An exciting modern-day search for the Holy Grail, with an interesting cast of characters forming a club of scholars (not adventure-hunters) tracing the relic. This story has as much excitement and country-hopping as an Indiana Jones tale, but with a solid base of historical and biblical information. And then metallurgy and alchemy are woven into the intrigue, blurring the religious and scientific origin. The story is just the right mix of danger and adventure, science and Christianity, fact and fiction. There are enough twists to leave you questioning allegiances, possibilities, even alternate dimensions as a form of Heaven. The end truly leaves you on the edge of something magical, mystical or holy - and I can't wait to find out what happens next! This is clearly a series starter, and it sets the bar high for next in the series! Thank you to Book Whisperer and NetGalley for a courtesy copy of this book - I am excited to continue the series, and will be following this author!