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The Temple #2
The Temple Scroll:
A lost treasure, an impenetrable puzzle and a psychopathic killer: a deadly combination.
The Temple Scroll is a rollercoaster ride of danger, mystery and murder. From New England to the islands of the Mediterranean, it follows the deadly hunt for the Templars’ lost treasure.
Archaeology lecturer Sam Cameron and church minister Helen Johnson thought their old problems were done. They were wrong. Killers are set on finding the Templars’ treasure and they believe Sam and Helen hold the key.
As the psychopathic Cassiter directs his team of killers towards their goal, the calm of summer vanishes in an explosive bout of blood and suffering.
Under pressure from every side, Sam and Helen must draw on all their instincts and professional skills to stay alive as they attempt to crack the puzzle that protects the Templars’ treasure.
As the search for the Templar hoard moves inexorably to a conclusion, Sam and Helen must risk all in a frantic bid to save their friends, the treasure, and the priceless holy relics of the early Church. Now there is no mercy and no escape - there is only win or die.
This second book in The Temple series may be read as a standalone. Some readers might like to read THE TEMPLE LEGACY first since it gives the backstory to characters and events featured here.
The Temple Scroll is a rollercoaster ride of danger, mystery and murder. From New England to the islands of the Mediterranean, it follows the deadly hunt for the Templars’ lost treasure.
Archaeology lecturer Sam Cameron and church minister Helen Johnson thought their old problems were done. They were wrong. Killers are set on finding the Templars’ treasure and they believe Sam and Helen hold the key.
As the psychopathic Cassiter directs his team of killers towards their goal, the calm of summer vanishes in an explosive bout of blood and suffering.
Under pressure from every side, Sam and Helen must draw on all their instincts and professional skills to stay alive as they attempt to crack the puzzle that protects the Templars’ treasure.
As the search for the Templar hoard moves inexorably to a conclusion, Sam and Helen must risk all in a frantic bid to save their friends, the treasure, and the priceless holy relics of the early Church. Now there is no mercy and no escape - there is only win or die.
This second book in The Temple series may be read as a standalone. Some readers might like to read THE TEMPLE LEGACY first since it gives the backstory to characters and events featured here.
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2016
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About the author
D.C. Macey
8 books40 followersD. C. Macey is an author and lecturer based in the United Kingdom.
A first career in the Merchant Navy saw Macey’s early working life devoted to travelling the globe. In the process, it gave him an introduction to the mad mix of beauty, kindness, cruelty and inequality that is the human experience everywhere. Between every frantic coastal encounter was a trip across the ocean, which brought the contrast of tranquil moments and offered time for reading, writing and reflection.
Those roving days came to a close, however, with Macey serving as a ship’s officer in the North Sea oil industry.
Several years working in business made it apparent that Macey’s greatest commercial skill was the ability to convert tenners into fivers, effortlessly and unerringly – a skill that ensured Macey had the unwelcome experience of encountering those darker aspects of life that lie beneath the veneer of our developed world and brought fleeting glimpses into the shadows where bad things lurk.
Eventually, life’s turbulence, domestic tragedy and impending poverty demanded a change of course. As a result, more recent years have been spent in the academic world lecturing and producing predominantly corporate media resources, the resultant stability allowing the time and opportunity to return to the written word.
In the current year, Macey has surrendered his lecturing role entirely, stepping away from academia to focus exclusively on his writing.
A first career in the Merchant Navy saw Macey’s early working life devoted to travelling the globe. In the process, it gave him an introduction to the mad mix of beauty, kindness, cruelty and inequality that is the human experience everywhere. Between every frantic coastal encounter was a trip across the ocean, which brought the contrast of tranquil moments and offered time for reading, writing and reflection.
Those roving days came to a close, however, with Macey serving as a ship’s officer in the North Sea oil industry.
Several years working in business made it apparent that Macey’s greatest commercial skill was the ability to convert tenners into fivers, effortlessly and unerringly – a skill that ensured Macey had the unwelcome experience of encountering those darker aspects of life that lie beneath the veneer of our developed world and brought fleeting glimpses into the shadows where bad things lurk.
Eventually, life’s turbulence, domestic tragedy and impending poverty demanded a change of course. As a result, more recent years have been spent in the academic world lecturing and producing predominantly corporate media resources, the resultant stability allowing the time and opportunity to return to the written word.
In the current year, Macey has surrendered his lecturing role entirely, stepping away from academia to focus exclusively on his writing.
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December 15, 2022
|wonderful read
After the first book I had to have the second in the series to find out what happens with Sam and Helen and the daggers.
After the first book I had to have the second in the series to find out what happens with Sam and Helen and the daggers.
November 21, 2021
Brilliant
Absolutely loved this second instalment. I do enjoy all things Templars and the theory behind the story is credible and keeps you turning the pages. D C. Macey certainly keeps you on the edge of your seat by having many tributaries to the main story which keeps it alive and twists and turns from start to finish. Would love to see this in the big screen. Started the third book of you like the Templars, drama, mysteries and all out action then start by reading the first book.
Absolutely loved this second instalment. I do enjoy all things Templars and the theory behind the story is credible and keeps you turning the pages. D C. Macey certainly keeps you on the edge of your seat by having many tributaries to the main story which keeps it alive and twists and turns from start to finish. Would love to see this in the big screen. Started the third book of you like the Templars, drama, mysteries and all out action then start by reading the first book.
