Vincent LaBont is a world-class artist who attributes his creative ability to a chair he owns-a chair that he claims was created and empowered by Leonardo Da Vinci. When his home catches fire, Vincent is severely burned trying to rescue the chair. Later he realizes the chair was stolen before the house burned. Distraught that his creative abilities no longer exist without the chair, Vincent's son Paul, a painter himself, sets out for Italy where they suspect the chair has been taken. While Vincent contemplates his life in California without the chair, Paul grapples with his skepticism: Is Leonardo's chair real? Does it possess ancient power to create? Ultimately he, too, is seduced by the idea of the chair's power. Will he use the chair to recreate one of Leonardo's paintings? Will he become another anonymous copyist?
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An exploration of the vulnerability of mankind as acceptance of superstition and the evil beneath...worthy addition to bookshelves... -- Diane Moore, Christian Book Previews
DeSimone has the genius to weave art history into a first-rate tale of suspense. -- Jim Miller, The Daily Sentinel
DeSimone has the genius to weave art history into a first-rate tale of suspense. -- Jim Miller, The Daily Sentinel
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John DeSimone is an author who?as his novel reveals?is interested in the nexus of human gifts and God's grace. He lives in Orange, Calif., and is a member of the California Writers Club of La Habra. He has two adult children.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Gripping and compelling,
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This review is from: Leonardo's Chair (Paperback)
Fact or fiction? "Leonardo's Chair" is written with such conviction, insight and authority, the reader wonders if this chair truly exists. Is it a blessing or a curse?
Using art history as his backdrop, John DeSimone paints a masterful tale of mystery, suspense and romance. Characters come alive and almost walk off the pages. The world DeSimone creates is filled with good and evil; suspense and mystery; tradegy and sorrow; love and despair. DeSimone's masterpiece grips the reader from beginning to end and leaves the reader longing for a sequel. Excellent!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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4 1/2 Stars...An Artistic Thriller!,
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Most thrillers are all thrill and no substance. "Leonardo's Chair" follows in the footsteps of "The Rule of Four" and "A Conspiracy of Paper," providing a fast-paced story full of historical mystery.
Paul LaBont is a man overshadowed by his father's artistic genius. When a fateful fire leads to tragedy for Paul's parents, he is sent halfway around the world in an effort to restore his family. A mystically empowered antique, a chair once owned and used by Leonardo Da Vinci, promises riches and glory--as well as omens of death. Paul finds himself wrestling with temptations within and without, finally facing the truth of Jesus' teaching via Leonardo's masterpiece, The Last Supper. DeSimone draws interesting characters and visually sumptuous settings. I enjoyed the journeys of Paul and his mother, in particular. Paul's father, Vincent, (mysteriously referred to as "Victor" on the back cover) was less well defined. My only real complaint, though, was the lack of surprise in the climactic scenes. Nevertheless, DeSimone leaves plenty of room for a great sequel. This is a series worth latching onto.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Rich Web,
This review is from: Leonardo's Chair (Paperback)
Brilliant presentation of not only the art world and the use of the English language, but also full of mystery, romance and thought provoking issues. The author grabbed my attention from the beginning pages and I found that I did not want to put the book down!!! I found the "study questions" at the end of the book a unique concept which provided additional insight into what the author was attempting to portray.
Although a complete story in itself, the ending of the book easily lends itself to another sequel. Can hardly wait to read more from this author.
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