelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tom Bohannon has just watched in shocked horror as his archaeological find along with the entire Temple Mount was destroyed. Now he questions what it was all for and whether this find was worth the loss of his colleagues. He just wants to forget but outside forces make him remember and the phone call from the president asking for his help doesn't help with his mission either. Now he must make a decision risk his life again or stay and keep letting his enemy win.

The President needs Tom Bohannon and his team to find something that both Israel and the Muslim Brotherhood are looking for, the Tent of Meeting from Exodus. Israel wants it to make a permanent claim of the Temple Mount the Muslim Brotherhood wants it to destroy it. The President wants it to prevent WWIII and he needs Tom to do it.

Tom is hesitant to accept another mission that puts him, his team, and his family in risk, but with the urging of his friends and colleagues and the adrenaline rush he gets when he even thinks about it, he decides to take his team and put themselves in the crosshairs of the Prophet's Guard again to yet again change the course of history. If they can manage to stay alive while doing it.

Can Tom and his team manage to stay alive or will their predators manage to catch them this time? Will the Israelis, the Muslims, or Tom and his crew reach the tent first? Will Tom and the President be able to hold off World War Three or will it happen despite their best efforts? Will Tom have to lose another teammate or will he be the one that is lost?
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This book was a book that I picked up on a whim and didn't really expect much out of it. I didn't quite get what I had expected as far as plot goes but what I got was full of intrigue and mystery. However, this book wasn't my style and seemed too unrealistic for it to even be remotely plausible. Also, I think the fact that I didn't read the first book of this continuation means I spent quite a bit of time playing catch up and was left behind.

For me, the idea that the Tent of Meeting, being close to 2,500 to 3,000 years old, would still be there let alone usable is just ridiculous. The temple under the Temple Mount seems more plausible but still unlikely and that's what the entire story hinges on, making it difficult for me to get into this story. I just didn't believe it and that made me wanting to just skip to the end to see what happens.

The characters in this book were at an outrageous number and made it so hard for me to follow because it seemed like each character had two names and had other people with similar names. Not to mention there are people, probably from the first, who just show up and I now have to try and remember them too. All of this made character development and growth almost nonexistent. I didn't see much change in any of the characters and I was saddened by that because it's one of my favorite parts of a novel.

The plot, minus an excess of characters and unbelievable target, wasn't that bad and all the action and mystery would've been enjoyable if it weren't for the target and characters. Although I find it really hard to believe an ordinary citizen could escape a well trained assassin, I will admit that it added intensity and danger to the book and I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the effort. If this author works on his characters his stories would probably be pretty good and enjoyable.

This author failed to capture my interest but that doesn't mean you won't enjoy him and his books. I think with a bit of work and growth this author's books wouldn't be half bad and I might even be a fan later on. However, right now I'm not, but I will be keeping my eye open for more and seeing if I enjoy anything else by this author.

Overall, not my cup of tea and I had a hard time with plausibility, character development, and plot. I think this is perfect for people who want a different kind of suspense book. I think this book is best left to the adults. I give this book a two and a half out of five.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.*

[Kathleen (Kat) Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have any knowledge of the Bible, there are quite a few biblical artifacts that simply come to an end. Their stories end through various books of the Bible, much like the famed Ark of the Covenant and Noah's Ark. Yet have you ever wondered if there might in fact be more biblical artifacts that the world simply has not considered searching for? What one biblical artifact would you love to search for and find? This isn't one of those Indiana Jones type adventures but Terry Brennan has really opened my eyes to some of these artifacts that if discovered may in fact be quite life changing. In the Jerusalem Prophecies series, Terry takes readers into uncharted waters throughout the Middle East in a search for what one group of people known simply as the Prophet's Guard want to keep hidden in the second novel of the series, The Brotherhood Conspiracy.

Just returning from his previous adventure, Tom Bohannon has attempted to settle into some sense of normalcy since discovering the Third Temple located beneath the existing Temple Mount in Israel. With it's discovery, it opens up Bible Prophecy to a whole new level and has created much anticipation from the Jews to begin sacrifices in the Temple of God once again. However the Muslims aren't about to allow that to happen. It flies in the face of what they have longed believe that Jesus was not the Son of God. Now with the entire Middle East on the verge of war, the President of the United States once again has need of Tom's expertise. Not only in uncovering the clues left behind on an ancient scroll which revealed the location of the Temple, but in his faith with God helping him get there and back against all odds. The President believes that Tom can find the next artifact that has every group in the Middle East looking for it.

