Absolute Proof: The Thrilling Richard and Judy Book Club Pick

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There's plenty of action and points where you definitely have to suspend your disbelief, but it's a really enjoyable read. It's a fairly long novel so really settle in and lose yourself in this fun, really entertaining read. Ross Hunter, a freelancer, has forged out an extensive and credible career in investigative journalism. Throughout his career he has received several death threats, but this has not deterred him from bringing his story to the people. Peter James is a bestselling author who has written a tonne of books but this was my first time reading his work. I found Ross's character to be a little irritating at times and I soon grew weary of wading through the endless descriptions of scenery and mundane tasks. Ross's ruminations also took up too much space and only served to recap his thoughts on the goings on; which is boring if you're the sort of reader able to keep up with what's happening.

James does not circumvent philosophical questions. If God’s existence were proven, would it unite the world or divide it even further? James speculates through action and adventure, and answers are left to the reader to contemplate and decide. A thought provoking stand alone novel from top author Peter James that will certainly entertain. This book is different from the Roy Grace novels I have read by this author and is more akin to Dan Brown's Da Vinci code as pointed out by others. His father ran the business as well as an accountant. His sister Genevieve now runs the company along with her husband. He attended Charterhouse School and later attended Ravensbourne Film School. James spent a few years working in North America as a film producer and screenwriter. He got his start in 1970 on the Canadian children’s television show Polka Dot Door as an errand boy and later writer. He cofounded Movision Pictures in the nineties. Investigative reporter Ross Hunternearly didn't answer the phone call that would change his life - and possibly the world - for ever. Crime writer Peter James to receive honorary doctorate". brighton.ac.uk. 24 July 2009. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012 . Retrieved 4 August 2009.Investigative reporter Ross Hunter nearly didn’t answer the phone call that would change his life - and possibly the world - forever. My first Peter James read, and I enjoyed it pretty well. The topic of finding the proof of God’s existence is one of intriguing interest. Though I know what I think about God, it was refreshing to read another perspective of it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Publishers Group Canada for an advanced copy of this thought provoking and interesting book. It raises important concerns about the nature of God and science. The plot ventures into Dan Brown territory, which to me is a positive thing. The story is long and complex, but easy and compelling reading. The journey takes him, from Glastonbury to Paris and Egypt where he realises he has been followed and someone tries to kill him, but as Ross has been in danger in all his investigative career, he seems to take it all in his stride. There are several people hunting him down, all with their own agendas. But, this makes Ross even more interested to find out is God really exists. James brings up a lot questions about God’s existence and his motives. If God’s existence was proven would it unite the world or divide it even further? You will not find the answers in this novel only speculation as it is more action/adventure than philosophical. The main character is supposed to be this high flying investigative journalist. Why then is he so credulous and naive? He seems intent to rehash what is going on to anyone that so much as looks at him when you would think he would be keeping his cards close to his chest. His deductive leaps that the finds at Glastonbury and in Egypt are remnants of Jesus Christ are farcical and that then becomes canonical for the remaining third or so of the book - all that is proven are that there is a genetic match. No caveat that with the age of the samples and natural degradation that so few alleles would be recovered that a match is tenuous at best. I am not even sure that DNA extraction from a single tooth of the supposed age of this one would reveal enough DNA to test but found that I couldn't even dig up the wherewithal to research the current advances in extraction technology.

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Peter James is the quintessential storyteller, and he has created a compelling story of exploration, mystery, and murder. Multiple plot lines intertwine with the chronicle of Hunter’s investigation. Each thread is well developed and complete; every segment adds value and detail to the total account. The characters are complex, troubled, and yet dedicated; they include Hunter and an array of treasure hunters, religious fanatics, devoted clergy people, money-hungry hustlers, million-dollar businesses people, and brazen assassins. It seems that many people have stakes in either acquiring this proof or preventing its acquisition by others.