3 out of 4 stars
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Bernardone’s Knights by J.C. Ernst is the third book in the Knight Stalkers series. It is a fiction novel that begins with two women, Ann and Ruth. They are award-winning writers who happen to be sitting next to each other on a flight to the New York Newspaper Writers’ Conference. Ann tells Ruth the story of modern-day knights and their impact on the world. These knights include Sherry, Jake, and Ieke Rolland among others.
Ieke Rolland, a retired army general, has always desired to possess the most cherished treasures in the world. His aspiration to rule and change the world negatively impels him to commit many atrocities. Jake and his wife, Sherry, are assigned to track down Ieke. They need to apprehend him before he lays his hands on the ‘’Clavicularius pas Cephas’’ and the ‘’Chereb.’’ These treasures are mythical objects with unimaginable power and fame. Ieke travels around the world while employing his several contacts to acquire them. He has a peculiar accomplice, Kareem Razier, who he brainwashed to believe they were fighting for a righteous cause. However, Kareem starts having a change of heart when he witnesses the relentless killings and maltreatment of people by Ieke. The story involves very spectacular and unexpected twists.
The author conveys a crucial message in the book. He tries to show that both good and evil resides in every man (even knights). The book has distinct themes of loyalty and justice. The story is filled with joy, pain, familial love, and mild humor. These are features I find captivating.
I appreciate the level of suspense in the book. It is engaging from start to finish. Furthermore, the book has a well-executed plot that weaves crime with truth, religion, and art. Additionally, the book provides a detailed analysis of how Jake and Sherry’s assignment is carried out and accomplished.
Nonetheless, I did not appreciate the brief history of the powerful objects in the book. Although they are mentioned as three items, they are referred to as two items in other instances. It is important to note that the “Clavicularius pas Cephas” is a pair of items. Furthermore, some aspects of the storyline are repeated. In addition, a major character in the book is referred to as ‘’old man’’ throughout the book. The character would have been more relatable with an actual name.
I give the book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. The book is professionally edited with very few grammatical errors. Finally, I would recommend this to anyone who loves fiction novels with elements of history.
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