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The Cross of Sins (Fathom's Five #1)

by Geoffrey Knight (Goodreads Author)

4.01 of 5 stars 4.01 · rating details · 193 ratings · 53 reviews

Somewhere in the world is a statue so sinful that a secret sect of the Church wants it destroyed at any cost. Somewhere in the Turkish desert, in the streets of London, and in the depths of Venice, are the clues to find it. And, somewhere in the hearts of five sexy, daring, thrill-seeking gay men, is the courage and die-hard determination to unravel one of the greatest mys...more

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Published July 3rd 2008 by Starbooks

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May 27, 2011 Nikyta rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: all-time-favs, bubbles-safe, cliff-hanger, deception-betrayal-lies-omissions, cowboys-farmers-shepherds, contemporary, cruelty-abuse, disability, kidnapped-hostage-taken, injury-recovery, m-m, mercenaries-bounty-hunters, mystery, series-serial, school, suspense, teacher-student, working-together-in-some-capacity, published-on-amazon

Holy Mackerel! What a freaking ride! *fans self*

I think the first thing you need to know is this is not a romance. There are romantic elements in the story but it's not a romance so if you go into this novel expecting a romance, you'll be sorely disappointed. What you will find is an adventure, a mystery that takes you on a wild ride leaving you on the edge of your seat wondering what's going to happen next, what will the Fathom's Five get into and how will they get out of the trouble they inev...more Holy Mackerel! What a freaking ride! *fans self*

I think the first thing you need to know is this is not a romance. There are romantic elements in the story but it's not a romance so if you go into this novel expecting a romance, you'll be sorely disappointed. What you will find is an adventure, a mystery that takes you on a wild ride leaving you on the edge of your seat wondering what's going to happen next, what will the Fathom's Five get into and how will they get out of the trouble they inevitably create for themselves?!

One of the things I especially loved about this book was how you are slowly introduced to the characters one at a time. There's no overload of characters and information in the beginning. There's no confusion on who or what the MCs are because each of the five main characters are introduced in a way that suits their personalities and you learn about who they are while they are comfortably in their own elements. It was just amazing.

Each of the Fathom's Five are different. Jake is a brash New Yorker, Shane's the gentlemanly Texan, Luca is the charming Italian, Eden is the calming Brazilian doctor and Will is the bad boy Californian. They each have interesting characters that somehow compliment each others' characters. For some reason I found it all refreshing.

I found the adventures they all went on to be extremely fascinating. I fell so deep into this book I felt like I was actually living every little detail. It made my heart race when one of them (mostly Jake) teetered on the edge of death and then sighed with relief when they reached relative safety. Then went through more heart racing when they just got themselves into more danger! It was exhausting but at the same time I didn't want to stop reading. (view spoiler)

I devoured those pages faster than I thought possible. I was intrigued by every minor character introduced. They all have some type of purpose and eventually I have no doubt all will be revealed, too. I can't wait to read the rest of this series! Especially since it sounds like the mysterious Sam will be a major part of the next book, The Riddle of the Sands.

Absolutely recommended!!!! But be warned it leaves on a cliff-hanger!

ETA: And, the little short about Elsa at the end was so cute and funny but even with how short it was, it was action-packed!! And I loved getting a little more inside information about the boys in the 'Who Is?' section at the end. ;-)(less)

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May 09, 2011 Emanuela ~plastic duck~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: rainbow-gay, glbt, action-crime-suspense

This book is pure entertainment. It's the first book of the series, but the main characters are introduced smoothly and we get to know them and indentify them and love them pretty soon. The book is plot driven and it's focused on the action, but each character has a little weakness that makes you want to know them better and read the following book. And they're very hot!

