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Solomon Creed
TRY A FREE SAMPLE OF SOLOMON CREED – the first in an electrifying new thriller series from Sunday Times bestselling author, Simon Toyne. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, and I AM PILGRIM, by Terry Hayes.
HIS PAST IS UNKNOWN. HIS FUTURE UNWRITTEN.
WHO IS SOLOMON CREED?
A plane crashes in the Arizona desert.
One lone figure emerges alive from the wreckage.
He has no memory of his past, and no idea of his future.
He only knows he must save a man.
But how do you save someone who is already dead?
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Published June 18, 2015
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About the author
Simon Toyne
32 books794 followersSimon Toyne was born February 29th, 1968 in Cleethorpes, England, but spent his formative years in Peterborough. He moved further south, to Goldsmiths College, part of the University of London, to study English and Drama then ended up working as a producer, director in commercial television for almost twenty years.
He quit in 2007, just shy of his fortieth birthday, to try and focus more on writing. His first book, Sanctus, became the biggest selling debut thriller of 2011 in the UK and also an international bestseller, translated into 27 languages and published in over 50 countries.
Simon lives with his wife and three children and splits his time between Brighton, the South of France and various cafes and bookshops in between and wherever his books are sold.
He quit in 2007, just shy of his fortieth birthday, to try and focus more on writing. His first book, Sanctus, became the biggest selling debut thriller of 2011 in the UK and also an international bestseller, translated into 27 languages and published in over 50 countries.
Simon lives with his wife and three children and splits his time between Brighton, the South of France and various cafes and bookshops in between and wherever his books are sold.
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August 1, 2015
Good start to a very strange mystery. I need to buy rest of book to find out what happens next. The reason I chose this book was because it sounded interesting.
Good start to a very strange mystery. I need to purchase the rest of this book to find out happens next.
Good start to a very strange mystery. I need to purchase the rest of this book to find out happens next.
August 6, 2025
Really enjoyed the storyline of drug cartels, small townships in the middle of the desert, religious mania, murder, mayhem and plenty of characters with ulterior motives.
Pity about the inclusion of ghosts and spirits as I don’t get off on that sort of thing as I consider it a cop out by the author as just one thing too many to add to the mix and it was this that stopped me giving it a 5 stars
Short chapters, easy to read, writing easy to follow, great characterisation and didn’t want to put it down.
Pity about the inclusion of ghosts and spirits as I don’t get off on that sort of thing as I consider it a cop out by the author as just one thing too many to add to the mix and it was this that stopped me giving it a 5 stars
Short chapters, easy to read, writing easy to follow, great characterisation and didn’t want to put it down.
November 18, 2024
Quite a good start to the story, gripping, pulling me in to read more. I was getting excited towards the end of the book hence giving it 4 stars. But I personally didn’t like the ending of who Solomon actually is. I understand it’s fiction, but I enjoy something that is plausable
September 2, 2018
I enjoyed this book. I liked the mix of thriller and slight supernatural elements. I am intrigued enough to want to read the next book in the series.
May 12, 2019
Very enjoyable, a gripping and suprising tale.
October 4, 2019
Delicious
August 15, 2020
Simon Toyne is at the top of his game and a master at this genre.
Must read all Toyne's books.
Must read all Toyne's books.
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September 7, 2022Not the ending that I expected.
October 30, 2022
Not really my sort of book but easy read
January 15, 2023
An excellent read.
April 9, 2023
Had trouble getting into this, hence one star. Currently unfinished.
November 17, 2024
Love this series
July 3, 2020
A fast moving thriller that is compelling. Its not your run of the mill thriller but it held my attention from the start and it kept me interested all the way through. There is a supernatural element to it but this should not put readers off.
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September 19, 2015Simon Toyne's "The Searcher" is my first Toyne novel, but it follows on his successful "Sanctus" trilogy of religious-themed thrillers. Based on "The Searcher," I have some reading to catch up on.
