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Templer #1
Das Rätsel der Templer
Im Jahr 1156 bringt der Großmeister der Templer einen geheimnisvollen Gegenstand aus Jerusalem nach Südfrankreich. Dieses Artefakt sorgt dafür, dass der Orden zu unermesslichem Reichtum gelangt - und dass für die Tempelritter die Grenzen von Raum und Zeit verschwinden. Als 150 Jahre später der Orden vom französischen König verboten und verfolgt wird, soll Gero von Breydenbach, ein Templer aus Trier, zusammen mit seinen Getreuen in die deutschen Lande fliehen, um die dortigen Brüder zu warnen und den Untergang des Ordens zu verhindern. In der Zisterzienserabtei von Heisterbach soll er einem Mittelsmann des hohen Rates der Templer eine geheime Losung überbringen, damit dieser das so genannte »Haupt der Weisheit« zum Leben erwecken kann. Eine gefahrvolle, wahrhaft phantastische Reise beginnt, denn plötzlich finden sich Gero und sein jugendlicher Knappe im 21. Jahrhundert wieder!
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First published January 1, 2007
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February 16, 2018
I found this hard to get into. It took far too long for the time travelling for me and I got a little bored waiting for it to happen. The elements of romance, time travel and historical fiction just didn't blend well for me. I think sadly this one just wasnt for me.
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February 25, 2018
As a lover of all things Templar, this was an obvious choice for a read. If you are a lover of Timeline by Michael Crichton, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon or anything Templar (or any combination of the above, like myself - I am all three!) this is a MUST READ! I was continuously astonished by the level of intricacy in research the author had done to make this book period appropriate. The descriptions were lush and inviting, and I found myself hoping that there were more books by her available in English. To my horror, there are none yet, although she has a vast catalogue in German. This book was SO good I momentarily thought about learning German just so I could read another book by the same author. I was absolutely transported, and I have yet to start another book after serious book hangover on my part. Can I give it more than 5 stars? Please?
The story of Gero, Hannah and Matthaes is wonderful, multi-faceted and amazing. The different twists and turns the plot took surprised me continually but at no time was it outlandish or too much. I hope to find a book that is it's equal, but at this point, nothing comes to mind.
This book was provided in exchange for an honest review.
The story of Gero, Hannah and Matthaes is wonderful, multi-faceted and amazing. The different twists and turns the plot took surprised me continually but at no time was it outlandish or too much. I hope to find a book that is it's equal, but at this point, nothing comes to mind.
This book was provided in exchange for an honest review.
November 16, 2011
mein erster gedanke: dieses buch ist nur veroeffentlicht worden dank seines themas.
stil kann sicher nicht entscheidend gewesen sein - soviele adjektive in einem satz habe ich selten gelesen (war da ueberhaupt ein substantiv ohne adjektiv?) - und dazu noch duemmliche metaphern und vergleiche. und relativsaetze dazu. dann abstruse vermutungen am ende, die jeder historiker so nicht stehen lassen kann. ausserdem zu lang - da haette man viel streichen koennen und trotzdem eine nette story haben koennen. und die charaktere, die wendungen - ah: da haben wir zufaellig noch eine super-huebsche jungfer getroffen, die uns total gut helfen kann bei unserer lebensgefaehrlichen mission. na so ein zufall.
warum dann zwei sterne und nicht einer? die geschichte an sich war ganz gut, ich mag zeitreisesachen (auch wenn diese mich schon so ein bisschen an diana gabbaldon erinnert hat). generell bin ich auch ein freund von abenteuer-romanen, die geschichte, legende und gegenwart verbinden. die grundidee und die "wissenschaft", die sich die autorin ausgedacht hat, waren fuer mich als laie logisch nachvollziehbar. man hat den langen schinken auch recht schnell durch.
insgesamt allerdings muss man ja den stil lesen um die geschichte zu bekommen und der war scheusslich. schade - sonst haette man ja mal den amerikanern und englaendern zeigen koennen, dass auch die deutschen das abenteuer-tempelritter-genre GUT koennen.
