Illuminated (An August Adams Adventure, #1)

I heard about this book when it first came out but just now had a chance to read it right before book 2 came out. A great read that reads quickly. It reminds me of alot of National Treasure but deals with church history and the Guttenberg Bible instead of American history. Some of it does seem sensational but it is still a fun read. Also I liked the characters as they had some major issues/flaws that we can all relate... Read Full Review

Matt Bronleewe is a man of many talents. He's an accomplished music producer who's worked with the likes of Rebecca St. James, Plumb, Michael W. Smith and Leeland. He's penned or co-penned a number of top-of-the-charts hits. He was a founding member and guitarist for the band Jars of Clay. Now he's written Illuminated---a blockbuster thriller that could easily place him on the best-seller lists. With a National Treasure meets... Read Full Review

Secret societies, hidden codes, ancient art - This isn't the latest controversy penned by Dan Brown. This is a stunning debut novel from producer/songwriter Matt Bronleewe. Illuminated combines edge-of-your-seat action with a centuries old mystery, creating a story that hooks the reader early and keeps the pages turning. Most ancient book scholars spend their days in rooms devoid of sunlight examining books many centuries... Read Full Review

This book rocks. It's like reading a major motion picture. Swift but detailed, you feel involved in the character's lives and still retain the vision and movement of the big picture. Great for summer travels!

This book is great and I got through it in just three days. It is written by newcomer Bronleewe and this is a great achievement for a starter. This book cleverly combines historical fact with conspiracies better than Da Vinci Code ever did. The format of the story is more like 24 than anything else. The main characters of this story is August Adams(rare book dealer), his ex-wife April(works at Library of Congress), and his... Read Full Review