The Eye of the Idol [Kindle Edition]

Paul Dayton (Author)

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The biggest thing on Jacob's mind was how he failed his Jesuit assignment when he stole the object he was asked to 'acquire' for the church. Little did he know that what he had done would initiate events leading not only to several beheadings, murders and the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, but to a conflict that would bring together the world's superpowers in a final showdown. With North Korea stirring the pot, could a single SIS agent from Britain prevent the disaster?
Meanwhile, RCMP Detective Antonin Aumont has a mystery on his hands. The murder and torture of an old man and the assassination of their only suspect was odd in itself, but he’d seen stranger things. It was the note – the old, cryptic Latin poem that had him wondering. Who wrote it, what did it mean and why would two people be dead because of it? Before the day was done, a true Pandora’s box would be opened...
Follow the trail of SIS agent Coleman, Detective Antonin and Professor Sanchez as they piece together the puzzle while running a race against time and enemies. Their goal? The Box and its incredible contents.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 359 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003Z0D1MG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,413 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Found this really entertaining and worth more than I paid., April 11, 2011

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This review is from: The Eye of the Idol (Kindle Edition)

I'm new to the whole ebook thing, and have purchased hardcover books until now. This is my very first ebook purchase.
I've read the reviews given here, which range from gushy to negative and unfair, in my opinion. Gushy is kind of useless, but unfair is too. To me, this is overall a great read and a nice intro to the ebook world. It reminds me of Cussler's books and I kept expecting Dirk Pit to appear out of the fog at any moment. Fortunately, unlike Cussler's work, the ending in this book was very real.

The first review on the list by GraceKrispy lists one dimensional characters. I found this to be exactly opposite - Abilio Sanchez, Amont and especially The SIS agent all seemed very real. The female character Michelle is to a lesser extent, but real all the same. I especially liked the exchanges between Sanchez and the agent Coleman, which was believable.

There were a lot of facts which made the read a little boring at times, but I found them important to the story. I was happy I was paying attention as a lot of these facts came in later on and factored in the storyline's twists and turns. I have to admit that reading some of the secondary stories also seemed a little much at first, but most of the stories read like short stories and were entertaining in themselves. I think that the one about the assasination of the archduke was unecessary, but again, there was stuff I didn't know there and I enjoyed it. I especially liked how they all tied together. I did look up some of the stories on the internet and was surprised to find out how closely they matched the author's version. Daton's links were also usefull, and his pictures too. I did wish they a few had better resolution. Not sure if this is possible.

As to the missing lines and issues mentioned by Grace, I didn't find any. My copy is fine and I think it might be something with the Grace's file...

I did find two misspelled words, but overall, this was a fantastic story and it only cost 99 cents! I think its worth more, and will be looking at the author's other stuff now - specifically his Dysfunctional Family book.

I would have rated this a four and a half because of the unecessary story and the two spelling mistakes, but hey - at 99 cents, this is a great bargain and a great read, so it's 5 stars.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Killer Thriller, April 4, 2011

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Deanna - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Eye of the Idol (Kindle Edition)

What a fantastic story. I loved the 17th century intrigue and it just kept ramping up from then on. It had all my favourite elements: adventure, suspense, mystery and wonderful characters. Paul Dayton has certainly done his research and there's a wealth of tasty historical titbits enriching this skilfully woven tale.

Looking forward to the sequel!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review from [...], October 27, 2010

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Ionia Martin "Ionia" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Eye of the Idol (Kindle Edition)

The Eye of the Idol

In Eye of the Idol, Paul Dayton has crafted highly memorable work with three-dimensional characters. Each new character introduced to the reader have their own set of worries, complexities and characteristics so believable it seems as if they could be standing right before you.

Before I was even through the first chapter, I already knew this book was a winner. Immediately attention grabbing and intense, Eye of the Idol seizes the reader's attention and refuses to let go.

With his excellent use of descriptions, Mr. Dayton pulls you into the setting of the book seamlessly. He has an amazing talent for transporting the reader well into the past and back to the present in one fluid motion. The writer opens a portal to yesterday so intriguing, that one cannot help but step through willingly.

The first character introduced in the book stirred raw emotion within this reviewer. Even through the remainder of the book I carried his burden with me as if it were my own. The reader feels as if he is a long-lost friend.

With a complex, well designed plot and fast paced storyline, this book left me positioned at the edge of my seat in anticipation of what would happen next. A subtle, yet warming amount of humor graces the pages of Mr. Dayton's book, making it a joy to read.

As the past and the present begin to form ever more solid ties to one another, the plot thickens and the reader is left breathless with suspense, wondering what will happen on the next page.

As multiple scenarios begin to build in the reader's mind of what the conclusion of this work might bring, Mr. Dayton once again surprises the reader with his fantastic ending. Try as I might, I couldn't guess what was in store for me; which made me love this book even more.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast-paced, quality read. For this reviewer, Paul Dayton's Eye of the Idol has earned five well-deserved stars. I look forward to reading further works by this remarkable author.

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