The Ignoble Lie

Of Gods and Men, #1

by

Matthew Peters

Exciting, history-laden religio-political thriller.

The Ignoble Lie by Matthew Peters is the first book in his new political thriller series, Of Gods and Men, and the story truly hits the ground running, with the bombing of the iconic pyramids of Giza by terrorists. Former Jesuit Scott Larson and his friend, Zady Jones, the niece of a powerful security consultant, race against the clock to rescue her abducted sister and prevent further acts of terror, both internationally and on U.S. soil. 

I enjoyed the main characters from the start. Their high energy, easy camaraderie, and intriguing past history were nice as they worked together to stop those behind the terroristic blackmail. An eventful backstory is woven into the early narrative, but rather than just building context for the characters, I felt like I must have missed a prior book, and the tantalizing glimpse into Larson’s past seems to warrant one. 

The story moves quickly; a lot is packed into the single week’s timeframe. I was hooked by the creative plot revolving around the Ark of the Covenant. The suspense builds as the American president faces an impeachment process. At the same time, a number of politically high-placed figures stir the pot, offering unbidden advice, assistance, or conducting mysterious behind-the-scenes manipulations dealing with the ISIS demands. I didn’t know for certain who the main characters could trust, as everyone seemed to have hidden motives and something to gain. While the pacing may have been a little uneven at times, I found the pages almost flew by. I look forward to the next installment in the series. 

I recommend THE IGNOBLE LIE to readers of political intrigue and thrillers.

 I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.