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The Last Templars #1
The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar
One of the greatest mystery of all time is about to be revealed.When John Henry “Doc” Holiday joined the SEALs, he swore, “If knocked down, I’ll get back up, every time.” So he wasn’t ready to go quietly and just fade away when a bullet abruptly ended his military career. And you can bet that when he gets knocked down while searching for the lost treasure of the Knights Templar, all hell breaks loose as he gets back up! The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar leads the reader on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar is a thrilling read for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. Join a cast of characters that will keep you entertained long into the night... Adventure awaits just one click away. Start reading NOW! Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited If you like Indiana Jones, Clive Cussler or Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novels, you will love this series ...
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First published January 27, 2020
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June 25, 2020
Somehow I suffered through The Lost Treasure Of The Knights Templar. It turns out I picked up this piece of Christian Fiction by mistake due to a clever marketing ploy from the author. Whether it’s his real name or a pen name, I didn’t use my due diligence and dig further when I saw the name Preston Child and somehow related it to the team of Preston and Child. I saw it was an adventure and just assumed it was an offshoot of one of the authors.
I was sadly mistaken.
While I give the author an A for effort, this story was not what it was cracked up to be. It was in drastic need of an editor, for not only grammatical issues, but content and pace and plot.
The story was told in solid third-person, past-tense, but it was far from limited point of view because the author head-hopped at will. Besides being a pet peeve of mine, it would’ve jerked me out of the story if it were not for so many other issues like dialogue tags. Someone please show this guy how to do tags! They were so repetitious and annoying I could hardly concentrate on what was going on.
Next was the totally unrealistic pacing. The title was about the Templar treasure but that subject never even comes up until almost halfway through the book. The hero is nearly killed three times, then is miraculously cured so he can go on the adventure. Then it’s over and the story rambles on and on for a while and then another surprise.
I also had to completely throw out my suspension of disbelief. I mean, way beyond what I normally have to do, even for a B-movie icky bug. ‘Nuff said about that.
The author had absolutely no idea how to create any tension or buildup or any kind of realistic pacing or story flow.
Then there was the overt Christian message he kept pounding out throughout the story. I don’t like being preached to. Enough said about that.
Overall, I had to suffer to get through this story. I wish the author the best, but he needs a serious editor, or needs to listen to an editor next time. That’s the problem with self-publishing with no rules.
I was sadly mistaken.
While I give the author an A for effort, this story was not what it was cracked up to be. It was in drastic need of an editor, for not only grammatical issues, but content and pace and plot.
The story was told in solid third-person, past-tense, but it was far from limited point of view because the author head-hopped at will. Besides being a pet peeve of mine, it would’ve jerked me out of the story if it were not for so many other issues like dialogue tags. Someone please show this guy how to do tags! They were so repetitious and annoying I could hardly concentrate on what was going on.
Next was the totally unrealistic pacing. The title was about the Templar treasure but that subject never even comes up until almost halfway through the book. The hero is nearly killed three times, then is miraculously cured so he can go on the adventure. Then it’s over and the story rambles on and on for a while and then another surprise.
I also had to completely throw out my suspension of disbelief. I mean, way beyond what I normally have to do, even for a B-movie icky bug. ‘Nuff said about that.
The author had absolutely no idea how to create any tension or buildup or any kind of realistic pacing or story flow.
Then there was the overt Christian message he kept pounding out throughout the story. I don’t like being preached to. Enough said about that.
Overall, I had to suffer to get through this story. I wish the author the best, but he needs a serious editor, or needs to listen to an editor next time. That’s the problem with self-publishing with no rules.
May 19, 2020
His books are of history, adventures and treasures. Non stop action with good characters. Given audio for my voluntary review and my voluntary
May 17, 2022
probably very young YA read
Very simplistic and predictable plotting and characters. Some positive role models and humor as well. Give to your kids first
Very simplistic and predictable plotting and characters. Some positive role models and humor as well. Give to your kids first
May 31, 2021
I received this book from the author (and likely the good folks at Bookfunnel.com) in return for an honest review (and sometimes honesty just plain hurts).