The action sequences were phenomenal and they kept me on edge. They were maybe a little bit over the top, but it's because the...more

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Sep 04, 2012 M rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: series-i-ll-never-finish, queer-sorting-hat

I'm just barely a third of the way through this book and I must have rolled my eyes at least 500 million times. In fact, I'm pretty sure I now hold the world record for incredulity-induced eye-rolling.
I tried, really, really tried, to read this book in the spirit that it was written - sexy, adventurous fun - but my suspension of disbelief was rudely stabbed to death when (view spoiler)...more

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Jun 18, 2011 Wendy (wluvsbooks) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: borrowed, app-kindle, genre-action, sex-partner-mm, series

Wow, jam packed with a roller coaster ride of action/adventure! I loved this book. It was very different from what I expected. I agree with some of the other reviewers about the storyline being kind of an Indiana Jones stars in the Da Vinci Code premise. The author did a fantastic job of providing very vivid descriptions to make the action sequences come to life. I was hooked and had a hard time putting the book down. Some parts of the story are just a bit over the top, but no more so than what...more

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Jun 05, 2009 Elisa Ramblings added it

In the best James Bond or Indiana Jones tradition, the Fathom's Five are five handsome, skilled and clever gay men working for Professor Fathom as treasure hunters. Almost half the book is spent to introduce us to the five:

- Jake Stone, the newest member of the group, is a bit of a lone wolf; he is "for hire", means that if you pay him enough, he will find everything you want. Jake is not a bad man, he is only used to take care of himself, and only himself. His only Achilles' heel is young Sam,...more In the best James Bond or Indiana Jones tradition, the Fathom's Five are five handsome, skilled and clever gay men working for Professor Fathom as treasure hunters. Almost half the book is spent to introduce us to the five:

- Jake Stone, the newest member of the group, is a bit of a lone wolf; he is "for hire", means that if you pay him enough, he will find everything you want. Jake is not a bad man, he is only used to take care of himself, and only himself. His only Achilles' heel is young Sam, a street kid he shelters in his New York loft.

- 19 years old Will Hunter is the spoiled and neglected son of an American diplomat; he has everything he wants in life, but it's never enough. Will is young, friendly and careless and in this moment he has nothing and noone important in his life (well he is only 19 years old!) and so he can play like if life is a big game.

- Shane Houston is your classical western hero, hat and horse and all of it. Always ready for an adventure, he faces every new challenge full front, caring very less for his own safety, but as an old fashioned cowboy, you can always count on him when you are in trouble.

- Dr Eden Santiago is the high head levelled of their group; he seems always in control, always ready to face every events. The less playful of the group, he is probably the one that has less open endings in his life and so, for this reason, he is the more reliable of all of them. Everyone can count on Eden, and loving him will never being an hazard.

- Luca da Roma is the most beautiful of all of them, he is beautiful like an angel, and in fact he has a very special relationship with God. Luca is an orphan and he was raised by three nuns in a remote Italian convent. He doesn't know who were his parents, but, after all, he hasn't had a bad life. When he was still a teen he went in Rome and he became the muse of a lot of artists, on the canvas and on the sheet, and as they took from him inspiration, he drank from them the love for arts. But Luca seems never to be happy, he has quite a mourning attitude and he seems in searching of something that always slips from his hands.

The new quest for this five heroes is to track down an ancient holy cross, a Renaissance artwork who caused the death of his creator since it was framed as sacrilegious. To recover the artifact our heroes have to find two stone tables and an ancient book, the three pieces together will lead them to the treasure. But obviously they are not alone in this hunting party, and their enemies know well how to hit them where it hurts, and I'm not speaking of body parts.

The book is really good in mixing fun, sex and adventure, playing all around the World, from Tonga to Italy, from Turkey to England. Our heroes, when not running away from gunshots and explosions, are involved in sexy escapades along a swimming pool or in poshy five stars hotel. There is a bit of "naughty" talk during sex, but it's never too much to ruin the sophisticated feeling that permeates all the book, and, on the other hand, the fun and careless sex helps to balance the adventure part, so that even a less adventurous reader will find it enjoyable and interesting.

All five heroes are enough developed that the reader could care for them, but from my side, my favorite is Luca, maybe since he is Italian. I have no problem to say that I will look forward to the following book in this new exciting series.

