Synopsis from Amazon:
A MURDERER who would change the WORLD
From multi-million copy best-selling novelist Jerry Jenkins comes a
compelling international thriller that conveys you from present-day
Texas to a dank Roman dungeon in A.D. 67, then down the dusty roads of
ancient Israel, Asia, and back to Rome.
A young seminary
professor, Augustine Knox, is drawn into a deadly race to save priceless
parchments from antiquities thieves and discovers a two- thousand-year
old connection with another who faced death for the sake of the truth. I, Saul consists of two riveting adventures in one, transporting you between the stories of Augustine Knox and Saul of Tarsus.
Filled with political intrigue, romance, and rich historical detail, I, Saul is a thrilling tale of loyal friendships tested by life-or-death quests, set two millennia apart, told by a master storyteller.
My Review:
I felt it was a bit slow in the beginning and I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy the story switching between modern day and ancient times. I'm so glad I stuck with it because the story was incredible and I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and intrigue. The apostle Paul had historic last days of his life. Professor Knox is called on by a friend of his who is being hunted because of what Paul left behind all those years ago and he jeopardizes everything to help his friend. I really liked the character of Augie Knox and couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen to him on each page.
Despite the somewhat slow beginning, this novel is a page-turner once you get into the story. I was even inspired to dig a little deeper on my own to learn more about Paul. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys suspense novels and for those of you, like me, who wouldn't normally read a biblical novel. You won't be disappointed!
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A Disclaimer: Note: I received this book as part of the I, Saul blog tour from Fiction Addict. I received no compensation for this review and only received a copy of the book for review purposes.
Jackie
