Sword of God (novel)

Sword of God (novel)

Infobox Book
name = Sword of God
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author = Chris Kuzneski
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country = USA
language = English
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genre = Thriller
publisher = Jove Books
pub_date = 2007
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isbn = 0515143561
oclc = 172991814
preceded_by = Sign of the Cross
followed_by = The Plantation

"Sword of God" was the third novel by "New York Times" bestselling author Chris Kuzneski. [ [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/28/books/bestseller/1028bestpapermassfiction.html New York Times] ] First published in September 2007 by Penguin Group (USA), the action thriller followed the exploits of Jonathon Payne and David "D.J." Jones as they slipped into the Islamic city of Mecca in order to rescue an American archaeologist. The book was endorsed by several notable authors, including Nelson DeMille, Vince Flynn, James Rollins, and Douglas Preston. [ [http://www.chriskuzneski.com/sword.html Book information at www.chriskuzneski.com] ]

Penguin UK released the British version of "Sword of God" in October 2007, and the book climbed to #6 on the British bestseller list. Despite its controversial subject matter, foreign rights have sold in several Muslim nations (Turkey, Indonesia, etc.) [ [http://www.chriskuzneski.com/news.html Latest news at www.chriskuzneski.com] ]

Plot summary

Off the coast of South Korea, a young boy discovers a cave that is bathed in human blood. Less than a week later, everyone in his village disappears... In Saudi Arabia, a female archaeologist unearths an artifact that threatens the historical foundation of Islam. To some Muslims, it is a discovery that must be silenced at all costs.

Meanwhile, an American soldier is brutally killed while interrogating one of the world’s most dangerous terrorists. Jonathon Payne and D.J. Jones, his former commanders, offer to spearhead the investigation. They quickly realize that there is more to this than terrorist reprisal; there is a plot in motion that will burn the world in the fires of a holy war. [ [http://www.chriskuzneski.com/sword.html Plot summary at www.chriskuzneski.com] ]

Reviews

From "Publishers Weekly" — “This globe-crossing action thriller, like its predecessor, evokes the spirit of Dan Brown with welcome doses of Lee Child’s ex-military tough-guy grit.”

From Vince Flynn — “A non-stop locomotive of a thriller. Combines labyrinthine plot twists, global terrorism, and the darkest depths of psychological warfare in a thriller that had me burning the midnight oil 'til breakfast... Kuzneski is a master in the making.”

From James Rollins — “"Sword of God" is as convincing as it is terrifying. Riveting and relentlessly paced, here is novel that will be consumed in one sitting. Chris Kuzneski proves again that he is thriller writer for the new millennium.”

From Douglas Preston — “Reading "Sword of God" is like jumping on a runaway freight train hurtling toward disaster, with the fate of the world in the balance... A fabulous premise, great characters, rich settings, and mach-5 pacing. Explosive!”

References

External links

* [http://www.chriskuzneski.com Chris Kuzneski's Official Site]


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