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Jan 25, 2012 Charlotte rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: genre-mm, genre-romance, authors-to-shun

Well, this was idiotic.
Initially, I thought to myself: "It's supposed to be silly and unrealistic, that's the whole point", but eventually I was exasperated by the sheer idiocy of this book.
-There is no true investment with the characters - even though a good chunk of the beginning is not story, but rather character introductions.
-There are plenty of sex scenes. The scenarios read like porn rather than compelling erotica/romantica.
-Every nationality is a stereotype (apart from Americans).
-Good l...more

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May 31, 2013 Monika rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, mm-adventure

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A thoroughly enjoyable read it’s faced paced, full of adventure and mystery that kept me turning pages until the end. It’s the first book in a series and I can’t wait to read the rest. I read Scott Sapphire and the Emerald Orchid from this author and loved it I knew I had to get more from him if that’s the type of adventure stories he writes.

It’s very much like an Indiana Jones/Da Vinici Code type of adventure. There is an artifact that everyone wants a...more

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Jul 23, 2012 ManOhMan rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Reviewed by Stacey Jo: Wow! This book was fantastic! It was complete action packed fun with hot guys and a little bit of lovin’. Think, Indiana Jones meets gay Charlie’s Angles. At least, that’s how I kinda compare it. It has many of those elements. Regardless of what you want to compare it to, it’s well worth the ride you take when you turn the first page.

The story is about five very different guys, all gay of course, who all have different skills or specialties. Jake Stone is an adventurer wh...more

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Apr 04, 2011 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Recommended to Lisa by: michelenjeff-reviews.blogspot.com

Shelves: adventure, action-thriller, m-m, suspense-thriller

What do a Brazilian born doctor, a Texas cowboy, a model-gorgeous Italian orphan, a So. Cal. college student and star quarterback, and a mercenary treasure-hunting loner from New York have in common? They just happen to make up the team of Professor Maximilian Fathom’s sizzling, suave, and sexy thrill seeking heroes in the action packed adventure The Cross of Sins.

From the mountains of Vienna to the desert in Turkey to the canals of Venice and points far and wide, this team of multi-talented men...more What do a Brazilian born doctor, a Texas cowboy, a model-gorgeous Italian orphan, a So. Cal. college student and star quarterback, and a mercenary treasure-hunting loner from New York have in common? They just happen to make up the team of Professor Maximilian Fathom’s sizzling, suave, and sexy thrill seeking heroes in the action packed adventure The Cross of Sins.

From the mountains of Vienna to the desert in Turkey to the canals of Venice and points far and wide, this team of multi-talented men is off in search of a centuries old statue called The Cross of Sins. It is a global enterprise that provides plenty of adrenaline pumping action, a slew of twists and turns, more than enough enemies lurking in the shadows and around nearly every corner; as well as car chases, explosions, shoot outs, and smoldering volcanoes. Oh, and five debonair and sexy heroes, just in case I didn’t get that point across.

Professor Fathom’s mission, if they choose to accept it, is to unearth a nearly four-hundred year old statue. Is it a Mission: Impossible? Well, that depends entirely upon whether they can locate the other half of a missing stone and unravel its coded message to reveal the statue’s whereabouts. It’s a race against time, as their efforts are complicated at every turn by a group of religious zealots known as the Crimson Cross, who fervently desire to see the sacrilegious statue destroyed.

In the 17th century, the artist Videlle created a work of art so incredibly controversial that he was publicly executed for his heresy. Videlle’s muse, a man called Zefferino, knowing he could not save Videlle, spirited the statue away, leaving nothing more than his carved stone revealing the statue’s location. After nearly four hundred years of rumor, conjecture, and doubts as to the statues existence, Professor Fathom finds the proof he needs to gather his men together and send them out to find it. But what Professor Fathom seeks to expose, an army of God seeks to subvert. This is more than a mission to recover lost treasure, however. This is a mission that will undertake an effort to further the basic right of women and men to express themselves openly, to be whom and what they are. It is a pursuit of equality and of giving people a voice that can be heard above all the political and religious rhetoric. It is a pursuit of the right of every man and woman to love and to be loved in return.

Eden, Luca, Shane, Will, and Jake each bring their own specialized area of expertise to the family, and they are, indeed, a brotherhood. Professor Fathom, along with his housekeeper and caretaker, Elsa Strauss, provide the leadership, guidance, and affection for these men who don’t embrace a place within a “traditional” family, but have, instead, built one of their own; one based on mutual trust, respect, and genuine friendship.

