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A review by ajnel
Absolute Proof by Peter James
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Investigative journalist, Ross Hunter, receives a mysterious call from Dr. Harry Cook, who claims to have absolute proof of God's existence. Dr. Cook leaves Ross with a series of cryptic clues that lead him on a dangerous international quest.
As Ross delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself hunted by opposing powerful forces with differing reasons for suppressing his discoveries. The novel is loosely based on a similar visit received by James in the late 1980s, but is essentially a work of historical fiction akin to "Foucault's Pendulum" and the many badly written Dan Brown novels. James however creates a very believable yarn and keeps conspiracies out of the novel. The result is an action-packed fast-paced mystery with a well-considered reveal.
As Ross delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself hunted by opposing powerful forces with differing reasons for suppressing his discoveries. The novel is loosely based on a similar visit received by James in the late 1980s, but is essentially a work of historical fiction akin to "Foucault's Pendulum" and the many badly written Dan Brown novels. James however creates a very believable yarn and keeps conspiracies out of the novel. The result is an action-packed fast-paced mystery with a well-considered reveal.