Unholy Grail
by D.L. Wilson
Published by Berkley
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Reviewed by Kornelia Longoria
Father Joseph Romano is a Jesuit priest and a researcher. While working on one of his theories with the help of two students, he receives a mysterious phone call. The caller tells him that he has an original parchment written by Jesus' brother, James, which could bring a lot of changes and completely reform Christian beliefs. Very eager to get the manuscript, Father Romano agrees to meet the caller at Grand Central Station.
In the meantime, Brittany Hamar receives a very similar call. She is also promised to receive the original Gospel, which could be the breaking point for her new book called "Jesus Fraud." Brittany is very determined to reveal some of her new theories regarding Jesus and his bloodline. The mysterious document would help make her book more credible and overcome some of the old and traditional beliefs.
Father Romano arrives at the Grand Central Station and anxiously awaits the meeting. Suddenly, he hears a gunshot and a minute later he is handed a wooden box by a passer by who disappears in the crowd. Not paying too much attention to the content of the box, Father Romano rushes to help the shot woman (who later turns out to be Brittany Hamar). Not until a little later, when he remembers about the box, does he discover that it contains a gun and that he was probably being framed not only in the assassination of the writer but the priests who start dying shortly after the unfortunate meeting.
When reading the title and the blurbs on the cover, you can't help but notice the familiarities of this book with the famous book by Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code. However, I would say that Unholy Grail by D.L Wilson is a little less complex, thus easier to follow and equally engrossing.
The book is a superbly paced thriller that keeps you on your toes from the very beginning. The historical facts are skillfully intertwined with the story line, making the reader understand the background of the book better without jeopardizing the pace of the book.
Armchair Interviews says: Unholy Grail is a very recommended adventure thriller.
Author's Web site: http://www.dlwilsonbooks