The Book of Lies Audiobook

" After a 19 year absence, Cal Harper finds his father in a park with a fresh gun shot, entangling him in a deadly plot to solve an ancient mystery. It's The Da Vinci Code but replace Leonardo Da Vinci with Jerry Siegel, the creator of Superman, and instead of the secret of Holy Grail, Cal Harper is looking for the Cain's murder weapon, which turns out not to be a weapon at all. Appeals: fast paced; suspenseful; short cliffhanger chapters from alternating perspectives; biblical conspiracy theories, and a partially true the history of the origin of Superman. "

" Wanted to love this book, as both a conspirancy geek and comic book geek. It failed me on both accounts. More like a 2 1/2 star rating. enjoyed it enough to finish it. "

" I don't know how he did it...weaving the bible and Superman together...but it worked. I enjoyed the book but mostly because I wanted to find out how the connection would carry throughout the entire storyline. What an imagination! "

" The only reason this book gets two stars is because the ending adds a bit of depth to the character of Cal and his father. However, that is in the last 50 pages. The previous pages are filled with shallow characters, conveniently placed plot devices, and dubious motives. An interesting concept that was poorly executed. "

" This book has it all including an incredibly creative plot, excellent writing and a stellar ending. Couldn't put it down! "

" Not as good as I expected but an easy read. It had a lot of interesting facts "

" Once I got to a certain point (and it wasn't very far into the book), I literally couldn't put it down. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, but it was a very exciting read. "

" The book reads like a "Da Vinci Code" mystery, linking modern day Cain and Abel characters with the creator of the Superman comics. The action was fast-paced and easy read. I recommend this book if you're just looking for quick entertainment and IPad chewing gum. "

" Not a typical read for me...sucked in by the Superman angle. Interesting mix of suspense, violence, history, pop culture and religion...all tied up with feel-good ending (didn't expect that in a thriller). "

" A drama, a mystery, and a quest...and Superman too. Highly recommended. "

" Interesting speculation about the Cain and Abel story and Superman's creator and pretty fast read. The ending was a bit anticlimatic though and didn't have the "wow" factor of Angels and Demons or Da Vinci Code. "

" Gave Brad 100 pages. Let me down somewhat. Really anticipated this to be right up my alley, but the rambling beginning lost me right off. "

" I really tried to get into this but it's just too weird... trying to be comedy where comedy doesn't fit or something. The only character I like is the main one, the female character annoys me. "

" Not terribly-paced, and there were some interesting ideas in here, but the end was pretty predictable and the characterization didn't do much for me. "

" This is a really wonderful action story wrapped in history and mythology. I loved it. "

" Just as the story started to click, it ended. The epilogue IS pretty worthy, though. "

" Very wierd. Won't be hunting for more by this author "

" I liked this book although I'm not a true fan of superman and how the legend was orignated. It's a good read, but simplistic as it gets to the end. "

" This is a very excited, compelling, ancient mystery-type book. What did I learn from it? Tell your story. "

" I just finished this book. The last few chapters really surprised me. It is excellent. I love how Brad Meltzer is able to connect two historic events in this manner. I can not wait to read more of his work. "

" Reading this book was like watching a "B" rated action movie. It keeps you moving quickly from one scene to the next, but when you are finished, you won't read (or watch) it again. I did like the message at the end. "

" .....eh. It was ok, a quick read, a fascinating premise with the connection to Cain and Abel, but I think my 14 year old grandson will appreciate it more than I did. "

" The book reads like a "Da Vinci Code" mystery, linking modern day Cain and Abel characters with the creator of the Superman comics. The action was fast-paced and easy read. I recommend this book if you're just looking for quick entertainment and IPad chewing gum. "

" I enjoyed this book, it kept me interested. This author reminds me of Dan Brown. "

" Interesting story that ties the murder of Abel by Cain to the death of the father of the creator of Superman.........Very good. "

" dan brown has a lot to answer for, this story was interesting liked how he used facts from the superman creators background and put it into a story with the fable of cain and abel the worlds first murderer leading to the runabout chase for what is believed to be the ultimate weapon from god himself "

" This was an intriguing "treasure hunt" read revolving around the Abel and Cain murder in the bible. "

" I especially enjoyed his research on the origin of Superman. Fun reading and not too predictable ending. "

" great book could have read this in 1 day <br/>Cain and Abel the creator of Superman <br/>and a man who helps the homeless <br/>loved the story "

" Interesting concept between Adam and Cain, the first father /son duo. Didn't get the concept at first about Superman,but it was a good story line and about relationships. A surprise ending; recommend the book. "

" Audio Book. I liked it and was interested through the whole book but, it just seemed to lack some pizzazz. I would say the feeling during (excitement) and at the end (kind of let down) was similar to the other Brad Meltzer book I read. "

" The synopsis sounds absolutely ludicrous and I thought there was no way at all to make it work. In fact, I don't even know why I started the book in the first place. But, once I started it, I couldn't put it down, and the absolutely insane plot actually worked for the most part! "

" This book pulled me in right from the start. There were a couple of slow parts, that I guess were needed to explain things. However a fun book to read, totally unrealistic at parts, but all in good fun. "

" Another biblical secrets book. The unique plot does slightly compensate the boring writing and slow pace. The surprising climax does much to give this book 3 starts instead of 1/2. "

" A little slow, But very unpredictable and intense when it picks up in good parts of the book. I think it is slower due to all the different characters in the book that you have to get to know. "