From Publishers WeeklyAt the start of Christopher's cartoonish fourth Templar suspense novel (after The Templar Throne), a sniper assassinates the pope while the Holy Father is giving the Christmas blessing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. Before easily escaping, the killer also fatally shoots a cardinal, two bishops, and the Vatican's official photographer. This outrage is merely the prologue to an even greater intended act of political violence, the murder of the U.S. president, who's sure to attend the pontiff's funeral. The president's death will pave the way for the rise to power of right-wing Sen. Richard Sinclair, a story line used far more effectively by Richard Condon in The Manchurian Candidate. Standing in the way of the bad guys is the clichd pairing of an older ex-soldier, John "Doc" Holliday, and his attractive younger female protg, Peggy Blackstock, who respond to traumatic situations with banter out of one of the weaker James Bond movies. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.About the AuthorPaul Christopher is the pseudonym of a bestselling novelist who lives in the Great Lakes region. who wrote the name of this book is secret The Templar Conspiracy ("JOHN ""DOC"" HOLLIDAY")
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. THE TEMPLAR CONSPIRACYBy Robert149Paul Christopher continues to weave tales of international intrigue in this one of his latest yarns. And, it is a great yarn at that.What I enjoy about the author's writing is his truthfulness to historical events and current day events, governmental politics,military tactics and strategies, the geographical canvas on which he paints his epochs.The author's novels would be enjoyed by any reader of military action fiction ie: Tom Clancy, W.E.B. Griffin, Dale Brown, etc.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. the book was a good read.By DejavumanDespite a corny title, the book was a good read...lots of history, action and a page turner. I have read 2 or 3 of Paul Christopher's other books and he is a good writer. If you like hitorical action type stories, these are good.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent seriesBy Sammy DGood read. Would like more Templar novels. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha