When I picked up THE MOSES EXPEDITION, the cover with its desert scene, ancient maps, and flames caught my attention. Add in all the praise from well-known authors and I was prepared to be excited, and a little afraid I would be disappointed. Sometimes you never can tell. Thankfully, I was right to be excited.

THE MOSES EXPEDITION is a glorious ride that takes you from the horrors of the holocaust to the modern day traumas of 9- 11. Written in a smooth and deft manner, this book took me on a thrilling emotional roller coaster ride that I loved. Sites and scenes are made real for the reader. The archeological journey, the offices in New York, and ghostly whispers of unimaginable horrors in Vienna are all real and tear-inducing.

Written from various points of view, THE MOSES EXPEDITION is fast paced allowing the story to quickly move forward. In my opinion, the main character, Father Anthony Fowler, was the most fascinating and intriguing person. I loved the inherent dichotomy he represented by being a priest, a solider, and a spy in the name of the Lord. It was fascinating, like walking with a respectful, religious and scrupulous Jason Bourne.

Creative, timely, realistic, and moving, Juan Gomez-Jurado has another winner on his hands. I could easily see why it is an international bestseller. Happily, I've recommended this book to my friends that are mystery lovers and current event enthusiasts. From what I hear, its a winner on all fronts.