Helpful Score: 2
Grant Mathews, grad student, is on a mission to discover a link of ancient texts uncovering the early life of Jesus believed to be hidden in a monastary in the Himalayas. Upon discovering them, Grant finds himself on his own self aware journey. He falls in love with the journalist Kristen and races for his life from a crazed assasin while trying to save his career.
With so many faiths brushed upon in this novel I was amazed at how well things tied up. I loved the theroy behind the philosophies intertwined with the suspenseful fiction. Great read.
With so many faiths brushed upon in this novel I was amazed at how well things tied up. I loved the theroy behind the philosophies intertwined with the suspenseful fiction. Great read.
Helpful Score: 1
The back cover reads: A murder at the Taj Mahal. A kidnapping in a sacred city. A desperate chase through a cliffside monastery. All in the pursuit of a legend that could link the world's great religious faiths. In 1887, A Russian journalist made an explosive discovery in a remote Himalayan monastery only to be condemned and silenced for the heresy he proposed. His discovery vanished shortly thereafter. Now, Grant Matthews journeys to the Himalayas in search of this ancient mystery. But Matthews couldn't have anticipated the conspiracy of zealots who would go to any lengths to prevent him from bringing this secret public. Soon he is in a race to expose a truth that will change the world's understanding of religion. A truth that his university colleagues believe is mere myth. A truth that could change his life forever--if he survives.
I love a good murder mystery. Here's one with a unique setting, in the East and in a collision of religious heritages. Grant is a likeable enough character, and I liked the main female protagonist even more. This book, even if fictional, reminds me of the best and the worst of people. Some of the behavior and though processes are a bit stereotypical. A large part of the book deals with spiritual and religious issues. What if Jesus had traveled to India and other parts East before his public ministry? Those who have rigid views about the major religions of the world may object to the searching/questioning detailed here, as well as some negative views of Christian fundamentalists. Neither of these bothered me, so I enjoyed the characters, settings, and plot. I look forward to the next novel from this author.
I love a good murder mystery. Here's one with a unique setting, in the East and in a collision of religious heritages. Grant is a likeable enough character, and I liked the main female protagonist even more. This book, even if fictional, reminds me of the best and the worst of people. Some of the behavior and though processes are a bit stereotypical. A large part of the book deals with spiritual and religious issues. What if Jesus had traveled to India and other parts East before his public ministry? Those who have rigid views about the major religions of the world may object to the searching/questioning detailed here, as well as some negative views of Christian fundamentalists. Neither of these bothered me, so I enjoyed the characters, settings, and plot. I look forward to the next novel from this author.
