I'm sorry to be so vulgar, this book blew. There was nothing redeeming about it. ( )

Some of the worst dialog I have ever read. Lots of sex and violence too. Plot was ok though. I really got the impression that the author did no research on the topics in his book. ( )

While this was a quick undemanding read I did have a few problems with the part of the story set in Edinburgh, namely our buses aren't yellow, you don't come out on to Craigleith Road when you leave police headquarters it is either Comely Bank or Fettes Avenue and crimes commited in either Roslin or Morningside would not be handled by police headquarters. I know I sound like a real grouch but given that the author makes a big deal about the research he has done surely he could have taken five minutes to speak to somebody that actually knows something about Edinburgh.

Anyway as I said it is an undemanding read that moves along at a good pace, a good Friday night leave your brain at the door read. ( )

Jess Silverton is an archaeologist investigation the Moche culture, replete with ritual torture, sacrifice and cannibalism, pornographic pottery, and sex with dead people. Adam Blackwood is investigating a mystery involving the Knights Templar. Mayhem ensues. The quintessential beach book (at least for me), combining true history, current events, and a body count that won't quit. Dan Brown on speed, or steroids, or *something*. Not high literature but good messy fun. ( )