Sacred Bones

The Sacred Bones

Michael Byrnes reveals to us the ancient mysteries of the Holy Land. I feel this is a must-read for all men and women who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their power as children of God!

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Wonderful, well crafted, and easy read.

If you enjoy historical novels in the Dan Brown vein, then I believe you'll enjoy Sacred Bones. I couldn't put it down, it's smooth pace and enjoyable characters kept me reading long into the night.

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almost there

i love the plot and the writing style of the author , however i hate how the ending leaves u with more questions than answers . i would definitely recommend it as a good read.

I read this first, outstanding !

One of the best books in a long time !

Just like Dan Brown books

Byrnes has the same style of writing that Dan Brown does. If you enjoyed Brown's work you will enjoy this book also

Loved it!

This book has something for everyone: A religous back drop, love, murder, science, you name it. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Conspiracy and intrigue mixed with technology and religion!

On his debut novel, The Sacred Bones, author Michael Byrnes brings us a fascinating mix of myths, legends, and themes of today in a controversial story full of intrigue, conspiracy, murder, modern technology and religion- the perfect combination for a breath taking story.

The book starts with the story of the Knights of the Temple and their duties regarding the Church and its secrets. The story then moves forward and the suspense starts in Jerusalem's present time. A relic is stolen from beneath The Temple Mount leaving behind death, destruction, and confusion. Both Muslims and Jews are blaming each other for this incident and both start their own investigation. The Israelites authorities bring in antiques expert, Graham Barton, to help with the identification of the stolen relic and its commercial value, whereas the Palestinians bring in political mediador, Razak bin Ahmed bin al-Tahini, to conduct the investigation and to reduce tension among the radical Islamic groups ready to take action for the desecration of their El-Aqsa Mosque.

Meanwhile, in Vatican city, American geneticist Charlotte Hennesey, Italian anthropologist Giovanni Bersie, and Father Patrick Donovan work together to analyze and identify the human remains inside an ancient Jewish burial box - an ossuary.

This book is a roller coaster of emotions as all these characters find themselves inside a spider web of conspiracy, murder, potential war, cover up of evidence, and zealous actions to protect an ancient secret. Will the truth set them free? Or will the truth cause their death?

I highly recommend this book to readers looking for a fiction book tastefully written, while merging difficult topics with the eloquence of an experienced storyteller. I can see this book finding its way to the big screen and becoming a major motion picture.

Bravo Mr. Byrnes!

Reviewed by the author of The Window To My Soul; My Walk With Jesus

Great first novel! A fun read, lots of irony in ending.

Really enjoyed this first novel by Michael Byrnes.

Sacred Bones Rattling In Well Worn Territory

An ossuary of a man crucified discovered beneath Jerusalem and the intrigue and violence that surrounds it has the makings of a fair thriller.

In Sacred Bones however, I found author Michael Byrnes a bit overstretched at times and tedious in his attempts in accuracy at others.

This is the type of book would be fun if you know nothing about Jerusalem, archaeology, religious history/politics and military tactics. But if you are noted or quasi-expert in any of those fields, you will sadly find yourself rolling your eyes and groaning.Generally not wholesale mistakes, but there are a few, but enough pin pricks that the story slowly sinks.

Really, the strongest attributes of Sacred Bones is that Byrnes, unlike author Dan Brown, doesn't seem to take himself or the subject too seriously. It is what it is. A story on the fringe of plausibility.

Could it be?

Look at the cover and you know what's coming. The book has great forensic details and wonderful descriptions of Jerusalem and Rome but the characters are stilted, even the bad guy is much too fake and the crime he commits to get the bones is so not believable.

Too many print and visual artists out there looking to create a tsunami in Christianity. Good luck.

Plodding

This book is a tough slog. The characters and plot are so predictable. The story jumps from place to place with no smooth transitions.

That being said, I have to finish it to see if I was right.

The Sacred Bones

When a book cover trumpets in tabloid-y excess: Spies, muder, conspiracy - One unholy trinity, you know this is perfect fodder for airplanes or beaches. The tale opens with a group of mercenaries breaking into the sacred Temple Mount in Jerusalem and stealing a historical relic: an ossuary containing a 2,000-year-old skeleton bearing the marks of crucifixion. When the scene switches to the Vatican and the narrative introduces American geneticist Charlotte Hennesey, it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that the bones belong to Jesus Christ. Still, the narrative moves along snappily enough as it switches from shadowy politicking among Arab, Jewish and Catholic factions to fast-paced action sequences. Another bonus is that first-time writer Byrnes can construct a better sentence than Dan Brown of i The Da Vinci Code /i fame. His manages to conjure up plausible political motives for his characters, giving the book a sense of the tensions rife in contemporary Israel. And he keeps the technobabble and religious conspiracy theories to a minimum, which is an advantage. While this is hardly likely to start a fad a la i The Da Vinci Code /i , it does serve its purpose as solid weekend entertainment.

You Won't Be Able to Put it Down!

Through his amazing research and love for history, Byrnes has created an action packed novel you won't be able to put down. This was an astounding read filled with 'what if' possibilities!

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