Title: The Eye of the Lion – Genesis/Volume 1
Author: Leo Bolanos
I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
Book description borrowed from Goodreads
In a near future, an amazing archaeological finding will shock the world. This event will lead to an illegal genetic experiment of unimaginable consequences.
At the same time, the shadows of the Armageddon close over mankind. The faith of the world rests on the shoulders of a man who should never have existed…
My Review
This story begins with the ruminations from the diary of a 98 year old man and he has an amazing story to tell.
Haile is one of a team of investigators working for a private security company put together by Colonel Carter. The colonel built the team from the best of the best. The opening scene has Haile and the rest of his surveillance team in place to spy on a meeting between two men. The meeting takes place in a open cafe in Paris. Doctor Elias Waiss, the founder of Netgen, a genetic technology business, arrives with a mysterious briefcase. Shortly after, the man known as V arrives and joins Waiss at his table. Haile is shocked when he recognizes V as none other than His Excellence Cardinal Bruno Voquessi, the power behind the throne in the Vatican. A fortunate opportunity presents itself and they are able to get a glimpse inside the briefcase. It is a small cryogenic chamber that contains what looks like a lock of human hair. Haile realizes something is very different about this investigation and asks the Colonel for more information.
“Colonel, I need you to tell me what’s going on. If we want to finish this job successfully I need all the information you can give me.”
The Colonel nodded again. I know, Haile” he replied with a paternal tone to his voice. “Of course I know that… but this time I can’t reveal the client’s identity to you. For your own safety. This job is… different.”
He was staring at me as he said it, and I couldn’t help shivering. This was the first time in seven years that I had heard the Colonel utter these words and I realized something that made me shudder: The Colonel was afraid.”
After the meeting he is left with more questions than answers.
There appears to be two investigations going on and two teams, which is unusual.
An unknown archaeology teacher, Edward Kelly, makes a discovery which puts him in the spotlight and threatens to rip the world apart. He claims to have found a tomb containing the mortal remains of Christ. A fire started in the crypt kills Kelly and all that it contained is lost, or is it? Afterwards, he is said to be a fake and eventually he is forgotten. But, there are rumors circulating that he may still be alive.
Plots within plots, the Catholic Church, Templar Knights, World War and the end of life as we know it, all are contained in this book of intrigue. You are in for a shocking experience. There are moments that set your heart racing and stunning revelations in this fast paced thriller. I loved it and was so happy to find out that there will be more books in this series. The author answered all of my questions, and I had plenty while reading, and wrapped it up nicely while leaving an opening to continue this adventure. I can not wait to read more.
I gave this 5 STARS and strongly urge you to read it. You will be glad you did.
About The Author
Leo Bolanos is a novelist, screenplay writer, 3d artist and filmmaker. He lives and works in Mexico City. He is now in preparation of his feature film debut, Great Hunter, which well also be a novel.
The Eye of the Lion is the first part of his epic trilogy of Joshua, the lion.