Tom and his team have been asked to locate the Tent of Meeting, the portable tabernacle that Moses used when the Israelites crossed the wilderness and carried the Ark of the Covenant. It was where God resided as fire by night and a pillar of smoke by day. If Israel can find this artifact, they will gain complete control of the Temple area and drive the Muslims out of the area. It will take everything the team has to pull this one off, but the President firmly believes that Tom is the only one who can lead the team and find the artifact before anyone else does. It just might be the catalyst to ignite World War 3 on many levels.

I received The Brotherhood Conspiracy by Terry Brennan compliments of Kregel Publications for my honest review. I did not receive any monetary compensation, aside from a free copy of this novel, in exchanged for my honest review. I loved the first novel The Sacred Cipher in this series, overall more than this one. It took me quite a while to get into the characters even though I had just finished the previous novel before picking this one up. You just honestly never know who the good guys or bad guys are in this group and why certain Prophet's Guard members just show up in the the most unlikeliest of places taking out more of our favorite characters. However, this is certainly an adrenaline laced series and now I am more than happy to dive into the third novel because just like each consecutive one before it, it gives you a teaser of what they will be hunting for this time and the stakes only increase. I would rate this one a 4 out of 5 stars in my opinion.

[Bob Hayton · Rating 4 out of 5]

An ancient Coptic monastery, a hidden desert hideout, the Oval office, and Jerusalem’s Temple mount — these are a few of the stops in Terry Brennan’s latest whirlwind novel. From Lebanon to Ireland, New York to the Suez, The Brotherhood Conspiracy weaves an intricate web of secrecy, espionage and discovery.

The sequel to Brennan’s earlier debut novel The Sacred Cipher, this book continues the adventures of Tom Bohannon and his motley crew of archaeological detectives. Having already discovered a hidden Jewish temple built on the Temple mount but below the Dome of the Rock, an even more outlandish prize lures the frazzled team back to the dangerous quest of discovery.

Once again the author pursues a relentless pace using a staccato rhythm, moving the story one bite-size portion to the next. That approach may be wearisome to some readers, and is frustrating in the earlier portion of the book for those readers who didn’t just put down his earlier book before beginning its sequel. The plot keeps one guessing as the potential of an end-times return of Christ cannot be dismissed, even as the role of a **spoiler alert** newly rediscovered Tabernacle **end spoiler**, doesn’t seem to fit any popular end-times Christian fancies.

Brennan appeals to the amateur archaeologist with his mention of cartouches (Egyptian hieroglyphic ovals), discussions of Demotic and Coptic languages, and his historical treatment of the Crusaders and Jewish history. Occasionally, I found some errors in his historical facts which stood out glaringly against the overall historical emphasis in the tale. 1 Maccabees is mentioned as a book that the Council of Trent removed from the Bible (in fact it was the Protestants who removed it and Trent affirmed its canonicity), and the prophet Jonah is mentioned as having preached 40 years (instead of days) to Nineveh. The story itself stretches credulity, but the first book’s miraculous find of a centuries-old Jewish temple sets the stage for anything being possible. Brennan’s masterful character development and ability to draw out a wide range of emotions from virtually all of his characters keeps the story tethered enough to reality, that the reader goes along with the incredible — and happily at that. One other quibble with the book is its lack of illustrations or maps. At several points in the tale, a visual depiction of what the author labored to describe would have helped immensely.

Fans of archaeological fiction, in the vein of Paul Maier (A Skeleton in God’s Closet) and Don Hoesel (Elisha’s Bones), will enjoy this latest offering from Terry Brennan. Those looking for a fast-paced read with characters striving to follow God’s leading in their lives even as they battle against Islamic assasins and try to evade Israeli intelligence — on a mission for the President of the United States, no less — will also enjoy this intriguing work. I recommend the book and look forward to the third (and final?) book in this series.

Disclaimer: This book was provided by Kregel Publications. I was under no obligation to offer a favorable review.

