Adventurous Thriller

An extraordinary concoction of high octane adventure and intriguing thriller in the first of the Harker Chronicles by R D Shah. The newest book in the series popped up as a recommendation in my kindle and as I read through the preview, I was mystified by the plot. At the same time, it was an instinctual feeling that I start from the first book in the progression and true to my expectation, it was stupendous. The writings of the author are reminiscent of Dan Brown, whose protagonist is also a professor as in this book and is themed around religion and science. The plot revolves around the mysterious death of a cardinal at the time when the new pope is about to make his first public appearance. The protagonist, Alex Harker, an ex-priest at the Vatican and friend of the dead cardinal sets out to unveil the true story shrouded in the death of his friend. As Alex unfolds some cryptic clues, he is caught between the resurgence of a secret war between the templars and Magi. The book is indeed a jaw-dropping page-turner and every chapter ends in a cliffhanger. The author has immensely researched many historical events and places such that it creates visual imagery of the churches, the secret passages, other locations, and the characters in the plot to near perfection. I have become an ardent fan of the series and hope to catch up with all the books in the Harker Chronicles. A well-recommended read for enthusiasts of adventure and thriller combo.

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