Monday, May 5, 2008

The Machiavelli Covenant by Allan Folsom

I hope there is another installment....this was too good to end....

"The Day After Tomorrow" is one of my all-time favorite novels and one I recommend constantly. So I had extremely high hopes when I stumbled upon "The Machiavelli Covenant," and it did not disappoint! [I had not read "The Exile" but it did't interfere with my enjoyment or understanding of this book.]

I am so confused by the negative reviews of this book, since I thought it was supurb from start to finish - a carefully and intricately woven plot with twists and turns throughout the novel and an entirely suspenseful and intriguing tale of possible worldwide terrorism, the likes of which we have never experienced. I thought the subject matter was timely and fascinating...the possibility of an oranization so far-reaching and powerful as to have the ability to take down entire civilizations at its whim and for its advantage.

Mr. Folsom is a brillant writer and I can't recommend this book highly enough for those interested in this type of fiction. If you like Ludlum, David Baldacci, Nelson DeMille, Dan Brown, etc., you will love this! I truly hope there is a sequel coming soon, because I can't get this book out of my mind an am not prepared to let these characters go!