Red Templar. Paul Christopher (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
This is the 6th book in Christopher's Templar series and I have enjoyed every one of them. This one takes place mostly in Russia so the frequent use of Russian dialogue seemed to slow down the pace of my reading as I tried to pronounce the Russian words & then decifer what was said. There was also a lot of Spanish dialogue from the main character's sidekick. this also slowed down the pace as I don't know Spanish. However, the use of these languages did not deter from the storyline. Paul Christopher's "Red Templar" is the sixth and far and away the best entry into his terrific Templar series featuring Col. John 'Doc' Holliday. Christopher (a well-cloaked pseudonym) further establishes his credentials as a master of developing characters and atmosphere, easily on a par with the greatest in any genre. In this episode, Holliday and sidekick Eddie Alfonso, a Cuban/Russian bear of a man who joined Holliday in a previous adventure, are pulled into a labyrinth of deception and intrigue by a mysterious and erratic former Soviet who has convinced them he knows the location of the near-mythical fourth Templar sword that, by implication, can unlock certain secrets dating back to the Crusades and that could change the course of world religion and, perhaps, metaphorically dethrone the mighty Catholic Church. There are those at home and abroad who want to stop Holliday's quest, and in this sprawling adventure they use all manner of method to exact that end. I can't say too much without giving away key plots, but the closing chapters are literally explosive and fascinating in their historical roots. This is a marvelous adventure and well worth the trip. Paul Christopher has, from 'Michaelangelo's Notebook' through 'Red Templar', thoroughly established himself as one of the best action/adventure writers ever to put pen to paper.
What do You think about Red Templar. Paul Christopher (2013)?
If you can have a new Dan Brown or Indiana Jones you can always have Paul Christopher.
—nicole12358
Very enjoyable. I love Templar-related fiction.
—jane