stil kann sicher nicht entscheidend gewesen sein - soviele adjektive in einem satz habe ich selten gelesen (war da ueberhaupt ein substantiv ohne adjektiv?) - und dazu noch duemmliche metaphern und vergleiche. und relativsaetze dazu. dann abstruse vermutungen am ende, die jeder historiker so nicht stehen lassen kann. ausserdem zu lang - da haette man viel streichen koennen und trotzdem eine nette story haben koennen. und die charaktere, die wendungen - ah: da haben wir zufaellig noch eine super-huebsche jungfer getroffen, die uns total gut helfen kann bei unserer lebensgefaehrlichen mission. na so ein zufall.
warum dann zwei sterne und nicht einer? die geschichte an sich war ganz gut, ich mag zeitreisesachen (auch wenn diese mich schon so ein bisschen an diana gabbaldon erinnert hat). generell bin ich auch ein freund von abenteuer-romanen, die geschichte, legende und gegenwart verbinden. die grundidee und die "wissenschaft", die sich die autorin ausgedacht hat, waren fuer mich als laie logisch nachvollziehbar. man hat den langen schinken auch recht schnell durch.
insgesamt allerdings muss man ja den stil lesen um die geschichte zu bekommen und der war scheusslich. schade - sonst haette man ja mal den amerikanern und englaendern zeigen koennen, dass auch die deutschen das abenteuer-tempelritter-genre GUT koennen.
February 19, 2018
The year is 1307 & the Templar order in France is under attack. By none other than king Philipp IV. The goal is to get to the "Head of Wisdom", a mystical object that is said to contain enough power to rule the world. But the Templars are not quitting the fight. Templar Knight Gero has been sent on a secret mission to obtain the "Head of Wisdom" and make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. And then the unthinkable happens. Gero and his squire Matthaus have been transported through time. To the year 2004 to be precise. With the Order under the executioner's sword, Gero and Matthaus must find a way to get back and restore order, otherwise their brothers and the Templar Order will perish.
Helping then are Tom & Paul, research scientist who work for CAPUT – Center of Accelerated Particles in Universe and Time (it was CAPUT who was responsible for Gerard's and Mattheus transport through time), and Hannah, Tom's ex girlfriend who kept an eye on the time travelers while Tom & Paul were under surveillance for the explosion that happened as the result of the time travel.
Gero, Matthaus, & Hannah in the year 2004 are able to discover the Head of Wisdom that Gero was supposed to find all those centuries ago and by activating the Head they trave back to 1307 so Gero can finish the mission he was sent on, so they can learn the secrets of the "Head" and get Hannah back home.
In what seemed like a vision, they learned that two female scientists from the year 2151 would travel back into the past, one hundred and fifty years ago, with the intention of delivering a secret message to the Order of the Temple in 1118. They intended to carry out a specific change in the course of history, which would have far-reaching effects on the history of humanity. The Order of the Temple had been selected for this goal because precise calculations indicated that the Order’s preservation and expansion beyond the year 1307 would change the face of the world in a peaceful way.
With technology based on long-lost knowledge, they embarked on a journey back into the past, with the intention of setting in motion a ripple in the time-space continuum. According to complicated calculations, their own survival in this new, alternative world was guaranteed, although if their mission were successful, they would be the only ones to remember what had been, or what might have been.
All in all, a great historical thriller. The author does go into details when it comes to setting up the story, so some might find the descriptions a bit boring. But it doesn't take anything away from the story. In fact with all the time manipulation happening without the descriptions one might get lost. But Martina does a fantastic job of not only creating the story but making it enjoyable. While most names are fictional a grat deal of research was put into the story to give you an accurate portray of what life would be like in 1307. A fantastic read.
Helping then are Tom & Paul, research scientist who work for CAPUT – Center of Accelerated Particles in Universe and Time (it was CAPUT who was responsible for Gerard's and Mattheus transport through time), and Hannah, Tom's ex girlfriend who kept an eye on the time travelers while Tom & Paul were under surveillance for the explosion that happened as the result of the time travel.
Gero, Matthaus, & Hannah in the year 2004 are able to discover the Head of Wisdom that Gero was supposed to find all those centuries ago and by activating the Head they trave back to 1307 so Gero can finish the mission he was sent on, so they can learn the secrets of the "Head" and get Hannah back home.