[Victor Gentile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terry Brennan in his new book “The Brotherhood Conspiracy” Book Two in The Jerusalem Prophecies series published by Kregel Publications gives us another thriller with Tom Bohannon.

From the back cover: A secret as old as the prophets lies hidden in an ancient code. That code may uncover an artifact as mysterious, and dangerous, as The Lost Ark.

Jerusalem’s Temple Mount has been obliterated. The Dome of the Rock and the most astounding archaeological find in two thousand years are engulfed in a smoking crater.

While Israel schemes for permanent control of the Temple Mount by resurrecting a structure as sacred as the Temple and as old as the Exodus, a legendary Islamic iman steps from the shadows of history to wrest leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood and forge Islamic unity.

American Tom Bohannon and his loose-knit cadre of archaeologists and historians race against time to decode new clues from eleventh-century artifacts and uncover a global conspiracy that could trigger the annihilation of the Middle East.

One step ahead of an ancient gang of assassins, and one step behind the deadline for impending disaster, the team encounters the death of friends and colleagues and maneuvers through a maze of political treachery, religious fanaticism and traitorous machinations-to the very brink of judgement orchestrated by a force greater than they could ever have imagined.

Prophecy, intrigue, and terrorism saturate “The Brotherhood Conspiracy”. The Sacred Cipher still has messages left within it and Bohannon and his team are in deadly danger as they try to decipher the new message and fulfill what it reveals. All the while trying to escape the groups that are out to destroy them. “The Brotherhood Conspiracy” is almost a non-stop action thriller. Mr. Brennan has put in so many twists and turns in his story that it would make a roller coaster envious. Tom, Doc, Joe and Sammy are wonderful characters that we care about, want to see escape the danger that they find themselves in and want them to succeed. Terry Brennan has given us a unique thriller that will keep you on the edge of your chair as you read and flip pages as fast as possible. I recommend this book highly and look forward to the next book in the series!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Kregel Publications. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

[Create With Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you like action-packed suspense stories about end times? Do political thrillers that involve ancient artifacts and the fulfillment of biblical prophecy excite you? If so, hang on to your hats – Terry Brennan has just released The Brotherhood Conspiracy and you are in for one wild ride!

The Brotherhood Conspiracy is a complex story told from many viewpoints – but the central character in the story is Tom Bohannon, the Executive Director of the Bowery Mission in New York City. In his previous book – The Sacred Cipher – Tom finds an ancient scroll that turns his life upside down and results in him and his team travelling around the world on a deadly mission filled with international intrigue. Now, Tom is home, happy to be alive, and hoping his life will soon return to normal. That dream, however, is short-lived when he turns on his television and sees the Temple Mount in Jerusalem collapse before his very eyes. Shortly thereafter, he receives a call from the President of the United States, requesting his assistance on yet another dangerous mission…

What ensues is another end-time adventure of epic proportions as Tom and his archaeological team find themselves once again swept up in global affairs that reach beyond human understanding. As they race against the clock to find and decode clues from new artifacts, they must dodge vengeful religious fanatics, assassins with ancient roots, and international conspirators who want to kill them and trigger the annihilation of the Middle East.

To help you keep up with the fast-moving plot, Terry introduces a cast of 26 prominent characters at the beginning of the book – and provides notes regarding a few key historical facts at the end of the book. Reading these first will aid in your overall enjoyment and understanding of his work.

You don’t have to read The Sacred Cipher to enjoy this book – but if you’re able to, I recommend that you get them both and read them in order, because getting a taste of Terry’s writing is only going to whet your appetite!

If you are looking for a well-researched, well-written novel that masterfully weaves elements of history, current events, and biblical prophecy together in a manner that will keep you mesmerized until the last page, The Brotherhood Conspiracy is for you!

This review was written by and originally published at Create With Joy.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. I was not compensated or required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book as part of Goodreads' first reads program in exchange for my honest review.

This is a sequel to Brennan's earlier novel, The Sacred Cipher; As far as sequels go, I like how it was set-up. The events of this book flow naturally from the first into a seperate story, yet it doesn't feel as if it's just one long story broken into smaller pieces. I also like the twist on the holy relic adventure hunting type novels. Normally, the point is to try to bring down the church with some religion-shaking discovery. Quite the opposite here as the ancient artifact in question does more to solidify Biblical doctrine, even if it does spark a Holy War.

