Absolute Proof: The Thrilling Richard and Judy Book Club Pick
By Peter James
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A Richard and Judy Summer Book Club Pick.
From the number one bestselling author of the Roy Grace series, Peter James, comes an explosive standalone thriller – a religious conspiracy, perfect for fans of Dan Brown and The Da Vinci Code.
'Sensational' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series.
What would it take to prove the existence of God? And what would be the consequences?
Investigative reporter Ross Hunter nearly didn’t answer the phone call that would change his life – and possibly the world – for ever.
‘I know this is going to sound strange, but I’ve recently been given absolute proof of God’s existence – and I’ve been advised there is a writer, a respected journalist called Ross Hunter, who could help me to get taken seriously.’
The false faith of a billionaire evangelist, the life’s work of a famous atheist, and the credibility of each of the world’s major religions are all under threat – if Ross Hunter can survive long enough to present the evidence . . .
'Fast-paced and highly enjoyable, Absolute Proof has enough twists to keep the reader gripped' – Daily Express
'Both atheists and believers will find food for thought in this globe-trotting epic' – Guardian
Peter James
Peter James is a UK No.1 bestselling author, best known for his Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series, now a hit ITV drama starring John Simm as the troubled Brighton copper. Much loved by crime and thriller fans for his fast-paced page-turners full of unexpected plot twists, sinister characters, and accurate portrayal of modern day policing, he has won over 40 awards for his work including the WHSmith Best Crime Author of All Time Award and Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Dagger. To date, Peter has written an impressive total of 19 Sunday Times No. 1s, sold over 21 million copies worldwide and been translated into 38 languages. His books are also often adapted for the stage – the most recent being Looking Good Dead.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This was really good, fast-pacing thriller which I could not put down. Investigative journalist Ross Hunter is a good main character and the plot is a good adult fairy-tale. I can' believe that I have not read anything else from Peter James. I am going to fix that problem right away. Top notch suspense for holiday, aeroplane, train or elsewhere, where you just want to relax, get your feet up and grab a cold one.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow, what a great book! According to the blurb, Peter James has been working on this novel since 1989 and I can understand why. It is complex. The subject matter is dealt with sensitively - many religions are mentioned and there is an understanding that proof of god's existence would have a profound effect on the world across many cultures.There is nothing I didn't like about this book. The characterisation is strong - although sometimes I had to stop and think about who a named person was, as there are so many people involved! The storyline is great, not predictable and full of suspense. The settings are appropriate and wide ranging - I particularly liked the Los Angeles aspect.All in all a great read and a book that could sit on your shelves for years, worthy of a re-read now and again.Thank you to Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in return for an honest review.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5This book operates at two levels: first and foremost this is a thriller after the Da Vinci Code model; secondly, the book asks the very deep question of what, in this modern scientific world, would constitute proof of God’s existence?As a thriller this book works very well, even if it does follow quite closely the modern tropes of the genre. Our hero, thrown into a world he does not understand very well, is sent around their world to retrieve various MacGuffins that will help him achieve his quest. He is pursued by various bad people who he sometimes thwarts and is sometimes thwarted by, before eventually achieving his goal (sort of...). The thriller ending is somewhat unsatisfying mainly because it defers too much to the theological objective of the book, leaving some loose ends that would have been more satisfyingly tied up.At a deeper level the book asks the interesting question of what would constitute proof that God existed and how would humanity react? More specifically, the question is posed about the Abrahamic God in general and the Christian God in particular, making the assumption that other faiths would identify with this entity, once known. The scientific proof, primarily based on genetics, seems very weak to me, since it does not really show that Jesus was a historical figure.The tension in the book seems to me to be rather unsubtle. The Christian religions are all portrayed as corrupt self-perpetuating organisations with no interest in the spiritual or moral implications in the quest and who are our hero’s key adversaries. The only religion to retain some dignity is Islam and this through a lack of engagement rather than anything positive. A bit of a first-year-at-college ankle-deep perspective, I think.The final third of the book is, I think, deliberately vague. We never know if the final proof is a sign from God or a Satanic false trail. The analysis of this final sign by science and the media show that there is as much division about what ‘happened’ and what it ‘means’ as in any other century since organised religion came into being.An interesting concept but the thriller part and the religion part do not quite gel to make this really satisfying.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book was inspired by a phone call that James received 30 years ago. In the book, Ross Hunter gets a phone call from an elderly man who claims that he has absolute proof of God's existence. If this was true, it would pit every religion against each other and each religion claiming the proof as their own. Not only is Ross trying to prove the existence and find the proof, with the clues, in the form of coordinates, that puts his life at risk as there are other people out there who will do whatever it takes to get this proof. They do this by bugging his home and phone and following him ultimately scaring his pregnant wife. Ross is on the run for his life as he not only finds the existence but he must prove it is real and stay one step ahead of the people who want this proof. A false faith of a billionaire evangelist, the life’s work of a famous atheist all are after Ross, can he live long enough? With believable characters and situations, I had a hard time putting this book down even though it is a huge book. Very easy to read, if you are into religion and what if's, this book is something that you should be able to get your teeth into. I enjoyed it immensely as I do every Peter James book I have read!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is quite a rollercoaster of a thriller. It takes a little time to get going and then it’s action packed. When journalist Ross Hunter receives a telephone call from a man saying he can provide absolute proof of God’s existence, this leads him on a cat and mouse chase in fear of his life.I thought this was an entertaining and thought provoking read, although I did have to suspend belief at times. I read it with a pinch of salt and found it was actually quite the page turner. It’s written with a sense of humour, too - I did find myself giggling in certain parts. I read Absolute Proof via the Pigeonhole app and I think this enhanced my reading experience quite a lot. This is the first book I have read by Peter James and it certainly won’t be my last. If you enjoyed the Da Vinci Code, you’ll like this one. It’s a fun and exciting read which will have you on the edge of your seat.