slapshottechnology's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Best of the trilogy so far. I actually did not find the final culprit until revealed. Usually I am better with those things. Liked all the history, and especially the island off Nova Scotia.
richardpierce's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. A pleasant enough romp, and a distraction from real life but not much else.
pjmurphy3's review against another edition
3.0
It was a good book. Fast paced and easy read. The end seemed a bit far fetched.
speesh's review against another edition
3.0
Generally about the chasing than the finding and the secrets and with a real hang-up about The Da Vinci Code, The Templar Throne is number three in Paul Christopher’s Templar series.
The irony is, though, even though he rarely misses the chance to put down the Da Vinci Code throughout the book, if you enjoyed Da Vinci Code (as I did) and want more of that sort of thing, spread over several volumes, this is as good as any series you’re gonna get.
John 'Doc' Holliday is the main pillar of this story. So, it’s handy that he has a photographic, not to mention encyclopaedic, memory of whatever problem it is they’re faced with at any one time. It can get a little irritating at times. You really would be better served by him looking blankly and saying ‘“haven’t the foggiest.”' But there really isn’t time. His only failing is that it does seem to take him a while to figure out that first someone is following and second, how they’re knowing where he is.
None of them have been so far - and I doubt if the rest of the series will change the formula much - written as great works of literature. I don’t think so anyway. They are great escapism, mixed with interesting enough if you don’t poke too hard, premises and stories, well put together and with a good flow. I’m not going to say that when I’m done with the whole series, I’ll be able to recall individual volumes, though despite its faults The Templar Throne is at least interesting all the way through.
Plenty more where this came from : Speesh Reads
The irony is, though, even though he rarely misses the chance to put down the Da Vinci Code throughout the book, if you enjoyed Da Vinci Code (as I did) and want more of that sort of thing, spread over several volumes, this is as good as any series you’re gonna get.
John 'Doc' Holliday is the main pillar of this story. So, it’s handy that he has a photographic, not to mention encyclopaedic, memory of whatever problem it is they’re faced with at any one time. It can get a little irritating at times. You really would be better served by him looking blankly and saying ‘“haven’t the foggiest.”' But there really isn’t time. His only failing is that it does seem to take him a while to figure out that first someone is following and second, how they’re knowing where he is.
None of them have been so far - and I doubt if the rest of the series will change the formula much - written as great works of literature. I don’t think so anyway. They are great escapism, mixed with interesting enough if you don’t poke too hard, premises and stories, well put together and with a good flow. I’m not going to say that when I’m done with the whole series, I’ll be able to recall individual volumes, though despite its faults The Templar Throne is at least interesting all the way through.
Plenty more where this came from : Speesh Reads
szdfan's review against another edition
1.0
A mostly terrible and silly action thriller featuring the usual one-dimensional characters running through the usual interchangeable exotic locations in search of some kind of priceless McGuffin whose discovery will change the world as we know it. Notable for its random pop culture references, shout-outs to Google and slams against Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code.
canada_matt's review against another edition
4.0
Every good historial thriller series needs ties to politics, especially a run for the White House. Christopher introduces this aspect in The Templar Throne, but only as a peripheral theme. We learn a great deal more about Holiday and his search for the Templars and their rich history.
Teaming up with an unlikely woman, Holiday travels around the world (and into Canada, at length!) to find clues that bring some secrets about the Templars to light. Just when you think you have solved the mystery, Christopher tosses a new twist into the mix and leaves the reader wanting more.
With a woman intent on putting her son in the White House and the search for some Templar treasures, Christopher uses some of his characters to tell a great story. Unlike his previous series, Christopher uses his list of characters and storylines from one book to the next, a key to a good series. I thoroughly enjoy this new series and hope the next few books are just as thrilling.
Teaming up with an unlikely woman, Holiday travels around the world (and into Canada, at length!) to find clues that bring some secrets about the Templars to light. Just when you think you have solved the mystery, Christopher tosses a new twist into the mix and leaves the reader wanting more.
With a woman intent on putting her son in the White House and the search for some Templar treasures, Christopher uses some of his characters to tell a great story. Unlike his previous series, Christopher uses his list of characters and storylines from one book to the next, a key to a good series. I thoroughly enjoy this new series and hope the next few books are just as thrilling.
stephend81d5's review
3.0
enjoyed the lastest part of the series but felt it wasn't as good as the others and abit far fetched in parts but a easy fast page turner and await the next part of the series soon
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