This book starts out well with developing the main character, "Doc" Holiday, and establishing his bonafides as a former US Navy Seal (which would likely have established him as having the necessary skills to be a 'bad ass' in later books in the series).
Then you find out that after spending a few chapters detailing his career in the US Navy, the author tells us that the main character becomes a member of the UZ Secret Service (utilizing his previous experiences as a Navy Seal to make easy work of the secret service's "basic training" program (which is fourteen week course) and then immediately goes on the presidential protection detail (which somehow I am under the impression that this doesn't go to someone straight out of boot camp - seniority?).
This is the first plot device (deus ex machina) used to establish the fact that, in the process of protecting the President that he forms a great bond, the President puts him in touch with an industry magnate who is searching for the Lost Treasures of the Knights Templar (hence the title of the book).
I assumed that this tasking would form the basis of the book (after all, it is the title), but it seemed that after a small amount of research and a scientific "guess" that the protagonist is off to Israel to "discover" the treasures. It is during this period of time that the protagonist discovers that his former Seal teammate is the "hired muscle" for an opposing group searching for the treasures (which Mountain quickly leaves after the slight misunderstanding between he and Holiday is resolved).
It is while they are in the Templar tunnels beneath Acre, Israel and have met up with the armed opposition group, that they are rescued by Holiday's former Seal team out of the blue (apparently three years after he left the special forces - yet another use of the Deus Ex Machina plot device). They quickly discover the Templar treasures ( in les book space than it took to establish the protagonist's bonafides).
They are welcomed back home by the industry magnate (codenamed "Keeper") and Holiday is graciously rewarded. Holiday is then offered an executive position with the "Keeper's" aerospace company (which he subsequently refuses). The reader then finds out that the industry magnate, codenamed "Keeper", is actually the brother of the centre point of Holidays last mission with the Seals (keeping the story very intertwined).
Following the discovery of the Templar treasures, the protagonist gets married and is involved in another quickly resolved storyline involving the brother of a terrorist that he and his Seal team had killed years previous (who just happened to be on the FBI's top ten 'Most Wanted" list, thus earning him another massive financial reward).
That being said, the book started off really well. Unfortunately, it seemed to this reader that more effort (and pages) were spent in establishing what a "bad ass" that the protagonist is than on the hunt for the Lost Treasures of the Templar Knights (which I felt should have been given a bit more book space, otherwise why title the book that way).
As far as reviews go, I feel that this book is a bit subpar and that the story could definitely be improved. As such, I feel that this book would only rate about two and a half stars out of five.
As with all of my reviews, this is just my five cents worth .
This book starts out well with developing the main character, "Doc" Holiday, and establishing his bonafides as a former US Navy Seal (which would likely have established him as having the necessary skills to be a 'bad ass' in later books in the series).
Then you find out that after spending a few chapters detailing his career in the US Navy, the author tells us that the main character becomes a member of the UZ Secret Service (utilizing his previous experiences as a Navy Seal to make easy work of the secret service's "basic training" program (which is fourteen week course) and then immediately goes on the presidential protection detail (which somehow I am under the impression that this doesn't go to someone straight out of boot camp - seniority?).
This is the first plot device (deus ex machina) used to establish the fact that, in the process of protecting the President that he forms a great bond, the President puts him in touch with an industry magnate who is searching for the Lost Treasures of the Knights Templar (hence the title of the book).
I assumed that this tasking would form the basis of the book (after all, it is the title), but it seemed that after a small amount of research and a scientific "guess" that the protagonist is off to Israel to "discover" the treasures. It is during this period of time that the protagonist discovers that his former Seal teammate is the "hired muscle" for an opposing group searching for the treasures (which Mountain quickly leaves after the slight misunderstanding between he and Holiday is resolved).
