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| Synopsis Mysterious medieval codes and the most carefully guarded secrets of the Catholic church drive this DA VINCI CODE-style debut thriller. As the Crusading Templars face their greatest defeat at the gates of Acre in 1291, a small group of the order flee in their last boat, bearing with them a small chest. In the present day, a dazzling gala at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates the opening of a new exhibit, Treasures of the Vatican. Suddenly, four mounted men dressed as Knights Templar, armed with both swords and machine guns, carve and shoot their way through the exhibit, stealing several items, including an ancient cryptographic device. But what information did that device encode--and what importance would it have today? Archaeologist Tess Chaykin, who witnessed the theft, teams up with FBI agent Sean Reilly, head of New York City's Domestic Terrorism Unit, to find out--if the search doesn't cost them their lives first.
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Top Reviews  Similar to Da Vinci CodeReview created: 01/13/07 by: winkelnader ( 8 )  3 of 5 people found this review helpful. Well, this book is interesting. I've never heard of Raymond Khoury before, and after this book, I'm in debate about if I want to hear of him again. The book is fast pased, yet during this journey, I constantly wondered, why am I taking it? Havn't I read this story before? In the DaVinci Code, Angels and Demons, etc... The answer, unfortunately is yes, its a catch and mouse book, with a new set of "lost" items, and a "Secret organization" and a "church scandal." I put up with it, until the ending, which I felt was a ripoff, and answered my question (if I want to hear about Khoury again) in the negative. But, if you havn't read any Dan Brown thrillers, or are new to the genre, go for it! It'll be a great read, because all my complaints arrise from the fact that I've heard all of this before. Review ID: 10000000002762672 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews  Action Packed with a TwistReview created: 06/04/08 by: Solid action story. The religious aspect was curious at first and almost got me to stop reading the book half way through. I'm glad I stayed on though because the ending proved solid. Although the history of the events that take place can be argued, the book is believable and kept me entertained. I would recommend it to people who casually enjoy a good action book without needing to analyze the background of the story. Simply entertaining. Review ID: 10000000007419280 Was this review helpful? Report this review  The Last Templarcame in a timely manner and in the condition promised. Hard to write more about a book. It was greaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Review ID: 10000000007019373 Was this review helpful? Report this review Very good, but not perfect. Worth a read for sure!Review created: 03/30/08 by: Typical of the genre of quasi-historical thrillers like Dan Brown and Steve Berry, this one is intriguing, makes you think, questions beliefs you thought sacrosanct, and is interspersed with both tidbits of history and thrilling action scenes. Overall, a very good read, worthy of anyone who enjoys or appreciates the genre, no question. I thought the ending was a bit disappointing, but still merits a 4 star review. I do not regret reading it, quite to the contrary, I would read more of Khoury's books without hesitation. Review ID: 10000000006389386 Was this review helpful? Report this review The Last TemplarReview created: 03/05/08 by: The subject matter has always facinated me. I've been buying and reading about the Templars for years and the stories never end. Review ID: 10000000005994193 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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