Forget all you know.
History’s biggest secret was hidden behind legends and lies…
An Amazon US/UK Kindle Store Top 50 Bestseller from the author of Where the Dead Walk, Death Stalks Kettle Street and Crow’s Cottage.
#1 in Historical Thrillers – #1 in Conspiracy Thrillers – #1 in Action & Adventure – #1 in Historical Mysteries – #1 in Technothrillers
On the run, carrying a secret her pursuers won’t think twice about killing her to obtain, Holly Reilly turns to the only person who just might be able to keep her alive: her estranged husband, ex-special forces operative, Gabriel Reilly.
Caught between two deadly adversaries, Holly and Gabe are drawn into a centuries-old conflict poised to spill into the modern world, promising chaos and bloodshed.
A breathless blend of action and mystery, faith and fanaticism, Vessel exposes an unwritten history stretching back to the Crusades, medieval Europe and feudal Japan as it races to its final explosive conclusion.
What Amazon verified purchasers are saying –
– Heart stopping, thrilling & utterly fantastic.
-The historical elements feel authentic and well-researched, the contemporary parts are thrilling and credible. … cleverly crafted and sharply executed.
– Like a blockbuster action movie in paperback.
– A damned good tale. Lots of twists and turns crammed into both 24 hours and a thousand years. Excellent.
– I loved this story, the phrasing, the unrelenting pace, the scope…
– In a word – Brilliant! … Full of action, danger, a little history mixed with fantasy, and a beautiful love story.
– a wicked fast paced historical action thriller and so, so consuming.
– Lots of history in this book that made me review my knowledge of past ages. Killer ending!
– Terrific book … Absolute cliff hanger, in spots literally but throughout with twists and turns.
– an intelligently written, action packed thriller with historical details thrown in the mix.
– It has drama and danger. It has suspense and surprises. There’s a hint of romance, religious musings and a heap of revenge. Fighting, fear, family, friendship, feuds.
– action, suspense, and lots of thrills.
– By chapter two I was hooked. The book took an unexpected turn that covered the crusades and Templar Knights, from east to west, right to the current time. It was action packed right up to the end.
– nice injection of history, fantasy, love story … Very action-filled ending.
– I loved that the novel was fast paced from the very beginning, the characters were interesting, and there was even a bit of romance. The lead female is a strong, smart woman, not some boring ditzy girl (thank you).
– moves at a ripping pace and left this reader breathless at the denouement.
– I was too caught up in the historical intrigue and action scenes to consider the deeper meanings until it was all woven together at the end.
– one of those books that is so good you don’t know what to read next because it won’t measure up.
– Lots of intrigue and history. Read it in a single day.
– Un-put-downable! A brilliant, thrilling book which cleverly combines a wide array of genres: a thriller in nature with a subtle love story, interwoven with ethics, philosophy and an unpredictable plot, covering ancient and modern times. Highly recommend!
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