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Summary: Blazing read.
Review: The first book I picked up of Iles was The Quiet Game. It was a page-turner and I was hooked. I then read 24 Hours, Black Cross, and Mortal Fear and was thoroughly impressed. However, his most recent work - Dead Sleep and Sleep No More - had fallen terribly. I did not enjoy either of the two but staying loyal I read them both. This book - The Footprints of God - is vintage Iles. If you liked his older work, you will love this latest book. Iles puts the suspense in suspense thriller. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to be glued to a seat until the last page is turned.
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Summary: Man's search for immortality
Review: A small group of elite scientists has been working on a megacomputer that goes beyond artificial intelligence; Trinity is an unimaginable breakthrough that makes nuclear weaponry look like child's play. The problem is, for the past few months the scientists have been suffering from neurological disorders. One of them, Dr. Fielding, succeeded in putting a temporary halt to the research (or so he thinks) until the cause of these disorders has been found.The book opens dramatically. It's six hours after Dr. Fielding's death, seemingly due to a stroke. But his friend and colleague, Dr. David Tennant, is certain he was murdered. Now David, accompanied by his psychiatrist, must run for his life. What exactly has been going on in that lab? What meaning, if any, is there to the dreams or visions David's been having during his narcoleptic attacks? Why did Dr. Fielding send David that mysterious letter and what is the white granular substance in the envelope? Is David's paranoia justified, or, as his psychiatrist believes, is he delusional? As the answers to these questions are revealed, FoG is Greg Iles at his best! Unfortunately, the story quickly sinks into a tepid cat-and-mouse game. The characters are cardboard cutouts; the thriller aspects not so thrilling. At the end of chapter 21 is an event that's never explained; we're left hanging, wondering what that was all about. It's a small thing, but...well, sloppy. So much for the first half of the book. This seems to be a recurring problem for authors when they present an intriguing concept in the guise of a thriller (eg., THE DA VINCE CODE): The ideas are fascinating, but it suffers as a thriller. The second half is something else entirely! The full potential of the megacomputer becomes terrifyingly clear. David's visions been fathomed. He knows now what must be done. This is the edge-of-your-seat excitement we've come to expect from Mr. Iles. It doesn't matter if you don't agree with the religious possibilities he presents (I don't think we're expected to.) The ideas themselves are mind-blowing! Motifs are an added treat. For instance, keep an eye out for mention of candles and bubbles. Though I could've done with less of the first half, THE FOOTPRINTS OF GOD is worth reading for its considerable intellectual rewards.
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Summary: Greg Iles fan
Review: I have read almost all of his books and I will have to say, he outdid himself this time. This book was very gripping, mind boggling and absolutely hard to put down. This is a must read for everyone, the really scary part is that I believe this is really happening we just don't know it yet!
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Summary: Greg Iles Does It Again!
Review: Greg Iles amazes me with his diversity of plotting and themes in his books. I won't delve into details of this book since that has been done in the critics' reviews. This book definitely held my interest and I was fascinated with the blending of science and the search for answers to religious and universe origins. I don't give 5 stars lightly, and I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Greg Iles triumphs again!!
Review: This is ellen in atlanta, and although I wrote a review of Footprints of God, I felt I didn't do it justice - I tried to compare this book to his others - specifically The Quiet Game, which is my favorite of his works - in that he was to me the next Faulkner - and I frequently quote the beginning words of Chapter 25 which blows me away - This book, Footprints of God, and his other works, is so completely different from each, that to compare would be a gross misunderstanding of what Iles is writing - he's evolving as he writes - each work a wildly different subject that jolts you into a reality you didn't think you could be lifted to - The Footprints of God deals with the creation of a super, living computer that is frighteningly close to the artificial intelligence countries are working toward. There is an ethicist who in the process of mega MRI's has visions of himself as Jesus, and can lend the meaning of what is out there to meld man and machine - The book is phenomenal - It is not lyrical like Quiet Game. It is computer lightening quick and a wonderful book not to be missed - Iles might be our next Faulkner, only evolved...a must read.
