Fantastic story line for history lovers! For Christian fiction lovers! For anyone!
The premise for this action packed story begins when an ancient letter is uncovered describing the hidden location of the actual cross Jesus Christ was crucified upon. A couple of archaeologists attempt to uncover the location while being pursued and threatened by many others - all with their own agendas for the cross. The story is compelling and leaves you wondering right till the end if they will complete their mission.
The premise for this action packed story begins when an ancient letter is uncovered describing the hidden location of the actual cross Jesus Christ was crucified upon. A couple of archaeologists attempt to uncover the location while being pursued and threatened by many others - all with their own agendas for the cross. The story is compelling and leaves you wondering right till the end if they will complete their mission.
Mike Lynch and Brandon Barr, who co-wrote the story, have created many likeable characters that move
the story forward. The depth of the cast is profound and involved. I enjoyed
spending time with the two main characters and wished even for a little more
time - developing their lives and their motivations beyond the present day. The many supporting characters are unique and
presented well. For my personal taste, I
found the cast a little difficult to keep track of at times, mostly from the foreign names. Overall though, this
did not hinder my enjoyment of the story.
The history in the story is rich and vibrant and enhances the fascinating
plot. I am not a history major or
enthusiast, so I cannot verify the accuracy of the historical data. However, I felt as a reader, the story’s flow
through history felt alive and authentic. There are time jumps in the story
from present day to the time of Christ and even including visits to early-century Jerusalem. The authors are
consistent at giving date and place prompts before each change which was very
helpful. The transitions were not
distracting in my opinion.
After The Cross is different from the typical genre I choose,
however I am glad for trying it. It could be compared to a 'Da Vinci Code' style mystery with action, suspense,
intrigue and even a little romance thrown in.
I was very impressed with the creative plot and twists that kept me
reading.
I recommend this book to action/history lovers abroad. If that is not your taste, I suggest you give
it a try anyway.
I had the opportunity to catch up with the author, Mike Lynch. He has some great thoughts and ideas about his book and I will post our interview next. In the mean time, here are a few links you might be interested in:
w/after-the-cross-brandon-I had the opportunity to catch up with the author, Mike Lynch. He has some great thoughts and ideas about his book and I will post our interview next. In the mean time, here are a few links you might be interested in:
Website: www.mikelynchbooks.com
Biography: Mike Lynch's first book, Dublin, came out in 2007, followed by When the Sky Fell, American Midnight, The Crystal Portal, and After the Cross. His next novel, Love’s Second Chance, is scheduled to be released by Ellechor Publishing in 2013. He has also published numerous short stories in various magazines. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and two children.
Book links:
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
barr/1101042506?ean=
9780982624203
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/After-
Cross-Brandon-Barr/dp/0982624204/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&
ie=UTF8&qid=1345050941&sr=1-1&
After the Cross is also available on Nook & Kindle
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