It is while they are in the Templar tunnels beneath Acre, Israel and have met up with the armed opposition group, that they are rescued by Holiday's former Seal team out of the blue (apparently three years after he left the special forces - yet another use of the Deus Ex Machina plot device). They quickly discover the Templar treasures ( in les book space than it took to establish the protagonist's bonafides).
They are welcomed back home by the industry magnate (codenamed "Keeper") and Holiday is graciously rewarded. Holiday is then offered an executive position with the "Keeper's" aerospace company (which he subsequently refuses). The reader then finds out that the industry magnate, codenamed "Keeper", is actually the brother of the centre point of Holidays last mission with the Seals (keeping the story very intertwined).
Following the discovery of the Templar treasures, the protagonist gets married and is involved in another quickly resolved storyline involving the brother of a terrorist that he and his Seal team had killed years previous (who just happened to be on the FBI's top ten 'Most Wanted" list, thus earning him another massive financial reward).
That being said, the book started off really well. Unfortunately, it seemed to this reader that more effort (and pages) were spent in establishing what a "bad ass" that the protagonist is than on the hunt for the Lost Treasures of the Templar Knights (which I felt should have been given a bit more book space, otherwise why title the book that way).
As far as reviews go, I feel that this book is a bit subpar and that the story could definitely be improved. As such, I feel that this book would only rate about two and a half stars out of five.
As with all of my reviews, this is just my five cents worth .
July 27, 2023
I enjoy reading Knight's Templers stories, so I purchased this book to see how this series by Child was. Answer: It was good, not great, but good! “The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar” is the first in this series featuring the very likeable John Henry “Doc” Holiday, a former Navy SEAL. Filled with action and adventure, this book gives the reader an Indiana Jones ride into the depths of the mysterious and dangerous Amazon Jungle in search of lost treasure.
Can it be that easy to find a treasure lost for many centuries?! “The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar” opens providing us with some of Doc’s vocational background. But things really begin after Doc Holiday accepts the assignment to offer protection for a treasure hunt, the roller coaster ride begins. Some of what happens is predictable, other events are not. Still, the story is a fast and exciting ride.
Certainly, “The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar” seemed a little hokey in spots and a little unbelievable; however, as a reader we need to accept some of these stretches. Sure, this story was a tad far-fetched; however, so are many of the action/ adventure books that give so many of us escape and enjoyment, like Fleming's iconic Bond, to Reacher or Jason Bourne. I liked the premise of the plot, but honestly the story has its ups and downs. The story keeps on twisting and turning with action and excitement around every turn. The characters are nicely developed; however, additional character development will be provided in future books. “The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar” was good, not great, but it was an escape and entertaining. So why not just suspend reality for a while, relax, read, and enjoy the treasure hunt.
Can it be that easy to find a treasure lost for many centuries?! “The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar” opens providing us with some of Doc’s vocational background. But things really begin after Doc Holiday accepts the assignment to offer protection for a treasure hunt, the roller coaster ride begins. Some of what happens is predictable, other events are not. Still, the story is a fast and exciting ride.
Certainly, “The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar” seemed a little hokey in spots and a little unbelievable; however, as a reader we need to accept some of these stretches. Sure, this story was a tad far-fetched; however, so are many of the action/ adventure books that give so many of us escape and enjoyment, like Fleming's iconic Bond, to Reacher or Jason Bourne. I liked the premise of the plot, but honestly the story has its ups and downs. The story keeps on twisting and turning with action and excitement around every turn. The characters are nicely developed; however, additional character development will be provided in future books. “The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar” was good, not great, but it was an escape and entertaining. So why not just suspend reality for a while, relax, read, and enjoy the treasure hunt.
