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The Templar Salvation Hardcover – October 19, 2010

by Raymond Khoury (Author)
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At last, the book more than a million fans are waiting for: the sequel to The Last Templar.

With its iconic title and unmistakable cover, Raymond Khoury's million-copy- selling The Last Templar remains one of the most memorable thriller publications of the last decade. Finally, after four long years, Khoury returns to the world of the Templars with The Templar Salvation, a sequel that's every bit as eye-popping and as gripping as its predecessor. Constantinople, 1203: As the rapacious armies of the Fourth Crusade lay siege to the city, a secretive band of Templars infiltrate the imperial library. Their target: a cache of documents that must not be allowed to fall into the hands of the Doge of Venice. They escape with three heavy chests, filled with explosive secrets that these men will not live long enough to learn. Vatican City, present day: FBI agent Sean Reilly infiltrates the Pope's massive Vatican Secret Archives of the Inquisition. No one but the Pope's trusted secondi get in-but Reilly has earned the Vatican's trust, a trust he has no choice but to violate. His love, Tess Chaykin, has been kidnapped; the key to her freedom lays in this underground tomb, in the form of a document known as the Fondo Templari, a secret history of the infamous Templars... With his trademark blend of incendiary history and edge-of-your-seat suspense, Raymond Khoury's The Templar Salvation marks a triumphant return to the rich territory that launched his bestselling career.
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Khoury's entertaining sequel to The Last Templar (2006) offers characters and plot lines that hew closely to the conventions of the religious thriller subgenre. In 1310, Templar knight Conrad of Tripoli stumbled on a trove of writings documenting the early days and divisions of Christianity. The Catholic Church has kept this material hidden since the fall of Constantinople in 1453, fearful that its release would undermine the church's authority and rock the foundations of Christian belief. In the present, Mansoor Zahed, an Iranian motivated by revenge for the CIA killing of his family in the 1950s, is bent on finding the trove and releasing it to undermine Western religion and stability. Meanwhile, FBI special agent Sean Reilly visits the Vatican on a quest to find a document that may help in his effort to rescue his love interest, Tess Chaykin, who's been kidnapped. The constant suspense, ever-mounting body count, and interesting historical lore will keep readers turning the pages.
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Khoury’s follow-up to his very popular The Last Templar (2006) begins in the year 1203. Constantinople is under siege; a small band of Knights Templars has snuck into the city and stolen valuable documents from the imperial library. After taking refuge in a monastery, the Templars are murdered, never having learned the contents of the documents. In the present day, an Iranian history professor is given an ultimatum: finish his work on a certain historical artifact, or his family will be killed. Meanwhile, FBI agent Sean Reilly—star of The Last Templar—is compelled to smuggle ancient documents out of the Vatican archives if he wants to see his lover, Tess, again. Are these the same documents we saw in the book’s opening scene? What is their import? Are Tess’ abduction and the threats against the historian’s family connected? Khoury answers these questions and a handful more in this very well constructed blend of historical mystery and present-day thriller. He doesn’t break any new ground, but there’s no denying he’s got the storytelling chops and the imagination to spin an exciting yarn. Fans of his earlier novels, especially this one’s predecessor, will eat this one up. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Khoury may be the best of the Da Vinci Code imitators, and the Templars continue to draw a crowd. --David Pitt

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dutton; First Edition (October 19, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525951849
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525951841
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 1.5 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Raymond Khoury is the Sunday Times bestselling author of six thrillers, starting with his debut novel, THE LAST TEMPLAR.

Raymond came to writing thrillers from a career in screenwriting, which includes the BAFTA award winning BBC series SPOOKS (aka MI:5 in the US) and Waking The Dead. It partly explains why his novels are often described as cinematic and very visual. As fellow bestselling author Steve Berry puts it: "His expertly chosen verbs cause the scenes to leap from the page. You can literally feel the blows as they're landed; wince as the bullets find their marks. He has an intense brand of storytelling all his own."

Raymond's thrillers are based on big themes that interest him such as international politics and conspiracies, fact vs faith, why we age and die, what do we really know about reincarnation, about mind control. He explores these themes in depth, with heavy emphasis on research, and often combines a historical angle to his stories. As such, some of his novels (THE LAST TEMPLAR, THE SANCTUARY, THE TEMPLAR SALVATION, RASPUTIN'S SHADOW) feature dual timelines: the bulk of the stories are set in the present day, interspersed with chapters that take place in the distant past. As Booklist puts it, "Khoury's thrillers engage the reader's mind, even as they move at a breakneck pace. Readers who like their thrillers to have a solid intellectual component will enjoy Khoury's books very much. Given the high quality of each of his novels, it seems fair to say that he may be around for a while."

Raymond's new thriller, THE END GAME, is released by Orion in hardback and ebook on March 10, 2016. To find out more about him and his work, visit his website at raymondkhoury.com or connect with him on his Facebook page.

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Brandon
5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the prequel
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2011
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I read The Last Templar which was first book in this series of 2. Not a bad read. This story is a much better read, by heaps and bounds. The story is exciting from the first page and the characters much richer with better depth. It's a story that doesn't let go and keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. The pages fly by and you don't even realize you are actually reading.

I have to think from reading this novel, that this author has a great story in him. It's obvious how much improvement there is from his last. I don't see anything else from Raymond I fancy at the moment, but I will definitely keep my eye out for anything he writes from now on.

Great story, plot, characters and he doesn't waste chapters describing.

