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The Templar Concordat Kindle Edition

by Terrence OBrien (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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When the truth is your greatest danger, and the enemy knows the truth, things can only go downhill when the enemy finally gets the proof. And that's the proof the Hashashin get when they steal what the Vatican doesn't even know it has. Now the infallible decrees of two Twelfth Century popes and three kings, stolen by the Hashashin, threaten to catapult the bigotry, bias, and religious blood baths of the Third Crusade straight into the Twenty-First Century. When Templars Sean Callahan and Marie Curtis are drawn into the mess, they face an ancient enemy that has already nearly won the battle, a newly elected Mexican pope being undermined by entrenched Vatican powers, world class scholars who will sell their prestige to the highest bidder, and terrorists lingering over lattes in sidewalk cafes. Moving from Rome to London, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia, Callahan and Curtis are desperate to find some way to stem the success the Hashashin are having enlisting the majority of moderate Muslims in their Jihad. Out maneuvered at each step by the Hashashin, only a last ditch roll of the dice has any chance of success. But it's the only chance they have.

"If you loved the idea of Dan Brown's bestsellers, but weren't so
crazy about all the arty esoterica, Terrence O'Brien's The Templar
Concordat could hit your sweet spot...." Kindle Nation Daily
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The idea for the book began to grow a few years ago as news reports revealed more and more about Al Qaeda. What struck me was the fact that it had no national allegiance. It operated outside the established nation state system. Al Qaeda didn't care what the government of Saudi Arabia, Syria, Pakistan, or Iran thought. It did whatever it wanted, and claimed to be doing it to further world-wide Islam.

So, I wondered what things would be like if there was an organization in the West that was also free from the governments of the West. How would they combat Al Qaeda? What kind of scene would play out across the world if that kind of group challenged Al Qaeda without worrying about media, Congressional hearings, appeals courts, public opinion, or the next election cycle?

Then I remembered there once was such a Western organization when the Knights Templars were active from 1120 to 1307. They answered to nobody, had the strongest military of the day, crossed borders at will, amassed a huge fortune, engaged in trade and commerce, and financed many of the monarchies.

So, why not bring the Templars forward in time, and let some escape the ambush by the King of France and the pope that destroyed them in 1307? And since the Templars were a creation of the Crusades and the Church, let those players come into the present day, too. And the Hashashin, a secretive branch of Islaimi Shiite Islam that excelled in covert operations? Let them escape their destruction by the Mongols in 1275, and come forward to the present day.

I also noticed news stories about the discovery of the Chinon Parchment from 1308 dealing with the Templar trials. The document had been misfiled in 1628 and was lost to history until an Italian researcher found it buried in the stacks of the Vatican Library in 2001. So the notion that things could get lost for hundreds of years in a library was definitely reasonable.

The result is The Templar Concordat. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
 
Terrence O'Brien

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00433TBUU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ardgroom Circle; 1st edition (September 1, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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After leaving the Marine Corps, I began a career in mine and oil field development. So, I have followed the oil fields spanning Alaska, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, and now live with my wife in Kansas City where I became a floor trader at the Kansas City Board of Trade. I'm currently working on Avram's Cross, the second book in the series.

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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, smart and entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2011
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I took a gamble on this unknown author, I've gotten many free books in the same genre that have been a disappointment, so $2.99 was actually a bit of a risk. I'm glad I did, since it was one of the most enjoyable novels I've read in a long time.

If you enjoyed the DaVinci Code, this has a lot of the same elements - but it's a bit more believable, so it's easier to suspend disbelief and just go along with the story. As other reviewers have pointed out, an ancient treaty is discovered that could have huge ramifications for the modern world, the Catholic church, and Christianity in general. I really liked the fact that the author revealed what was in the treaty early on rather than stringing out the mystery - when the only thing that keeps you reading is the desire to find out 'what was the big deal over what they found?' - I find that tactic often goes along with a weak story. Instead, the contents of the treaty are revealed early on but the story is so good that you want to find out what happens next rather than being disappointed by the end of the mystery.

The only problem I had with the book was that it ended and I couldn't get anything else from the author! I did check Amazon to see if he had any other novels, but sadly that was not the case. Bummer, because I definitely would have liked to read more.
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Johann Mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, but Not Great.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015
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This is a good book, reminiscent of The DaVinci Code. It covers a story on a grand and sweeping scale. That's both it's strength and it's downfall.

There are so many characters and such an intricate plot that you don't really have a chance to get to know or care about any of the characters as individuals. The book I read after this one had fewer characters, which allowed them to be developed more fully, and made me care about them and the story much more.