January 19, 2022
I am a Knights Templar fan so I was hoping for a fun, albeit fictional story relating to the "real-life" KT treasure... that no one has found in over several centuries. However, this author should be ashamed at portraying the US Navy SEALS and relate Special Ops in such a knuckleheaded way. He made them look and often act like a couple of pimple-faced junior high boys trying to get the head cheerleaders attention. First, it did start as what had the makings of a good story and the SEALS acted intelligently, however, 1/3 way through it, it turned stupid. Not only were the characters portrayed as stupid The ex-SEAL just willingly giving out all kinds of information to people he just met...), but these 4 men and 1 women, in only about 4 days, successfully and without a single hindrance and with very very little information, found the massive ($400BILLION) Knights Templar treasure that hunters (in real life) have been searching for for centuries!! Just like that! And then the President of the United States writes the one guy a check for $1Billion dollars as "finders fee" kind of thing! Then the disrespect to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing...They catch the one guy that did it in the beginning and then his cousin, just walks into their arms intending to kill them in revenge but collapses in an epilepsy fit. It was a very disappointing story. Why did I continue reading once I realized how silly it all was? All I can defend myself with is... morbid curiosity and nothing else to do with my time.
June 11, 2023
During a super-secret mission in China, the captain of a SEAL team John ‘Doc’ Holliday is wounded ending his career. But….
From then on it gets really complicated and odd. More about Doc’s life changes and why they happened than about finding the treasure. Sounds like a prequel setting Doc character up for the further books. If you keep that in mind it’s nice, fairly interesting book. Everything happens a little too conveniently though with no real danger. No swearing or heated sex is a nice change from the norm.
Footnote: 1) I didn’t think the President personally chose his SS detail. He could recommend, but the recruiting, training and assigning of the agents is under the Department of Homeland Security.
2) While I’m glad there’s a little religious thread through the story, it feels a little awkward to me. Like it’s afraid to show itself.
3) People don’t write $xx-million-dollar checks. It would be in another form: such as bearer bonds.
4) Editing error. While on the train, Doc’s seat companion says the Templars were created in ‘1911’ instead of ‘1119’.
Fave scenes: Thunder One testing the PHASR, the marine at the airport, Madeleine using her cell phone and the old huntin’ dog conversation.
From then on it gets really complicated and odd. More about Doc’s life changes and why they happened than about finding the treasure. Sounds like a prequel setting Doc character up for the further books. If you keep that in mind it’s nice, fairly interesting book. Everything happens a little too conveniently though with no real danger. No swearing or heated sex is a nice change from the norm.
Footnote: 1) I didn’t think the President personally chose his SS detail. He could recommend, but the recruiting, training and assigning of the agents is under the Department of Homeland Security.
2) While I’m glad there’s a little religious thread through the story, it feels a little awkward to me. Like it’s afraid to show itself.
3) People don’t write $xx-million-dollar checks. It would be in another form: such as bearer bonds.
4) Editing error. While on the train, Doc’s seat companion says the Templars were created in ‘1911’ instead of ‘1119’.
Fave scenes: Thunder One testing the PHASR, the marine at the airport, Madeleine using her cell phone and the old huntin’ dog conversation.
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November 21, 2022A 15 year old could have written a better plot
A SEAL team Shadow warrior more excited than a child, 700 years of treasure lost and all of a sudden its found within 1 paragraphg - " a parallel overlap and here is the treasure".
No character development, useless mystery, characters are overtly overtly simple. No mystery or treasure seeking, Ghosts in the book, seriously!!! I stand by my review - A 15 year old in an english class could have written better. Author needs to read some more mystery, treasure hunting novels.
I could go on and on and on..... Mountain being angry on being left alone for 3 years and then all of a sudden in 1 paragraph of the book all angst is gone and be like Doc - " I am ok brother, lets be friends again".
What a waste of time amd Money !!!
A SEAL team Shadow warrior more excited than a child, 700 years of treasure lost and all of a sudden its found within 1 paragraphg - " a parallel overlap and here is the treasure".
No character development, useless mystery, characters are overtly overtly simple. No mystery or treasure seeking, Ghosts in the book, seriously!!! I stand by my review - A 15 year old in an english class could have written better. Author needs to read some more mystery, treasure hunting novels.