Yes, this is a Christian fiction novel. Even though I was raised Catholic, I'm not all that traditionally religious, so I will leave the religious context out of my review. What won't escape my discerning reading eye is how that religious info is used. Paragraph upon paragraph is devoted to preaching and religious history. It slows the pace of the book down to a speed that would make the tortoise look like a hare. There are ways to make the book Christian fiction while still being able to move the story along. Half the book is spent doling out information and setting up what is to come.

And what's to come is a confusing adventure through the Middle East. The reader has to try to navigate through at least 6 different competing factions, who may or may not overlap, as the point of view shifts from paragraph to paragraph with little in the way of guidance of who is doing what. If you read the book from a big perspective and follow the main plot, it's fun. If you try to follow along closely and keep track of the details, you will go crazy.

Halfway through the book I was sure I wouldn't read the upcoming sequel, which was nicely set-up, but the at its core this is a fun adventure series.

I gave this book 3 stars, a fun adventure that is held back by it's confusing and often slow-moving pace.

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Brotherhood Conspiracy" is the second book in the "The Jerusalem Prophecies" series. In the first book ("The Sacred Cipher"), Tom Bohannon and Joe Rodriguez stumbled on a scroll from the 1100's, which eventually led them and their cohorts ("Doc" Johnson and Sammy Rizzo) to discover the Third Temple of God, hidden under Temple Mount in Jerusalem for centuries. But after they discovered it, and let the world in on the secret, the Temple Mount and everything under it was swallowed up and destroyed by a very localized earthquake. A biblical prophecy fulfilled? Are the Last Days beginning?

In this book, Israel has decided to re-build the destroyed parts of the Temple Mount. AND they want to reclaim the entire Temple Mount for themselves, and thus keep the Muslims from re-building their destroyed mosque there. To accomplish this, they decide to find the "Tent of Meeting" -- described in the bible and missing for 3,000 years -- and place it on the Temple Mount as their new Temple! Piece of cake, right?

Tom, Joe, Doc, and Sammy (along with Doc's friend and mentor Brandon McDonough) get sucked into this seemingly impossible search, when President White calls Tom and insists that his group can beat the others to find the rumored Tent, if they further inspect and study the scroll and its mezuzah (holder). Arrayed against them are the Prophet Guard, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Israel's own Shin Bet (domestic security service) and IDF (Israeli Defense Forces).

The book combines prophecy, history, intrigue, terrorism, action, and Christianity in a fast-paced narrative that nevertheless slows down periodically to explain some of the more esoteric factors involved. It's fairly long (~370 pages) and somewhat dense at times, but is quite readable. Like the first book, I'd say this one's worth 4 stars. I'm kind of looking forward to reading the next one, "The Aleppo Code".

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book isn't really being advertises as a sequel, but I would recommend reading the first book, The Sacred Cipher first. This book picks up where the first book left off, and by reading the first, the reader understands the characters and what is going on better.


This is not what I would call light reading for fiction. There is a lot of history and research in the book, and though it is very interesting and suspenseful, it is a book you need to read when its quiet and you can think. The author does a great job of showing the conflict between Muslims and Jews, and what a boiling cauldron the temple mount area is. In both books, he paints a great picture of what could happen if the Jews did discover a temple on the temple mount and started sacrificing again, and what could and would most likely happen.


I enjoyed both books, and the look it gave me into the area of Jerusalem, into the history, and the conflict that surrounds that area. I'd recommend these books to anyone interested in the Jewish-Muslim fighting and the idea of the Jews worshipping again on the temple mount. I got so much more from these books than an entertaining read. I learned a lot while I was entertained.


One thing that did bother me about both books: I am still of the belief that Christians should not drink alcoholic beverages, and if they do, it should be in moderation and not in bars. The main character in the books is a Christian who drinks beer frequently, and in bars. That bothered me a lot. I wish Christian authors would just steer clear of an issue that a lot of evangelical Christians till believe something Christians shouldn't do.