July 22, 2022
The description of this book describes it as a rollercoaster and it sure was. It started at a fast pace and continued to fly along but not leaving out any of the detail needed to make the plot interesting. This book a true page turner, and even better than the first in the series. I would suggest that these be read in order, this book wouldn't make much sense without the background from the first book. The loose ends seemed to be all tied up so will be interesting to see where this saga goes next.
November 15, 2023
#2 in this fun and informative series.
This one is for you if you like it when the protagonists must solve a puzzle, and you get to go along for the ride as they do so. Even better, one learns some fun history about medieval Europe and the Templars. The Mappa Mundi part was especially enjoyable.
The "Scroll" picks up where the "Legacy" left off. We revisit previous villains and some new ones emerge also. Sam and Helen progress, both in terms of answering the puzzle and in their own relationship.
Some clunky typographical errors again (mostly homonyms of the intended word, e.g., 'their' when 'there' was meant) and weird syntax (that 'lent' thing again). And, Helen still often speaks as though she is a Brit rather than an American. No American would throw "a spanner" into the works; for Americans, it is a "wrench."
This one is for you if you like it when the protagonists must solve a puzzle, and you get to go along for the ride as they do so. Even better, one learns some fun history about medieval Europe and the Templars. The Mappa Mundi part was especially enjoyable.
The "Scroll" picks up where the "Legacy" left off. We revisit previous villains and some new ones emerge also. Sam and Helen progress, both in terms of answering the puzzle and in their own relationship.
Some clunky typographical errors again (mostly homonyms of the intended word, e.g., 'their' when 'there' was meant) and weird syntax (that 'lent' thing again). And, Helen still often speaks as though she is a Brit rather than an American. No American would throw "a spanner" into the works; for Americans, it is a "wrench."
January 24, 2019
Why not 5 stars?
Simply, I've yet to find a perfect book other than the one inspired by the Spirit of God. The Templars have been a fascinating topic for a long, long time. So many theories. So few facts. But always founded on truth, honor, and service. One wonders what, if anything, those men found in, or under, Solomon's stables. To grow from 9 poor knights to perhaps the most influential body in Europe and the Middle East is a curious thing. Well written. Keeps the readers involved. - Richard.
Simply, I've yet to find a perfect book other than the one inspired by the Spirit of God. The Templars have been a fascinating topic for a long, long time. So many theories. So few facts. But always founded on truth, honor, and service. One wonders what, if anything, those men found in, or under, Solomon's stables. To grow from 9 poor knights to perhaps the most influential body in Europe and the Middle East is a curious thing. Well written. Keeps the readers involved. - Richard.
April 30, 2020
Great read
This book has a great storyline. There are many twists and turns that keep you wondering how this is going to work out for the good guys. Moving on to the next book in the series.
This book has a great storyline. There are many twists and turns that keep you wondering how this is going to work out for the good guys. Moving on to the next book in the series.
December 30, 2019
another in a great series-great plot, characters with plenty of twists. keep they coming
February 29, 2020
Another excellent read.
Helen and Sam are involved in chasing the location of more of the Templar knives.
Facing danger in their pursuit help comes from unexpected sources.
Helen and Sam are involved in chasing the location of more of the Templar knives.
Facing danger in their pursuit help comes from unexpected sources.
May 10, 2020
Liked the ending but still feel there could be a few loose ends that could well be brought back into the fray at a later date.
February 27, 2017
Disclaimer: I won this book on Goodreads.
I enjoyed reading this book. I have not read the first book in the series, but I had no problem catching up with the characters and the continuing story. The plot was twisty and the full of action. The villains were evil. (Sidenote: This is the second book in a row where a bad guy stuck his finger inside a character's bullet hole to torture him. Is this a thing now?) I liked the characters and would not mind reading about their further (and past) adventures.
Problems:
What happened to Bernhard the museum curator in Frankfurt? After showing Colette the pictures of the dagger, he just disappeared from the story. I'm guessing she killed him, since the bad guys killed (almost) everyone they met, but there was no mention of them acquiring the dagger. Also, did the bad guys really have to kill everyone they met?
I was unable to find book one, but I imagine it was about the beginning of the quest in book 2. My book ended with a one page synopsis of book 3. Despite having the two main characters, the story seems to have no connection to the events in book 2, so how is it book 3 of an apparent trilogy?
I enjoyed reading this book. I have not read the first book in the series, but I had no problem catching up with the characters and the continuing story. The plot was twisty and the full of action. The villains were evil. (Sidenote: This is the second book in a row where a bad guy stuck his finger inside a character's bullet hole to torture him. Is this a thing now?) I liked the characters and would not mind reading about their further (and past) adventures.
Problems:
What happened to Bernhard the museum curator in Frankfurt? After showing Colette the pictures of the dagger, he just disappeared from the story. I'm guessing she killed him, since the bad guys killed (almost) everyone they met, but there was no mention of them acquiring the dagger. Also, did the bad guys really have to kill everyone they met?
I was unable to find book one, but I imagine it was about the beginning of the quest in book 2. My book ended with a one page synopsis of book 3. Despite having the two main characters, the story seems to have no connection to the events in book 2, so how is it book 3 of an apparent trilogy?
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