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"Utterly spellbinding. The plot is stunning and breathtaking and leaves you racing to the end... A truly amazing book. If you read nothing else this year, you must get hold of this."
"--Euro Crime
""Exciting... fast paced and filled with non-stop action."
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"--Euro Crime
""Exciting... fast paced and filled with non-stop action."
"--Genre Go Round Reviews
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"From the Trade Paperback edition."
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An adrenalin-fuelled, read-in-one-gulp chase thriller in the bestselling tradition of the Bourne trilogy.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have to disagree with the previous reviewer and say that although it is the "conspiracy theory genre" yet again, I find this book quite refreshing. I liked the idea that for once, we were not dealing with a CIA type superhero, the main protagonist actually worked in a Police Station in Tunbridge Wells (although I must admit I found it strange he would pull into the multi storey car park rather than park in the Police Station - as I know the location very well). I agree to Mr Bronson being a bit one-dimensional and I was mildly irritated how he arrived at his answers a little too quickly but, this is a fast paced thriller and I felt it was more intelligently written than a lot of the other conspiracy books that are out there , ie Chris Kuzneski's recent series - which are awful.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I found this book to be an easy enough read. It is also a very quick read. Like all books in the religious thriller genre, there is plenty of action, a conspiracy, the badies (typically evil and ultimately stupid) and the evil Catholic Church (well not the Church itself, but people within it). Also, there is the ubiquitous missing scroll or codex that gives the true origin of Christianity, or some other shocking secret. In this case, the author follows the often tread route of the Cathars and their mysterious treasure at Montsegur. I won't add anymore so as to not ruin the story for potential readers. Finally, in common with other similar books, the quest is led by a male-female partnership - in this case Chris Bronson and his ex-wife Angela.
As far as the plot goes, it is reasonably written, mostly well-paced and has frequent action scenes. However, there is not enough characterisation, nor is much information given about the characters, their backgrounds or motives - in particular the protagonist, Chris Bronson, needs more padding out. Bronson is an engaging character whom I would have liked to have seen developed beyond the have-a-go hero type.
A simple enough book to read, there is just about enough here for me to recommend it and for me to want to read the next book by the author.
As far as the plot goes, it is reasonably written, mostly well-paced and has frequent action scenes. However, there is not enough characterisation, nor is much information given about the characters, their backgrounds or motives - in particular the protagonist, Chris Bronson, needs more padding out. Bronson is an engaging character whom I would have liked to have seen developed beyond the have-a-go hero type.
A simple enough book to read, there is just about enough here for me to recommend it and for me to want to read the next book by the author.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Following old paths - not very original, but still entertaining - good for long distance flights
30 Jan 2009
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The First Apostle is a typical book - a thriller with a pseudo religious background and the evil Vatican hidding the real sources of Christianity in order to gain and keep power. Well, well... Dan Brown comes to mind. So this book is not at all original and just follow paths already gone by many. This alone justifies merely three stars. However, it is entertaining, fast moving and the style is not boring. I had no problems getting through the book in no time, but I am sure that in a months time I will have problems remembering what that was all about. So neither a nightmare nor a real page turner. I did not mind having read it, but I can not really recommend it. A book fine for a long distance flight but you will leave in the plane when getting off.
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Vatican Mafiosa
Reasonably well written. Good pace & a plot line spoiled by being too complex at times. This guys deductive powers would put S Holmes to shame. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Bibby
poor!
I love this genre of book, and i think i bought this one as a recommendation from buying others of a similar ilk.
This has to be the worst one i've ever read. Read more
This has to be the worst one i've ever read. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Emma Hart
Strong effort for the genre
I agree with the past reviewer that this is a lot better written than Chris Kuzneski's efforts, or indeed many others in this genre. Read more
Published 20 months ago by GilesB
Misinformed novel
A weary plot and poorly written in places, this book does it's best but just doesn't hit the spot. I didn't appreciate the historical inaccuracies, particularly with regard to... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mollydolly
Above average
A good read. Fast paced, nicely written. Something gave me the feeling that the original story could well have been twice as long. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Species 8472
A good thriller in an overcrowded genre
Not exactly an original premise - the good guy tries to uncover a secret relating to the origins of Christianity that the evil Vatican (in cahoots with the Mafia if you please)... Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by N. Young
Good enough story, but ruined by the writing
I'm currently working my way through the various historically-related thrillers that are out there - Dan Brown, Andy McDermott, David Gibbins, James Rollins etc. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2009 by Mr. A. W. Fisher
The First Apostle
Once again James excels.
( He also writes as James Barrington )
This book rattles along. I found it difficult to put down.
What a sting in the tail. Read more
( He also writes as James Barrington )
This book rattles along. I found it difficult to put down.
What a sting in the tail. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Mr. Michael E. Strang
Don't bother!
I'd worked out the plot from the prologue! Too many of this type of book around, most of them better researched and better written.
Published on 28 July 2009 by Keep me guessing!
waste of time
im a fan of davinci code-kind-of-story, including david gibbins' lost gospel , chris K. , etc but in my opinion , this book is completely horrible. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by F. Young
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