“The Illumination might invite comparisons to The DaVinci Code. Some similar plot twists aside, this is a better story. More nuanced characters and vastly superior writing quality make for a breathlessly fun read.”—The Star-Ledger
“The intrigue is high. The excitement is palpable. The story is priceless. Combining mysticism, history, and fanaticism, this is one thriller that’s simply impossible to put down until you’ve reached the ending—breathless and so well satisfied. Tintori and Gregory are first rate story tellers! ” —M.J. Rose, international bestselling author of The Memorist and The Reincarnationist
“Jill Gregory and Karen Tintori return with another extraordinary thriller after their outstanding The Book of Names. Their new novel, The Illumination, skillfully weaves history, ancient art, dark legend and religious fanaticism into a story of high-stakes terror and international intrigue. The excitement stays at a high pitch from the opening scene at the looted Iraqi National Museum to the final sensational twist. A page-turner extraordinaire.” —New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston, co-author of The Monster of Florence and The Wheel of Darkness
“Stirring and imaginative. A tense, intelligent, and surprising thrill. Drum tight in execution, fueled by imagination, the plot is as sharp as a broken shard of glass. If you like your tales loaded with intrigue, treachery, and a wealth of secrets you’re going to love The Illumination.” —New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry, author of The Charlemagne Pursuit and The Templar Legacy
