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Eye of the God [Kindle Edition]

Ariel Allison
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eye of the god  takes the fascinating history surrounding the Hope Diamond and weaves it together with a present-day plot to steal the jewel from the Smithsonian Institute.

We follow Alex and Isaac Weld, the most lucrative jewel thieves in the world, in their quest to steal the gem, which according to legend was once the eye of a Hindu idol named Rama Sita. When it was stolen in the 17th century, it is said that the idol cursed all those who would possess it. That won’t stop the brilliant and ruthless Weld brothers.

However, they are not prepared for Dr. Abigail Mitchell, the beautiful Smithsonian Director, who has her own connection to the Hope Diamond and a deadly secret to keep. Abby committed long ago that she would not serve a god made with human hands, and the “eye of the god” is no exception. Her desire is not for wealth, but for wisdom. She seeks not power, but restoration.

When the dust settles over the last great adventure of the Hope Diamond, readers will understand the “curse” that has haunted its legacy is nothing more than the greed of evil men who bring destruction upon themselves. No god chiseled from stone can direct the fates of humankind, nor can it change the course of God’s story.


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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 535 KB
  • Print Length: 353 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1426700687
  • Publisher: Abingdon Press; Original edition (1 Jun 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004GHNIIO
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #259,856 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye of the God.............................. 18 May 2011
By lonegunwoman TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Eye of the God is a great page turner, the novel is based on the Hope diamond and how it was first brought to the attention of many of its owners. The myth of bad luck it carries and the owners demise make the story more compelling. The Smithsonian Display of the diamond and the security in place are questioned when a major fund raiser is planned and art theft recently lead its security in question.

Dr. Abigail Mitchell has to have her intellect on alert went she is romanced by the journalist who comes into her life firstly for an interview on the diamond, then spending more time dating her. Heartache, romance and betrayal follow the diamond through time to the present. Saving the day is hard and finding the resolve to keep going is the even harder.

Wonderful read, a set of book club questions at the back make this a plus.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By D. Jones #1 HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The story is based around the infamous Hope diamond - an object that I have found fascinating since viewing a documentary on it last year.

Dr Abigail Mitchell has spent many years of her life researching and obsessing over this beautiful gem and as the word's most renowned expert on its history she is employed by the Smithsonian museum where it is currently displayed. However, the gem is wanted by a group called The Collectors who place orders for priceless works of art. Alex and his brother Isaac are the thieves tasked with obtaining the diamond - a seemingly impossible task.

The modern day story of the threat to the diamond is cleverly interwoven with tales from its long history which give us an insight into how the famous curse impacted on the lives of its many owners. Much of the history is accurately covered although some padding has had to be included because early records of the diamond are vague or missing.

This book is not without its faults - and there are a few. There is a fair amount of repetition of the facts. We are told numerous times about how much was paid for the diamond, we are told over and over again that it is displayed in a 3 inch thick bullet proof glass casing and we are told a number of times that it is the most viewed museum object in the world - although Wikipedia disagrees, stating it is the second most viewed object. For the most part, you only need to be told these facts once, twice at a push. On the third and fourth reading of them they start to feel awkward and unnecessary.

There are also some other inaccuracies; about 75% into the book the author talks of Henry Winston diamonds, I think that should be Harry Winston.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a Holiday! 17 Jun 2011
By Kippy
Format:Kindle Edition
This was a fun and engrossing read. The characters were highly believable, and the story took a number of twists I had not anticipated. While Abington Press is a Christian publisher, the story is not overtly religious and can be enjoyed by both believers and non-believers alike. Not great literature but a real page turner with some unique elements.
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