In what seemed like a vision, they learned that two female scientists from the year 2151 would travel back into the past, one hundred and fifty years ago, with the intention of delivering a secret message to the Order of the Temple in 1118. They intended to carry out a specific change in the course of history, which would have far-reaching effects on the history of humanity. The Order of the Temple had been selected for this goal because precise calculations indicated that the Order’s preservation and expansion beyond the year 1307 would change the face of the world in a peaceful way.
With technology based on long-lost knowledge, they embarked on a journey back into the past, with the intention of setting in motion a ripple in the time-space continuum. According to complicated calculations, their own survival in this new, alternative world was guaranteed, although if their mission were successful, they would be the only ones to remember what had been, or what might have been.
All in all, a great historical thriller. The author does go into details when it comes to setting up the story, so some might find the descriptions a bit boring. But it doesn't take anything away from the story. In fact with all the time manipulation happening without the descriptions one might get lost. But Martina does a fantastic job of not only creating the story but making it enjoyable. While most names are fictional a grat deal of research was put into the story to give you an accurate portray of what life would be like in 1307. A fantastic read.
March 6, 2018
I really liked this book. it was entertaining and it can be appreciated by both historical fiction and fantasy lovers.
It is well written, interesting characters and well researched.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to be-ebooks and Netgalley
It is well written, interesting characters and well researched.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to be-ebooks and Netgalley
January 29, 2018
This is a book that I could not put down. It involved history and the Templar's and romance which covered all boxes for me. The story sucks you in right from page one. I ended up reading the whole book over the course of two days because I couldn't put the book down. You immediately connect to the not only Gero (the main hero of this story) but the main little group of templates around him. You end up rooting for them and wishing for something to come along and help them out especially, for those of you that know history, because of how the Templars in history end.
Hannah is a fabulous female lead. She's funny and spunky and quick to snap back when it's needed. He connection and bond to the not only Gero but another person that comes over (that I won't mention - you'll need to read to find out more) is wonderful and you can't help but become emotionally involved with the characters.
Gero is funny, even when he doesn't mean to be, but he's also generous and kind and clearly devoted to helping others and his fellow Templar brothers. Throughout his journey, he becomes a hero but not a stereotypical one. You root for him and for me, he encompasses the kind of hero that people try to make and it seems like, the author was able to just make it happen naturally.
If you like History, Romance, Drama, Mystery, Time Travel or just a damn good and well written book... I HIGHLY recommend this book.
(I was not paid or received anything in kind for this review. All that was asked, is for an honest review to be posted upon my completion of the ARC that I was provided with. )
Hannah is a fabulous female lead. She's funny and spunky and quick to snap back when it's needed. He connection and bond to the not only Gero but another person that comes over (that I won't mention - you'll need to read to find out more) is wonderful and you can't help but become emotionally involved with the characters.
Gero is funny, even when he doesn't mean to be, but he's also generous and kind and clearly devoted to helping others and his fellow Templar brothers. Throughout his journey, he becomes a hero but not a stereotypical one. You root for him and for me, he encompasses the kind of hero that people try to make and it seems like, the author was able to just make it happen naturally.
If you like History, Romance, Drama, Mystery, Time Travel or just a damn good and well written book... I HIGHLY recommend this book.
(I was not paid or received anything in kind for this review. All that was asked, is for an honest review to be posted upon my completion of the ARC that I was provided with. )
April 15, 2018
Wanted to like it (due to my long fascination with the Templars) but it really just lost me.
February 13, 2018
Mystery of the Templars by Martina Andre is an epic tale set in the early 14th century. A young Templar knight is given a special secret mission to save an important Templar artifact at the time Prince Phillip IV is rounding up and annihilating all the Templars his soldiers can find. There are a few fantastical twists added to the story, including time travel, that make it even more interesting. I found the story fascinating and had a hard time putting it down.
This is the first book by this author that I have read, and I look forward to reading more of her work as well as reading this book over again. I strongly recommend.
This is the first book by this author that I have read, and I look forward to reading more of her work as well as reading this book over again. I strongly recommend.
