NOVEL REVIEW: MESSIAH MATRIX
Messiah
Matrix can be noted as a high- minded novel which draws readers into a
world filled with corruption, murder, romance and history. The author,
Kenneth John Atchity explores a highly controversial idea about the
story of Jesus Christ.
Atchity’s
extensive research manages to compel the reader’s attention within the
first two pages as the novel kicks off with the murder of a monsignor, a
confession from his killer and the discovery of a valuable artefact
which might just change our understanding of Christianity as we know it.
Readers
are drawn into the mind of Father Ryan, a young Jesuit priest who is
obsessed in finding the connection between the murders, the message
which was delivered by the assassin and his own personal doubts about
his religious faith. By questioning the inconsistencies within the
Catholic teachings his path crosses that off Emily – a spirited beauty
who is the discoverer of the historical artefact.
Together
they set off on a journey that not only unravels Christian history but
also poses extreme risks for them in face of church authorities. Their
findings cast them into a splendidly crafted net that lures readers
through Roman History and the ancient story of Augustus. It ends with
the truth revealed about the Christian Saviour—one which will come as a
surprise to many.
In conclusion: This novel, in my opinion is splendid. The storytelling accelerates in momentum and grabbed my attention from the word go. Sure, there were times where my brain was in panic from all the revelations, but there were also times where the pages just turned themselves from the riveting adventure.
I’m
sure the story will raise many questions for people who grew up in deep
faith. What’s nice about Atchity’s writing though is the fact that he
doesn’t force readers into believing in the book’s premise; instead he
merely lays out his research, marvellously joining it together in a
provocatively crafted romantic thriller.
Not a light read at all but if you are up for intellectual entertainment - a must read.
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