The Blurb
When the writings of 16th-century visionary Nostradamus ring alarmingly true, Jonathon Payne and David Jones find themselves in a life-or-death race to stop those who would use the seer's predictions for their own dark purposes.
In an adventure that spans two continents and several centuries, Payne and Jones must locate a sacred text that may change everything about the future.
In an adventure that spans two continents and several centuries, Payne and Jones must locate a sacred text that may change everything about the future.
About
Chris Kuzneski is known for writing thrillers centered around the duo of Jonathon Payne & David Jones. Payne & Jones, retired members of MANIACs-an elite Special Forces unit in U.S. military are practically trained to tackle any kind of problem.
Payne is now heading company of his father- Payne & Co. and Jones is a private detective. They meet a lady at a fundraiser organised by Payne's company.She is there to speak to them about a historical mystery. The duo are presented with a photocopy of a mysterious and cryptic letter that contains the prophecies of Nostradamus, a prophet from the 16th-century.
My Views
Reading Kuzneski for the first time, I was impressed by the way he writes phenomenally researched books. After reading and enjoying The Prophecy, I was struck by the Kuzneski fever and decided to pick a Kuzneski novel straight away. The Prophecy indulges you in itself a way no other thriller does. Once you start reading Prophecy you do not plan to sleep. The banter between the two central characters is hilarious and keeps the story from weighing down. You actually feel that you are standing between the two buddies. The novel is packed with a series of fights featuring some very sophisticated defensive gear.
Sometimes one feel that he kinda tries to go the 'Dan Brown way' but that certainly is not the case. Though both write the same genre, Kuzneski's writings are far more different than Dan Brown's. Although its difficult not to associate the book with The Da Vinci Code but the most notable thing that sets itself apart from Da Vinci is the fact that its not about religion. Its a refreshing change without deviating from the genre too much.
But sometimes one feels that Kuzneski is lost in its own side trips. He seems to put everything in the book he knows about a city or a person, for instance, Pittsburgh and Nostradamus. He seems to go on and on when it came to describing Cathedral Of Learning. Sometimes it takes so many pages for the story line to inch forward.At 400+ pages The Prophecy could have been easily finished within 200.
The book is a great read but do not expect the writing to be any close to that of Dan Brown or Clive Cussler's though having a great share of entertainment. Must read for those who love the genre.
Know more about the book and the author at www.chriskuzneski.com
Get the Paperback copy on Flipkart or download the Java ebook for mobile here.
Sometimes one feel that he kinda tries to go the 'Dan Brown way' but that certainly is not the case. Though both write the same genre, Kuzneski's writings are far more different than Dan Brown's. Although its difficult not to associate the book with The Da Vinci Code but the most notable thing that sets itself apart from Da Vinci is the fact that its not about religion. Its a refreshing change without deviating from the genre too much.
But sometimes one feels that Kuzneski is lost in its own side trips. He seems to put everything in the book he knows about a city or a person, for instance, Pittsburgh and Nostradamus. He seems to go on and on when it came to describing Cathedral Of Learning. Sometimes it takes so many pages for the story line to inch forward.At 400+ pages The Prophecy could have been easily finished within 200.
The book is a great read but do not expect the writing to be any close to that of Dan Brown or Clive Cussler's though having a great share of entertainment. Must read for those who love the genre.
Know more about the book and the author at www.chriskuzneski.com
Get the Paperback copy on Flipkart or download the Java ebook for mobile here.
Author: Chris Kuzneski
Title: The Prophecy
Genre: Thriller, Fiction
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 2009
Pages:406
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