I believe this is also available under a different name because it was very familiar...but a good second read. I like the misfit Will Piper...and the premise of the book of souls.
This book is also sold under the title "Secret of the seventh son". I believe the difference in the names comes from the publishing country USA/UK. Much like "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone" vs. "Harry Potter and The Philosophers stone" Otherwise this is the exact same book regardless of the title and is a FANTASTIC read!
This started off kinda slow and disjointed, at least for me but then by page 81-100 it all clicked and I was hooked.
Great storylines (3) that converge together to make your head spin and think-What if???
Well developed characters, bits of backstory and good quick action kept me turning the pages well past my bedtime.
Looking forward to book 2.
Great storylines (3) that converge together to make your head spin and think-What if???
Well developed characters, bits of backstory and good quick action kept me turning the pages well past my bedtime.
Looking forward to book 2.
Book Description
Originally published as Secret of the Seventh Son.
Assigned to the high-profile "Doomsday" serial killer case, FBI agent Will Piper is hitting dead end after dead end. The victims seem to have nothing in common: age, background, or even the way they die. All that connects them is a postcard each received in the mail announcing his or her date of death--all sent from Las Vegas, where a brilliant computer scientist leads a double life. Just when agent Piper finds a credible lead, he's removed from the case. Continuing the investigation on his own, he must outwit a ruthless team of covert operatives from Area 51 protecting the government's greatest secret. From a medieval monastery to a cutting-edge government laboratory, Library of the Dead delivers a richly detailed, thought-provoking exploration of fate, predestination, and the choices we make in life.
Book Review
I enjoyed this historical thriller from Glenn Cooper. I loved his voice and humor and found it to be a very clever story and an excellent debut. The characters are fascinating and the plot held my interest until the last page. I love how he tied the past into the present and switched back and forth in time effortlessly. I now look forward to reading the next book in the series. I would highly recommend this series to those who enjoy historical mysteries.
Originally published as Secret of the Seventh Son.
Assigned to the high-profile "Doomsday" serial killer case, FBI agent Will Piper is hitting dead end after dead end. The victims seem to have nothing in common: age, background, or even the way they die. All that connects them is a postcard each received in the mail announcing his or her date of death--all sent from Las Vegas, where a brilliant computer scientist leads a double life. Just when agent Piper finds a credible lead, he's removed from the case. Continuing the investigation on his own, he must outwit a ruthless team of covert operatives from Area 51 protecting the government's greatest secret. From a medieval monastery to a cutting-edge government laboratory, Library of the Dead delivers a richly detailed, thought-provoking exploration of fate, predestination, and the choices we make in life.
Book Review
I enjoyed this historical thriller from Glenn Cooper. I loved his voice and humor and found it to be a very clever story and an excellent debut. The characters are fascinating and the plot held my interest until the last page. I love how he tied the past into the present and switched back and forth in time effortlessly. I now look forward to reading the next book in the series. I would highly recommend this series to those who enjoy historical mysteries.
