Marvelously exciting...couldn't put down!!
589644
Read Book 1: Beginnings in a boxed set and immediately went to Amazon to get the second book in series: Elizabeth. I was not disappointed!! Loved the book and would recommend to anyone who enjoys reading clean historical mail order bride fiction! Can't wait to read book 3 when it becomes available!!
4042816
I couldn't put it down!! Absolutely wonderful!!
4429743
This book had me in its grip from the very first page--the characters are striking and believable, the plot clear and fast moving, the background exciting, and the ending fantastic!! I couldn't stop until I finished it....and then the "tease": wondering what will come next.....truly a super good read!!!
4612271
The excitement continues. Perhaps too much excitement! I was half way through when I started reading last night. Literally could not put it down until I reached the end at 4:00AM.
4926625
I absolutely loved this story, or stories, I should say!  The author does an incredible job of grabbing your attention from the outset, with three unique characters and multiple different story lines for each, with the characters interacting in exciting ways throughout.  I started off "just checking it out" since I have not read choose your own stories very often.  I read it straight through in one sitting, and once I reached the end found myself tracing back to the beginning multiple times until I was confidant I had arrived at every ending possible.  It was exciting, easy to ready, logical in its flow, complex and VERY well thought out.  A highly fun and engaging read...I look forward to Mr. Schannep's next installment in this, or other similar books!
2205993
Very exciting reading... one of the best in a long time
639518
I thoroughly enjoyed The Cana Mystery.  I am rather fatigued right now because I have hardly been able to sleep for the past three days -- I couldn't put the book down to go to work!  So, please forgive me for any typos.  :-) This book is very well-written -- it's very exciting with lots of suspense and twists.  A true thriller!  What's more, it's full of fascinating information and historical references, so I'm thrilled to have my daughters read it.  (It's hard to believe that such a terrific book also has educational elements to it.  If only school was this interesting -- they'd get A's in every History class they'd ever take!!)

As a Catholic woman, I appreciate that this book was very tastefully done.  I greatly appreciate that there isn't explicit sexual content.  There is some violence, but and I liked that the author doesn't dwell on it.  I tire of books that tell you someone is really bad but never give me reason to believe it.  This book uses violence periodically to advance the story or demonstrate convincingly that the bad guys really are bad.  That made it much more believable that the villians would actually go through with their devious plan.  That said, the book never dwells on the gory aftermath of the violence the way that some authors do.  It mentions it and then moves on.

I really liked the way that the author anticipated (and answered!) many of the questions that popped into my head.  A few times I thought: "Hmm ... I wonder if that could actually work?" or "How would that person have known that?"  Inevitably, in a page or two, the author would put my doubts to rest.  It really was like he was reading my mind!  I've never seen a writer do that so well!  That said, the author doesn't spoonfeed the audience.  When I re-read the book, I realized that there were lots of connections that the author had embedded in the text.  Although I didn't catch all of those connections the first time I read it, it didn't dampen my enjoyment of the book.  But the SECOND time I read it, I was blown away by how much more there was to the book than what I saw the first time.  Now THAT is a well-written story!!

I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a fun, exciting read who wants to think and doesn't like to read about explicit sex or gory violence.
1067706
A great book, the thrills increased with every page that I turned....couldn't put it down! Defo one to have a read
3146955
I absolutely LOVED this book! It was so exciting - I couldn't put it down.  I didn't want the story to end!!  I would love a sequel!!!  :)
4702981
WOW!!! This book did not disappoint...  I was thoroughly engrossed in the book!  Could hardly put it down.. The suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the book.  So disappointed when I came to the end as I new I had to wait for the next book to come out...  John, get moving, need to know what's next!!  Can't wait for the next saga..
3446112
It was hard to put this down!  When you least expect it, the amazing can happen.  The author develops a great story with fabulous imagery and great, dynamic characters!!  Can't miss with this one!
670271
I highly recommend this book to anyone ranging from the casual reader to the highly sophisticated book worm. The story will draw you in from the start and you will be captivated until the very end. The authors really brought the characters to life as I find myself constantly thinking about and visualizing what they will do next....book 2 please...
1634536
Reading this book is like riding a great rollercoaster...ups, downs & plenty of curves!  The characters are so likable (even the 'monsters')...good plotting (a couple of things I never saw coming)...the author clearly knows what she's writing about.  While this genre is not my "go to", I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of reading this novel...Looking forward to novel #2 (if there is one) from this author!  Go ahead...buy the book & take a great ride!
633941
Completely enthralled from the first page, this IS the kind of book I and other readers look for, intelligent, riveting, exciting, complex and so enjoyable avidly I found myself brought into the world and story created and couldn't put it down, the character are well written as is the entire story, definitely by far the best book I have read this year and I read a lot!  I highly recommend this book!  Fabulous writer, fantastic involved fascinating story!
2211556
I know, I know, this book came out over a year ago and I'm only now getting to reading it.  Let me just say, this is one of the most engrossing, exciting novels I've read in a long, long, long time!  It's not just the fact that it's a thriller -- some of the thriller aspects are little hard to believe -- it's all the history and speculation we get to be a part of.  From the very first page, the author draws you into secret sects, religous history, and ancient secrets involving Leonardo Da Vinci.  Everything from speculation about Mary Magdalene to the Divine Proportion, this book has something for everyone.  Christians, in particular Catholics, may find some of the speculation difficult to take, but as a practising Christian I was intrigued by everything.  I may not buy all of it, but it sure makes for great reading.  Don't be stupid like me -- get this book now!
1623369
Wow - what a ride!  Need to catch my breath....  Chaos (part 3 of the I Bring The Fire series) picks up right where Monsters (part 2) left off - and just like chaos can be, is wonderfully unpredictable and exciting.

The characters and relationships are developed further and C. Gockel continues their story by weaving Norse with Hindu mythology in a surprising but fascinating way along with bits of history and science.  She is a wonderful storyteller.  I highly recommend it....but definitely read part 1 and part 2 first...you'll enjoy it so much more.  Chaos was a great read, but as with all great reads - too short for me...I want more (and hopefully, to see if I am right about what happened at the end...), so I am eagerly anticipating part 4.  :)
1150893
This book was unputdownable... the plot and storyline was refreshingly original, well written and very, very interesting. This author is one I will be looking to for many more hours of reading pleasure!! This book is a new favorite in a familiar genre... give it a chapter or two: you will be hooked!!