February 10, 2018
Overall I thought Martina André's novel, Mystery of the Templars was unique. When I originally read the plot synopsis I was intrigued but also a little hesitant. I am a fan of historical fiction, but not a huge romance or time travel novel reader. But I think Martina was able to blend these all very well and write a very hard to put down novel. At times the romance was a little much for me, and some of the sci-fi time travel aspects seemed a little uncharacteristic compared to the rest of the novel, but in the end it was an interesting story that I had a hard time putting down. I would be intrigued to see this on the big screen, but also think that it may be too much going on to simplify into a movie.
hanks to Bastei Entertainment and Martine André for providing me with an advanced reading copy
hanks to Bastei Entertainment and Martine André for providing me with an advanced reading copy
June 14, 2013
Starker Anfang, dann aber häufen sich die Szenen, die einfach zu lang sind oder sich ständig wiederholen. Die sprachlichen Stilmittel sind dem Roman angepasst, aber über die Länge der Handlung gesehen wirkt es irgendwann gestelzt und nervig.
Ich hätte mir deutlich mehr "Abenteuer" unter dem Titel und der versprochenen Handlung vorgestellt und auch gewünscht. Die privaten Probleme und Einstellungen der Templer dominieren das Buch und degradieren das Rätsel irgendwann zum B-Plot. Die Szenen in der Zukunft sind dann tatsächlich interessanter als die Szenen in der Vergangenheit, was eigentlich schade ist.
Ich hätte mir deutlich mehr "Abenteuer" unter dem Titel und der versprochenen Handlung vorgestellt und auch gewünscht. Die privaten Probleme und Einstellungen der Templer dominieren das Buch und degradieren das Rätsel irgendwann zum B-Plot. Die Szenen in der Zukunft sind dann tatsächlich interessanter als die Szenen in der Vergangenheit, was eigentlich schade ist.
February 13, 2018
Follow the journeys of Gero and the quest he is on to save the Templar Knights. While we watch the tragedy of the extermination of Templars about to unfold, we start out in the prisons of France. Torture is being used on the knights, as they seek information about the order, and those who are in leadership positions. One item holds special significance, and one knight is in a position to spill its secrets, but he has placed conditions - which will be met once the other knight, and his family are released and returned home.
Gero is determined to save the knights Templar, but the item in his possession has magical properties, and he is catapulted into the future -where he is overwhelmed by his surroundings, and the massive changes that have occurred. Help comes in the form of the female lead, Hannah, and she teams up with Gero to try and solve the mystery, all while trying to uncover the truth of what really happened, and try to figure out how they might prevent the Templars from being eradicated.
I cannot say I loved this book. I found much of it to fantastical, and not always fitting well into the narrative. The scene mentioned above in the prison is one that really stuck out to me as unbelievable. The romance was a bit over the top, and could have been muted to stick more to the theme of the book.
Gero is determined to save the knights Templar, but the item in his possession has magical properties, and he is catapulted into the future -where he is overwhelmed by his surroundings, and the massive changes that have occurred. Help comes in the form of the female lead, Hannah, and she teams up with Gero to try and solve the mystery, all while trying to uncover the truth of what really happened, and try to figure out how they might prevent the Templars from being eradicated.
I cannot say I loved this book. I found much of it to fantastical, and not always fitting well into the narrative. The scene mentioned above in the prison is one that really stuck out to me as unbelievable. The romance was a bit over the top, and could have been muted to stick more to the theme of the book.
May 3, 2018
I am voluntarily submitting my honest review after receiving an ARC of this ebook via NetGalley,
In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I am fascinated by all things Templar, so I began this book with high expectations. Mystery of the Templars did not disappoint. This book features time travel, so some suspension of belief is required, but it is married with science to such an extent as to render it palatable to those unlikely to believe in the magic usually associated with the time travel trope. Additionally, this novel is unique among time travel books in that it explores both visitors from the past to the present and visitors from the present to the past. The author does an excellent job of realistically conveying the awe, fascination, trepidation, challenges and dangers time travelers face in either case., including the language barrier--an important detail that is frequently overlooked. In addition to the drama unfolding simply due the presence of people displaced in time, the larger plot lines surrounding Philip IV's efforts to eradicate the Templars in 1307 and the modern world's struggle to understand and control this new technological marvel of time travel make this novel tough to put down. Intrigue, romance, betrayal, loyalty, mystery--this book has it all!
