The Book of Ur

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Pub Date Aug 24 2023 | Archive Date Sep 29 2023

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Description

He has had many names, Frank Vickers, Fred Vaughn, Vince Fredricks, but this ancient immortal is better known as the monster who inspired Mary Shelly. Struggling to atone for past sins, he is forced by the Vatican to locate the infamous Book of Ur, an artifact so powerful it could usher in the Apocalypse.

With agents Carter and Branch at his side, he takes on the great evils of the world in the quest to find the book while ruminating on a past filled with strife and sorrow.

Can a man who considers himself a monster summon the wherewithal to work with those who despise him to find the book, or will he have to go through the body count of a long and bloody history?

He has had many names, Frank Vickers, Fred Vaughn, Vince Fredricks, but this ancient immortal is better known as the monster who inspired Mary Shelly. Struggling to atone for past sins, he is forced...


A Note From the Publisher

Mark Everett Stone attended the University of Nebraska in Omaha, majoring in Journalism and minoring in English. He is the author of over ten books, one of which, The Judas Line, received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly. He currently resides in Redding, California with his heroically-patient wife, Brandie, their two sons, a cat, a snake and a neurotic dog.

Mark Everett Stone attended the University of Nebraska in Omaha, majoring in Journalism and minoring in English. He is the author of over ten books, one of which, The Judas Line, received a starred...


Advance Praise

"If you are a fan of Jim Butcher and the Dresden Files, you will enjoy Mark Everett Stone's work." –Fantasy Book Review

"If you are a fan of Jim Butcher and the Dresden Files, you will enjoy Mark Everett Stone's work." –Fantasy Book Review


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I was very intrigued by the blurb for this, so I had to request it. I love how the author weaves the past with the present, and to be honest, I generally don’t like that. This was an intriguing tale of a man who thinks he’s a monster because of events in his past. I don’t think I really got as much of him or his past as I would have liked, and sometimes the plot was a little…forced/uneven/something, but I still quite enjoyed getting to know him, Carter, and Branch, and the journey they went on to find the book. I was thoroughly enjoying myself by the end of the book, and I am invested enough that I am really hoping for a second book. Recommend.

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I loved reading this book. Excellent characterization. It did have a few more typos than I'd expect and I wish it hadn't ended as anti-climactically as it did. Lots of build up for a relatively short "final controntation." I'd love to read more if this became a series!

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The author delivers a tense, tightly knitted and gripping story. There's a well done world building and interesting characters
A well done story I highly recommend it
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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When “Victor franks” saves a senator‘s daughter from White slavery that is just another day at the office and another person who owes him a favor but when two people show up at his hidden Hawaiian home and tells him the Book OF Er is missing he knows this could be apocalyptic he’s only seen the book once and has been in search of it ever cents. This book is so good I didn’t want it to end although he looked at his self as a monster due to him having albinism and all the scores due to his hundreds of years of life and battle The last time he had friends was back when he saved the future authoress Mary Shelly and Dr. Polly dolly from being attacked by locals in Geneva. He has supernatural attributes besides being immortal and if you’re wondering how he became that way it’s all in the book and over the book it is I absolutely love this book and can only hope there’s going to be a second one because I would be so down to read that. If you love real history enter twine with great science fiction then you’ll love The Book Of Er by Mark Everett Stone. Usually when books or as long as this one is I sometimes cannot wait for the end but with this one I wanted it to go on I can’t reiterate what a phenomenal plot and hero they had in this book so freaking good! I want to think black rose riding and Net Galley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

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The Book of Ur is the story of a man (?) we know as Frank Vickers, who is commandeered from his home by two members of Manus Dei, the secret agency of the Vatican - the members sent to force Vickers to help find the ancient and powerful Book of Ur. Over the course of the book, we learn about Vickers' life and why the Church "chooses" him for this mission. We also learn about what makes Vickers special and how it's connected to the Book of Ur. We also learn that sometimes people are inspired and moved by people who may seem different on the outside, but have the biggest hearts.

Of course, there is the adventure and action of determining and procuring the Book of Ur, but all is not what it seems.

Personally, I loved this book and couldn't put it down. The storyline keeps going from the present to the past. At first, it was a little unsettling, but once I was well into the book, the reasoning for the constant back and forth made sense. In fact, all information is a necessity!

Written in great detail with great precision, the Book of Ur is a must read! It's great for those who love the paranormal; for those who love historical thrillers! I would even go out on a limb and say that even lovers of conspiracy thrillers might like and/or love this book!

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A fun, hard to put down novel where the ‘inspiration’ for Mary Shelley’s monster finds himself in a plot featuring many of the things that makes Dan Brown’s novels so enjoyable.

Thanks to NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for an ARC of this book.

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