Each of the characters possesses a unique voice in the narrative and inhabits an irresistible personality that makes that character completely endearing, or, in the case of the villains, entirely loathsome. Charm, charisma, wit, intellect, courage, and a heaping helping of style elevate Professor Fathom’s five adventurers into more than one dimensional, cookie cutter heroes. They are no-holds barred protagonists who manage to engage in some adrenaline pumping situations, whether it’s of the dangerous or the carnal variety. Did I mention they’re sexy? Yes, I think I did, but it bears mentioning again.

Be sure to pay particularly close attention to the end of the story, as it sets up the plot for the next quest. And don’t skip the short story, The Dame of Notre Dame, which sends the wonderful Elsa on a whirlwind, breathtaking adventure of her own, through the bell tower and over the rooftops of the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral. It’s a heart pumping, action packed wink to Victor Hugo that transforms Elsa into the heroine of the day.

A biography section follows that gives a bit more insight into each of the characters, which, if you didn’t love them enough already, simply serves to seal the deal.

The Cross of Sins has been called the “Gay Raiders of the Lost da Vinci Code”. I’m sorry, but everyone else can have Indiana Jones and Dr. Robert Langdon, thank you very much. I’ll take my Fathom Five boys any day, please.
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Feb 14, 2011 Lady*M rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, m-m-romance

The beginning was in Indiana Jones over-the-top style, but I liked that. I like how m/m fiction is growing and branching and I really, really wanted to like this one. But... I just couldn't connect to the characters and I found myself skimming through the parts of the book just to move along. I'll eventually try the second book, because I hope it will provide more depth to the characters. Considering all the great reviews, maybe my expectations were too high.

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Dec 08, 2012 Buck Jones rated it 2 of 5 stars

What do you get when you cross five hot gay men in their 20's with a blind aristocratic professor from Europe? Apparently a lot of sex and action in a story that is pulled from the pages of a teenage boys comic book.

I wanted to like this genre thriller - I'm gay, I like action and adventure, and the idea of the book seemed compelling (a lost Renaissance statue of a naked Christ being sought by two competing forces - our gay protagonists, versus the evil Catholic hooded secret society) - but the...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Julian Griffith rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: storm-moon-press, m-m

Disclosure: Storm Moon Press provided a free review copy of this book to me.

I saw this book mentioned on a blog interview with the author, Geoffrey Knight. In the interview, he was talking about his childhood love for action heroes like the Six Million Dollar Man, and how he had always wished that the hot, manly action heroes could be getting it on with each other instead of the female love interests, and how he set out to write that. The Cross of Sins is his first book, and he said that people...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Fangtasia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I recently reviewed "The Curse of the Dragon God". That was the third book in a series and I, a series addict, immediately set about procuring the previous two books to read.

"The Cross of Sins", the first book in the "Fathom’s Five" series is as I said about "Curse of the Dragon God", a combination of James Bond, Indiana Jones and Charlie’s Angels, but featuring a cast of hunky (and hung) beautiful gay men.

This installment of the series, however, is way beyond what I expected. I started reading...more I recently reviewed "The Curse of the Dragon God". That was the third book in a series and I, a series addict, immediately set about procuring the previous two books to read.

"The Cross of Sins", the first book in the "Fathom’s Five" series is as I said about "Curse of the Dragon God", a combination of James Bond, Indiana Jones and Charlie’s Angels, but featuring a cast of hunky (and hung) beautiful gay men.

This installment of the series, however, is way beyond what I expected. I started reading the book with expectations of action and adventures all over the world, with lots of hot gay sex to keep it interesting, lots of explosions and chases to get the adrenaline going. After all, the author said he was tired of watching action/adventure movies where the hero was always hot for and got the BBB (blonde, busty bimbo) in the end. He wanted his hero (or heroes, as this case may be) to always be hot for and get the HHH (hot, hunky hero) in the end. So that’s why he started writing what he wanted to read.

