Since I just finished writing about Mr Einstein's Secretary by Matthew Reilly, time to discuss another bit of historical fiction that also features the most famous scientist of the twentieth century.
I've read a few of American author Robert Masello's historical fiction books
The Night Crossing by Robert Masello (https://timsbestreads.blogspot.com/p/the-night-crossing-by-robert-masello.html)
The Jeckyl Revelation
Blood and Ice
The Haunting of H. G. Wells
they are good rollicking yarns, without being especially riviting - normally 3 to 4 stars.
This book, The Einstein Prophecy, sets out an interesting storyline as follows
As war rages in 1944, young army lieutenant Lucas Athan recovers a sarcophagus excavated from an Egyptian tomb. Shipped to Princeton University for study, the box contains mysteries that only Lucas, aided by brilliant archaeologist Simone Rashid, can unlock. These mysteries may, in fact, defy-or fulfill-the dire prophecies of Albert Einstein himself. Struggling to decipher the sarcophagus's strange contents, Lucas and Simone unwittingly release forces for both good and unmitigated evil. The fate of the world hangs not only on Professor Einstein's secret research but also on Lucas's ability to defeat an unholy adversary more powerful than anything he ever imagined. From the mind of bestselling author and award-winning journalist Robert Masello comes a thrilling adventure where modern science and primordial supernatural powers collide.
It's reminiscent of Indiana Jones, an action/adventure with something for everyone - archaeology, science, horror, even romance. The inclusion of Einstein and Godel make for a fun side-story.
In fact, a lot of time is spent covering Einstein's day to day life at the Institute of Advanced Study at Princeton. His character is not really central to the story but he is by far the most interesting character in the book.
Not a remarkable or truly memorable book but an easy ast paced read and a nice quirky finish.
3.5 stars.
