The Constantine Codex Audiobook

" Clunky dialogue kills me every. single. time. "

" It was ok didn't make me want to read another by this author. "

" I really enjoy Paul Maier's books. I enjoy the suspense, and I learn so much about ancient history and historical evidence in the pocess. "

" The Constantine Codex by Paul L. Maier is the third book in the Skeleton series. Harvard Professor Jonathan Weber acquired a national reputation for great discoveries and wife, Shannon in previous books in the series. In this volume, Shannon is working on a dig in Pella when she discovers some fourth century pages that refer to a long lost book of the Bible. As the couple investigates those documents, they stumble upon a book that has the capacity to rock the Christian world. In the midst of the investigation, Jonathan has a fatwa placed upon his head and ends up in an internationally televised debate a Muslim professor about the viability of their respective religions. When the book disappears, Jonathan must scramble to recover it. Maier has created a fascinating "what if" story answering some of the hardest questions about the New Testament. His scholarship in ancient history gives the story lots of color and fascinating detail. The author digresses often, but the detours are often pleasant, adding insight to an aspect of faith or religion. However, the debate just eats up pages and kills any suspense building about the Codex. It has interesting dialogue about the differences between Christianity and Islam, but it seriously slows down the story. Maier suffers from the tendency of many professors in that he loves to teach his readers rather than entertain. The history and concepts are truly intriguing, but the romantic aspects are a bit clumsy, and Shannon, despite Maier's efforts, often serves as Jonathan's straight man for his numerous pranks and his student to allow him to show off his wealth of knowledge. I think Maier needs a sterner editor for future works to help him pare down the unnecessary side tracks and to strengthen the tension and keep suspense building. "

" Pretty weak story. Parts which would have been interesting are almost non-existent. "

" recommended by Aunt Ellen "

" Enjoyable read! Thought provoking novel about what could really happen--a new ending for the book of Matthew found in it's original form?! What would be done--anything? At the same time another mystery is developing! "

" Wasn't for me "

" Very disappointing in comparison to other books of his I've read. "

" The book is not that great. It did not have very good gripping lines in the middle of the story, though the Christian vs Islam arguments by both the intellectuals was very nail biting. "

" Not very good-- very superficial, lots of issues and descriptions that were just not credible. "

" It's full of religious history and has some adventure, good read but not a great read. "

" The characters are extremely one demensional, the conversation stilted and unlifelike (not sure that is a word but the only one that fits) very contrived plot. Very poorly written. "

" This was a great "what if" story. It does pass for plausible and I loved the "inner message" behind the actual plot. A great book for clean minds!!! "

" a Dan Brown-ish type read. Not as many twists and turns, but a good read nontheless. "

" I found this a compelling read. Loved the setting and the premise. Would like to think there really is a second Acts out there somewhere just waiting to be found. Recent archaeological discoveries have proved the answer to long-held mysteries. Paul Maier's scholarship is high-caliber. "

" This was a good book (it was also free on B & N). Well worth reading and I'll be looking for more from this author. "