In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I am fascinated by all things Templar, so I began this book with high expectations. Mystery of the Templars did not disappoint. This book features time travel, so some suspension of belief is required, but it is married with science to such an extent as to render it palatable to those unlikely to believe in the magic usually associated with the time travel trope. Additionally, this novel is unique among time travel books in that it explores both visitors from the past to the present and visitors from the present to the past. The author does an excellent job of realistically conveying the awe, fascination, trepidation, challenges and dangers time travelers face in either case., including the language barrier--an important detail that is frequently overlooked. In addition to the drama unfolding simply due the presence of people displaced in time, the larger plot lines surrounding Philip IV's efforts to eradicate the Templars in 1307 and the modern world's struggle to understand and control this new technological marvel of time travel make this novel tough to put down. Intrigue, romance, betrayal, loyalty, mystery--this book has it all!
August 19, 2018
This story is about the journey of Gero, a Templar Knight on a special mission as the Templars all over are being destroyed. When he lands in modern-day Europe, he must adjust to modern time with the assistance of Hannah. They must uncover the truth of what’s happened and try to get back to his time and save his fellow knights.
This was a pretty good story. After watching Knightfall on the History channel, this title pulled my attention quickly. I haven’t read too many time travel stories so I wasn’t sure how much I’d like this one. It managed to still keep my attention. I really liked Gero right from the start. His loyalty, drive and determination made me love him right at the beginning. I can’t wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend.
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This was a pretty good story. After watching Knightfall on the History channel, this title pulled my attention quickly. I haven’t read too many time travel stories so I wasn’t sure how much I’d like this one. It managed to still keep my attention. I really liked Gero right from the start. His loyalty, drive and determination made me love him right at the beginning. I can’t wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book
July 29, 2021
I would never have considered a book that goes from Templar knights to science fiction and time travel but this book has succeeded in skilfully blending two concepts, two eras and two genres into a well told and finely paced tale. The only weak links for me was the depiction of NSA agents and the sudden conclusion of the story. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
March 23, 2018
This book is a bit of a slow read. The premise is interesting and so are the character sketches. It reminds me a bit of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series with the time travel and the general time period, but not quite a satisfying read as those books were.
August 7, 2021
4.5 ⭐️Well, I found this book rather by accident. I thought it was a work of non-fiction, haha. After I got around my confusion though, this book had me hooked! If you want a historical fiction/sci-fi book, I would definitely give this one a read.
May 13, 2024
DNF around 25% where the time travel part of the story - which was what had caught my interest in the blurp - had yet to get going. Also not really sold on the Outlander style erotica, though it isn’t bad if that is what you are in the mood for.
July 28, 2020
Frankreich, Oktober 1307. Gerard "Gero" von Breydenbach, Mitglied des Tempelritterordens, wird vom Komtur seiner Ordensniederlassung in ein Geheimnis eingeweiht. Der französische König Philipp IV. hat begonnen, die Tempelritter gnadenlos zu verfolgen, weshalb Gero sich mit ein paar Kameraden nach Deutschland begeben soll, um dort das sagenumwobene "Haupt der Weisheit" aufzuspüren, das die Quelle von Reichtum und Wissen der Templer darstellt und schon vor Jahren zur Sicherheit in ein Kloster im deutschen Rheinland verbracht wurde.
Als die Komturei von Bar-sur-Aube von Philipps Mannen gestürmt wird, können sich Gero und einige seiner Kameraden mit knapper Not retten und gehen auf den langen, mühe- und gefahrvollen Ritt nach Deutschland, im Schlepptau einen vierzehnjährigen Knappen und eine schwangere Frau. Unterwegs kommt es zu einigen Auseinandersetzungen mit Verfolgern und Diebesgesindel, und plötzlich sind Gero und Knappe Matthäus spurlos verschwunden, mit ihnen ein paar Quadratmeter Wald.
Während sich ihre Begleiter die Köpfe zerbrechen, was da geschehen ist, macht man im Jahre 2004 in der Eifel die unglaubliche Entdeckung, dass plötzlich zwei Menschen aus dem Mittelalter aufgetaucht sind, auf dem Gelände einer streng geheimen Forschungseinrichtung. Einer der Forscher bringt Matthäus und den bewusstlosen Gero bei Hannah unter, die in mittelalterlichen Sprachen bewandert ist und in einem abgelegenen Häuschen wohnt. Kurz darauf bricht für die Forscher die Hölle los: mächtige Organisationen setzen sich auf die Fährte des Tempelritters, um ihn für ihre Zwecke einzusetzen, und Hannahs Leben wird gehörig durcheinandergewirbelt, während Gero und Matthäus sich in dieser für sie völlig fremden neuen Welt zurechtzufinden versuchen und vor allem eins wollen: nach Hause!