The description says that this is a story about the Illuminati. I suspect that it is and isn't. The Illuminati in the book are as nefarious as the real one probably is, but I suspect that their aims have been cleaned up to present the best possible face to the public. Although they have people killed in the book, it's always the bad guys that they get rid of, and always wholesale carnage that they try to avoid, unlike the real Illuminati. It's more like a publicity piece for them.

The plot is intricate and interesting, but lacked the quality that made me feel like I was just breathing in the book like I did with the next one I read (which was Hold On). It did hold my interest, but was not a book that would keep me up all night, in spite of explosions and fast action/adventure. I could put this book down at any time, but still wanted to pick it up again later. The next book (Hold ON) pulled me in to a degreed that made the necessity to stop reading for a while a wrenching experience, in contrast.

I enjoyed it, but it didn't grab me by the throat and refuse to let go.
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FWS
5.0 out of 5 stars The Knights Templar make an impressive return.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2010
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The Knights Templar established in 1122 as a protector and instrument of the Church, after less than 200 years found itself progressively under attack by both the Church and Monarchy and appeared to retreat and disappear by early 14th century. Covertly the K T continued to grow stronger, position itself in world finances and influence directly and indirectly the welfare of the Church and Western values. In 1385, Pope Urban VI signed a concordat with the K T to secretly, mutually support each other; renewed at the pleasure of each succeeding Pope. We enter the story in present day with the current Pope opting out of the concordat, the K T fully operative but restricted in offering direct help to the Church and a full cast of radical Muslim terrorists. A document dated 1189, the Treaty of Tuscany, is found which declares a papal and major monarchy agreement intent on eradicating Islam. If authentic, it would become a rallying point for the Muslim world and a disaster for the Church and the West. The story explodes early on and the action and intrigue never lets up. Continuously entertains, educates and keeps one guessing. Well drawn, interesting and varied characters; crisp dialog. The most interesting character enters after the half way point, the new Pope from Mexico, Pedro Sanchez; he is unaffected by his new status, blunt, clever, insightful and fully willing to challenge papal doctrine for the truth. Could hardly put it down for 2 days. Highly recommended.
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FB_Daytona
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't read if you have major deadlines!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2012
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Excellent book. It has been a while that I finished a book in one week. You cannot put it down; hence my reason for saying that don't read this book if you are facing deadlines at work or school.

To summarize:
- Length: Just appropriate
- Details: I would have liked a little bit more historical background through out the book, for example more about the back ground of Hashashin. I love it when authors are able to teach you something new as you are reading a fiction book.
- Action packed: Good enough for me. I can't wait to read more about Callahan in other books. That guy can kick some behind. Same with the new Pope. Other reviewers mentioned the same: the new mexican pope is awesome.
- Ending: Very creative of author to tie everything at the end. I had a feeling how the book would end, but had no idea how the author was going to do. Nice surprise.
- Is it worth reading: absolutely
- So whats next: I can't wait for author's next book: Avram's cross

Also, other reviewers who had read the book before Jan 2012 indicated issues with misspelling in the kindle edition. I purchased this book in May 2012, and did not notice any misspellings. I think the author looked into the issues being taken care few months ago.

Hope this helps.
Cheers
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hopkhe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2020
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Couldn't put it down.
Had all the action, thrills and subterfuge to keep you hooked until the end.
Next please!
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Rod Baxter
5.0 out of 5 stars Controversial
Reviewed in Australia on April 28, 2017
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O'BRIEN opens up the debate on the age old argument of Papal infallibility. He creates a situation that puts it to the test. A document is stolen, from the Vatican library, signed by two Popes, and three Kings. A document that has the potential to bring about the downfall of the church.
The New Pope needs the help of The modern Templars, by involving an ancient agreement. Doing so, creating a possible controversy, of its own.
The Templar Concordat will get you asking questions. It will keep you intrigued right from the start.
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KDaH
5.0 out of 5 stars Auf den Spuren von Dan Brown ...
Reviewed in Germany on February 18, 2014
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... na ja, eigentlich nicht wirklich. Was anfängt wie ein historischer Roman wandelt sich schnell in einen einschlagenden Gegenwartskrimi. Templerorden in der Gegenwart. Flüssig geschrieben und sehr unterhaltsam – eine Perle! Von hier aus eine eindeutige Empfehlung für Englisch-Leser.
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AdiMay30
4.0 out of 5 stars Pack with historic references and thrilling moves
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2012
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I liked the fullness of the historic references about the knights Templar although most of it is probably fabricated for an exciting read. Interesting twists and enough loose ends to satisfy the realist. Great read for the train and I look forward to more from this author and series.
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miss m a smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Jaw dropping excitement, a one sitting must read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2013
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Right up there with the best Templar novel writers, intriguing mystery into the Templars association with the Church and the lengths both will go to to maintain peace and their secrets. Once the action starts it doesn't stop, characters so well written about its easy for the movie to play in your head whilst reading!
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