UGH!!! I was really ready to write a fabulous review of this book!! I thought it was AMAZING...until the last 4 pages or so!! Maybe someone out there would be OK with being left hanging in such a way, but in my opinion either the author didn't know which way to end it (and there are really 4 possible choices) or is paving the way for a sequel. It could also be going for a "The Lady or the Tiger" type personality test (what ending you think happens tells what kind of person you really are), but I can't be sure.
I picked this up on a whim while I was at WHPL. My son had some of the Weird/Weirder/Weirdest School books on hold. Since he's a big kid now, I wait downstairs while he goes up. Breaks my heart in truth...
Anyway, I LOVE books like The DaVinci Code and its pre/sequels, The Hooked X, and The Lost Gospel. I'm a sucker for anything about ancient history and yes, "Ancient Aliens" is one of my favorite shows. I was intrigued by the description of stolen antiquities and where faith meets history.
The story is primarily set on a Greek island with a rich history in Roman, early Christian, and Muslim artifacts. Without giving too much away, old "friends" Carey and Nick are thrown together with local fisherman/tourist boat driver Dimitri to uncover who is behind recent thefts of artifacts and perhaps is plotting to steal relics of John (of Biblical fame).
I am in total love with Dimitri's grandmother and Carey's grandmother. They are phenomenal, well-developed characters and foil each other well.
Now, about the ending. If you had to chose between love, history, or faith....which would you chose?
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