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Abingdon Press eye of the god
Alex and Isaac Weld, the most lucrative jewel thieves in the world, are on a quest to steal the Hope diamond , which according to legend was once the eye of a Hindu idol named Rama Sita. When it was stolen in the 17th century, it is said that the idol cursed all those who would possess it. That won't stop the brilliant and ruthless Weld brothers. However, they are not prepared for Dr. Abigail Mitchell, the beautiful Smithsonian Director, who has her own connection to the Hope Diamond and a deadly secret to keep. Abby committed long ago that she would not serve a god made with human hands, and the "eye of the god" is no exception. Her desire is not for wealth, but for wisdom. She seeks not power, but restoration. eye of the god takes the fascinating history surrounding the Hope Diamond and weaves it together with a present-day plot to steal the jewel from the Smithsonian Institute.
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Customer Reviews for eye of the god
Review 1 for eye of the god
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Action packed.
Date:June 7, 2013
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Fast paced story. Intrigue at it's best. Some surprises, it kept my interest throughout.
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Review 2 for eye of the god
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ok book
Date:May 19, 2013
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this book was an ok read. The author writes well and it was intetesting enough. My problem was it seemed to drag in places and there wasn't enough suspense. One of my main issues is Abby was so intelligent and had such an important job but she was so easily taken in by a life long thief. The book was a clean read but I wouldn't especially call it Christian Fiction.
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Date:February 20, 2013
Brenda
Location:TN
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Exciting, humorous, plot twists & surprises with a little history woven in.
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Review 4 for eye of the god
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Mature Thriller!
Date:February 4, 2013
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"eye of the god" is a very easy to follow mystery, with an unconventional romance, and family drama. With so much going on, it doesn't hinder the pace at all! The Author manages to weave true historical accounts of the mystical Hope Diamond hundreds of years back to the present time under the watchful care of Dr. Abby at the Smithsonian Museum. Alex and his brother are longtime art thieves and stealing the Hope is there final mission. But Alex has become smitten with Dr. Abby, and his plans become complicated. A novel that will never let you go! I loved it! I could picture this being made into a major motion picture! An absolute classic!
*I received this book free from the Publisher in exchange for a non-profit, unbiased review*
*I received this book free from the Publisher in exchange for a non-profit, unbiased review*
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Review 5 for eye of the god
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Two stories in one
Date:September 21, 2012
Jessica Dowling
Location:Jacksonville, FL
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
I thought this was a great read. Interspersed with fast action suspense, recounting an attempt to steal the Hope Diamond from the Smithsonian, is the history of the diamond
since it first appeared on the scene in India in 1653. I recommend it both as a historical novel and as suspenseful intrigue.
since it first appeared on the scene in India in 1653. I recommend it both as a historical novel and as suspenseful intrigue.
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Review 6 for eye of the god
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Great Read but Not Enough Christian Hope
Date:May 28, 2011
The Hope Diamond, a dazzlingly blue and brilliant diamond of tremendous size and worth, is powerful both for its allure and its infamous curse. Fist time novelist, Ariel Allison spins an intricate web of international intrigue, high-tech crime and romance in "Eye of the God".
The diamond leaves a trail of ruined lives detailed in the historical flashbacks throughout the book. For Dr. Abigail Mitchell it becomes an obsession. From the setting of the Smithsonian Institute, the reader is taken on a journey to Brazil, South Africa and Paris, not to mention 17th century India and 18th century France.
While the book is part crime/detective story, part history lesson and part romance, interwoven throughout its pages is a tale of redemption. The main characters overcome personal failures, familial disappointments as they find hope in a new life. Oddly the dark reputation of the Hope Diamond works a breaking of the curse in their lives.
The pace of the book keeps one turning its pages, yet at times the historical flashbacks seem too disconnected from the plot to keep your interest. And while the book promises a Christian angle to the story coming from a Christian publisher and all, its Christian message is extremely subtle. In light of this, the list of discussion questions in the back seems out of place. Still the book delivers a well done plot that will certainly merit reflection and personal contemplation.
The book makes for a good read as long as one understands it won't be overly Christian. It's generally clean throughout, although some sexual innuendo is present. I recommend the book with these reservations.
Disclaimer: This book was provided by Abingdon Press for review. I was under no obligation to offer a favorable review.
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Review 7 for eye of the god
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Date:November 13, 2009
Awesome. The first word to enter my mind upon completing the premier novel of author Ariel Allison is awesome. Already, I can devotedly tell you I am a fan and cannot wait for more. You better believe that I am going to check out those side novels with the continuing stories of those of which their lives has been touched by the Hope Diamond. Starting this book, I was a little hesitant, and that is completely related to formatting. The font was a different one than I am used to and all was ...moreAwesome. The first word to enter my mind upon completing the premier novel of author Ariel Allison is awesome. Already, I can devotedly tell you I am a fan and cannot wait for more. You better believe that I am going to check out those side novels with the continuing stories of those of which their lives has been touched by the Hope Diamond. Starting this book, I was a little hesitant, and that is completely related to formatting. The font was a different one than I am used to and all was bold text, it was very distracting and I must admit profoundly that I was not a fan. Font and formatting aside. This was a great novel. Going back and forth between facets of history that intersect the life of, what we generally know as, the Hope Diamond and contemporary day to day of Abigail Mitchell. The transitions were incredible and desperately messed up my theory of "DH just let me finish this chapter." Not possible! I was so pulled in. When she would end one segment I was dying to know what would happen next, only to turn the page and find that she changed time periods and went to the other plot. WHAT!? No!! I was ridiculously hysterical and had to keep going.With all that said, obviously I highly recommend the novel "eye of the god". I cannot wait for more!
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Date:October 30, 2009
This is the last of the new Abingdon Press books that I have gotten to read and review and I am thrilled to say that "eye of the god" is by far my favorite! It is right up my alley in its style and genre... mystery, suspense, romance, twists and turns, history and great characters. I love the way that Ariel blends the present where the Hope Diamond is resting in the Smithsonian Institute and Abigail Mitchell is the person who is the expert on it and is planning a huge event surrounding the diamond along with the past legends surrounding the Hope Diamond. We jump back in time, as Abigail tells stories about the diamond, to India in 1653, France in 1668, Versailles in 1789, Kentucky in 1919 and Maryland in 1933 just to name some of them - we get to track the Hope Diamond through some of the different owners it had over the years. I found all of that fascinating and wish Ariel could have included more of the stories about the diamonds past. In the midst of all the stories we are pulled back to the present as we see Abigail plan the soiree while others are planning to steal the diamond at the event. The twists at the end we wonderful and I was captivated by the entire book - absolutely fantastic!
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Review 9 for eye of the god
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Date:October 7, 2009
Ariel Allison's first novel is a keeper! Weaving historical fact, long held rumour and innuendo with entertaining characters and intrigue, eye of the god gripped my attention from beginning to end. Abby is a strong, intelligent woman yet crippled by the emotional pain of her father's rejection. Alex is bad to the bone, selfishly pursuing the adrenaline rush as much as the cash, from being a freelance thief as well as a ladies' man. When their paths intersect over the magnificent Hope diamond, sparks fly as everything they have ever believed about themselves and their choices in life are challenged. This top notch novel has a killer ending, which will leave you clamouring for more from this talented author.
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Review 10 for eye of the god
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Date:April 28, 2009
Richard Mabry
The author weaves the history of the famous Hope diamond into an edge-of-your seat work of fiction that engages the reader from the first page to the last. Although this is the debut suspense novel for Ariel Allison, she writes like a seasoned pro. I'll be watching for her next one.
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