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The Cana Mystery by David  Beckett My rating: 3 of 5 stars Publisher: Tuscany Press, 2013 338 pages Genre: Historical Thriller Digging in the heart of the vast desert, archeologists unearth something that will change history. Legends tell of an ancient code no mortal man can read. Summoned from grad school in Boston, brilliant Ava Fischer might be the only person alive with the skills and attributes necessary to unlock a secret that's slept for centuries. Chased by ruthless criminals, terrorists, and fanatics, Ava must rely on her keen wits and her few loyal companions to survive. Can she evade danger long enough to solve The Cana Mystery?  Book Source:Netgalley Part Indiana Jones, part Da Vinci Code; the Cana mystery is a thrilling read, especially the scenes set in present day. The chapters that went back in time were important to the plot, though they weren't quite as exciting as the ones set today. The story kept me well entertained, though. Th...

Bonhoeffer Abridged: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy By Eric Metaxas Publisher: Thomas Nelson, September 2014 256 pages Genre: Biography, History Book Source: Complimentary copy through BookLook Bloggers in exchange for an honest review This is an abridged version of the biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, cut down from over 600 pages to 256 pages. In it it tells the story of how a humble pastor became embroiled in the fight against Hitler and Nazism. He became one of the first to speak out about Hitler, became embroiled in an assassination plot against the evil leader and lost his life for it. This is a fascinating read about a good man. It reads more like a thriller than a biography and held my attention. A very good read for history lovers and admirers of Bonhoeffer. The only small problem I had was the author adding his opinions in certain areas but that didn't distract me from enjoying the story.   1/2 teacups  Buy it here: Thomas Nelson / Amazon / B&N ...