Totally enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it.
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Carl E. Ahlm
4.0 out of 5 stars "An Enjoyable Adventure Into Templar Lore Which Is Worth the Read!"
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2012
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I enjoyed reading Raymond Khoury's popular book "The Last Templar," and I enjoyed "The Templar Salvation," a sequel that's every bit as exciting as the first, perhaps even more so. In the style of "The Last Templar," Khoury's "The Templar Salvation" begins with a bang in flashback and then moves to modern times. As the armies of the Fourth Crusade lay siege to Constantinople in 1203, a small group of Templar Knights sneak into the imperial library. They escape with three heavy chests, filled with secrets that these men will not live long enough to learn. Now in present times inside of Vatican City, FBI agent Sean Reilly, who has earned the Vatican's trust, enters the Vatican's Secret Archives. Reilly will violate the Vatican's trust; he has no choice as his love, the archeologist Tess Chaykin, has been kidnapped. Apparently, the ransom for her freedom lies in this secret, well-guarded library, in the form of a document known as the "Fondo Templari," which contains some secret history regarding the infamous Templar Knights.

In flashback, we learn that in 1310, Templar knight Conrad of Tripoli stumbled on a trove of writings documenting the early days and divisions of Christianity. The story is a chase to rescue Tess, to find these secret writings, and to apprehend the terrorist. The plot is full of action, and the plot, although somewhat predictable in spots, still offers some clever twists and surprises. The story offers a "super" terrorist villain; this mysterious stranger is Mansoor Zahed, an Iranian militant who is motivated by revenge for the CIA's killing of his family in the 1950s. Zahed is bent on finding the Templars' secretive early church writings and releasing it to undermine Western religion and thus stability.

I enjoy the historical thriller genre, especially those dealing with past artifacts a la the style of Indiana Jones or Dan Brown. However, "The Templar Salvation" is a bit "overly preachy" at times regarding past Christian or Templar issues, and certainly the text could be tightened up a bit as the 600 pages are a bit ponderous. However, some of the information in this "historical work of fiction" was interesting, especially that regarding the Council of Nicene convened by the Roman Emperor Constantine, and its spiritual impact on the evolution of Christianity. The characters were human and believable, unlike the cardboard cutout "superhero" types in some works; Khoury's characters make mistakes, get angry, and show some intellect - they are human. The ending was exciting, albeit a bit predictable. Still, regardless of my minor complaints, I enjoyed this book with its characters, and I will certainly explore more works by Khoury such as "The Devil's Elixir."
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Gregory A. Hoggatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Great follow up book
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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Absolutly a great follow up book. Well worth the read.
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Mike Longman
4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Khoury book
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
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A little bit formulaic and it dragged a bit in places, but a fun overall read. A typical Khoury book with scenes split between current day and the Middle Ages. An interesting hypothesis of what might exist as the focus at the end
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Chandler H. Cobb
3.0 out of 5 stars Will it stick with me?
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2010
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So often how I feel about a book is in relation to where I am spiritually when I read it...

I needed an easy read. That I got...this book is a breeze...minimal history and minimal character development.

This book seemed formulatic to me...Girl gets in trouble, man saves girl...one really evil dude who kills a ton of people. Then you have the whole conspiracy of the Nicene Convention framing this book.

Another thing that I did not like was that there were pages and pages and pages of fighting description, shooting descriptions and little description of the area of Turkey the plot takes place in...

Now my ultimate judgement of a book is if I think and have feelings about it months, years and decades later...and with this book even though I have given it a tough review, I think it might have parts that I will remember and parts that will shape my thinking.
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David Reese
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost predictable
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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I thought I knew the ending when I started reading the book. It turns out I was wrong. Good book. The mention of Cotton Malone was a nice Easter Egg.

Of course, it helped that I read it before. Still a good read the second time through. It just took me until the end to remember I had read it. I realized this when I started the third book in the series. The good news for Raymon Khoury is I bought it in paperback and Kindle editions.
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Jeanine A. Wilder
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2015
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I've read two books of this series. After I read the first one, The Last Templar, I knew I would have to read the rest of the series. The pace on the books is fast, not too many characters, but enough to keep the plot entertaining and suspenseful. Descriptions of historical sites, artifacts and theories are very entertaining. If you like The DaVinci Code or any books with historical/religious twists and plots, you'll love Mr. Khoury's books.
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electrowave
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than The Last Templar
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013
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You won't be sorry when you buy this book. I just got it, and based from the few pages on it I believe this a much better write (save for a few random typos here and there, of course) than The Last Templar. The Templar Salvation is action-packed, from the beginning. It's like watching it live onscreen. Overall, it's very interesting and worth every penny.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
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Simon Foley
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2018
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Loved it - it had come recommended and I'm glad I got it. Great read.
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HLBHATIA
4.0 out of 5 stars i have been purchasing andreadind templar books for long and ...
Reviewed in India on November 24, 2015
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i have been purchasing andreadind templar books for long and somehow a link is established in story in different books
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4.0 out of 5 stars Packende Story
Reviewed in Germany on June 13, 2012
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Duch Zufall auf Khoury gestossen und habe mich daran fest gefressen. Man könnte irgendwie den Eindruck gewinnen, dass er etwas gegen die kath. Kirche hat, aber die Dinge die er in The Last Templar und The Templar Salvation aufgreift sind sehr gut recherchiert und wer weiss, vielleicht hat er ja recht...
Alles in allem gute Stories, handwerklich gut gemacht und schön zu lesen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on December 7, 2014
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Great read I hadn't read any of his novels now I have them all. I recommend this to all
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