5 Stars for THE BROTHERS KEEPERS: Move over Dan Brown! There’s a talented new contender to the thriller fiction throne. His name is Matthew Peters, and incredibly, The Brothers’ Keepers is his first published novel. I don’t want to spoil the intrigue of this fascinating novel for prospective readers, so instead of commenting on the plotline, I’ll just offer an enticing riddle. What do you get when you mix a Jesuit historian, a political assassination, ancient religious clues, betrayal, multiple murders, ecclesiastical and political conspiracy at the highest levels, and a continent-sweeping treasure hunt for an unknown religious icon that could shake the very foundation of the Judeo-Christian world? Well, you get The Brothers’ Keepers, one hell of a heart-pounding read! Along with his prodigious plotting skills, Peters is also a masterful writer. As a political scientist, he takes a complicated, well-researched conspiracy scenario and breaks it down into an easily understandable format. His narrative is clear, concise, and often breathtaking. Although The Brothers’ Keepers is mainly an action-driven thriller, Peters draws realistic, relatable characters for the reader to care about. The dialog, in general, and the repartee between the two main protagonists sparkle with wit and realism. But of all this author’s various talents, perhaps his story pacing tops the list. I literally could not put this book down. With a houseful of guests, I kept sneaking off to my bedroom to consume another chapter until I read the last word in the wee hours of the following morning. Also, nestled amid the full-throttle suspense of The Brothers’ Keepers are a couple of themes that build steam with the plotline and fully surface after the last sentence has been digested. In whom should we place our trust? The government? The church? And perhaps the most nagging question of all: Which is most important, the facts of a situation or the overriding universal truth? As with all great books, The Brothers’ Keepers gives the reader great fodder for thought. I read a lot of books, but rarely does one touch me as this one has. The Brothers’ Keepers gets a resounding five-stars from me, along with my highest recommendation. My only disappointment is that I don’t have the sequel—or anything the talented Matthew Peters might write—to curl up with tonight. --Cynthia Ogren, author of Beautiful Monsters (Vigilante Publishing Group LLC) amzn.to/1pSrvrP
Posted on: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:01:44 +0000
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