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Davis BunnBethany House / 2011 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$18.754.9 out of 5 stars for Lion of Babylon, Marc Royce Series #1. View reviews of this product. 27 Reviews
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Hzwarrior5 Stars Out Of 5Lion of BabylonAugust 2, 2011HzwarriorQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I have read some of Davis Bunn's books. And I have enjoyed them. But this one was excellent. It was very thought provoking.
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KavRCanadaGender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Simply Stunning!July 26, 2011KavRCanadaGender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5It's been a long time since I've read a political thriller and was worried I wouldn't be able to 'keep up' but that wasn't the case at all. I didn't know anything about the Iraqi government or the political situation beyond some vague assumptions I have made from watching the news, but Bunn does an incredible job of weaving explanations into dialogue and plot so skillfully that I didn't get lost once! In fact I was extremely impressed by the level of respect and deference he gave to the topic. And completely fascinated and charmed by the Arab culture he reveals.
The intrigue starts on the very first page and doesn't let up until the very end. Pair that with stellar action scenes and it makes for a breath-taking read that hurdles the reader toward an incredible climax.
But this is also a book about friendship and honour and trust. And it's about the peace that only the Savior can bring even in the midst of chaos.
Amazing and thought-provoking and definitely unforgettable. This would make a fantastic book club selection.
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Mary5 Stars Out Of 5Davis Bunn has become one of my favorite authorsJuly 6, 2011MaryQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I just finished Lion of Babylon. It was so well written and moved so smoothly I could hardly put it down. Davis Bunn is an excellent author and I look forward to his next book.
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Bonnie MurphyGreen Bay, WIAge: 45-54Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5Davis Bunn delivers once againJuly 5, 2011Bonnie MurphyGreen Bay, WIAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Davis Bunn has never written a "dud". I am so pleased that I can confidently order his latest book, knowing the high quality work he produces, and not be let down. Lion of Babylon was no exception. Bunn writes with a level of intelligence, knowledge of his subject matter, and with depth and intensity. Each book Bunn writes grabs the reader's attention right out of the chute, and does not let go even after the final page is savored.
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Mark5 Stars Out Of 5awesome readJuly 4, 2011MarkQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5I have read a few books by Davis Bunn over the years, but that did not prepare me for reading this one. Wow. What a read. I will admit I was a bit worried about the plot - was afraid it would come off very pro-Muslim in the way that the liberal media does, but it did not. Yet it isn't anti-Muslim.
I curled up in my reading chair and planned on reading a chapter or two. I quickly ditched that plan, and settled in for the long haul. I loved the plot, the setting, the characters - especially the main character. There was a lot of suspense and drama, which I love in a book, and above all was the Christian content. This is not simply an awesome international intrigue thriller. It is much more than that. It showed through fiction how God can work - and is working - in any country or people and can bring those people to Him.
Though fiction, Bunn painted a great and realistic picture through his words. As I read through the pages, it was like I was there on the streets of Iraq. The whole book seemed real, like the events could really happen. I got pulled into the book and became a very willing observer of the action and events within. I also learned a lot about Iraq and the difference in the kinds of Muslims.
My only disappointment was coming to the end of the book. It seemed to come too fast. I saw on a sign last week this quote: "The problem with some books, is that the covers are too far apart." True. But the only problem with this book, is that the covers were not far enough apart. I loved, loved, loved this book! I cannot say enough good about it.
I am very much recommending it. It is a story that men are more likely to enjoy than women, but anyone who enjoys a good thriller with international intrigue and military action will enjoy this. It should get 5 out of 5 stars in any review.
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