[Vera Godley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not have the opportunity to read The Sacred Cipher which is the forerunner of The Brotherhood Conspiracy by Terry Brennan. I wish I had because getting "into" the story of The Brotherhood Conspiracy would have been much easier to understand. The plethora, somewhat overwhelming at times, of characters was disconcerting to this reader.

The main character, Tom Bohannon, has previously discovered a Third Temple of God for the Israelites and it was hidden under the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. He and others on his original discovery team are again drawn into the world of international politics and the clash of and warring struggle between religious factions in the Jerusalem area and on international scene.

Tom's team delves into the most minute thread of evidence that would lead them to more discoveries involving the Temple Mount, they encounter danger from the Israelites, Muslim, and others intent on preventing more discoveries. It is intriguing to see how national and religious history, political interests from several nations, and the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religious factions are layered one upon the other in the plots and twists of the story.

The Brotherhood Conspiracy can be read as a stand-alone book, but I highly recommend reading The Sacred Cipher first if able. The Brotherhood Conspiracy is highly enjoyable and a treat to read.

DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy by Kregel Publications in exchange for my honest review. No compensation was received. Opinions expressed are solely my own.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Brotherhood Conspiracy is the second in a series from Terry Brennan. I picked it to review not realizing this. My review is influenced by the fact that the book was very difficult to understand not having read the first.

The Brotherhood Conspiracy is a political intrigue, radical Islamic conspiracy plot novel. It's the story of a search for the original tabernacle after an earthquake destroys the temple mount. With countries at odds with each and a real threat of war ready to break out, a group of men- who apparently deciphered a critical scroll in the first installment- are called upon to join the search and help to prevent all out war

There was action and intrigue here. A listing of characters at the beginning of the book was helpful because there were a host of characters to keep straight. The story line was fast paced and suspenseful. The story line seemed real enough to be believable but exciting enough to hold the reader's interest.

Unfortunately, the fact that I hadn't read the first book really affected my ability to like this book. There were too many things going on. Action moved through the past and present. And there were many references to people and events from the first book. Because of this I felt like I spent most of the book confused.

I think I could have enjoyed this one because of the intrigue and suspense. But because I missed out on the first one, I give this one 3 stars and a PG for content.

[Maria · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received the Brotherhood Conspiracy for free from Goodreads first reads.

I think when anyone mentions history, ark, and archaeology my mind always goes to Indiana Jones and then that bar is set. Which is funny because Indie is even mentioned in this book. But anyway, it didn't meet that bar.
I think my main complaint was the frequent location changes with a header all the way to the right that as a reader it was very easy to skip over and become confused. I would either know where it was based on the characters or have to go back and check the location.
This book is part of a series which I hadn't realized and hadn't read book 1. Many references were made to the first book so it was at times difficult to get those references. And even though it was religious based artifacts and culture I hadn't realized this was actually going to be a religious book which sometimes can be done well but often threw me in this book. Just at times religion was brought up in conversations or occasions where it wasn't really needed.
This book moved fast at times and slow at times. There was intrigue. There was action. There was drama. But with all the location changes, jumps from past and present and references to the last book it made this one very hard to follow. I think author Terry Brennan did a great job with research and if I had read the first book I probably would have liked this more. But the book was interesting enough that I will go back and most likely read the first.

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many thanks go to Terry Brennan, Kregel Publications and Goodreads for my free copy of this book.

This was a great, well written thriller. I found it a little light on the thrills but it was filled with thought provoking twists and turns. I found it to be more about the solving of the quest than the action filled scenes that are found in some thrillers and in this case it seemed to work out well. I did however find it a little heavy on religion. To clarify, I am a very private person when it comes to religion and have a hard time with religiously motivated fiction. I realize that it is an essential part of the story as it centers around Israel and the temple mount but I would not normally read a book where religion is so central to the story.

All in all I did enjoy the book and would recommend it to fans of Steve Berry or James Rollins. I would have liked to have read the first installment - The Sacred Cipher - as it would have given me a better knowledge of the story but The Brotherhood Conspiracy can certainly be read as a stand alone novel. Well done with plenty of back story but I always felt a little out of the loop with all the references to the first book.

