Sign of the Cross

by Chris Kuzneski

Overview

On a Danish shore, a Vatican priest is found—hanging on a cross. The next day, the same crime is repeated…this time in Asia and Africa. Meanwhile, deep in the legendary catacombs near Orvieto, Italy, an archeologist unearths a scroll dating back two thousand years, revealing secrets that could rock the foundations of Christianity. Its discovery makes him the most wanted criminal in all of Europe. But his most dangerous enemies operate outside the law of man...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101483978
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/26/2006
Series:	Payne & Jones , #2
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	432
File size:	651 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Chris Kuzneski is the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Crown, The Prophecy, The Lost Throne, Sword of God, Sign of the Cross, and The Plantation. His thrillers have been published in more than 20 languages and are sold in more than 40 countries. He grew up in Pennsylvania and now lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"A remarkable new writer." — Nelson DeMille
"A fast-moving adventure of sins and secrets loaded with atmosphere, intrigue, and suspense." — Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Templar Legacy
"Like The Da Vinci Code on steroids." — USA Today Bestselling Author Thom Racina

Editorial Reviews

Kuzneski elbows his way into the overcrowded field of the papal thriller with his sophomore effort (after 2002's racially charged The Plantation), combining the requisite plot twists and Da Vinci-esque secret histories with a Passion of the Christ-like attention to gore. And there's plenty of opportunity for gore: Kuzneski kicks off the action with a nasty crucifixion in modern-day Denmark. It turns out the victim is a Vatican priest, and his murder is just the first. Meanwhile, maverick archeologist Dr. Charles Boyd and his assistant Maria Pelati discover a 2000-year-old scroll underneath the Italian town of Orvieto that contains "a secret that would change... the history of the world forever." Instantly, the two become the most wanted people in Europe, pursued by the Vatican, a large measure of Western European law enforcement and two freelance CIA agents. As the chase begins, more crucified priests are turning up across the globe, and the head of Interpol's new homicide division, Nick Dial, finds himself edging closer to the heart of a centuries-old coverup. Cat and mouse games accelerate and alliances shuffle as the overstuffed plot brings its numerous players together, but excessive detail and exposition-heavy dialogue slow the action. Despite its flaws, Kuzneski knows what fans of the genre want: compelling and well-researched history, high-tech 21st-century sleuthing and a lot of action. (Oct.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

"A remarkable new writer." — Nelson DeMille
"A fast-moving adventure of sins and secrets loaded with atmosphere, intrigue, and suspense." — Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Templar Legacy
"Like The Da Vinci Code on steroids." — USA Today Bestselling Author Thom Racina

From the Publisher

"Erik Jansen was about to die. He just didn't know how. Or why." Dick Hill snares listeners with these compelling opening sentences and doesn't let go. Chris Kuzneski (THE PLANTATION, 2002), offers his contribution to the popular mystery genre involving cover-ups and dark secrets about Jesus, Christianity, and the Catholic Church. First, a series of horrific crucifixions occurs in Denmark, Asia, and Africa. Then, in Orvieto, Italy, an archaeologist and his assistant discover a bronze cylinder containing "a secret that would change the history of the world forever." Immediately, an assortment of mercenaries, Vatican officials, and CIA and Interpol agents are hot on their trail. Hill's performance takes listeners on an international thrill ride, skillfully navigating three convoluted plots until they collide in a breathtaking conclusion. S.J.H. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

JUNE 2009 - AudioFile