Es beginnt wie viele Templergeschichten, mit einem Geheimnis des Ordens, einem Geheimauftrag und der brutalen Verfolgung durch den französischen König. Nicht unspannend, aber auch noch nichts Besonderes. Mit Geros Verschwinden Schnitt auf das moderne Forschungszentrum, Auftritt eines größenwahnsinnigen Professors, üblicher Verschwörungsthrillerstoff, nicht schlecht, aber genausowenig originell.
Doch spätestens als Gero in der heutigen Zeit aus seiner Bewusstlosigkeit erwacht, sich über die Frau wundert, die so ein komisches Mittelhochdeutsch spricht und aus Unwissenheit in verschiedene Fettnäpfchen tritt, kommt das Buch richtig in Fahrt, abwechselnd amüsant und hochspannend und obendrein gut recherchiert. Die Odyssee von Gero und Hannah wartet mit einigen überraschenden Wendungen auf und bleibt fesselnd bis zum Schluss. Da macht es auch nichts, dass die Sprache gelegentlich etwas holprig wirkt und gerade die Dialoge im Forschungszentrum ziemlich hölzern daherkommen. Ärgerlich sind allerdings die zahlreichen Rechtschreibfehler, ein sorgfältigeres Lektorat wäre wünschenswert gewesen.
Davon abgesehen ein schöner Zeitreiseschmöker der besonderen Art.
Als die Komturei von Bar-sur-Aube von Philipps Mannen gestürmt wird, können sich Gero und einige seiner Kameraden mit knapper Not retten und gehen auf den langen, mühe- und gefahrvollen Ritt nach Deutschland, im Schlepptau einen vierzehnjährigen Knappen und eine schwangere Frau. Unterwegs kommt es zu einigen Auseinandersetzungen mit Verfolgern und Diebesgesindel, und plötzlich sind Gero und Knappe Matthäus spurlos verschwunden, mit ihnen ein paar Quadratmeter Wald.
Während sich ihre Begleiter die Köpfe zerbrechen, was da geschehen ist, macht man im Jahre 2004 in der Eifel die unglaubliche Entdeckung, dass plötzlich zwei Menschen aus dem Mittelalter aufgetaucht sind, auf dem Gelände einer streng geheimen Forschungseinrichtung. Einer der Forscher bringt Matthäus und den bewusstlosen Gero bei Hannah unter, die in mittelalterlichen Sprachen bewandert ist und in einem abgelegenen Häuschen wohnt. Kurz darauf bricht für die Forscher die Hölle los: mächtige Organisationen setzen sich auf die Fährte des Tempelritters, um ihn für ihre Zwecke einzusetzen, und Hannahs Leben wird gehörig durcheinandergewirbelt, während Gero und Matthäus sich in dieser für sie völlig fremden neuen Welt zurechtzufinden versuchen und vor allem eins wollen: nach Hause!
Es beginnt wie viele Templergeschichten, mit einem Geheimnis des Ordens, einem Geheimauftrag und der brutalen Verfolgung durch den französischen König. Nicht unspannend, aber auch noch nichts Besonderes. Mit Geros Verschwinden Schnitt auf das moderne Forschungszentrum, Auftritt eines größenwahnsinnigen Professors, üblicher Verschwörungsthrillerstoff, nicht schlecht, aber genausowenig originell.
Doch spätestens als Gero in der heutigen Zeit aus seiner Bewusstlosigkeit erwacht, sich über die Frau wundert, die so ein komisches Mittelhochdeutsch spricht und aus Unwissenheit in verschiedene Fettnäpfchen tritt, kommt das Buch richtig in Fahrt, abwechselnd amüsant und hochspannend und obendrein gut recherchiert. Die Odyssee von Gero und Hannah wartet mit einigen überraschenden Wendungen auf und bleibt fesselnd bis zum Schluss. Da macht es auch nichts, dass die Sprache gelegentlich etwas holprig wirkt und gerade die Dialoge im Forschungszentrum ziemlich hölzern daherkommen. Ärgerlich sind allerdings die zahlreichen Rechtschreibfehler, ein sorgfältigeres Lektorat wäre wünschenswert gewesen.