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Summary: Rich and disturbing; by the author of SERPENT'S DANCE
Review: This story is a great example of what happens when a writer earns his publishing industry stripes through the solid craftsmanship and consistently creative spark of a solid body of work: he gets to tell us a story from his heart and soul, a story too complex and risky for anyone without a readership (Patterson did it with "When The Wind Blows", Grisham with "A Painted House"), free of formula and the short-sighted fear of people wearing suits who would otherwise constrain his vision within a branded box. And he does it while delivering a kick ...ride for thrill seekers and deep thinkers alike. This novel defines what is possible in speculative fiction, it reflects our own questions and poses alternative answers that are as provocative as they are sometimes disturbing. Reflecting on the occasions when our storytelling styles have been compared (we were "discovered" by the same publisher, Louise Burke), I am humbled by what he has achieved here. Too bad "The DaVinci Code" reached the market first (I enjoyed that book, as well), since this covers some of the same ground and almost perfectly mirrors the arc of that storyline, though with a much more resounding finish. "The Footprints Of God" is courageous and original, and well worth the time of anyone who reads not for escape, but for engagement and enrichment.
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Summary: Iles gets metaphysical - interesting for science folks
Review: I have enjoyed all of Greg Iles' novels, including Footprints of God, though it does not meet the quality of suspense in his previous books. It addresses questions about mankind, mind, consciousness, religion, etc. in a metaphysical way. The dream sequences of medical ethicist Dr. David Tennant that lead him to an increasing relationship with psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Weiss are a central element. Tennant is overseeing the progress of a top-secret information project codenamed Trinity, and he becomes suspicious of the project's future and his colleagues' motives when a leading Trinity scientist dies suddenly. How the plot is resolved regarding Trinity and national security comes across as secondary to the ideas mentioned above that Iles is playing with. The author has tackled something very different in most of his books, including classic World War II-based historical thrillers, serial killer and legal dramas, and even spirit possession. For me the suspense did not quite measure up to what he's achieved before. I wanted to finish the book more because the ideas were interesting rather than wanting to find out if Tennant and Weiss would escape their pursuers. So I enjoyed the first half of the book better and thought the conclusion was mediocre. Tennant and the dead scientist are the most interesting characters, so it's up to Tennant to keep the reader interested. Usually Iles uses several primary characters to tell the story, but this is pretty much a one-man show. Iles indicates in the acknowledgments that he had a hard time striking a balance between complex ideas and mass market fiction; I think he did fine on this point. Though Iles resolves these ideas differently than I might, I still enjoyed reading the book overall. For pure suspense, I would recommend Spandau Phoenix, Mortal Fear, or The Quiet Game.
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Summary: Fascinating....
Review: I won't rewrite the book jacket you can read that in the literary reviews. What I will tell you is that Iles's books only get better and better! This book was riveting! It has action, adventure, romance, and a plot that is engaging and intelligent. I could hardly put the book down. In fact, I purchased it yesterday when it came out and I already finished reading it! This book is a thiller that makes you think and you walk awhile with some philosophical food for thought. I can't wait for his next book!
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Summary: Thought provoking suspense
Review: It is pure pleasure to read any Greg Iles novel. His beautiful prose enhances the intriguing plot with sharp and insightful narrative. Once again Iles has penned a winner with "The Footprints Of God". Dr David Tennant is appointed by the President as an ethics advisor to oversee Project Trinity, the creation of an artificial intelligence computer. When his good friend and associate on the project dies under suspicious circumstances David turns to his psychiatrist, Rachel Weiss. She is at first skeptical until an attempt to murder Rachel and David ends with the killing of another government agent. Soon the two are embroiled in a life or death search for proof of evil doings at Trinity before the world is held hostage by the entity it has created. In addition to a suspense filled thriller Iles has given the reader much to think about. His well crafted dialogues entice the reader to consider whether there can be such a thing as artificial intelligence and if so if it will it outpace its creators. He also delves into the origins of religious belief and its relation to the creation of intelligent life on earth. I found myself reading late into the night and wishing for more when I finished. Don't miss this one!
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Summary: chilling, thrilling, interestingly filling!
Review: This book has so many appealing elements in it. You have a techology based thriller, and it also touches on ethical and moral questions that everyone ponders from time to time. The book also has characters that really pull you in, you pull for them and their survival, and are generally concerned for their well being. There are a host of characters, and you are forced to hear several different stories of the same events, and you are given options of who to trust. The book pulls you this way and that way, always keeping you guessing. There is also a love interest that makes you care even more that things work out for the main characters. While it is a 'sci-fi' type of book, the topics discussed are done so in a very believable manner, and with what is discussed, it is something we could see actually happeneing within the relativly near future. The author seemed to research things well, and it was written very well. It is easy to read, and keeps you turning pages as soon as you start. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone that is interested by thrilling mystery type of books, as well as people that also like techno-trillers based around feesable technology.
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