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Feb 27, 2015forbesrachel rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A thoroughly researched thriller that revolves around an ancient mystery, and the treasure that it hides. John doesn't have the greatest of lives, but it is more or less stable thanks to a good job, and the help of his step-brother. Unbeknownst to him though, his brother sent something of immense value to him, and there are people that want it. People John thought he could trust turn out to be far less reliable than he hoped as the true shape of their relationships are revealed. It is only because of mutual need, that they are willing to work together to solve these riddles. A handful of illustrations are included for our benefit, this means we get a first crack at the puzzles, and while this is an amusing novelty, only those that are good at this sort of thing will have much luck. With so much intricacy to such ancient history, the author must explain a lot so that we can understand. Unfortunately, this is exactly how it comes off as. It is often inserted into dialogue, rather than emerging through natural conversation. Some characters do feel a bit unrealistic, but John himself makes for a honest, although a bit gullible, narrator. A good debut.