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Praise for Tom Knox:
'Tom Knox knows the DNA of an astonishing thriller. THE MARKS OF CAIN is a compelling and frightening novel, and it may well be the most controversial thriller since THE DA VINCI CODE. Action, history, religion, and genetics combine for a gripping read that will keep you reading late into the night.' Jeff Abbott, bestselling author of PANIC and FEAR
'Steeped in both blood and history and keeps up a scorching pace from start to finish' Northern Echo
'Knox writes with a clean efficiency. The characters are nicely wrought … Best of all, Knox really knows his stuff and his discourses on ancient man, human sacrifice, demons of the mid-east and obscure pre-Judaic religions are all woven into the plot seamlessly. I'm reminded of why I always liked these type of books, because not only do the best ones grip and propel you through their pages but they also leave you a little more knowledgeable than when you started' Shotsmag
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Praise for Tom Knox: 'Tom Knox knows the DNA of an astonishing thriller. THE MARKS OF CAIN is a compelling and frightening novel, and it may well be the most controversial thriller since THE DA VINCI CODE. Action, history, religion, and genetics combine for a gripping read that will keep you reading late into the night.' Jeff Abbott, bestselling author of PANIC and FEAR 'Steeped in both blood and history and keeps up a scorching pace from start to finish' Northern Echo 'Knox writes with a clean efficiency. The characters are nicely wrought ! Best of all, Knox really knows his stuff and his discourses on ancient man, human sacrifice, demons of the mid-east and obscure pre-Judaic religions are all woven into the plot seamlessly. I'm reminded of why I always liked these type of books, because not only do the best ones grip and propel you through their pages but they also leave you a little more knowledgeable than when you started' Shotsmag
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read his last two books I was excited to read this, his latest book. However, in my opinion this book does not live up to the rest.
It starts well with an archaeological discovery in a french cave which is hushed up and an english journalist/photographer getting involved in some work with a UN investigation into the Khymer Rouge in Laos to 'get his break'. Similar to his last book the two eventaully meet up and end up working together. It is laced with the more gruesome aspects of human nature which I expect from this author, but is not backed up by any substance.
One section is confusing and poorly edited as he talks about one character, then gets the name wrong and talks about another. Other sections are simply unbelievable, for instance a 'depressed' chimpanzee from a science research lab which formally working in animal~human hybridisation attempting to rape one of the women! The ending is a big let down and leaves you wondering what was the point of bothering to finish.
It is as though the author is trying to be deep and meaningful in opposition to the communist regimes / Marxism that were imposed by Pol Pot, Mao and in the former USSR. Unfortunately any interest or depth is lost due to the dreary characters, poorly written plot and bad editing. Good basis for a story, let down by being seemingly rushed out.
It starts well with an archaeological discovery in a french cave which is hushed up and an english journalist/photographer getting involved in some work with a UN investigation into the Khymer Rouge in Laos to 'get his break'. Similar to his last book the two eventaully meet up and end up working together. It is laced with the more gruesome aspects of human nature which I expect from this author, but is not backed up by any substance.
One section is confusing and poorly edited as he talks about one character, then gets the name wrong and talks about another. Other sections are simply unbelievable, for instance a 'depressed' chimpanzee from a science research lab which formally working in animal~human hybridisation attempting to rape one of the women! The ending is a big let down and leaves you wondering what was the point of bothering to finish.
It is as though the author is trying to be deep and meaningful in opposition to the communist regimes / Marxism that were imposed by Pol Pot, Mao and in the former USSR. Unfortunately any interest or depth is lost due to the dreary characters, poorly written plot and bad editing. Good basis for a story, let down by being seemingly rushed out.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As per the review by other reviewer this book is "Tom Knox's book Bible of the Dead" under a different name.
That said if you have not read Tom Knox's book Bible of the Dead, then its a good pool side read, the characters are well written, the plot is interestingly implausible. Basically its a good poor mans Indiana Jones crossed with your everyday Dan Brown style conspiracy.
Fun , Lots of action, and no real brain power required.
Worth reading by the pool or on the train, but not for serious reading time.
(Parm)
(From Back of Book)
In the silent caves of deepest France, young archaeologist Julia Kerrigan unearths an ancient skull, with a hole bored through the forehead. After she reveals her discovery, her colleague is killed in suspicious circumstances.
