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Bible of the Dead
by
Tom Knox
A gripping high-concept thriller for fans of Dan Brown and Sam Bourne from the author of The Genesis Secret and The Marks of Cain.
In the silent caves of deepest France, young archaeologist Julia Kerrigan unearths an ancient skull, with a hole bored through the forehead. After she reveals her discovery, her colleague is killed in suspicious circumstances.
Meanwhile, in the j...more
In the silent caves of deepest France, young archaeologist Julia Kerrigan unearths an ancient skull, with a hole bored through the forehead. After she reveals her discovery, her colleague is killed in suspicious circumstances.
Meanwhile, in the j...more
Paperback, 419 pages
Published
March 1st 2011
by Harper
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As always, I can’t resist anything remotely connected to religion and this book was especially interesting because it is mainly centred around Laos, and I don’t know much at all about that area. I love to learn as I read these thrillers so I was fascinated by the history and the travel writing as the characters move through the landscape.
I would say this book has elements of horror. It is quite graphically violent in part and there are...more
As always, I can’t resist anything remotely connected to religion and this book was especially interesting because it is mainly centred around Laos, and I don’t know much at all about that area. I love to learn as I read these thrillers so I was fascinated by the history and the travel writing as the characters move through the landscape.
I would say this book has elements of horror. It is quite graphically violent in part and there are...more
This book was very surprising. it did take a little getting in to at first as the story swapped between Julia, and archaeologist in France, and Jake and Chemda in Cambodia. Julia makes a find of skulls that have been drilled whilst Chemda and Jake make a similar discovery on the Plain of Jars in Laos. Chemda is trying to find out the lengths the Khmer Rouge went to in the 1970s, whilst Julia just wants to explore her find but finds her boss belittles her finds as unimportant before he is murdere...more
Parts of this book were followed his earlier works of Marks of Cain and Genesis Secret.... followed it a little too close in my opinion. After reading the other two this was a little bit of a disappointment because it was predictable from style to plot twist to character development. Don't get me wrong if you haven't read the other two and you don't have to in order to read this one, you'll probably love it... you'll probably enjoy it less than his other two if you have read those books.
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This is the third Knox book I have read this week, I thoroughly enjoyed the first two 'The Genesis Secret' and 'Marks of Cain' unfortunately this book is just too much of the same, If I hadn't have read the other two books I'm sure I would have really liked this, I like the factual parts of the book and they are really informative but the storyline is just too similar to the other books. Think I will wait for quite a while before I read 'The Babylon Rite'
Less gory than other Tom Knox novels I’ve read, and with a darker (and perhaps more satisfying) ending. Otherwise, the now usual mix of journalists/archaeologists/police investigating the same mystery in different parts of the world, eventually joining forces for the climax.
Would have given it four stars, except I disagree with the line the author seems to be pushing in the final chapters!
Would have given it four stars, except I disagree with the line the author seems to be pushing in the final chapters!
A decent read. Although the story was weak!
Personally, I thought that it didn't give enough background on some topics and then too much on others.
The change between the two countries was about the only thing that kept the pace moving.
My main problem with the book was the lack of decent editing and proofreading. The amount of time'and' appeared has probably set some kind of record. The use of italics was also unneccessary in places also.
Personally, I thought that it didn't give enough background on some topics and then too much on others.
The change between the two countries was about the only thing that kept the pace moving.
My main problem with the book was the lack of decent editing and proofreading. The amount of time'and' appeared has probably set some kind of record. The use of italics was also unneccessary in places also.
Pretty decent mystery flick. The characters sometimes question their actions too much and it feels like the descriptions of their feelings slow down the action. The pacing is not that bad and there are quite a few chapter cliff-hangers. The history of Cambodia and it's bloody communist regime is presented with some detail - and it is gruesomely shocking. Spreading that kind of knowledge is important.
Horribly plausible plot. Though the book title seems biblical, it is anything but that. Combining the best features of history, archeology, politics and neuro surgery, this book effortlessly straddles 3 continents. A must read-and indeed a chronicle of a modern day Frankenstein-with many twists specially towards the end. The end leaves you screaming for more.
Implausible plot, so many explanations of what things are that you expect a pop quiz at the end; almost instantly forgettable and yet I couldn't put it down.
