- Hardcover: 576 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown & Company; First Edition First Printing edition (22 Oct 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316882569
- ISBN-13: 978-0316882569
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 942,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This massive thriller pits a scheming prince of the Church who believes he was once Alexander the Great against the Addison brothers--Harry, a Hollywood lawyer, and Danny, a Vatican priest. It seems that Danny had the bad luck to hear another cardinal's confession outlining a heinous plot to poison China's water supply in order to win the Vatican bankers a multi-billion-dollar contract to rebuild it--and of course to take advantage of the opportunity to convert a quarter of the world's population and ensure the Church's world domination into the next century. Spanning the globe from the Vatican City to Beijing, and Los Angeles to Switzerland, the action never stops. And whenever it seems to falter for more than a paragraph, someone among Folsom's picaresque cast of minor characters (a nun, a dwarf, a CIA station chief, a beautiful television journalist and an African poet, among others) turns up just in time to give it a nudge. The narrative is not as fluid as it could be, and the plot might have been devised by a conspiracy theorist with a taste for chaos theory, but fans of Folsom's intense novel, The Day After Tomorrow, won't be disappointed. --Jane Adams
The Times
For THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW 'A riproaring read.'
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FATHER DANIEL ADDISON DOZED LIGHTLY in a window seat near the back of the tour bus, his senses purposefully concentrated on the soft whine of the diesel and hum of the tires as the coach moved north along the Autostrada toward Assisi. Read the first page
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FATHER DANIEL ADDISON DOZED LIGHTLY in a window seat near the back of the tour bus, his senses purposefully concentrated on the soft whine of the diesel and hum of the tires as the coach moved north along the Autostrada toward Assisi. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read and loved "The Day After Tomorrow", but then I didn't see any new books by Allan Folsom for a couple of years until I went on holiday and found "Day of Confession" in the hotel shop. I blame this book for my sunburn! I simply could not put it down.
Like his previous book the pace of this one was incredible and at times I couldn't read it fast enough. I agree with those who say that the story in some places borders on being a bit far-fetched, but it's fiction so I personally think it's OK to challenge our imaginations.
Mr Folsom may not be the most productive author out there, but when he does write a book he beats most authors who churn out best-sellers by the dozen. I'm going to be first in line to buy his next book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A relentless page turner, this second novel from Folsom betters his first in several respects, although his first novel was superb too. Although the action never stops there is more of a build up of action with this novel and this seems to give you a little more time to get to know the characters. The idea is original with sub-plots and characters that are well developed. For me though, the ending was well written, and this is the part of his first novel that I wasn't pleased with. All in all this is a great read, but don't take it to the beach unless you want to look up surrounded by the sea - it's that good!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Alan Folsom writes thick books. These thick books once picked up, cannot be put down. When I started reading Day of Confession I should have known after reading Day after Tomorrow that this was a big risk to take.
I had a good job, a lovely girlfriend, a nice car and lots of lovely friends but after locking myself away for two weeks I had nothing. Its the kind of book that makes you stay in on a friday night.Its the kind of book that makes you start telling lies to loved ones "I can't come out tonight I don't feel very well." was one excuse I made to my girlfriend before she dumped me. But I didn't care, because I had a someone new. I had Allan Folsom.
The story itself may not be the greatest story ever told. But its something in the way Folsom writes it that makes you sit on the edge of your seat even if you are laying down.
Alan Folsom could tell the story of my gran getting up one morning and remembering that she hadn't posted a letter the day before. He would make the journey to the post box at the end of her road, a rollercoaster ride, she would be shot, double crossed by the postman, have had sex and fallen in love, had numerous punch ups before uncovering a conspiracy by the village major to change the post box at the end of her road to a time machine in order to reincarnate Ghengis Khan in order to take over the world, just in time.
He is that good.
His new book is out in April, trust me, before you even think about reading that first word, book a fortnight of work. Or you might end up like me , with nothing.
I had a good job, a lovely girlfriend, a nice car and lots of lovely friends but after locking myself away for two weeks I had nothing. Its the kind of book that makes you stay in on a friday night.Its the kind of book that makes you start telling lies to loved ones "I can't come out tonight I don't feel very well." was one excuse I made to my girlfriend before she dumped me. But I didn't care, because I had a someone new. I had Allan Folsom.
The story itself may not be the greatest story ever told. But its something in the way Folsom writes it that makes you sit on the edge of your seat even if you are laying down.
Alan Folsom could tell the story of my gran getting up one morning and remembering that she hadn't posted a letter the day before. He would make the journey to the post box at the end of her road, a rollercoaster ride, she would be shot, double crossed by the postman, have had sex and fallen in love, had numerous punch ups before uncovering a conspiracy by the village major to change the post box at the end of her road to a time machine in order to reincarnate Ghengis Khan in order to take over the world, just in time.
He is that good.
His new book is out in April, trust me, before you even think about reading that first word, book a fortnight of work. Or you might end up like me , with nothing.
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Addictive!
I really haven't been able to put this down - one of those books where you think 'I'll just read the next bit and then stop...' and are still there hours later. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2009 by eden
In God we Trust
This is the first Allan Folsom book I have read therfore I cannot compare it to his other work. I enjoyed the book. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2006 by G. M. Buchanan
Frankly implausible
I was told this was as good as Stephen King's "The Stand." It isn't. It's very long, and that's where the resemblence ends. Read more
Published on 19 July 2001
More of the Same
If you enjoyed Folsom's first novel "The Day After Tomorrow" then his lastest is not likely to disappoint either. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2000 by M. Weaver
You can miss the underground stop but do not miss this one
Like his debut novel 'The Day After Tomorrow', Alan Folsom has not disappointed his readers, this novel is all fast action, suspense with full of thrill and daring action from... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 1999
a page turner - missed my stop on the train
I missed my stop on the train as the book was so engrossing - the variety of characters makes this book so interesting, the plot is so original. I can see this becoming a film. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 1999 by tara@csma-netlink.co.uk.
Excellent thriller set in Italy and the Vatican
A very exciting thriller, with superbly drawn characters, set in Italy. Two estranged brothers are brought together by a vile conspiracy in the Vatican. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 1999
Disapponting second novel
As a massive fan of Allan Folsom's first novel, the excellent The Day After Tomorrow, I was eagerly anticipating Day of Confession. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 1999
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