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‘Steeped in both blood and history and keeps up a scorching pace from start to finish’ Northern Echo
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A gripping high-concept thriller for fans of Dan Brown and Sam Bourne.
In the sunburnt deserts of eastern Turkey, archaeologists are unearthing a stone temple, the world's most ancient building. When Journalist Rob Luttrell is sent to report on the dig, he is intrigued to learn that someone deliberately buried the site 10,000 years ago. Why?
Meanwhile, in London, a bizarre attack is baffling the police. When a weird killing takes place on the Isle of Man, followed by another in rural Dorset, DC Mark Forrester begins to discern a curious pattern in these apparently random murders.
What weaves together these two stories is the Genesis Secret: a revelation so shocking it may threaten the social structure of the world. Only one man knows the secret, and he is intent on destroying the evidence before it can be uncovered.
Spanning the globe from the ruined castles of Ireland to the desolate wastes of Kurdistan, Tom Knox's intense and compelling thriller weaves together genuine historical evidence, scientific insights and Biblical mysteries into an electrifying tale that grips the reader mercilessly from beginning to end.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A number of people have already reviewed this, so I wouldn't nomrally bother. It is just that there seemed to be a significant number of those reviews complaining at the gory/torture scenes or the quality (particularly of the ending).
It is a historical fiction novel in the Dan Brown mode as you will probably have worked out. The story is well put together, it flows well, you want to know what happens and I related to all the characters (even the baddies). The characters are well fleshed out (until it gets removed in the torture scenes!!) - sorry had to throw that in.
Yes, there is some gore, but it is well structured and fits into the storyline, in my opinion anyway. Remember Robocop? The idea of building a robot cop was based upon the level of violence from the criminal fraternity - and to me there is a clear parallel with this book.
I won't go through the plot as others have more than capably accomplished that.
But a crucial question in my mind is always - Would I read an effort by Mr. Knox? - absolutely is the answer.
And you cannot have higher praise than that.
It is a historical fiction novel in the Dan Brown mode as you will probably have worked out. The story is well put together, it flows well, you want to know what happens and I related to all the characters (even the baddies). The characters are well fleshed out (until it gets removed in the torture scenes!!) - sorry had to throw that in.
Yes, there is some gore, but it is well structured and fits into the storyline, in my opinion anyway. Remember Robocop? The idea of building a robot cop was based upon the level of violence from the criminal fraternity - and to me there is a clear parallel with this book.
I won't go through the plot as others have more than capably accomplished that.
But a crucial question in my mind is always - Would I read an effort by Mr. Knox? - absolutely is the answer.
And you cannot have higher praise than that.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought a pack of 3 books from ASDA and this gem was amongst them. What a truly inspired piece of writing. Tom Knox has obviously done his homework and research and written a book partially based on fact and scientific evidence. He also touches some rather controversial nerves with his thought provoking writing. His writing style, I found, is very deep and educated, but not snobby or biased in any way. He also pulls at the reality of being a hard working father who spends too much time away from home, which would hit home with many hard working people out there.
The story, or should I say stories are very cleverly linked so that it feels like you're reading two novels at once. Think of a Thriller and a Horror rolled into one.
I can recommend this book and will certainly be purchasing more of Mr Knox's scriptures in the future. Do your self a favour and buy it.
The story, or should I say stories are very cleverly linked so that it feels like you're reading two novels at once. Think of a Thriller and a Horror rolled into one.
I can recommend this book and will certainly be purchasing more of Mr Knox's scriptures in the future. Do your self a favour and buy it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best adventure book I have read in ages with huge dollops of the world's most deliciously hideous archaeology and potentially the best psychopath since Hannibal.
There have been so many conspiracy style books since Dan Brown unleashed the beast: the secret, the code, whatever ... this is probably the best I have read and I would recommend this thoroughly thrilling romp, set against some enticing parts of the world to anyone ... with a strong constitution.
There have been so many conspiracy style books since Dan Brown unleashed the beast: the secret, the code, whatever ... this is probably the best I have read and I would recommend this thoroughly thrilling romp, set against some enticing parts of the world to anyone ... with a strong constitution.
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Another Gripping Read from Tom Knox!
Another gripping read from Tom Knox! Loved it! Ever had a book that has you googling and finding out more about the things your reading??? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Janette
Very disappointed in what should have been a great story
It started off so well - an intriguing story that was well written. There was the suggestion of some violence near the start but it was very much left to the reader's imagination. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Love Books
what a gem
This is the first Tom Knox novel i have read, and to be honest i only purchased it on a wing and a prayer after reading the fist few pages and what a good buy it turned out to be. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John
A fascinating but gruesome tale
I came across this book as a result of a Google Alert on Gobekli Tepe which I'd used in one of my books. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Chapman
Almost but not quite
I downloaded The Genesis Secret after reading Tom Knox's "Bible of the Dead" which I would score 1 star higher. Read more
Published 5 months ago by AideyM
Very Good
I liked the book a lot. It was well paced with good characters. It was a bit nasty in places but not so much that it spoiled the overall enjoyment of the book.
Published 8 months ago by Spange
Only one of a few books I couldn't finish.
This book promised so much but was a disappointment. Too much detail with the gruesome murders. I'm not squeamish but I found so much horrific murder in one story line too much. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Smiler 26
Gruesome, Gore and Entertainment
Gruesome, gore and entertainment is exactly what you get with this book. It is the first book I have read by Tom Knox but I was impressed. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gella
Riveting as the Marks of Cain
I've just finished reading the book yesterday. This is the second Tom Knox book that I've read after Marks of Cain. Just bought the Bible of the Dead today.
Published 12 months ago by prepps
A good writer who should lose the gore
Tom Knox writes well. I enjoyed the two interlinked stories, of the journalist and the policeman. The story was well-paced and interesting. I was having a great time until... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. S. Partridge
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