"A United States diplomat disappears in front of hundreds of onlookers while attending a religious ceremony in the bushveld of Zimbabwe. Dominic Grey, Diplomatic Security special agent, product of a violent childhood and a worn passport, is assigned to investigate. Aiding the investigation is Professor Viktor Radek, religious phenomenologist and expert on cults, and Nya Mashumba, the local government liaison. What Grey uncovers is a terrifying cult older than Western civilization, the harsh underbelly of a country in despair, a priest seemingly able to perform impossibilities, and the identity of the newest target. Himself. The first work in a globe-hopping series whose protagonists investigate the world’s most bizarre and dangerous cults, The Summoner is a stylish, haunting novel of mystery and suspense that will linger long after the last page is turned."
(Description provided by: The Author on Amazon.com)
1000 + Books to Read Rating:
Yes, I did put TWO Five Stars up there. Let me explain why before I delve into the actual book.
I've given out Five Stars before on many different books. Five Stars, to me, means I thought it was a great book and I loved reading it. But giving Mr. Green's The Summoner Five stars and Five stars alone downplays how I felt about this book.
Dominic Grey is working for the U.S. Embassy and finds himself deep in the heart of an investigation involving the occult. Grey battles his own faith as he delves deeper into the occult to rescue the Ambassadors friend and must rely on his faith to save his and everyone else's lives.
I will say this: BUY THIS BOOK.
You will not be disappointed.
This is perhaps the first book that I've received through Review that I was shocked hadn't made it onto the NY Times Best Seller list. This book is a shining star example of what Indie authors should strive to be.
I'm extremely happy to note that it appears this is the first in a series featuring Dominic Grey. I will eagerly be awaiting another book!
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Disclosure: I received the above book from the Author to facilitate my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, only an honest one. The opinions I have expressed in the above post are strictly my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's regulation 16 CFR, Part 255; "Guides concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising."
2 comments:
Thanks for the rec! This sounds like a book my husband would really like. I'll have to look more into it.
No problem Alison! I hope your husband enjoys it as much as I did!
~ Melissa
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