"The Searcher" is set in a remote Arizona town near the Mexican border - a tapped out mining town founded once upon a time by Jack Cassidy, a wandering priest who found divine revelation and material treasure in the wilderness. Set in the modern day, the town of Redemption, Arizona, is hardly a dot on the map but it is the most important place in the world for its townsfolk.
In the opening chapters, Redemption may be consumed by an inferno, which is interesting for two reasons. First, the inferno was caused by a plane crash, and a few of the locals know that someone very very important was on that plane . . . and someone even more important will exact horrible revenge on everyone concerned (or just nearby) if that death is confirmed. Second, there seems to be one survivor of the plane crash. His name is Solomon Creed.
Or so he thinks. Creed has amnesia. Creed has no idea where he is or who he is. But Creed is unusual in that he is almost perfectly white - white skin, white hair, light grey eyes - more a marble statue walking the earth than an albino. Creed also knows things instantly - how do diagnose a burn victim, the chemical composition of pharmaceuticals, and whether someone is suicidal - without any understanding of how. And Creed knows that he has been sent to Redemption to save a man. A man who was buried earlier that day.
In lesser hands, this story could be ridiculous bordering on comical. In Toyne's careful telling, the story of Solomon Creed's arrival in Redemption is a true thriller. The town of Redemption has a rich, complex history, and Toyne doles out the details with great skill, so the story evolves logically and relentlessly, and developments may occur at critical times but never serve as escapes for a writer who's written himself into a corner. Solomon Creed is a fascinating hero, bestowed with amazing talents and gifts yet never falling into boring superman territory. And the supporting characters of Redemption are given flaws and positive attributes. While there are a couple of true villains, in general Toyne imbues these characters with depth and humanity. To be sure, this is not "A Song of Ice and Fire" where a villain gets the Jaime Lannister treatment, but "The Searcher" is also only about half as long as one of Martin's tomes.
I'll stop now to keep this spoiler-free, but "The Searcher" is one of the most pleasant surprises I've had as a reader this year. I give this five stars not because this is a book that I want to re-read immediately or is an all-time classic, but it's been a long time since I've read the first volume in a planned series of books that had me so eagerly looking forward to the next installment. I may have to go back to Lee Child's "Killing Floor."
Highly recommended for fans of thrillers.
"The Searcher" is set in a remote Arizona town near the Mexican border - a tapped out mining town founded once upon a time by Jack Cassidy, a wandering priest who found divine revelation and material treasure in the wilderness. Set in the modern day, the town of Redemption, Arizona, is hardly a dot on the map but it is the most important place in the world for its townsfolk.
In the opening chapters, Redemption may be consumed by an inferno, which is interesting for two reasons. First, the inferno was caused by a plane crash, and a few of the locals know that someone very very important was on that plane . . . and someone even more important will exact horrible revenge on everyone concerned (or just nearby) if that death is confirmed. Second, there seems to be one survivor of the plane crash. His name is Solomon Creed.
Or so he thinks. Creed has amnesia. Creed has no idea where he is or who he is. But Creed is unusual in that he is almost perfectly white - white skin, white hair, light grey eyes - more a marble statue walking the earth than an albino. Creed also knows things instantly - how do diagnose a burn victim, the chemical composition of pharmaceuticals, and whether someone is suicidal - without any understanding of how. And Creed knows that he has been sent to Redemption to save a man. A man who was buried earlier that day.
In lesser hands, this story could be ridiculous bordering on comical. In Toyne's careful telling, the story of Solomon Creed's arrival in Redemption is a true thriller. The town of Redemption has a rich, complex history, and Toyne doles out the details with great skill, so the story evolves logically and relentlessly, and developments may occur at critical times but never serve as escapes for a writer who's written himself into a corner. Solomon Creed is a fascinating hero, bestowed with amazing talents and gifts yet never falling into boring superman territory. And the supporting characters of Redemption are given flaws and positive attributes. While there are a couple of true villains, in general Toyne imbues these characters with depth and humanity. To be sure, this is not "A Song of Ice and Fire" where a villain gets the Jaime Lannister treatment, but "The Searcher" is also only about half as long as one of Martin's tomes.
