The Needle

By Ken Follet

*** [3/5]

This book is WWII fiction about a German spy named the needle. The story is compelling in many ways, the story is vibrant and fast paced.

The Pillars of the Earth

by Ken Follett

*** [3/5]

This is a fun and easy read but leaves you empty with all the shallow characters. In general it tells the story of a family of masons involved in the creation of the Kingsbridge cathedral. The lives of the characters also touch on key historical events of the day, but not in a convincing way. Nice book for a long plane ride but don't get your hopes up for the content.

The Sun's Bride

by Gillian Bradshaw

***** [4/5]

This is a classic Bradshaw novel with compelling characters and a great story. It is set in the 300 BC era of the island of Rhodes and outlines the political challenges facing the independent nation at the time. The hero Isokrates is a relatively un-important figure who is accidentally positioned to influence global events. Great read, recommended.

Immortal

by Traci L. Slatton

* [1/5]

I almost didn't write this summary because I was fairly disappointed by this book. I like historical fiction but the premise of this book is a bit weak. The cameos from famous people are interesting but not as well tied together.