I could go on and on and on..... Mountain being angry on being left alone for 3 years and then all of a sudden in 1 paragraph of the book all angst is gone and be like Doc - " I am ok brother, lets be friends again".
What a waste of time amd Money !!!
September 21, 2020
I was expecting more in the form of action rather than a narrative of a former Navy Seal, and retired Secret Service agent and his thoughts while recuperating from debilitating injuries. The premise was good, searching for the lost treasure of the Knights Templar, but lacked enough energy to truly engage me. I read a list of characters with potentially future connections to other episodes. The whole story should have been a short story to give a balance to the pace. This was a free book to read and review. I have no connection to anything involved. I like the author's other writings, intense action, suspicious factors, settings, etc. This story just did not make me feel special as I peeped into another viewpoint.
July 12, 2020
John Henry "Doc" Holliday is in the mold of Aloysius Pendergast, everyone's favorite FBI agent. "Doc" received his MD degree at age 20, and then went to the U. S. Naval Academy. After being wounded as a member of Seal Team Warrior, he reluctantly left the military. When he is tasked as a civilian contractor to locate and secure a vast treasure, he embarks on a new career as an archaeological treasure hunter. There are some ups and downs in this story, and, typical of Preston Child, some very unexpected twists and turns. It will be interesting to see what "Doc" and his friends are up to next.
September 3, 2020
Enjoyed the book, HATED the editing
I am a huge fan of Preston Child. I have read several of his books and always liked them. This series is the worst one I’ve ever read from Mr. Child. I felt like the whole thing was written quickly without his usual forethought.
The proofreading in the series is laughable. The mistakes in each of the three books are glaring. The problems are not grammatical but factual. Wrong names are especially rampant - for example watch the President’s name closely.
I can’t help but wonder if this is the price authors pay when having their books on Kindle Unlimited.
I am a huge fan of Preston Child. I have read several of his books and always liked them. This series is the worst one I’ve ever read from Mr. Child. I felt like the whole thing was written quickly without his usual forethought.
The proofreading in the series is laughable. The mistakes in each of the three books are glaring. The problems are not grammatical but factual. Wrong names are especially rampant - for example watch the President’s name closely.
I can’t help but wonder if this is the price authors pay when having their books on Kindle Unlimited.
August 29, 2021
Really good book. Different from what I usually read. Loved it. Doc is the commaner of the Seal Team Worriors. Their missions are secret and only a few upper level officers know about them. They are a close group of men who consider themselves brothers. During a mission Doc is shot and it ends his career. He is approached in secret about a mission to find the Treasure of the Knights Templar. Now the roller coaster ride begins. The story keeps on twisting and turning with excitment around every turn. The characters are wonderfully developed and by the end of the book you feel as if you are all friends. This is worth the read. You will be glad you did.
August 4, 2022
Was so disappointed. The storyline had great promise but the characters were not believable and shifted personalities and speech patterns throughout the book. Eventually they all had th4 same voice, speech patterns, and beliefs. There was a lot of build up of the main character "Doc Holiday" but was it really worth it?
Biggest pet peeve for me was how the female characters presented had no real substance of their own-- they were all there to be admired by the male characters and were paired off by the end.
The reader doesn't have to think too hard about things except when there are inconsistencies in the text. Everything ties up at the end nice and neatly which felt forced and not realistic for the adventure they went through.
Biggest pet peeve for me was how the female characters presented had no real substance of their own-- they were all there to be admired by the male characters and were paired off by the end.
The reader doesn't have to think too hard about things except when there are inconsistencies in the text. Everything ties up at the end nice and neatly which felt forced and not realistic for the adventure they went through.
