"What do you get if you cross Indiana Jones with Dan Brown? Answer: David Gibbins" -- the review by the 'Mirror'. Well, not quite... it does have some of the makings of Indiana Jones, but less intense. Also some of the ingredients of Dan Brown, but less suspense. I liked it a little better compared to 'Atlantis' (which contained too much technical information, as far I am concerned). But just like 'Atlantis', the crux of the novel was to get to the archaeological artifact before the 'other party'. I would have classified this book as a thriller, and as such would have expected a little more action. Based on that, I give it only 2½ stars. This book captured my attention from the word go and I could not put it down. There is non-stop action and adventure, and the fact that some of the book takes place during dives is even better. The author gives a real sense of what it is like to dive in different kinds of water and situations. As a person of faith, the idea he presents about Jesus being involved in Mary M. is interesting, though not something new to book area and not something I find believable... however the fact that he takes people in history who were related and presents the possibility that they might have met Jesus at some point prior to his "ministery" years is an interesting idea. He is very much an Indiana Jones meets Dan Brown. Well worth the reading.
What do You think about The Last Gospel (2008)?
Good adventure story that has some interesting Christian ideas included.
—Andy
With each book I like his protagonist more and more.
—EliseAmelia