Well, TCS gave me all of the above and much, much more. The premise of the book is something that immediately brings "The DaVinci Code" to mind. A hidden icon that the Catholic Church wants to destroy and is willing to kill for! Yay! This sounds fun! But in this story, the icon is a crucifix, sculpted in marble, with a life-like rendering of a fully naked and anatomically precise Christ. A secret sect of the Catholic Church tortured and killed the artist for creating something that rendered Christ as a man. How dare the artist create something that might challenge humanity’s belief in the Divinity of the Son of God?

The author tackles some very controversial topics with this premise: Artistic freedom to depict religious icons; the right to be who you are and be accepted unequivocally and without judgment; fanaticism and criminal behavior justified by religious beliefs.

The one thing that is never questioned in this story is the right of each and every one of the main characters to be loved and cherished, regardless of their race, color, economic background or sexual orientation. I found it intellectually challenging to read and enjoy all the hijinks that seem inexhaustible from this author’s imagination and, at the same time, recognize the deeper meanings ingrained in the text. Ultimately, it is inspiring to see this genre, gay lit, growing by leaps and bounds.

On a lighter vein, both the author and I recommend reading the 2010 version of this book, published by Dare Empire. Believe me, it’s worth it. There’s a hilarious short story at the end plus a detailed bio of each one of the protagonist action heroes. It contains scenes that had been deleted from the originally published book and the editing is much better.

This is one hot, adventurous ride, enjoy!(less)

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Dec 01, 2009 Michael rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay-adventure, gay-fiction, gay-series, gay-suspense

I won't even bother summarizing the story, the other reviews have covered that.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a fun, clever and sexy adventure. I especially enjoyed reading about gay men who have no hangups about their sexuality...as a matter of fact they use it to their advantage.

This first book is clearly written with understanding that there would be many books to follow (thank GOD!). The characters are all likeable, some are given more background than the others but I have a feeling...more

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Jul 02, 2010 ElaineY rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm

My. What a rollercoaster ride this was. I sort of knew what I was in for when I bought Cross of Sins though I was uncertain whether it would be merely a gay Matthew Reilly - ie, no sex and/or romance. Well, CoS turned out to be exactly the type of adventure story I've waited to see written - action, adventure, SEX and (later on, I'm promised) romance!

It's over-the-top, unrealistic (the way an Indiana Jones movie is) and as long as you realize this and enjoy these escapist movies, you should love...more

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Jul 16, 2010 Heidi Cullinan added it

Shelves: abandoned

A lot of people I respect and love enjoy this book very much, so clearly this is a matter of taste. I didn't finish this, so I won't rate, but this book just isn't my cup of tea. I never connected to anyone. Many, many points of view--not quite headhopping, I don't think, but as a reader I never grounded to anyone. I'm incredibly character-focused as a reader, and all I want to do is bond with someone and follow them around. But I never bonded, and I had a hard time keeping up with what was goin...more

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Mar 07, 2013 Don Bradshaw rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: athlete, artists, damaged-individuad, erotica, gay-sleuth, murder, mystery

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The Crimson Crown is a secret sect of the church that has committed many of the most heinous crimes imaginable. The artist Videlle was tortured and killed for creating a unique piece of art. The piece is a marble crucifix of Christ on the cross naked and depicted as a man and called The Cross of Sins. The cross has been cleverly hidden somewhere in the world and the hints revealing its location have been scattered across the globe. T...more

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Aug 06, 2011 Jimmy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of M/M Erotica & Adventure

Shelves: ebook, gay-erotica

This book was great. It’s the perfect mixture of Indiana Jones adventures, ‘The Divinci Code’ religious mystery, ‘The Mummy’ humor and hand-to-hand combat, and M/M erotica. In this book the adventurous, lucky to be alive, athletic, and intelligent men are introduced in a high action and mega sexy novel. The blind yet not handicapped Professor Maximilian Fathom pulls together his stellar, hunky, skilled team of men from around the world to unite in their fight for freedom and equality. They track...more

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Nov 16, 2009 Tam rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, police-crime-mysteries, paper-book