Meanwhile, in the jungles of south-east Asia photographer Jake Thurby is offered a curious assignment by a beautiful and determined Cambodian lawyer who is investigating finds at the mysterious 2000-year-old Plain of Jars. Finds which the authorities have gone to great lengths to keep secret. No one knows why.
Back in England, an aged professor has been brutally and elaborately murdered. The murder remains unsolved.
As the archaeologist, lawyer and photographer pursue their separate quests to discover the truth, an underlying pattern begins to emerge, which connects these far-flung events in the most terrifying and unimaginable way. And it soon becomes clear that those who seek to unlock the compelling puzzle will be risking very much more than their lives.
That said if you have not read Tom Knox's book Bible of the Dead, then its a good pool side read, the characters are well written, the plot is interestingly implausible. Basically its a good poor mans Indiana Jones crossed with your everyday Dan Brown style conspiracy.
Fun , Lots of action, and no real brain power required.
Worth reading by the pool or on the train, but not for serious reading time.
(Parm)
(From Back of Book)
In the silent caves of deepest France, young archaeologist Julia Kerrigan unearths an ancient skull, with a hole bored through the forehead. After she reveals her discovery, her colleague is killed in suspicious circumstances.
Meanwhile, in the jungles of south-east Asia photographer Jake Thurby is offered a curious assignment by a beautiful and determined Cambodian lawyer who is investigating finds at the mysterious 2000-year-old Plain of Jars. Finds which the authorities have gone to great lengths to keep secret. No one knows why.
Back in England, an aged professor has been brutally and elaborately murdered. The murder remains unsolved.
As the archaeologist, lawyer and photographer pursue their separate quests to discover the truth, an underlying pattern begins to emerge, which connects these far-flung events in the most terrifying and unimaginable way. And it soon becomes clear that those who seek to unlock the compelling puzzle will be risking very much more than their lives.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Good story well written. Some of the events mentioned are
quite horrfying, but they are historic fact none the less.
It just goes to show the level of research that Tom Knox
must go to achieve the finished product.I wonder where Tom
wil pick for his next adventure??
quite horrfying, but they are historic fact none the less.
It just goes to show the level of research that Tom Knox
must go to achieve the finished product.I wonder where Tom
wil pick for his next adventure??
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Couldn't finish
This is the only book I have ever read that I have been unable to finish. I found the violence to be really disturbing and the story itself took far to long to develope and to be... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Alex Eavis
Gripping Read!
Absolutely Love Tom Knox! Think all his books are fantastic and literally have you gripped from begining to end. Good condition too, really pleased with this purchase. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Janette
Different title for Bible of the Dead
I almost bought this until I did a search online and realised that this is a different title for Tom Knox's book Bible of the Dead which I'd already bought and read last year! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Crime reader
Dull, monotonous, boring and predictable!
Oh dear. Bought this on the strength of Knox`s previous work - that was my first mistake. Continued to read it even though I wanted to delete it - my second mistake. Read more
Published 8 months ago by H. Corrin
85 percent with vanilla
I'd compare this to green and black's chocolate - maybe the 70 percent or 85 percent one where they put vanilla in to soften the intensity of the cocoa.
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Published 8 months ago by Katti
Dark, dark, dark...
Although I found this book impossible to put down, the graphic references to the Khymer Rouge and Cambodia's tragic and horrific history made it an extremely difficult and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by emmabray
couldn't put it down
WOW!!! I LOVE Tom Knox books, they are so different from all other books around, not only are they full with real facts, ( some of which are shocking to find out) but the books are... Read more
Published 9 months ago by L CLEMENTS
A total disappointment
This book was recommended to me by a work colleague and I was looking forward to reading it. Now that I have, I can say that it is one of the worst books I have had the misfortune... Read more
Published 10 months ago by H Pearce
Dark thriller but fascinating history woven into story
I can't resist anything remotely connected to religion and this book was especially interesting because it is mainly centred around Laos, and I don't know much at all about that... Read more
Published 11 months ago by J.F.Penn
The human factor
Yet again Knoxy pulls it off with a novel jam-packed with twists and turns. He lends a distinct feel to his narratives. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Piskey6
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