Alpha and Omega by Harry Turtledove

Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Del Rey

General Fiction (Adult) , Sci Fi & Fantasy

Pub Date 02 Jul 2019

Description

New York Times bestselling author Harry Turtledove reveals a new side of his potent imagination in a gripping speculative novel about the End of Days—and a discovery in the Middle East that turns the world upside down.

What would happen if the ancient prophecy of the End of Days came true? It is certainly the last thing Eric Katz, a secular archaeologist from Los Angeles, expects during what should be a routine dig in Jerusalem. But perhaps higher forces have something else in mind when a sign presaging the rising of the Third Temple is located in America, a dirty bomb is detonated in downtown Tel Aviv, and events conspire to place a team of archaeologists in the tunnels deep under the Temple Mount. It is there that Eric is witness to a discovery of such monumental proportions that nothing will ever be the same again.

Harry Turtledove is the master at portraying ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events, and what is more extraordinary than the incontrovertible proof that there truly is a higher force controlling human destiny? But as to what that force desires . . . well, that is the question.

My Review

This is the first book I have read by Harry Tutledove and it definitely had me thinking. Written as a suspense thriller it was quite enjoyable. The characters were very well written. In addition, the scenery was believable.

Tutledove known for his alternate history stories did a very good job. I highly recommend you reading this book with an open mind.

This book was provided free in exchange for my honest opinion.

I GIVE IT A 4 STAR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️