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The Fraternity of the Stone: A Novel (Mortalis #2)
Drew MacLane is a star agent in Scalpel, a clandestine, government-sanctioned organization named for its purpose: precise surgical removal. Assassination. Then MacLane decides to stop killing. He withdraws from the operation and retreats to a monastery, where for six years he lives the life of a hermit. But then someone tracks him down, leaving a trail of bodies. Someone w...more
Paperback, 480 pages
Published
August 25th 2009
by Ballantine Books
(first published December 1st 1985)
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The title of this book can led many readers to confusion in a way
I thought that this book, using fictional elements would extend to describe how the Fraternity of the Stone operates in the shadows, who are their associates, how they conduct their covert operations in order to protect and maintain the influence of the Church worldwide. I expected to learn something new about those things which seem hidden and for this reason, very attractiv...more
The title of this book can led many readers to confusion in a way
I thought that this book, using fictional elements would extend to describe how the Fraternity of the Stone operates in the shadows, who are their associates, how they conduct their covert operations in order to protect and maintain the influence of the Church worldwide. I expected to learn something new about those things which seem hidden and for this reason, very attractiv...more
If All Books Were Held to this Standard, We Would Never Be Disappointed
Fraternity of the Stone, along with Brotherhood of the Rose, are two of the best books I have ever read. Throughout this book, I was never once disappointed and at all times captivated by the characters, the attention to detail, and the fast paced nature of the plot lines.
With all the spy and espionage books available, it is important to return to books that were, and still remain, a cut above. This is...more
Fraternity of the Stone, along with Brotherhood of the Rose, are two of the best books I have ever read. Throughout this book, I was never once disappointed and at all times captivated by the characters, the attention to detail, and the fast paced nature of the plot lines.
With all the spy and espionage books available, it is important to return to books that were, and still remain, a cut above. This is...more
Picking up with ideas he started to explore in Brotherhood of the Rose, Morrell continues to look at the long term impact spending your life killing would have on the soul.
Can a person find peace and forgiveness when everything they've ever done has caused destruction and pain?
Of course, this is all done with the backdrop of some amazing set pieces, including the opening sequence where we meet our protagonist, Drew, a spy who has withdrawn from society and become a monk. His ...more
Can a person find peace and forgiveness when everything they've ever done has caused destruction and pain?
Of course, this is all done with the backdrop of some amazing set pieces, including the opening sequence where we meet our protagonist, Drew, a spy who has withdrawn from society and become a monk. His ...more
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Ex secret agent/assassin Drew withdraws to a secluded monastery to atone for the sins of his life. He intends to spend the rest of his long life there in silence and solitude. But then the entire monastery is poisoned and he finds himself pursued, as members of his former life are hunted and killed. He accepts help from the Fraternity of the stone in order to find the man behind the killings. I enjoyed the book, it's fast paced and full of the details Morrell is famous for. I liked Drew and the ...more
I acquired several David Morrell books after mentioning to a friend that I enjoyed his writing … kind of David Baldacci meets Dan Brown. In this book Drew MacLane is a man with a past who is trying to atone by becoming a hermit in a monastery. As with all “men with a past” no matter where you hide it eventually catches up with you. Drew is no different, so when the monks are all killed and Drew survives thanks to his pet mouse his mission starts. The book takes us on twists and turns, introd...more
Through two books, this is an amazing trilogy by thriller master David Morrell. Where Morrell differs in spy fiction from his contemporaries is the details. This is an author who actually went to school to learn how to survive for weeks in the wilderness, who goes to experts for everything he needs to know about his characters. Every fight is given one calculated move at a time. He also writes in short staccato sentences that push the narrative.
This second book introduces Drew MacL...more
This second book introduces Drew MacL...more
This is the kind of novel where I wanted to escape into the story whenever I had some free time to read. It's the kind of book that goes too fast. Mainly I review books that I like. This was high on the list because the characters were likable, the suspense was high, and the reading was a pleasure.
If you crave adventure stories, you might also try The Golden Catch, a thriller/adventure novel where the action unfolds in the stormy Aleutian Islands.
Roger Weston, author of Th...more
If you crave adventure stories, you might also try The Golden Catch, a thriller/adventure novel where the action unfolds in the stormy Aleutian Islands.
Roger Weston, author of Th...more
I have mixed feelings about this book. Its a good book on the verge of being a great one. I want to love it so bad and reread it every couple of years or so but I think I just like it. The themes are very interesting. Priests, Monks, Assasins, they are all present in this novel and I have to give David Morrell credit for coming up with something different. Its just missing something that would make it a great spy novel. I just dont know what it is. Enjoyable read though.
Same sort of book that has become popular in the last few years. A mix between truth and history of the Crusades, Catholic Church and general history of religion and how it has effected today. Muslims vs. Christians, etc. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all simply get along? worth the time to read and enjoy. This book was written in 1985 and probably lead to the writing of other similar books. The beginning as it were.
Ok this was a good read. Not a great read, and certainly, Morrell has done better. Now this book was written some time ago and I only just read it. It was very crazy to read a book where the characters didn't have cell phones. In one caption, the main character remarks about someone's "walkman". Overall, an interesting story and fast paced plot. Some good twists and turns and good for a light read.
Morrell is in some ways an amazing writer. He can at times take what on its face would be a terribly far fetched premis and make it beliveable. This is another action adventure that keeps the pages turning. Not great literature, but enjoyable.
Well friends, another book down. It has been a long time sense I read this book, and I remembered it the moment that I started reading. In true David Morrell style, the book is full of betrayal, action, and even a little love story that is just short of being emotional. Though many of the themes in this book are similar to his other books; a surrogate father’s betrayal, religion as a driving force, a twinge of a love story, I still enjoyed this book. It is not of the caliber or Brotherhood of th...more
Definitly an intense book. If you want to get your mind off of anything that is going on in your present life, this is a good escape. Mystery, murder, you name it. I enjoyed it and it was a fast read.
I just loved this book start to finish. I read it about once a year. Simple, easy to read, good plot line. Good character development without being over-wordy.
A great story with engaging characters. Morrell is the master at writing action sequences.
hit with a bang, couldn't put this thriller down
This is just a page turner, mildly interesting in the spy/thriller genre. I'll finish it because I have started it when I have time.
This is the first Morrell I read
Priest assassins.... interesting idea.
Awesome
Very exciting assassin book. Keeps you turning the pages and wondering what the next twist will be.
Fascinating read about a clique within the Catholic Church sanctioned to do whatever it took to protect the Church as an institution, even pre-forgiveness for assassinations and other violent deeds conducted on the Church's behalf. In the story, this group would conduct themselves much as secret intelligence agencies belonging to nations would because with over 600 million constituents, the Church has interests that rival nations' interests. Hence, protection of the institution.
I found everything over-the-top. It seemed very artificial to me.
I read these books a long time ago. They are high action and high adventure spy books. David Morrell is an awesome writer.
This was my first real religious thriller. It was so convincing that I wanted to write like this from that point on.
A sequel to Brother of the Rose that can stand on its own but should be read together. Another can't put down book.
This book is a favorite and my husband. I read it and I love it too. I've read it 10 times at least.
The book taht followed The Brotherhood of the Rose. Not quite as good, but still very fine.
Très mouvementé, comme tous les romans de Morrell.
One word - Brilliant!!!
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David Morrell is a Canadian novelist from Kitchener, Ontario, who has been living in the United States for a number of years. He is best known for his debut 1972 novel First Blood, which would later become a successful film franchise starring Sylvester Stallone. More recently, he has been writing the Captain America comic books limited-series The Chosen.
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