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March 7, 2024I found this particular endeavor to be very disappointing in terms of character and background development. I thought the story line would be much more interesting that the title suggested. The pace while moving quickly was too obvious in how the characters were portrayed and how the storyline ended. Very anti-climatic. This is the first Preston Child novella that I came away disappointed after reading. I too did not do my due diligence and assumed both PRESTON AND CHILD were the creators. I will be careful in the future. I have read many of their other tomes, this one was a great disappointment
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May 19, 2020The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar (The Last Templars Book 1), my first read from author Preston W. Child, an author I'd wanted to read for some time but never got around to him (so many books, so little time). Well-written and captivating with well-developed main characters reminding one of Christopher Cartwright's & Dan Brown’s writing. Narrator Daniel Gurzynski's narration adds to the book's enjoyment. I was given an Audible copy and am voluntarily reviewing it. I’ll be reading more by this author. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
October 11, 2020
This book, by a new author was a surprise. The story is about a Navy seal wth an abiding faith, an attention to detail, a keen sense of duty and honor and an ability to complete almost impossible missions.. The story has a great plot, intriguing characters that could use a little more background so the story doesn’t seem rushed. (Though his main character, Doc, he did pretty well on.) Though not what I was expecting I did enjoy this book, and hope any others will be fleshed out a little more.
January 22, 2021
We need proof readers
The plot line is interesting as far as adventure stories go. The writing is a bit hokey. I cannot see a former Navy seal and friends jumping up and down with excitement. Bullets are referred to as 45in when I am sure he means 45 caliber. Doc and Connie's house is first said to be in Washington then Montana the Washington again. I have read upwards of 100 books in the past year and all of them would have benefited by having a proof reader to look for errors.
The plot line is interesting as far as adventure stories go. The writing is a bit hokey. I cannot see a former Navy seal and friends jumping up and down with excitement. Bullets are referred to as 45in when I am sure he means 45 caliber. Doc and Connie's house is first said to be in Washington then Montana the Washington again. I have read upwards of 100 books in the past year and all of them would have benefited by having a proof reader to look for errors.
December 7, 2023
It has been believed for a long long time that the Knights Templar had amassed a fortune that was never found and if located, it would be worth billions of dollars. After being forced to leave active duty with the Seals due to being injured on a mission our hero Doc Halliday is recruited to take on the task of finding the lost treasure. Doc becomes well acquainted with the US President and other members of the President's close circle and takes on the challenge. It doesn't end with that mission and we need to add Doc Halliday to our list of heroes.
December 8, 2024
There are mistakes within the first couple pages causing you to go back and make sure you didn't misread it the first time. For example they were talking about an event taking place in August 2016, then they reference it again but say 2017. Then, a little further long he calls a SEAL team member by another's name more than once, had to go back and reread it to realize he was talking about "Two" when he said "One." I gave up about halfway though, only bought it because I thought it was a Preston & Child book.
April 24, 2021
Don't be fooled by the title or the author's name.
I only finished this book so I could write a review. The connection to the temples is minute. This is a non American's fantasy of Navy seals, Secret service and a US Marshall officer who end up working for a President who manufactures mens ties, went to Wharton and had a real estate mogul father. It is a disgusting and ridiculous mess.
I only finished this book so I could write a review. The connection to the temples is minute. This is a non American's fantasy of Navy seals, Secret service and a US Marshall officer who end up working for a President who manufactures mens ties, went to Wharton and had a real estate mogul father. It is a disgusting and ridiculous mess.
May 11, 2021
I enjoyed the topic of this book and it has many adventure sequences. I do have to mention the one issue I do have with this book. As enjoyable as it was, when the author gets to chapters that involve plenty of conversation, it's as if the author has never carried on a normal conversation. The conversations are hurried and cheap. I can't connect with the characters based on their exchanges like I can with most other authors.
May 29, 2022
Well plotted storyline, but ....
I really enjoyed much of the story, but got a little tired of the religious rejoicing by the main characters. I have the feeling that this is a continuing theme in the books that follow. A little bewilderment at their good luck is fine, even a testing of their faith during the worst moments, but sitting around the campfire, all testifying their belief that God made it all turn out fine, is a bit over the edge for me.
