Nothing is what it seems, in this new, exciting Koos Verkaik novel – Heavenly Vision, undoubtedly one of his masterpieces!
A book collector of limited means comes across a 1745 Atlas of the Cape of Good Hope in a second-hand bookshop in Amsterdam. Once his historian friend examines the manuscript found inside, he becomes very excited and life for Jan Glas is never the same again.
A book collector of limited means comes across a 1745 Atlas of the Cape of Good Hope in a second-hand bookshop in Amsterdam. Once his historian friend examines the manuscript found inside, he becomes very excited and life for Jan Glas is never the same again.
By Sheri A. Wilkinson 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! September 19, 2018
In 1745 an old manuscript is found in an old atlas of Cape of Good hope. Captain Adriaen Kalf tries to figure out its meaning. In current time, a man from Amsterdam Jan Glas learns of a machine that could end the world. He embarks on a journey to England and the USA to learn more about this. He meets a man in the United States from The Center of The Heavenly Vision, who claims that this machine is real and will indeed will kill people. Jan encounters some strange people and events, could this manuscript from the past be connected to this killing machine? Does this machine exist? And is this “prophecy” going to come true? A cast of likable, unlikable and quirky characters, along with a very original and interesting story makes for a fantastic read. I liked the writing style, going back to the past and present, and the characters, all unique in their own way. I recommend Heavenly Vision to those who like adventure , drama and excitement. I also recommend The Nibelung Gold also by Koos Verkaik.
By Sandra K. Stiles 4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting September 19, 2018
If you like books that bounce back and forth between the past 1700s, and the present then this is the book for you. It makes it a little confusing, but if you are willing to hang in there it all becomes clear in the end. In the past we have an old manuscript, in the present we have a machine that is said to be able to end the world. What are the connections if any between these two? The author has taken these two events and woven them into a story that will have you reading cover to cover just to find that connections. Once again this author has created a book that grabs you and forces you to read to find the answer to all of those questions you had at the beginning. I applaud him for this ability. I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
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