Kate Kenyon, the wealthy young widow of an English aristocrat, has an addiction to mortal risk. She feeds it by engaging in the armed robbery with her accomplice and lover Ethan Brand. Their latest target is a priceless "Byzantine" icon. So far they have never had to shoot anyone—this time will be different. Retired CIA man Thomas Malloy is hired by a rich but ailing televangelist to courier his newly acquired painting from a Zurich bank to the local airport. Malloy anticipates trouble, but not the maelstrom of bullets and betrayal that threatens to pull him under. Sir Julian Corbeau is an international criminal holed up in Switzerland to avoid U.S. extradition. He is also the sadistic head of the modern Knights Templar. He had the painting and now seeks a bloody revenge on those who stole it. The secrets of the painting gradually unfold to reveal how the only true image of Christ could exert so malignant an influence on all those who possess it.
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'I got paper friction burns on my fingers and pressure sores elsewhere because I could barely move until I'd finished it. Things were so tense that at several points I had to remind myself to breathe.' Dovegreyreader's literary blog'A marvellously thrilling book ... the distinction between villain and hero is constantly blurred... a most enthralling story.' Paul Doherty, author of the Hugh Corbett mysteries'...a rattling good yarn. Fast paced, exciting and very very filmic.' Random Jottings of a Book and Opera Lover
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Craig Smith is a former professor at the University of North Colorado. His first novel The Whisper of Leaves won a bronze medal in ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards.
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Sizzling,
By AvidReader "AvidReader" (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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I just finished this book and it nearly melted my brain! Sizzling action and the characters were vividly drawn. I felt like I knew the characters and was sad when the story came to an end. The changes in time and venue were exquisite and left me wanting more. They really added to the excitement and helped to build the suspense. I loved it, and I hope to read more of the same from Craig Smith. I'm about to order a few copies for birthday gifts.
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Smith writes with intelligence, breathless intrigue and action. The Painted Messiah is an amazing read that has caused me to put everything else on my plate to one side until I "rode this pony" to the finish line. The character development is crystal and I found myself caring deeply for the protagonists. The research Smith has done is historically fascinating and the book was deeply satisfying. Thank goodness that Craig Smith is now in the American market !! Move over Morell, Ludlum, Cornwall and Diehl, Smith is coming to town !!
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This is not a typical novel I would read, but my sister wanted me to read it since the author is one of her best-friend's cousins. From the moment I picked it up the action immediately began. The story is interesting in the sense that the time frame travels between present day and A.D.
After Kate Kenyon's husband died in a climbing accident she begins a life seeking dangerous excursions. Along the way she meets college student Ethan Brand and he is attracted to both Kate and her thrill-seeking life style. They fall in love and their life consists of the latest adventure involving stealing from others. Up until their stealing of the ancient portrait of Christ, their crimes have been free from hurting others. However, they stole the portrait from an international crimimal hiding from the U.S. in Switzerland. He wants revenge on the criminals that broke into his estate and stole his most valued possession. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I haven't finished a book this quickly in awhile! A definite must read! Catherine Jean Schoenbauer-Humphrey, author of When the Smoke Clears- How to Survive and Be Better Off With or Without Your Cheating Spouse
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