Search - The Templar Legacy (Cotton Malone, Bk 1)

I have found another author that I like as much as James Rollins! If you like thrillers, then this is a book for you; it is very enjoyable.

Any book about the Templars will have some controversial themes in the development of the story, and is bound to offend some people. This book is no different in that respect.

The Templars were an order of monks who originated to ensure safe passage for Christians while travelling in the Holy Land in the 1300's (I think that was the time period). There is much mystery associated with this group of religious men. There is a supposed secret that these elite members possessed. Some believe there is a secret treasure and/or knowledge of some fact that, if made public, would jeopardize the whole Christian faith (some fictional developments in this and other novels include maybe Jesus and Mary Magdalene had children, Jesus's death and ressurection was a hoax, and hint that the Templars are still in existence, still protecting whatever the secret is.)

So, the crux of what is believed to be the secret held by the Templars is controversial. And this book, like others I've read with Templar mystery in the plot, puts forth some facts to help substantiate thoughts that refute some of the basic tenents on which Christianity is based.

But...without spoiling the story and ending, I just need to say that the end of this book was well-written to reinstate and support faith in Jesus, regardless of what may or may not be found, proven, or otherwise argued against our religion.

If you are sensitive to contradictions about what you believe as a Christian, you may want to avoid this book. If you are confident enough with your faith and can accept alternative viewpoints, you will find this book interesting.