Glenn Cooper, one of the authors most loved by Italian readers, gives us another exciting adventure with “The Seal of Heaven”. This novel skillfully intertwines three stories set in different eras, taking the reader on a journey that ranges from the Middle Ages to the present.
Mosul, 1095: Daniel Basidi is a man of deep faith, but the latest revelation he has received is as disconcerting as it is dangerous. After years dedicated to putting his gift at the service of others, he decides to take this terrible and sublime secret with him to the grave.
Iraq, 1989: Hiram Donovan, a scientist, feels an inexplicable connection to a stone buried in the sand. Violating the law and his own principles, he sends the item to his wife in America before meeting a tragic end.
New York, today: Cal Donovan is a man of action. His life is turned upside down when his mother is killed and his apartment is ransacked. Cal discovers that the thieves weren’t after money or jewelry, but something much more valuable: an envelope sent by his father from Iraq. Within it is a secret that has haunted adventurers and emperors, a mystery that must remain buried for the good of the world.
Cooper manages to keep the tension high throughout the pages, with a gripping narrative that mixes history, science and adventure. Each character is well delineated and helps to create a complex and intriguing fresco. The plot unfolds at a fast pace, leading the reader to continually wonder what the next twist will be.
“The Seal of Heaven” is a novel that will not disappoint fans of Glenn Cooper and all those who love historical thrillers full of mystery and action. A journey through time that will keep the reader glued until the last page.
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