“Johnson takes a big gamble by telling such a complex tale invoking every genre imaginable while juggling distinct and deep characterizations. The bet pays off, resulting in a story that will be popular with book clubs and fun to discuss.” —Associated Press
New York City, New Year’s weekend, 2001. Jillian Guthrie, a troubled young journalist, stumbles onto a tantalizing mystery: the same man, … the same man, unaged, stands alongside Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, and Gandhi in three different photographs spanning eighty-five years of history.
In another part of town, Will—an enigmatic thirty-three-year-old of immense charm, wit, and intelligence—looks forward to the new year with hope and trepidation. Haunted by his secret past and shadowed by a dangerous stranger, he finds himself the object of an intense manhunt spearheaded by an ambitious Vatican emissary and an elderly former UN envoy named Hanna.
During the next forty-eight hours, a catastrophic event unites Will, Jillian, and Hanna—and puts them in the crosshairs of a centuries-old international conspiracy. Together, the three must unravel an ancient curse that stretches back two millennia and beyond, and face a primal evil that threatens their lives and thousands more.
Award-winning science-fiction mastermind Kenneth Johnson blends epic adventure, romance, and evocative drama into an intense supernatural thriller rooted in one of the great untold legends of human history.
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Very well written book. Kept me turning the pages to see what happened next. A spiritual based story of a man who has lived for two millennia and his adventures thru history with well known historical figures and his influence on history. It climaxes with a show down between the man of legends and the devil who has been pursuing him thru the ages. Well written no typos or grammar mistakes. It is left that there could be a sequel which I will look for. Enjoyed it tremendously.
This book was unique and totally absorbing. The story goes back and forth showing Will, as an average, thirty-year-old man with brown hair and eyes, interacting with people of all ages, nationalities, and lifestyles. He speaks many different languages and seems to somehow know exactly what each person needs to make their lives better, even before they do. After a few chapters, you realize he’s been around for a long, long time and appears to be some kind of angel that helps people, however he turns out to be much, much more. I found it heart-warming and inspirational and highly recommend it to anyone who likes supernatural fiction with religious overtones. A real page-turner.
Spectacular!!!
This book offers is a haunting view of a dystopian future
I loved this book so much, it’s difficult to find another that will keep my interest as much as this one did. You know how you feel when you know you’ve got a good book in the wings, how every chore becomes lighter, easier to do. This is how I felt, and believe me, after reading for as many years as I have, it’s not a small feat.
The story of a man going through life while meeting up with incredible people is mesmerizing. His plight, not so much, and you sort of feel for him and wish that he would be taken back in the fold. I can’t believe our Creator would demand this of him. But, of course, this is fiction and it is also well-researched fiction. So it does appear to be real.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who considers wronging their neighbor or a friend anytime soon. A great dose of thinking awaits you.
An extraordinary story told through the voices of many characters. I applaud the author’s ability to make the narrative ring uniquely true for each individual character. This book could easily become a movie.
Had no clue what I was getting into but once I jumped in, I couldn’t get out! It was a great story with many twists and ah-ha moments. Left a intriguing smile on my face when I was done and contemplating “what if….” 🙂
Loved this book. So interesting and had me turning the pages to see what would happen. Worth your time
I have nothing to add to the previous reviews and am only adding my 5 stars in hopes it will encourage others to read this very interesting book.
Just finished this book. Very well written. The story did not go where I thought it was going to go, based on the synopsis, but I loved this book. One of the best books I have read lately.
One of the best historical novels I’ve ever read!!! Set in the present but with many ‘memories’ of living in the past. Character development is very well done, and the big mystery of the book kept me up late, page turning! The moral lessons here are wonderful. I read at least two books a week, every week, this one is a real stand out!!!
This was a very well written book. No extra wordiness at all. Couldn’t put it down. Hope he writes many more.
I love this book! It is so well written that I couldn’t put it down. It is exciting with lots of action and drama. It is emotional and thought provoking. It is rough and tough and sweet and romantic. Well done, Mr. Johnson!