Wow, what a ride. Think Indiana Jones, James Bond and make it more of a wild time and gay. Anyway these 5 guys work for Professor Fathom finding lost objects of value and doing it for altruistic reasons. The loner fortune hunter Jake, the football player/student Will, the Brazilian Dr. Eden, the Italian model and art expert Luca and the Texas cowboy Shane. They go on a quest for the “Cross of Sins” while being pursued by a weird off-shoot of the Catholics who want to destroy it. It’s non-stop ac...more

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Mar 28, 2010 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery-intrigue, action, my-favorites-and-rereads, friendship-family, glbtq, series-sequels, adventure-quest

This book took me completely by surprise. I was expecting little plot littered with a smattering of sex every few pages but I was glad I was totally off the mark. From the first page the author takes you on a roller coaster ride that just speeds up the more you read. Action and intrigue fill page after page as the good guys try to outdo the bad guys in order to get their hands on a historic relic that has more sentimental value than a monetary one-at least to them.

Jake; a treasure hunter, thril...more

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Jun 10, 2010 Kati rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay, 2010, in-english, thriller, look-for-more

I freely admit that the book's a bit ridiculous and over-the-top in places - imagine gay Indiana Jones! - and sometimes the characters behave a bit dumbly, but overall, it's a great read with likable characters, fast action and humor - though it's definitely not aimed at younger audience what with the graphic sex scenes. My favorite character was Luca, the Italian with the mysterious past, and his scenes with Will were just about perfect. For once, I wished there was more romance, because I real...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Jenniloo rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

Totally sexy thrill ride across the world!
Other than some typos that I desperately wanted to correct, this book was perfect! There was action & adventure, gripping plot twists, and some of the hottest sex scenes that steamed up even this girl's glasses. And seeing the growth of each character through their journey tells me I'm going to get to know each of Fathom's boys really well in future books. This book was a total joy to read!

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Aug 01, 2012 Jon O rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay

There's a lack of depth in the characters, but then again whoever who picks up this book is surely not one expecting such. This is as said by several comments - Hardy Boys meet Indiana Jones. The good part is that the leads are gays - hot, studly gays. I think sometimes there are way too many characters to remember to follow the flow properly. Still, I appreciate a story that is not merely boy-meets-boy but with adventures.

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Aug 29, 2012 Tami rated it 3 of 5 stars

2,5 Stars. I really wanted to like this book. It sounded great and it appeared as a kind of gay Indiana Jones team effort. But I just didn't get into it.
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Jan 01, 2012 Mark rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I wish there was a specific genre for "m/m action/adventure". Even if in this case it was m/m/m/m/m. I loved the book. It's so great to be able to read an action/adventure story featuring gay characters. The action is sometimes a little over the top but definitely kept me turning pages and staying up WAY past my bedtime to read just a little bit more. LOL. The characters are nicely done and the plot is mostly fast paced. I liked the combination of Indian Jones meets The da Vinci Code. What more...more

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Aug 10, 2011 Jenniloo rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Dec 18, 2011 Oddmonster rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-romance

After I read Riddle of the Sands I went back and tracked down the first in the series, The Cross of Sins. You can tell this is the first book in the series: the rhythm of the language is choppier and there are copyediting issues. But the characters from the Fathom's Five series shine through and the plot holds true. I liked it.

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Jul 12, 2010 Sonya rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, adventure

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Aug 08, 2011 alackofdignity rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: auto-buy-author, action-adventure, fantasy-paranormal, mystery-suspense-cops-pis, favourites

I don't think I have anything new to add; the previous reviews were spot on. This series is epic if a little difficult to read at times as there are so many detailed action scenes. However, it's a fun book with plenty of characterisation, back stories and adventure. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

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Jul 03, 2010 Shell rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

Fathom's Five: The Cross of Sins was a thrilling action packed adventure read that quickly sucked me in and had me loving the five heroes. Shane, a reckless young Texas cowboy, Will, a thrill seeking history student, Luca, an orphaned Italian model, Eden a sexy doctor, and Jake, a career adventurer, make up Professor Fathom's five.

In The Cross of Sins, these five set out on a journey in search of a controversial statue that was lost long ago, racing against a fanatical religious group, who will...more

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The Cross of Sins (Fathom's Five #1)

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