[Tammy G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by Terry Brennan. The Sacred Cipher is the first book in this series. Somehow I missed the Sacred Cipher but decided to go ahead and read The Brotherhood Conspiracy first. Not having read The Sacred Cipher first didn't seem to hinder the story of The Brotherhood Conspiracy. So, I feel that these are stand alone reads.
Mr. Brennan is quite a detailed writer. He, also, writes with a flair that keeps the reader turning the pages. Pages that are filled with taunt suspense . . . "Leonidas was startled when the cell phone rang. A blocked number. He was expecting no calls. But . . ." (from p. 114)
I loved the suspense of this read! Chapter Two begins with Tom Bohannon in bed when he is suddenly, with heart pounding, awakened to feel that there is someone in the room, in the house, he must "fight" his way to the kitchen to keep his family safe! only to find that his son had dropped the milk. But that's only the beginning!
Since Tom has found the ancient scroll what mysteries of faith is he yet to go through? What is this journey all about? And where will his faith lead him?
I found this to be a quite intriguing read! A lot of history is interwoven through out the read, especially ancient history. A lot to be learned from history.
*This book was provided by Kregel Publications for review*

[Veronica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting adventure story about a group of men who are on a quest to find a lost artifact before tensions in the Middle East boil over. Made up of archaeologists and historians, they try to interpret symbols on a mezuzah as they head to different parts of the world in search of clues. On the run with their lives in danger at every turn from assassins, they wonder if this will all be worth it.

I had a hard time getting into this story. This is book two and I was a little lost not having read the first one. There's a lot of discussion about them discovering a hidden temple beneath the Temple Mount and the ensuing earthquake that happened in book one. The main character Tom has a very hard time deciding whether to go in search of this new artifact, and it feels like the book is about half over before things start to really happen. I found it interesting how they decoded the symbols and the information they received from the different places they went. I liked that one of the characters was a little person since you don't see that very often. It felt a bit like an Indiana Jones adventure. If you like adventure or suspense, you might want to check it out!

I received this book free from Kregel Publications in exchange for an honest review.

[Mary-ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the publisher: Tom Bohannon's discovery of an ancient scroll led him on an international adventure and through mysteries of faith and politics, ending in a place not even he could imagine: the Third Temple of God hidden under Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Wondering how to recover from such a momentous find, Tom's adventures are not over. The final days are upon them, yet no one knows how much time is left—a year? A hundred years? A thousand?

This is a great, action packed novel, that is full of suspense, murder, and kidnapping! This is the type of book you won't want to put down.

With the discovery of an ancient scroll, Tom Bohannon lead's the readers into an adventure full of real topics and issues of today, faith and government issues. A good book for those who love suspense, and are interested in world events.




I received this book free from the publisher . I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

How do regular people seamlessly blend in with secret agents and societies wanting them dead? By trusting that the True God has called them and will direct their footsteps to accomplish His plan.

From the streets of New York City to Jerusalem, this action-packed mystery is truly a global read. As the characters follow the clues presented and garnered, the readers are drawn into the unfolding pages of the Biblical last days.

I always get concerned when the opening pages of a new book includes a descriptive list of the main characters in the novel. True to other books, I found myself having to flip back to confirm who is who in the story and their locales. Numerous times I had to reread sections to clarify the who and where.

Although this was tedious at times with numerous groups of "bad guys," I enjoyed The Brotherhood Conspiracy. Terry Brennan has created a riveting, thought provoking story. Weaving biblical history with the unrest in the Middle East and Jerusalem, this story could easily be a 'front-page news' current event.

My rating: A+

5 out of 5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of The Brotherhood Conspiracy from Kregel Publications for my honest review.

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second in a series but there is enough back story in this one that you can begin here. You would miss all of the history and action included in the first book, however. This book begins with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem nearly destroyed by an earthquake. The Israelis and a powerful Muslim leader want control of the area. The Israelis plan to do so by erecting a sacred religious structure on the Mount - as soon as they can find it. The Muslims plan to break the strength of the Jews, take control, and begin to restore the domination of the Caliphate. Right in the middle of all this is Tom and his group, at the request of the U.S. President. As in the first novel, you'll learn lots of history and much about the current political scene in the Middle East. See my complete review at http://bit.ly/12JdLlH

[Lia Burres · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very action packed and enjoyable. The secret agents blend into everyday events and people. By doing this, you never know whom to expect or to trust.