Davon abgesehen ein schöner Zeitreiseschmöker der besonderen Art.
May 2, 2024
Ein absolut mitreisendes Buch. Es hat mir viele schlaflose Nächte beschert, weil ich es nicht weglegen konnte. Es ist wirklich das ungewöhnlichste Zeitreise Buch welches ich je gelesen habe. Die Handlung spielt in der Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und der Zukunft. Es ist sehr dynamisch und regt zum Nachdenken über die Zeit in der wir leben und unser Konsumverhalten. Klare Empfehlung 👍🏼
July 14, 2012
Es ist zwar schon eine Weile her, dass ich das Buch gelesen habe, kann mich aber dennoch erinnern, dass es mich gefesselt hat.
January 5, 2013
Like it. Nice geeky twist in the middle of the story...
April 4, 2018
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
1307. In medieval France , the King decides to tear the order of the Templar Knights apart. While knights are being hunted down all over the country, one brave Templar and a few comrades of his will try to save what is left of the order. Gero and his fellow brothers will go on a secret mission that will determine the fate of the Order.
But things will take one more turn for the worse.
While fighting against a group of bandits, Gero and his young squire will find themselves in 2004 Germany. Hurt and confused, the brave knight will be taken care of by an intelligent, courageous woman, Hannah. Together, they will try to find a way back for the Templar. But what the knight had never expected, is that he will fall in love with this strange woman of the future.
An exciting book to read, Mystery of the Templars is a story not easily described. There's so much to it, both in plot and value, that even a book reviewer finds it hard to elaborate on. Certainly well constructed, the story is clearly very well researched and can deservedly be part of the historical fiction genre. From historical facts down to details of everyday lifestyle and garments of the 1300s, the author manages to give the story an air of authenticity.
Relentless chase, elaborate scenes and fear for the heroes' lives around every corner of the story makes this book certainly worth reading. But there's more to it than adventure and historical accuracy. There's time travel, which automatically makes this book part of the sci-fi genre, as well. And, as if this wasn't enough to make the story original, there's an adequate amount of romance involved, adding another layer of interest in the mystery of the Templars.
I'm not usually pro mixing too many genres together, but in this case it seems to work perfectly fine. It didn't feel strange at all. In fact, after a while, it started feeling completely natural, which says something for the writer's abilities.
All in all, it is a very interesting book. I would advise readers not to be intimidated by the genre mixture. Try it out, you see that it absolutely works!
1307. In medieval France , the King decides to tear the order of the Templar Knights apart. While knights are being hunted down all over the country, one brave Templar and a few comrades of his will try to save what is left of the order. Gero and his fellow brothers will go on a secret mission that will determine the fate of the Order.
But things will take one more turn for the worse.
While fighting against a group of bandits, Gero and his young squire will find themselves in 2004 Germany. Hurt and confused, the brave knight will be taken care of by an intelligent, courageous woman, Hannah. Together, they will try to find a way back for the Templar. But what the knight had never expected, is that he will fall in love with this strange woman of the future.
An exciting book to read, Mystery of the Templars is a story not easily described. There's so much to it, both in plot and value, that even a book reviewer finds it hard to elaborate on. Certainly well constructed, the story is clearly very well researched and can deservedly be part of the historical fiction genre. From historical facts down to details of everyday lifestyle and garments of the 1300s, the author manages to give the story an air of authenticity.
Relentless chase, elaborate scenes and fear for the heroes' lives around every corner of the story makes this book certainly worth reading. But there's more to it than adventure and historical accuracy. There's time travel, which automatically makes this book part of the sci-fi genre, as well. And, as if this wasn't enough to make the story original, there's an adequate amount of romance involved, adding another layer of interest in the mystery of the Templars.
I'm not usually pro mixing too many genres together, but in this case it seems to work perfectly fine. It didn't feel strange at all. In fact, after a while, it started feeling completely natural, which says something for the writer's abilities.
All in all, it is a very interesting book. I would advise readers not to be intimidated by the genre mixture. Try it out, you see that it absolutely works!
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