Vessel by John Bowen
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. - a wicked fast paced historical action thriller and so, so consuming. I recommend it to anyone, literally anyone. It's a super fun, well-written read and hey, ya just might learn something along the way .- Like a blockbuster action movie in paperback. - an intelligently written, action packed thriller with historical details thrown in the mix... Vessel brings the excitement of history and intrigue into one can't-put-down page turner. - action, suspense, and lots of thrills. - Grade A. I happen to be a huge fan of medieval and action/suspense tales. This story incorporates both themes. - In a word - Brilliant Exceptionally well written... Full of action, danger, a little history mixed with fantasy, and a beautiful love story. - Lots of history in this book that made me review my knowledge of past ages. Killer ending - moves at a ripping pace and left this reader breathless at the denouement. - Terrific book. I had time to start a book, but like an argument better make sure you have time to finish it. Absolute cliff hanger, in spots literally but throughout with twists and turns. - Absolutely brilliant book that moves along at a hell of a pace. - 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. - I loved this story, the phrasing, the unrelenting pace, the scope... - Absolutely brilliant book... John Bowen is an author that takes a Genre, sticks it onto a trolley and dissects every part of it - 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. - a damned good tale. Lots of twists and turns crammed into both 24 hrs and a thousand years. Excellent. - nice injection of history, fantasy, love story. The pace started off well and gained momentum. 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). - 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. - There is something for everyone in this book - lots of action, medieval history, secret societies, epic gun fights - truly an exciting read. - Wow this book was brilliant and very fast-paced. I loved it
John Bowen was born in India in 1924 and reared by aunts and grandparents in the UK. After an uneventful war, he went to Oxford to read History. He began his writing life as a novelist and was recruited to television drama by the director, Peter Wood, then began writing for the stage. His first play, I Love You, Mrs Patterson opened at the St Martin's Theatre in 1964. His second, After The Rain, has been produced all over Europe as well as the USA, Canada and Australia, as has his third the double-bill Little Boxes. Of his other plays, Singles and The Corsican Brothers were first produced at the Greenwich Theatre, The Disorderly Women at Manchester, Florence Nightingale at Canterbury, Heil Caesar at the Midland Arts. He has also adapted Marivaux for the Chichester Arts Festival and Moliere for Lancaster.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781502891303 |
| ISBN 10 | 1502891301 |
| Title | Vessel |
| Author | John Bowen |
| Series | Vessel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Year published | 2014-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 342 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |