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Quest (Onyx)

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Richard Ben Sapir is a master of historical fiction and "Quest" is his masterpiece. This simply is one of the best novels I have ever read. "Quest" is the modern-day search for the Holy Grail. The Cup of Christ is followed throughout history, resulting in the rise and fall of governments, fortunes won and lost, and inevitably, murder and international intrigue. The characters are extremely engaging and actually became a part of me as I read. If you enjoyed "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," find and absorb this thriller.

Another exellent novel by Richard Ben Sapir-"The Body," a novel of historical fiction set in context of an archeological dig. A crucified body is discovered in a rich man's tomb; the discovery reveals information that changes the lives of all in the encounter. Breathtaking and spiritually enriching!

Imagine a search for the Holy Grail, with the pure-of-heart "knight" an ex-cheerleader from Ohio and the "Arthurian" figure a New York City Cop. Throw in a James Bond-like Brit, lots of lore about jewels through history, mix with humor, suspense, and a love story, and you have this witty, intelligent thriller, which makes the Da Vinci Code look like simplistic nonsense it is. Although some of the contemporary references will seem a bit dated, this is one of the most entertaining and enjoyable books I've read. It's a shame it's out of print; if you find a copy, grab it, enjoy, and tell more people.

One of the best books I have ever read. I have bought, loaned, recomended and given away several copies, and still enjoy re-reading it every couple of years. Buy it.

The quest is as engrossing as it is educational. It has elements of "The Death of Arthur", "The Source", and "Indiana Jones and Last Crusade". The story is richly told, the villian truly evil and yet fascinating. It is such a good story, well told, that I recently ordered a replacement for the volume I lost when I loaned it a friend. A long time fan of "The Destroyer" series, I found this book to be an elegant departure.

this is one of the best books I have ever read(and I've read alot of books). It has action, an interesting search, and even a little romance. The history in it is very well written, and before you know it, you're learning something!! A book I would want if I were stranded somewhere.

My copy of this book came from a thrift store in Florida. I hadn't been planning to buy it, but my Aunt really thought it looked good. I thought it looked awful. My edition has a gold cover, with gems spilling over a map. I've had it kicking around my house ever since, and finally decided to give it a go.

And you know what? It really wasn't bad. It was even pretty okay. Sapir spiced up a fairly stock story (Sekwet of the Holy Gwail Number 21345001) with clever details and knowledge of the world of gemstones. He didn't take many of the any number of horribly predictable things he could have done. The plotting was clever and fast-paced. I mostly liked the characters.

Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a *great* book. There were places where the prose was very clunky, particularly towards the beginning. Still, it didn't slow me down or detract too badly from the entertainment.

I'll keep an eye out for more Sapir in the future.

I read this book some years ago, mostly because I had read a few of the Destroyer series, which I found fun, but hardly of the caliber this book achieves. I found it to be one of the best crafted pieces of historical fiction I had ever read. Sapir does a wonderful job of weaving together the stuff of legends and history with the magnitude of the Grail. He splices it all together with modern political intrigue and builds the search around such well developed and complex characters it is truly a read which will stay with you, as it has with me, for years and years. A truly enjoyable book and one I look forward to reading again and again.