I really enjoyed much of the story, but got a little tired of the religious rejoicing by the main characters. I have the feeling that this is a continuing theme in the books that follow. A little bewilderment at their good luck is fine, even a testing of their faith during the worst moments, but sitting around the campfire, all testifying their belief that God made it all turn out fine, is a bit over the edge for me.
November 28, 2022
Confused
Yea, I’m confused. I don’t know if I liked the book or not. At times the book was thoroughly in uniquely original ways. But it others it was slow and boring and skipped. Some of the best parts. It was it some ways a romance with a little action thrown in. And then you have the dialogue that felt unreal. No one seriously talks like these people. It just didn’t work for me.
Yea, I’m confused. I don’t know if I liked the book or not. At times the book was thoroughly in uniquely original ways. But it others it was slow and boring and skipped. Some of the best parts. It was it some ways a romance with a little action thrown in. And then you have the dialogue that felt unreal. No one seriously talks like these people. It just didn’t work for me.
April 1, 2024
I thought I had left a review of this book...I apologise for the delay. I found this book to be a wonderous treasure. The premise, plot line, characters all set up for such adventure! I am a fan of the author because of this one book. It has given me many an incredible journey into harrowing, dangerous, glorious twists and turns throughout each of his books I have gobbled up!
I honestly recommend this series, especially if you love a solid adventurous read!
I honestly recommend this series, especially if you love a solid adventurous read!
August 10, 2025
Meh, I must be missing something. This one doesn't seem like it was written by... Wait a minute. I thought this was a Preston and Child. Oooh.. Got me. OK, fair review. Still call it a three. It had a distinct writing style and spend a lot of time in the "everything happens for a reason" and that reason is God. I'm tempted to bump this down to a two. Yeah. I'm not going to be reading the next one.
March 27, 2020
Best book I've read in forever!!
Action, adventure, great characters. Love that these folks are God fearing men and women and proud of it! Love having history thrown in along with the lost and found treasure element. Wonderful book! Can't wait for the next one! Bring on the Library!
Action, adventure, great characters. Love that these folks are God fearing men and women and proud of it! Love having history thrown in along with the lost and found treasure element. Wonderful book! Can't wait for the next one! Bring on the Library!
August 14, 2020
This was a good adventure, but pretty generic. We didn't get to the Templar Treasure until half way through the story. When we did, there was little real difficulty finding the treasure, and no description of it except for a quick one of the armor, and a rip-off of the third Indiana Jones movie. Being a history buff with a degree in ancient history, I was wanting a lot more.
March 10, 2021
This book was very, very disappointing. The name snookered me into thinking I had purchased a new novel by my favorite authors Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, but my error became apparent in just a few pages. Replete with grammatical errors, the novel was also light on plot, pacing, characterization, and just about everything else that makes for a good book. Take a pass. I wish I had.
April 30, 2021
Short but sweetly entertaining
Less than 300 pages of action. This is the second book in a series of five.
Action and intrigue keep you on your toes, though the outcome is somewhat predictable.
Good quick read with some interesting gambit.
Always helps to have t h e OPTUS helping behind the scenes.
Less than 300 pages of action. This is the second book in a series of five.
Action and intrigue keep you on your toes, though the outcome is somewhat predictable.
Good quick read with some interesting gambit.
Always helps to have t h e OPTUS helping behind the scenes.
June 6, 2021
Lacks character development
This novel had promise. While I don't expect novels to happen in real time, scene changes were abrupt with no segue. Strangers became best friends with little dialog and not much back story. Even the last hostile encounter of the book had no lead-in to build suspense. I felt like I was reading a bad condensed version.
This novel had promise. While I don't expect novels to happen in real time, scene changes were abrupt with no segue. Strangers became best friends with little dialog and not much back story. Even the last hostile encounter of the book had no lead-in to build suspense. I felt like I was reading a bad condensed version.
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