Devil's Verse by Joseph Nicholas
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- Pub. Date: June 2009
- 248pp
- Sales Rank: 143,500
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: June 2009
- Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
- Format: Hardcover, 248pp
- Sales Rank: 143,500
- ISBN-13: 9781440149528
- ISBN: 1440149526
Synopsis
In Devil's Verse, paleographer Dr. Natasha Azshatan sets out to prove her friend, a Russian Orthodox priest, was murdered and did not commit suicide as investigators presume. Above Father Elijah's hanging corpse-apparently written in blood by his own hand-is the Latin palindrome known as The Devil's Verse, words that Natasha translates to read, "We wander in darkness and are consumed by fire."
After the local sheriff is murdered in the same manner, Natasha's quest to discover why the priest was killed and by who takes on a sudden urgency and transports her far away from Washington State's small island town of Jerrell's Cove to the exotic cities of Istanbul and Rome. As an expert at authenticating and analyzing Greek and Latin handwriting, Natasha relies on her unique background to solve the mystery, and in doing so, manages to uncover and thwart the dangerous ambitions of a most unlikely villain. She wrestles demons and unlocks ancient secrets as she fights to stay alive in her journey of life, death, mind and spirit that may just save the world from a very dark destiny.
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The Secret Is Big!by Kristianne_Hawkins
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September 13, 2009: Devil's Verse was awesome! I ordered it at the same time as I pre-ordered Lost Symbol and devoured it last weekend. I liken it to a cross between Twilight and Da Vinci Code, but it has a completely different plot and is truly original! I recommend Devil's Verse for anyone looking to read a fast paced historical thriller.
Captivated My Imagination!by Neva_Winslow
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September 13, 2009: This was a really fun read. Natasha discovers that her friend, a Russian orthodox priest may have been murdered because of secrets that he uncovered within the mysterious prophecies of the bible. Secrets, that if revealed would thwart the well laid plans of a powerful immortal hell-bent on a deadly power grab.
She follows clues from archaeology, the bible and ancient palindromes, that lead her from Seattle to Rome, London and Istanbul on her quest for the truth. But the truth turns out to be an amazing set of secrets that captivated my imagination and to be honest, completely astounded me. And it's all woven together and innerlaced perfectly.This was a wonderous adventure and I finished it with a feeling of great satisfaction. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys and Indiana Jones / Da Vinci Code type of adventure thriller.I Also Recommend: The Lost Symbol, The Lost Symbol, Devil's Verse, Devil's Verse.
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