I'll stop now to keep this spoiler-free, but "The Searcher" is one of the most pleasant surprises I've had as a reader this year. I give this five stars not because this is a book that I want to re-read immediately or is an all-time classic, but it's been a long time since I've read the first volume in a planned series of books that had me so eagerly looking forward to the next installment. I may have to go back to Lee Child's "Killing Floor."
Highly recommended for fans of thrillers.
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March 26, 2016
I should start my views on this by stating that I'm a big fan of the author after enjoying his terrific Sanctus trilogy. I wondered what Simon Toyne would give us next.
Well, I'm delighted to say that Solomon Creed is a fantastic start (well I hope there will be more of them) to a new character and continuing story.
This has the author's usual attention to creating a rich and detailed story world coupled with a varied and interesting set of characters, none more so than the enigmatic and mysterious Solomon Creed.
It has a couple of very different stories running at the same time albeit from different era's and with a dose of supernatural it was a fantastic read.
Richly deserved 5 stars.
Well, I'm delighted to say that Solomon Creed is a fantastic start (well I hope there will be more of them) to a new character and continuing story.
This has the author's usual attention to creating a rich and detailed story world coupled with a varied and interesting set of characters, none more so than the enigmatic and mysterious Solomon Creed.
It has a couple of very different stories running at the same time albeit from different era's and with a dose of supernatural it was a fantastic read.
Richly deserved 5 stars.
September 10, 2015
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, being new to Simon Toyne and his work. I can say that I was pleasantly surprised. We had action, suspense, a tiny bit of something supernatural and a town called Redemption. Everything you could want from a book in this style.
Who is Solomon Creed and why is he in Redemption? Two questions that everyone, including Solomon, want answers to. Now I have finished, I am hoping that this is just the first in a series about Mr Creed and I look forward to the journey.
Who is Solomon Creed and why is he in Redemption? Two questions that everyone, including Solomon, want answers to. Now I have finished, I am hoping that this is just the first in a series about Mr Creed and I look forward to the journey.
May 29, 2016
I had been waiting for this book to come out in paperback for ages and as my luck would have it managed to receive an advanced copy of it. This is definitely a must read this year, it has everything you could possibly want from a thriller. It is very fast paced and I felt as though I was on a terrifying roller-coaster that I didn't want to get off. I found Solomon Creed very intriguing and there were quite a few twists and turns I wasn't expecting. I will be looking out for more of Simon's books. If they are anything like this one I just know they will be excellent.
December 17, 2015
Pretty good characters & started out okay but got weirder & weirder. Also seems like a ripoff--unintentional, I hope--of the 2010 movie Legion starring Paul Bettany & Lucas Black. Wonder if Peter Schink & Scott Stewart (the writers of Legion) have noticed since The Searcher's due to be made into a movie. Legion was even weirder but still better than this book. Oh, well, maybe they can get Paul Bettany to star in The Searcher; that'd help.
November 7, 2016
I am a big fan of Simon's Sanctus Trilogy and his new book 'Solomon Creed' offers all of the elements I enjoy in his writing - mystery, intrigue and memorable characters with a hint of the supernatural. I loved it and am looking forward to the next instalment of his new trilogy.
September 10, 2015
I actually put this one down. I just couldn't get through it. I'd been told by multiple people how good an author this is, but I just couldn't connect with anything here.
April 28, 2016
Really enjoyed this book - interesting protagonist seems to drop from the sky and start setting things right. Like a fable with 3-dimensional characters. Struggled to put it down.
May 3, 2016
Quite a good story but I didn't enjoy it as much as the Sanctus books.
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