When international jewel theives attempt to steal the Hope Diamond from the Simthsonian Institute, only Dr. Abigail Mitchell stands in their way. Abby soon realizes she alone holds the pieces to the complicated puzzle in this deadly game. It is in this context that her faith will be put to the ultimate test as she confronts the father who abandoned her, the betrayal of the only man she has ever loved, and the possibility that she may lose her life because of the legendary gem.
Eye of the God
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Although she speaks and writes, Ariel Allison is first and foremost the wife of Ashley, and mother of London, Parker, Marshall, and Colby. She has a penchant for adrenaline-infused madness such as rock climbing, running marathons, and jumping off bridges – as if raising four preschool boys were not adventure enough. Her first novel, Eye of the God, released in October 2009, from Abingdon Press. She is the co-author of Daddy Do You Love Me: a Daughter’s Journey of Faith and Restoration (New Leaf Press, 2006), Jesus: Dead or Alive (Regal Books, 2009), and the Justin Case series of children’s books (Harvest House, 2010). In addition, Ariel is also the assistant director of the nationwide book club, She Reads. When not immersed in a book, changing a diaper, or rescuing her dog from the death-grip of a toddler, you can find Ariel loitering in her little corner of cyberspace at www.arielallison.com. She also ponders on life and literature at www.shereads.org. She and her family make their home in Texas, which is, according to her husband, the greatest state in the union.
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69 of 78 people found the following review helpful
By Tracy
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I loved this book!! Full of suspense, intrigue and history. I couldn't put it down. It brings so many elements together and keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Very well written. The flashbacks flow seamlessly with the rest of the story. I learned so many things I never knew about the Hope Diamond and couldn't help but fall in love with the characters and their personal histories that play such an important part of the story.
I love how the author brought so many different elements to the book. Romance, mystery, suspense and the hurts that we all have experienced in life. If you enjoy a good suspenseful novel, then this is the one for you!
Very well written. The flashbacks flow seamlessly with the rest of the story. I learned so many things I never knew about the Hope Diamond and couldn't help but fall in love with the characters and their personal histories that play such an important part of the story.
I love how the author brought so many different elements to the book. Romance, mystery, suspense and the hurts that we all have experienced in life. If you enjoy a good suspenseful novel, then this is the one for you!
38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By S. N. Davis
Format:Paperback
I received this book at the Public Library Association conference in Portland, Oregon as an advance copy.
I am very cynical about Christian fiction, rarely have I found them worth the time to read, they also have a tendency to become preachy or heavily reliant on throwing about the name of Jesus or stretching Christian symbolism beyond the breaking point to fit the plot. Eye of the god did none of these things. It was consistently honest in portraying the thoughts and emotions of the characters.
As hinted at the end of the book I am looking forward to the sequel(s).
I am very cynical about Christian fiction, rarely have I found them worth the time to read, they also have a tendency to become preachy or heavily reliant on throwing about the name of Jesus or stretching Christian symbolism beyond the breaking point to fit the plot. Eye of the god did none of these things. It was consistently honest in portraying the thoughts and emotions of the characters.
As hinted at the end of the book I am looking forward to the sequel(s).
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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The art thief ring the Collectors wants the Dali painting hanging in a Rio de Janeiro museum. Smithsonian curator Dr Abigail Mitchell travels to Rio warns the museum's director Dr. Ana Santos about the possible thefts. While they meet, two masked men steal several paintings. They are brothers Alex and Isaac Weld who plan to steal the Hope Diamond from the Smithsonian.
Abby is in charge of the fund raising gala with the Hope Diamond as the centerpiece. Alex poses as a journalist and gets close enough to Abby to place a bug on her so that he and Isaac can listen in on discussions about security arrangements. As he gets closer to Abby, his emotions get entangled for the first time with a mark although he intends to go through with the theft. The theft will be easier because at the last moment it is decided Abby will be wearing the Hope Diamond. When she asks her father for help in recovering it, he dismisses her as he had all his life. She learns Alex betrayed her, but though hurt remains resolute to recover what belongs to the Smithsonian.
This is an exhilarating inspiring thriller starring a heroine who never received her father's affection as a child or an adult yet still covets it and reaches out to him knowing the rejection is coming. Alex gets passed her mental defense mechanisms playing on her need to be loved; his betrayal rips her heart as like her father he affirms men don't care though he feels remorse and regret. Filled with action on three continents, EYE OF THE GOD is a riveting fast-paced thriller, but it is Abby in spite of another let down by a man remains filled with hope who makes Ariel Allison's tale a super read.
Harriet Klausner
Abby is in charge of the fund raising gala with the Hope Diamond as the centerpiece. Alex poses as a journalist and gets close enough to Abby to place a bug on her so that he and Isaac can listen in on discussions about security arrangements. As he gets closer to Abby, his emotions get entangled for the first time with a mark although he intends to go through with the theft. The theft will be easier because at the last moment it is decided Abby will be wearing the Hope Diamond. When she asks her father for help in recovering it, he dismisses her as he had all his life. She learns Alex betrayed her, but though hurt remains resolute to recover what belongs to the Smithsonian.
This is an exhilarating inspiring thriller starring a heroine who never received her father's affection as a child or an adult yet still covets it and reaches out to him knowing the rejection is coming. Alex gets passed her mental defense mechanisms playing on her need to be loved; his betrayal rips her heart as like her father he affirms men don't care though he feels remorse and regret. Filled with action on three continents, EYE OF THE GOD is a riveting fast-paced thriller, but it is Abby in spite of another let down by a man remains filled with hope who makes Ariel Allison's tale a super read.
Harriet Klausner
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
good book
If you tend to read a lot of this genre this book is a little predictable, but it was a good read and the history of the hope diamond woven throughout is very interesting.
Published 1 month ago by Jenifer A. Swink
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!!
This book always kept you guessing. Just when you thought you had things figured out, there was another twist. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Published 2 months ago by Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
Read this book in two days. Found it hard to put it down. History of gem was interesting as I had checked it out during a vacation in D.C.
Published 4 months ago by Robert SHarples
5.0 out of 5 stars
Full of Suspense
This book was a joy to read. The action never stops, even when the story turns to the legend of the Hope diamond. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Meg Bechard
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing in many ways
Who isn't fascinated by the legend of The Hope Diamond? However, the story, characters, and grammar fall short of the possibilities offered by a story about The Hope Diamond. Read more
Published 5 months ago by TheSWalks
3.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining, but not something I would read a second time.
Finished the book, and I don't read a lot. Keeps you reading to find out what happens next, but don't remember any life lessons to make me a better person.
Published 6 months ago by Walter Merriman
5.0 out of 5 stars
A real page turner
Eye of the God by Ariel Allison is a real thriller about a plan to steal the Hope Diamond from the Smithsonian Institute. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Book Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great story!
I read the reviews of this book and wondered . . . first of all, I didn't realize it was supposed to be "religious fiction" until I read the reviews. Read more
Published 9 months ago by GinnyReader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marvelous Read
I just read this book and loved it! It kept me on the edge of my seat; I couldn't put it down. There were so many twists and turns. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars
thrilling
Gripping novel with dual storylines and interesting characters. The story pulled me in and I was truly rooting for the heroine. Read more
Published 9 months ago by pinkie
