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Series: Lang Reilly Thrillers | Publication Date: May 2006

The murder of a friend leads Lang Reilly on a frantic search for answers from ancient caves in Germany to the secret catacombs beneath the Vatican.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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The murder of a friend leads Lang Reilly on a frantic search for answers from ancient caves in Germany to the secret catacombs beneath the Vatican.

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“The international setting and fast-paced action grip, and fortunately, Loomis's convincing protagonist possesses the intelligence and emotional depth to carry the reader… [Readers] looking to repeat The DaVinci Code experience will be satisfied.” −Publishers Weekly

"Dan Brown's fans will find The Julian Secret a delight." −I Love a Mystery

"I could not put this book down! As usual, Loomis kept me involved and surprised until the end. A highly recommended read."− Fresh Fiction

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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3.3 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars riveting and exciting thriller, May 6, 2006

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This review is from: The Julian Secret (Lang Reilly Thrillers) (Mass Market Paperback)

Former CIA agent Don Huff is in Seville, Spain writing a book about Sturmbahnfuher Skorzeny, an intimate member of Hitler's circle. One day when his housekeeper enters the house, she sees him shot to death. When lawyer Lang Reilly was asked by Ron's daughter to come to Spain to see if he can find any clues since the police aren't doing anything, he agrees because the deceased was his friend.

Lang and his lover Gurt who is a CIA agent on leave find out that all traces of his work on the hard drive are missing and the discs are missing. After asking lots of questions he notices they are being followed. When they return to the states Lang is shot and his car is blown up. Someone wants to make sure he and Gurt don't discover something that was in the manuscript, but if they want to stay alive that is something they must do. They travel across Europe, followed by assassins who keep trying to kill them and end up in Vatican City where secrets from the third century, World War II, and the present are revealed.

THE JULIAN SECRET is a riveting and exciting thriller that captures reader interest from the first page and keeps it throughout the entire book. Fans of Dan Brown will find this book just as riveting as the Da Vinci Code. Gregg Loomis is a talented storyteller who excels at creating characters that are heroic in an Indiana Jones sort of way. The protagonist performs tremendous feats so the audience feels he is an extraordinary person called to perform measures that would defeat a lesser person.

Harriet Klausner

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43 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Julian Secret is this year's best "beach book", May 20, 2006

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This review is from: The Julian Secret (Lang Reilly Thrillers) (Mass Market Paperback)

I picked up a copy of The Julian Secret on the way to the airport as I prepared to depart Atlanta for Frankfurt. I blame Gregg Loomis for the fact I didn't get any sleep on the way to Europe! Simply couldn't put it down. My Frankfurt destination made an interesting connection with the story (and yes, the beer is actually that much better). The recurring references to familiar spots in Atlanta; Manuels, Westminster, La Grotta, Park Place and even the true account of the cop who pulled the lady out of her car at the airport totally immersed me in the story. Loomis' dry wit is fabulous and caused me to laugh out loud a lot (much to the dismay of those who were trying to sleep without the benefit of noise elimination headsets).

Loomis' first book in this series, Pegasus Secret, was terrific but it was only a "warm up" for The Julian Secret. Julian is absolutely great in the very best sense of thrillers. He has an excellent grasp on the ancient history underlying the plot and brings it to life and into the 21st century (there were times I thought he must have lived in ancient Rome). I think it is one of the best of its genre and I'm sure the critics will agree.

I'm writing and transmitting this review from 34,000 feet. Lufthansa has a satellite wi-fi hot spot connection on some of their planes and I couldn't resist the temptation to "connect" to the internet and get this review out to you ASAP.

Loomis is a truly gifted story teller. Congratulations to him on a FANTASTIC book!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Again Loomis can't close the deal, August 3, 2006

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OK, Mr. Loomis is now 2 for 2 in not being able to "close the deal". In both The Pegasus Secret and The Julian Secret Mr. Loomis starts with a great premise but just can't quite figure out how to successfully end the story. The Julian Secret built to a good climax only to fall flatter than a pancake on page 349! I mean come on Mr. Loomis the secret is there is no secret? The dumb CIA bad guys get snookered by a man with no weapon? Oh I forgot Lang's girl friend somehow magically shows up (how??) at the last minute and voilà Lang and Gurt destroy 3 CIA agents quicker than a melting ice cream cone in the hot Texas desert (CIA Station Chief Reavers' speak - sounded like Dan Rather. Would some one in the CIA really talk like this? NOT.

Enough bad. The first 349 pages are worth the read (3 stars). Good historical points and interesting plot. Just stop at page 348 and call it a day. The last 22 pages are a complete bust. Mr. Loomis has the talent he just needs to complete the sale. It is a toss up whether I will read any more of Mr. Loomis' books. Depends on how bored I am.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Loomis delivers a solid thriller in The Julian Secret
Lang Reilly is your typical Atlanta attorney, if you discount the CIA background, gorgeous German girlfriend who's also a spy, and massive amount of money available through a... Read more

Published on January 28, 2010 by R. L. Mullins Jr.

4.0 out of 5 stars Dan Brownish...but not
This is my first book by Gregg Loomis. I could tell this was not the first Lang Reilly (the protaganist)book only because Mr. Loomis did a quick "catch-up" (back ground info. Read more

Published on January 22, 2010 by Stacie Strong

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor
I've enjoyed other books by Loomis but this one just didn't go anywhere. If you take out all the pages spent complaining about the indignities rich people have to endure when... Read more

Published on September 26, 2009 by pJamstudio

1.0 out of 5 stars Annoyed by author's and editor's inability to fact check
Unfortunately I had to put down this book after about 50 pages because I was just too pissed off with the disrespectfulness and misinformedness of the author. Read more

Published on August 26, 2009 by J. Wahl

3.0 out of 5 stars Meh, Just Okay
julian_big.jpgThe Julian Secret by Gregg Loomis was another purchase made on a gift card I received for Christmas. Read more

Published on July 9, 2009 by michaelsean

2.0 out of 5 stars good start - bad finish
The Pegasus Secret was engaging and well planned and a satisfying read. As the second book featuring Lang and Gurt, I anticipated a tight story line and the development of the... Read more

Published on September 4, 2008 by Wayne Berry

4.0 out of 5 stars Da Vinci Code - Light
When I first started reading the book, I thought that this was a complete rip off of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code (DVC). It wasn't. Read more

Published on March 13, 2008 by Brenda Pink

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall a good read if you go in without expecting Dan Brown.
This is not The Da Vinci Code. It would be a little unfair to make that comparison. However, the fact is that I am obsessed with these historical-cum-religious thrillers that use... Read more

Published on December 5, 2007 by Henry Philip

1.0 out of 5 stars never again
This book was annoying on so many levels....stilted, awkward prose, a protagonist that I found whiny, obnoxious and self centered, an implausible plot, and lots of posturing about... Read more

Published on October 22, 2007 by LAL

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I bought this book based on the Amazon reviews, which were mostly possitive. The story line is very interesting, unfortunately the main characters are not. Read more

Published on April 5, 2007 by Tracy A. Spencer

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Don Huff, Se�or Don, Sig Sauer, United States, Loomis Lang, Lang Reilly, Peter's Square, Herr Blucher, World War, Die Spinne, Franz Blucher, Gurt Fuchs, Emperor Julian, Swiss Guards, Herr General, King of the Jews, East German, The Romans, Langford Reilly, West Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie, Loomis Gurt, Pope Pius, Charlie Clough, Burt Sanders

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