The Reincarnationist
M.J. Rose

The holidays are coming up and with all that stuff added to your to-do list, you’ll need a novel to escape into at the end of your busy. The Reincarnationist an international thriller by M.J. Rose, is the ideal book for your escapist reading.

The story follows photographer Josh Ryder and archeologist Gabrielle Chase as they track the hidden treasure that could unlock many secrets—including the answer to the question, “Is reincarnation real?” But as Josh slips in and out of his present day reality, and Gabrielle deals multiple personal threats, what once seemed like the simplest archeological dig quickly turns into a morass of danger and intrigue.

There’s a good size cast of characters in this book, and as most of them have more than one life to live, there are plenty of intriguing story lines to follow. (My favorite was the subplot involving artists and patrons in a very young New York City.) The reader also gets a two-for-one deal in the settings, as the stories move through ancient and modern Rome, as well as New York past and present. If you’ve traveled in either of those cities, you get the fun of saying “I’ve been there!” as the characters move through various historic landmarks.

Managing her large cast, M.J. Rose is a deft story teller and keeps us up to speed on all that is happening. Ms. Rose is no fool – the novel’s ending will make you long for a follow-up, say, maybe a nice little trilogy? And for her further marketing chops, check out The Reincarnationist’s blog which features posts of various phenomenon which will appeal to anyone harboring a past life as Xfiles fan. Rose’s professional site also has interesting information about her start as a self published author, which no doubt will appeal to some us aspiring blogger-writers.

Summary: A fast, intriguing read with an intriguing para-psychological plot.

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