Absolute Proof

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Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is brought on to the case and grows suspicious when the one friend who wasn’t out celebrating refuses to collaborate on the case. All of a sudden, a motive surfaces, and Michael’s near accident may not be so accidental after all. In Looking Good Dead, published in 2006, Tom Bryce finds an apparently lost cd and decides to try to return it to its owner. But when his mission to return the cd leads to him witnessing a ghastly homicide, his family is threatened if he decides to go to the police. Meanwhile, Roy Grace is still haunted by his missing wife. It’s been nearly ten years since she disappeared.

Absolute Proof – Peter James

Ross is sceptical at first, curiosity takes the better of him and when Dr Cook ends up dead he knows that there is something too this and with the help of Dr Cook’s solicitor he agrees to start the investigation, did god really exist? He is given sets of co-ordinates to follow to gather evidence of God’s existence. Despite his inner questioning and the substantial threats that Hunter receives: on a scale way beyond anything he has experienced previously, Hunter's journalistic instincts will not allow him to give up his search for this crucial evidence.I found that the storyline required the reader to suspend disbelief at times, but you know something? I was happy to do just that, for such an exciting and compelling read! The only quotes from Religious texts we get are from the King James' version of the New Testament and only then from Matthew and Revelation. The Qu'Ran is dealt with in seeping statements and none of the other Abrahamic Religious texts (the Torah for example) even get a look in. Considering the subject matter and constant mention of all the different Religions that have broadly similar beliefs you would have thought there would be more from them - but no. The storyline that takes us from Britain to Monaco, Egypt, and Los Angeles is far-fetched, as is that of any thriller. International readers may not be aware of the legend that Joseph of Arimathea travelled after the death of Jesus to first-century Britain with the chalice from the Last Supper, concealing it near Glastonbury. As an evangelical Christian, that the improbable survival of holy relics (the chalice is not the only one) might play a role in a proof of God’s existence troubled me. However, I don’t suggest you read this book for the realism of the storyline or the subtlety of the characters. What I think James has done successfully is to put forward many of the important ideas and viewpoints in the science and religion conversation in everyday language. As a starting point or an overview in popular and palatable form, this book could be recommended to enquiring young adults. They will be taken on a whirlwind tour of the problem of suffering, the multiverse, Paley’s watch, natural selection, coincidence, miracles, New Atheism, Deism, and Theism. Those more familiar with these ideas who like some escapist reading will also enjoy this book. I was a little skeptical about the subject matter and whilst I can see the parallels to The Da Vinci, it made me wonder why James took so long to write this book both with his own experience and using Dan Brown's hit as a perfect opportunity to release something similar. I find this one really difficult to review. It had parts about it that I really enjoyed, and then others that I really didn't.

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When I heard there was a new book from Peter James and a hint of “The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown” I was intrigued to know more.

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Ross Hunter, Investigative Journalist learns there may be absolute proof of the existence of God and decides to investigate. Under serious threat from several organisations who seek the evidence Ross is gathering, Absolute Proof has been compared to The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. I loved The Da Vinci Code so decided to give this a go, however the only connection I could see was the concept of Jesus Christ's DNA being passed down to the present day. Despite the hieroglyphics on the cover, there are no puzzles or riddles to solve here. In fact, Ross's trip to Egypt was brief and hieroglyphics didn't factor in the story at all so I have no idea why they grace the cover. And the ending? Where do I start? The ending left far too many unanswered questions (see spoiler protected bit below). It was ambiguous and anti climactic and I expected more from an award winning author who has sold more than 19 million books. Absolute Proof was a meandering novel with some interesting points about religion but the unresolved ending left me underwhelmed and unlikely to seek out any of his other novels. And the irony is that science is asking questions that only religion can answer, but to accept those answers would mean admitting defeat for the scientists.”

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To read for enjoyment it is necessary to suspend rational thoughts and disbelief, and just let the story carry you along on this strange and dangerous adventure. A complicated story with many characters, but easy to follow. Cousins Angus and Pete live in separate monasteries but both live a life of silence, solitude and devotion to The Lord. They need no ‘proof’ to hold onto their faith. I liked the extreme characters who were so determined to get what Ross had, even though they all had very different reasons for doing so. In short avoid this book. It has a meandering and unconvincing plot, characters that are simply laughable (even the peripherals such as Ainsley Bloor, Big Tony - yes, REALLY, Harry F Cook and Wesley Wenceslas are all caricatures) and so many holes in the research that it is really a chore to read.But even with the negatives, I still thought it was a pretty good read, although I’d have to say that James’ Roy Grace books are better. I also quite like his standalone ghost stories. This was a nice little addition to James’ oeuvre, but I also think that he has a lot of better ones. So yeah, there’s that.

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James brings up a lot questions about God’s existence and his motives. If God’s existence was proven would it unite the world or divide it even further? You will not find the answers in this novel only speculation as it is more action/adventure than philosophical. The phone call that could ultimately change the whole of mankind, is from an elderly gentleman claiming that he has absolute proof of God’s existence, and he believes Ross is the only person who can help him get the message out there, and ultimately save the world! I love James Roy Grace series, so in a weird way I'm always disappointed when the author releases a standalone novel as I'm itching for another instalment in one if my favourite series. I have only read one for Peter James’s books—-the 12th one in the Roy Grace series. I had a hard time with it because I felt like I was missing a lot having started so late in the series. I was impressed with James’s ability to continue to write such a long standing series and developing a well loved character—he stood out to me as an accomplished writer. Investigative reporter Ross Hunternearly didn't answer the phone call that would change his life - and possibly the world - for ever.

Absolute Proof, Peter James

All the hallmarks of James writing is present in this title, the short snappy chapters that make you want to read just one more plus Brighton featuring heavily again (I was looking out for a Grace Easter Egg - but didn't spot anything). After finding a couple of relics which he has had scientifically analyzed, his final answer to the mystery and proof is in Los Angeles. His fearful and angry wife insists that he sell his objects to the Vatican or the pharmaceutical company, both having tempted them with huge sums of money. In Los Angeles he meets with a mysterious man whom we met very early in the story, and is vital to the plot. Pursuing Ross to LA are a contract killer who is eavesdropping on his hotel room, and several members of the pharmaceutical company. His life is in jeopardy as well as his marriage.