Also, some of the most convoluted similies I've ever read: [on Chinese air travellers]
Also, some of the most convoluted similies I've ever read: [on Chinese air travellers]
"like nouveau riche Italians with tuberculosis"
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When I read the intro my heart sank as the Plain of Jars sounded really familiar and I thought I must have read it before. However once it got underway I knew I hadn't so it must have been a different book. This was a fast paced entertaining read but I felt a bit let down by the ending as it wasn't what I was expecting at all.
This book spans history from neolithic bones found in a cave in France, to the the modern day. It takes us to Cambodia, Laos and Thailand on a murder mystery that reveals such horrors that it gave me nightmares. This type of book suits alot of people, just no me!
Tom Knox never fails to deliver a gripping page turner.A very well researched book, if you like the mix of Crime, Archaeology and Science this is the one for you. It does get a bit heavy going in places with various explanations, but well worth the effort.
Bible of the Dead by Tom Knox. Terrifying discoveries were made upon an area filled with dead skulls all with a bored hole! As they delve deepen, other eyes are set on them and will ensure they learn and see no more... A good read. ;)
Tom Knox has done his research on the main story of this book, and brought together some meanings and genuine theories from the start to the twist at the end. Once started it was hard to put down.
A great read from start to finish.
A great read from start to finish.
This book is perfect if you want crime and archeology combined. It can be a bit confusing in certain places but all in all it was good. Would definetly recommend it to anyone who likes the two genres previously mentioned.
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Such a great book, hard to put down, very beautifully written and is just a perfect thriller as expected from Tom Knox
A well constructed story with an interesting take on the fact that skulls, of various ages ranging from 3500 years (Egypt & South America) up to quite recently, with evidence of Trepanning, have been found in several parts of the world.
This tale, set in the present, focuses on possible actions of the Khymer Rouge during their reign of terror.
NOTE this story was also published under the title of The Lost Goddess.
This tale, set in the present, focuses on possible actions of the Khymer Rouge during their reign of terror.
NOTE this story was also published under the title of The Lost Goddess.
Nothing like his first two books.
Really shitty.
My first experience of Tom Knox's writing and I found it a compulsive, page-turning thriller that also conveyed a strong sense of its dual settings of France and SouthEast Asia.
I enjoyed the rich mix of archeology, politics, ancient and modern history, science and religion. It raised some interesting questions and overall proved a very satisfying read.
Shall certainly be looking for more of his novels.
I enjoyed the rich mix of archeology, politics, ancient and modern history, science and religion. It raised some interesting questions and overall proved a very satisfying read.
Shall certainly be looking for more of his novels.
Really good book, interesting story as is usual in Tom Knox's work. It's moving and brilliant.
I have a thing for caves, so when a thriller promises the archeological discovery of ancient skeletons in a French cave, I'm easily interested. This was an amusing thriller, interesting and with characters that do the trick - but only that. The ending however I found pretty original. It may not be a topper, but it definitely didn't hurt to read.
The third book by Mr Knox is not as good as the previous two. His books seem to have a common theme of girl needs help with her past and the adventurous journalist helps her and saves the day.
Though this book is not a bad read the reader is ledt knowing how it will go before you are even a third of the way through the book.
Though this book is not a bad read the reader is ledt knowing how it will go before you are even a third of the way through the book.
If only I could have brainsurgery to forget this utter steaming pile of crap...
This is definitely the worst book I have ever read. Boring as hell, waaaaay too long, unbelievably badly written and just plain ludicrous at times.
A waste of time through and through... Avoid at all costs!
This is definitely the worst book I have ever read. Boring as hell, waaaaay too long, unbelievably badly written and just plain ludicrous at times.
A waste of time through and through... Avoid at all costs!
First time ever I couldn't finish a book. Jumped between the two parts of the story too often. I had to go back to refresh my memory as to what was going on. Seemed to take forever to get anywhere. Too much 'shocking' violence followed by long periods of boredom.
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Tom Knox is the pseudonym of British journalist and writer Sean Thomas. His first novel, The Genesis Secret, focuses on the region known as Gobekli Tepe. His second novel, The Marks of Cain was published in 2010 and was concerned with the Basque Country. The front of the US hardcover dust jacket shows the title as Marks of Cain. A third book, titled Bible of the Dead was published in March 2011 an...more
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I bought the book yesterday without ever having heard of it and came here to read about it. Your review is intriguing - I had no idea the Khmer Rou...more
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