A deadly tale of ultimate obsession. Stephen Friedman is making a good living in good times. He’s just an ordinary guy. Or so he thinks. But one day an extraordinary piece of information tells him differently. It’s a clue from the grave of a Holocaust survivor. A clue that makes him heir to an incredible fortune . . . a clue that only he and one other man can possibly understand. That man is Roth Braun, a serial killer who has been waiting for Stephen for thirty years. Roth was stopped once before. This time nothing will get in his way. Known worldwide for page-turning, adrenaline-laced thrillers, Dekker raises the stakes in this story of passion, revenge, and an all-consuming obsession for the ultimate treasure.
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"This book freaked me out! It was very well written, but there is such evil! I felt like the characters were real and I am sure it would not be hard to find real men from Nazi Germany that were just like the characters. That is what bothered me. Ted Dekker is a very talented writer though."
— Janna (4 out of 5 stars)
“Dekker is in his usual fast-paced form…[full of] heart-stopping twists and turns.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)“Moves back and forth between a Nazi concentration camp in 1944 and Los Angles in 1973…The narration expertise of Rob Lamont captures the pervasive horror of an entire nation fallen in lockstep behind such evil. Lamont’s timing and cadence evoke a multitude of emotions.”
— AudioFile“Taut…An inventive plot and fast-paced action put Dekker at the top of his game in this thriller that mixes the horrific events of World War II with early Christian lore.”
— Library Journal" I would have liked to see more detail in the ending, but this book really had me hooked. It's so corny, but I really was pretty obsessed with it. "
— Kristine, 2/9/2014" I have read several of Dekker's books but this one is by far the best I've read of his. "
— Emily, 1/29/2014" Generally, this book was engaging. But the lead character's bumbling idiot decisions during high stress situations were incredibly frustrating and seemed like they were forced to increase the tension. "
— Nate, 1/27/2014" This was the first Ted Dekker book I read and it made me a fan of everything he wrote. So many layers.....I love his writings. "
— Janice, 1/23/2014" I really liked this book! It's one of those stories I will never forget. This is not going to be one of those books you look at and go "what was that book about again?" "
— Traci, 1/20/2014" Now, I'm a fan of Dekker. But this really came across as a substandard effort. Maybe it's because it's one of his earliest books. I found the characters flat and uninteresting and the plot repetitive. Meh. "
— Corey, 1/13/2014" A very fast paced book that doesn't let you breathe, but executed wonderfully. The main character is delightful to read about. I would say he has more personality than the characters I usually read in Dekker's books. "
— Jessica, 1/10/2014" This book makes one stop and think about what one would do for that thing that haunts you. Sometimes we don't want to admit to ourselves what that may be, but it's still there. "
— Becky, 12/19/2013" A strong work; intriguing and suspenseful. "
— Teric, 10/21/2013" too boring, couldn't finish the book. :( "
— Kenny, 10/8/2013" Another fast, intense read by Dekker. "
— Ellenjsmellen, 10/1/2013" I don't really read books like this, but I could not put it down. I loved it. "
— Amy, 9/18/2013" Slow starting but was awesome! Couldn't put it down! "
— Catherine, 2/19/2013" Ted Dekker has never disappointed me. Very good book!! "
— Jodi, 12/24/2012" This ws my second Dekker book and I loved it. My first book of his was Three, and this was so different! "
— Marci, 9/4/2012" This is my first Ted Dekker book and I am now hooked. I was completely enthralled with this book. The story line about the Stones of David was something I had never heard of before so it was a history lesson for me as well. "
— Julie, 7/12/2012" Very good. Full of suspense, twists, and turns. Flashbacks to concentration camps are very interesting. "
— William, 12/15/2010" Very good story and easy read. I really enjoyed this book. "
— Erin, 10/25/2008" Probably my least favorite of his "
— Todd, 7/2/2008" While not a book I would usually pick up and read, i read it for a student wanting to use if for speech - i was hooked after the first few pages - while parts of it seemed a little too perfect and far fetched, I over all really enjoyed this book! "
— Jessica, 1/2/2007" another great one from Ted Dekker. "
— Trish, 6/13/2006" A really great cross-generational story of love and forgiveness - a popular theme among Dekker's books. "
— Justin, 5/16/2006" Good fiction story...not as redeeming as a Francine Rivers novel. Great story involving the Holocaust. "
— Ali, 12/18/2005" Great book! Kept my attention all the way through the last page. "
— Rachel, 3/15/2005Ted Dekker is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty novels, with more than ten million books in print. He is known for thrillers that combine adrenaline-laced plots with incredible confrontations between good and evil. His works include THR3E, Blink, Heaven’s Wager, When Heaven Weeps, and more.
Rob Lamont has entertained audiences since the age of twelve. He has appeared in many Chicago venues in a wide variety of roles. Most recently, he read Ted Dekker’s THR3E and Robert Whitlow’s Life Support.