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'A fast moving, thoroughly enjoyable, adventure - plenty of action, plenty of intrigue and a wonderfully imaginative reinterpretation of a slice of religious history. The sort of novel to devour in one sitting.’
KATE MOSSE
‘A cool, confident debut … A talented new writer who instinctively grasps the broad rules of superior action thrillers and adapts them with pace, grace, humour and a keen eye for cinematic effect’
DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘In this thriller Toyne creates an intriguing and engaging centrepiece in The Citadel … Relentless pace … An exciting and interesting read. I look forward to returning to Ruin, where there are plenty of stories waiting to be told’
THE SUN
‘High concept, debut conspiracy thrillers don’t come with higher expectations than this. Hard to think of it as a debut, better to think of it as the beginning of a massive new adventure, and a so-long to Dan Brown’
MIRROR
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'A fast moving, thoroughly enjoyable, adventure - plenty of action, plenty of intrigue and a wonderfully imaginative reinterpretation of a slice of religious history. The sort of novel to devour in one sitting.' KATE MOSSE 'A cool, confident debut ! A talented new writer who instinctively grasps the broad rules of superior action thrillers and adapts them with pace, grace, humour and a keen eye for cinematic effect' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'In this thriller Toyne creates an intriguing and engaging centrepiece in The Citadel ! Relentless pace ! An exciting and interesting read. I look forward to returning to Ruin, where there are plenty of stories waiting to be told' THE SUN 'High concept, debut conspiracy thrillers don't come with higher expectations than this. Hard to think of it as a debut, better to think of it as the beginning of a massive new adventure, and a so-long to Dan Brown' MIRROR
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48 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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A perfect Dan Brown style holiday book. But don't be put off by the genré if it's not for you. it's got something for everyone (even good writing): I enjoyed the medieval and pre-medieval religious angles but it also has technology, forensics, puzzles, action, adventure, the odd home made bomb, love (and even skips the inevitably crass sex scenes that always seem to bruise good books.)
Very very ingenious from start to finish. Believable and ingenious make the story work. I had to ration myself so that the book didn't run out too quickly. This is not my favorite genre by any account, yet it hooked me from the start. It's not just a gripping (you won't find me writing 'unputdownable') tale but is well written too: I'm a sucker for bruised orange skylines and clouds described as white beasts, weighed down by their own leaden hearts. It's an easy read too, there is always something happening, and despite the many characters, you are never left wondering who any one is. Get it, you won't be disappointed (but you might ignore your family for a while).
Very very ingenious from start to finish. Believable and ingenious make the story work. I had to ration myself so that the book didn't run out too quickly. This is not my favorite genre by any account, yet it hooked me from the start. It's not just a gripping (you won't find me writing 'unputdownable') tale but is well written too: I'm a sucker for bruised orange skylines and clouds described as white beasts, weighed down by their own leaden hearts. It's an easy read too, there is always something happening, and despite the many characters, you are never left wondering who any one is. Get it, you won't be disappointed (but you might ignore your family for a while).
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I am NOT a fan of Dan Brown but do love ancient history, am interested in religion and culture and enjoy a good mystery. This book combines them all. The writer has done a good job of setting the scene and providing the background information without drowning the reader in too much detail.
I enjoyed the twists and turns and the fast pace of plot although I found the ending rather abrupt but this was maybe because i was really getting into the story and didn't want it to end so soon!! I look forward to the next book.
I enjoyed the twists and turns and the fast pace of plot although I found the ending rather abrupt but this was maybe because i was really getting into the story and didn't want it to end so soon!! I look forward to the next book.
25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Sanctus is the story of a remnant population of a once powerful Semitic sect whose beliefs centre on the Book of Genesis. The sect lives autonomously within the secular city of Ruin on a mountain in Turkey (with similar status to that of Vatican City in Rome). The sect enjoys miraculous benefits, such as the longevity of the lives of its brotherhood, and is a centre of pilgrimage. The source of these miraculous powers is a well guarded sacrament, known only to the monkish elite in the monastery.
In the opening chapters we meet Brother Samuel, a newly inducted member of the elite who has responded adversely to contact with the sacrament. Samuel has fled the confines of the monastery by the only means possible: climbing the face of the mountain.
The background of the sect and the peculiar nature of the sacrament are revealed through pacey and unrelenting action sequences which make for an excellent read. A rich tapestry of characters, with well-shrouded relationships to the sect, adds to the excitement. The novel is somewhat let down by sketchy characterisation: in particular a failure to create a strong emotional connection with the main character, Liv, in her quest. Had Liv been more fully developed this would have been a truly nail-biting novel.
I was somewhat deflated by its ending; perhaps this is because a sequel is in train and continuing plot-strands had to be maintained. Without revealing too much, I can say that this novel is thoroughly positioned within the time-honoured tradition of misogyny proving to be a driving source in literature.
In the opening chapters we meet Brother Samuel, a newly inducted member of the elite who has responded adversely to contact with the sacrament. Samuel has fled the confines of the monastery by the only means possible: climbing the face of the mountain.
The background of the sect and the peculiar nature of the sacrament are revealed through pacey and unrelenting action sequences which make for an excellent read. A rich tapestry of characters, with well-shrouded relationships to the sect, adds to the excitement. The novel is somewhat let down by sketchy characterisation: in particular a failure to create a strong emotional connection with the main character, Liv, in her quest. Had Liv been more fully developed this would have been a truly nail-biting novel.
I was somewhat deflated by its ending; perhaps this is because a sequel is in train and continuing plot-strands had to be maintained. Without revealing too much, I can say that this novel is thoroughly positioned within the time-honoured tradition of misogyny proving to be a driving source in literature.
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Not my usual choice of genre, my original book choice was out of stock, this was recommended to pacify me whilst I await my book order.
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What Dan will never manage...
It's been a while since I read anything non Historical, but had this recommended to me, so I bumped it up the pile. Read more
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A Riveting Read
I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing novel and was hooked from chapter 1! Its main strengths are the excellent character development, the clever plot and the evocative writing... Read more
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Great read
Over the past few years, unfortunately, I haven't got round to reading many books. It's something I feel guilty about, but I just often find myself distracted by other things. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Timo King
Very Interesting, Great Read.
I thought the genre would put me off, but on the basis of all the great reviews I gave it a go anyway and was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be reading the sequel, 'The... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Mrs. J. M. Foster
'Sects and violence'
I occasionally have the unexplainable urge to read quasi-religious hodgepodge
conspiracy-theory, thrillers and Sanctus, first in a trilogy, falls into that genere. Read more
conspiracy-theory, thrillers and Sanctus, first in a trilogy, falls into that genere. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Ruby
Sanctus
Read this over two days whilst on the beach in Barbados. Couldn't put it down and couldn't guess the truly original ending. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel Jay
Fun, but childish good vs evil
Not much to say about this book. It is fun, it's pretty well paced and manages to keep you hooked, you want to know what the hell the Sacrament is! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Louen
Sanctus - Simon Toyne
At the heart of this outstanding thriller is the ancient Citadel in the fictional Turkish city of Ruin. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carroty Nell
Ok
I liked the short snappy chapters but I failed to get into the story. Extremely well written and a good price. Probably not going to bother with the second one.
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