There are wonderful action packed moments. The book has murder, kidnapping and also suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat and not wanting to put the book down.

The main character, Tom Bohannon, leads those that can decipher the ancient codes into what has to do with events that happen in today's time and dates. You'll see the issues with faith and government today.

The Brotherhood Conspiracy is a great End Times book. When the next book comes out, it will be about the search for Noah's Ark, also known as the Ark of the Covenant.

Highly recommend this book for those that love books about conspiracy.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book in a goodreads first read giveaway.

The description of the book sounded like something I would really enjoy. The book itself was another matter. The story premise was good,, but so much more could have been explored with it. Plus the first third of the book or so, I had to keep going back a page or looking up to the top as we were shifting from place to place and even year to year (or actually decades as we went from present day back in time to the 1930's and earlier at some points). It was a very confusing beginning and a disappointing end. Hard to read and follow throughout the whole book.

[Vennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book I was excited to win. I was glued to the pages for hours, although it did take me two days to read. It's historical fiction like no other. An amazing archaeological find, The Temple Mount in Jerusalem, sets the tone for a story line dealing with decoding clues, death, religion, politics, and a fight for control of this ancient mount. The book is set in the Middle East and the fight for control is between Israel and the Muslim Brotherhood. It was very well written. I enjoyed the book and shared it with friends.
I understand there is a book before this, titled The Sacred Cipher also by Terry Brennan which I intend to read.

[Judy Nappa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from Goodreads and am happy to provide a review.
This book is the sequel to another book "The Sacred Cipher" (I read it before starting this book). The action and plot continues in this book - an ancient scroll leads Tom Bohannon and his colleagues to the Middle East where the action continues. Another riveting plot and lots of action if you are a fan of Indiana Jones or the Dan Brown books, you should really enjoy this book). Mr. Brennan has done a lot of historical research for this book and I really enjoyed what that brought to the plot. It does appear that there will be another book after this one as the story is not quite finished...

[Marielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

An archaeologist and his wife, 2 librarians and a girlfriend and one old man, take on the entirety of radical Islam and the full brunt of Israels Defense Forces. Again. In traditional American fashion, the president will stop at nothing to save two American lives, even if it should cost thousands of Israeli or Muslims their lives. Secret societies, assassin groups, double crosses, and secret agents placed high up in opposing governments, abound.
All in all it wasn't a bad story, just very typical American. They always win. The good guys are very good, the bad guys are madmen, and America prevails.

[Alice Marks Ripperger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is personal.

I had found the first book in this series to be good, but the pace dragged and it was easy to put down. Not this book. The author had me in a stranglehold right from the beginning. Generally, I won't read or watch war movies. This book ends in a guerilla battle between good and evil. I held onto every word. The terror, the intensity of a dying man's last thoughts, the love that drives two of the main characters, the agony of loss and finally the questions still stirring in your mind after the last page is turned, leaves no doubt that you will read the final story spelled out in the next book. Hang on tight. Excellent writing.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book for free through Goodreads. This book is like an archeological mystery involving biblical elements. It was hard to get into at first but once you become involved in the mystery, action, suspense, and search it picks up speed. I loved the adventure involved and possible ramifications of looking for such a historical element. There is also some spy action involved, heartache and loss, and tough decisions to made by the characters. Overall an interesting read, with biblical tones and finding strength in your faith or facing your weaknesses.

[Paula Ackley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had not read The Sacred Cipher so I had some trouble getting into this sequel. There are a lot of people to keep track of (thank you for the list of prominent characters) and the story goes back and forth between places and even timelines. The story is constantly moving. Once I got into the book I found it well written with much historical and archaeological detail. I know a lot of stories are told over the course of several sequels but I still don't like cliffhangers. I would rather read a longer book.

[Paula Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Brotherhood Conspiracy is the second book in a series. Tom is once again thrown into the situation in Israel resulting from find the 3rd Temple of Jerusalem under the Temple Mount. After a blood sacrifice in the Temple, there is a terrible earthquake that destroys the Temple Mount.

Conspiracy at its best. A group of Jews who have devised a plan to keep the Muslims from the Temple Mount and radical Islamists.