It gleamed up at her like a small golden egg encrusted with jewels of lapis lazuli, carnelian, and jasper. The classic eye, one of ... read full description
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Feb 28, 2011
Jim
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[Warning: lots of backstory spoilers here, but nothing that spoils the main (contemporary) narrative.]
I've long been fascinated by the fact that "Let there be light" occurred on the first day, according to the book of Genesis, while the creation of the stars, sun and moon didn't take place until the fourth day. Even as allegory, it's obvious that the light in question on that first day could not have been our sun. For lack of any better explanation, I've always considered it More...
I've long been fascinated by the fact that "Let there be light" occurred on the first day, according to the book of Genesis, while the creation of the stars, sun and moon didn't take place until the fourth day. Even as allegory, it's obvious that the light in question on that first day could not have been our sun. For lack of any better explanation, I've always considered it More...
Sep 15, 2011
Vincent
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Okay, make sure you have some time to just settle in and read this thriller without too many interuptions. The pace gets fast and furious quickly.
It reads like it would be a great movie, except their is so much exposition to guide the reader from place to place - that would not make good dialogue.
The exposition, however, is absolutely fascinating. Blending two opposing cultures must not have been easy for even the authors, as they acknowledge help from many others.
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It reads like it would be a great movie, except their is so much exposition to guide the reader from place to place - that would not make good dialogue.
The exposition, however, is absolutely fascinating. Blending two opposing cultures must not have been easy for even the authors, as they acknowledge help from many others.
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Oct 27, 2009
Deb
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Yet another book about various secret organizations trying to get their hands on a mysterious artifact but I lost patience with it. There were so many different groups "racing" around (they always seem to be racing) that it was almost farcial and few of the characters, even the couple in the center, seemed to develop past cardboard cut-outs. You have "scholar and partner trying to figure out what they have and dodge the bad guys' and very conveniently possessing unusual fighting s
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Jun 07, 2010
Beverly
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Like DaVinci Code. A couple being chased because they hold the "tzohar" a light, enclosed in a pendant, that is supposed to be a small bit of the light that existed during creation before the sun and the moon. All the religious groups, Muslims, Christians, Jews want it. Lots of people are killed. And as far as I could see, the item was not worth the bother. All that happens when someone uses the item, is a huge light shines and all the power grid goes out. I guess at the end, its e
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May 28, 2009
Tiffany
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Loved it, loved it, loved it!!! Marvelous fictional story of "the Light" ... you know, God said, "Let there be light." And, there was light. This book is about that light! Supposedly, Daniel was the final keeper of the "light", and he hid it inside a golden "evil eye" pendent to keep it safe. It was lost for 3,000 years. This story revolves around the finding of the light and all the countries of the world wanting to own the light. The "Light"
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Aug 16, 2009
Kaylynn
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I really enjoyed this. I am finding myself more interested in ancient middle eastern legends and myths. I had never heard of the Jewish creation myth about a light source, Tzohar, different from the stellar luminaries. Or of the Tikkum olam,"repairing the world" or "perfecting the world" in which it is believed that each of us places a part in restoring perfection to the earth. And I didn't know that almost all early cultures were afraid of the 'evil eye' and many still are
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Jun 04, 2011
Judy
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I can never seem to say no to my neighbor's offers of books and hey it did turn out to be entertaining. Although I stay far away from organized religion, I did find it interesting to read about biblical history, which this story delved into as museum curator Natalie Landau went on the run, being chased internationally by Muslims and Christians who wanted the 2,000 year old necklace with the blue evil eye she has in her possession. It was fun to fantasize about holding an item that ancient and
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Apr 24, 2010
Leslie
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I picked this one up at a discount store on my way to an appointment where I would have to wait and wait....From the minute I started this book, I did not want to put it down. The action was fast paced, the characters mostly believable, but it was the story itself that held my attention. I will look for the first book and any other books from this writing duo.
May 24, 2009
Sue
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I'm not surely exactly why I tolerated this book, in contrast to the DaVinci Code. Somehow this was more entertaining & less offensive (I mean aesthetically, not ideologically offensive). Whatever. This was a mildly entertaining thriller with an unbelievable plot. I enjoyed it in spite of myself but can't seriously recommend it!
Jan 27, 2009
Mia
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Not great, but a decent quasi-thriller. I was intrigued by some of the history, but mostly I felt like there was way too much exposition. Also, I thought the dialogue was kind of stilted and unnatural, very much "I am a character in a novel and I must help the plot progress, therefore I will discuss this..."
Jul 10, 2011
Reed
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Couldn't stand this book. Too many loopholes and illogical sequences of events. The authors tried for a DaVinci Code style action novel, and probably should go back to reading their romance novels. I'd never recommend this book. But I do plan on making use of this book later when I go camping - fire starter!
Nov 13, 2010
Cleo
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I usually reserve 5 stars for classics. But this page turner really caught my attention. It is cross between the DaVinci Code and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Slow start with background info and gradually got more and more intense. Loved the two main characters. If you like this genre you will love this book.
Feb 08, 2010
Michelle
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This was my first foray into international spy thriller meets murder mystery meets religious based novel. I will definitely read what else she has to offer. It never got into sloppy romance- the story line was tight but almost believable. Makes you think that we never know what is going on around us.
Jun 01, 2009
Sheila
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Another one of those books where the female gets in trouble and has to have a big strong (and of course, good looking) man come along and help her out of it. Very predictable and not really worth the time, in my opinion.
Jun 28, 2011
Nanci
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This was a good idea but the story falls short and the body count was way to high. Everywhere I looked someone was getting beaten or killed and not enough story to go with it.
Oct 18, 2010
Magic Mary
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I enjoyed reading it but its not good enough to recommend. Another missing "Mcguffin" with a man and woman thrown together to follow clues while the bad guys chase them.
Apr 02, 2009
Lee
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A fast pace thriller about the eye of dawn. Set in modern Iraq and the middle east it's an interesting tale of three groups seeking the ultimate source of power.
Dec 16, 2011
Krista
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Started off a bit slow, but once it got going, the story was so fast paced, it was tough to put down. This book is very similar to the writings of Dan Brown. Good.
Jan 30, 2012
Mike
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A shameless knockoff of the Da Vinci Code with Jewish, rather than Christian overtones. Not too bad.
Jul 22, 2011
Tracy
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I found this book confusing, jumping from one place to another to another, and didn't care about any of the characters.
Sep 02, 2009
Rachel
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Man, my first thought was, "it's all about evil eyes! Awesome!" and then I was quickly disabused about any awesomeness within.
Apr 13, 2009
Wendy
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Most of the thrill for me was in the Jerusalem setting. Can't help but love a book that even mentions the Damascus Gate. But the 'thriller' part of the book was less than what I'd hoped for.
May 17, 2009
Miss
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A very simplistic thriller in the vein of The Da Vinci Code. A good, no-fuss weekend read.
