I realize that refusing to read a book because of the text on the dust cover is unfair. One could easily miss a gem, just because the blurb was... not up to par, let's say. So I have to account for the reasons of repulsion I feel, and here is my first try:
Horrified, Lisa finds clues at the crime scene left behind for her by her mentor—clues to a secret kept hidden for centuries. These clues make her a prime suspect in the murder investigation, and also put her directly in the cross-hairs of a deadly commando group that proves to be none other than a contemporary offshoot of the Inquisition.
They want an ancient document that reveals a secret so explosive it could change the world—a document they’ve been tracking for centuries. Led by a sadistic priest and a vicious but very accomplished nun with excellent military cred, their mission is to destroy the document—no matter what the cost in blood.
- Clues at the crime scene left by mentor (obviously in the process of being murdered, slowly and painfully). Check.
- Secret kept hidden for centuries. Check (unless it's a forgotten recipe for humus).
- These clues make her a prime suspect in the murder investigation. Check.
- Deadly commando group. Check.
- Which appears to be no less than a contemporary offshoot of the Inquisition. Check.
- Ancient document. Check.
- A world-changing secret. Check.
- A sadistic priest and a vicious but very accomplished nun. Check, CHECK!
4 comments:
OTOH, if it does contain a secret recipe for humus (without the Jalapenos, I hope) that might be worth the discounted, used-book price.
That I absolutely agree with.
Big deal , this is just the front page of my local newspaper.
Then it looks like you live in interesting times and in an interesting place ;-)
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