"The Proof" #1 amazon Best Seller
Shrouded in mystery, a precious relic known as Il Testamento, or The Proof, circulated among the early Christians for centuries. Before their deaths, its guardians hid it from their adversaries, leaving only a crude map of its location.
For centuries, it lay in darkness. Until now. Reports of its existence have resurfaced, inciting an ancient rivalry between a ruthless group that seeks to destroy it, and a secret association that lusts for its power. Summoned to Siena by a grandfather he has never met, Gabriel Dolcini is thrust into a dark maze of danger. And into his divine destiny. |
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What readers are saying:
The Proof review by Terri K. Nighswonger
I love this book. The Proof is an awesome read that weaves a story through modern and ancient times. Set in Italy, Cheryl Colwell does a masterful job in setting the scene. She described the settings so well, I could taste the food, smell the air and feel the tension as the story progressed. It really made me want to visit Italy someday.
As Gabriel Dolcini meets his grandfather for the first time and is pulled into family secrets, you are swept up in the story. What is Il Testamento and why would people kill to get their hands on it. By the end of the story you will wonder who the bad guys really are.
Definitely give this one a read. You won’t be sorry.
Review by Author Randy Kirk -
I belong to a Yahoo Group made up of Christian authors who act cooperatively to help one another become successful in the book business. One of the really great parts about being in such a group is that I get to read unknown or barely known authors. Of course, this could be a great blessing or a real drag. Not all folks who think they can write, should.
After a few months and around ten reads from the group, the overall quality has been better than I would have ever imagined. You can find several of the reviews here on the blog.
Cheryl Colwell's new book was no exception to this string of outstanding books. Her novel, The Proof, did just about everything you could ever want a novel to do: Captivating characters who you came to care about and want to know more about; scene development that was so clear you could almost reach out and touch the walls; adventure (including swords), that kept the pages turning as fast as possible; plot turns and twists that were surprising, yet believable; historic and geographic settings that were like travel logs and time machines in their clarity; and gentle teachings about both truth and character. Did I leave anything out that you hope to find in adventure fiction?
Oh! The writing! I guess I alluded to that earlier, but in truth that is often the missing ingredient in otherwise delightful Christian writing. Actually excellent writing is sometimes commonly missing in major best sellers like Killing Jesus. Cheryl is a seriously good writer. Bill O'Reilly take note if you ever consider changing writing partners.
The book is primarily set in Italy, but the adventures take place over 20 centuries as a religious relic is fought over by good guys and thugs. The relic is believed to possess supernatural power, not just monetary value, setting up the ongoing tension.
If you like mystery, suspense, adventure, and intrigue in historic settings, you can't possibly go wrong with The Proof.
I love this book. The Proof is an awesome read that weaves a story through modern and ancient times. Set in Italy, Cheryl Colwell does a masterful job in setting the scene. She described the settings so well, I could taste the food, smell the air and feel the tension as the story progressed. It really made me want to visit Italy someday.
As Gabriel Dolcini meets his grandfather for the first time and is pulled into family secrets, you are swept up in the story. What is Il Testamento and why would people kill to get their hands on it. By the end of the story you will wonder who the bad guys really are.
Definitely give this one a read. You won’t be sorry.
Review by Author Randy Kirk -
I belong to a Yahoo Group made up of Christian authors who act cooperatively to help one another become successful in the book business. One of the really great parts about being in such a group is that I get to read unknown or barely known authors. Of course, this could be a great blessing or a real drag. Not all folks who think they can write, should.
After a few months and around ten reads from the group, the overall quality has been better than I would have ever imagined. You can find several of the reviews here on the blog.
Cheryl Colwell's new book was no exception to this string of outstanding books. Her novel, The Proof, did just about everything you could ever want a novel to do: Captivating characters who you came to care about and want to know more about; scene development that was so clear you could almost reach out and touch the walls; adventure (including swords), that kept the pages turning as fast as possible; plot turns and twists that were surprising, yet believable; historic and geographic settings that were like travel logs and time machines in their clarity; and gentle teachings about both truth and character. Did I leave anything out that you hope to find in adventure fiction?
Oh! The writing! I guess I alluded to that earlier, but in truth that is often the missing ingredient in otherwise delightful Christian writing. Actually excellent writing is sometimes commonly missing in major best sellers like Killing Jesus. Cheryl is a seriously good writer. Bill O'Reilly take note if you ever consider changing writing partners.
The book is primarily set in Italy, but the adventures take place over 20 centuries as a religious relic is fought over by good guys and thugs. The relic is believed to possess supernatural power, not just monetary value, setting up the ongoing tension.
If you like mystery, suspense, adventure, and intrigue in historic settings, you can't possibly go wrong with The Proof.
5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't want it to end! By Sheila Lanni -
I LOVED this book. It had everything that makes for a great story. I love mysteries, and The Proof hooked me from the very beginning with characters I grew to love (and really, really dislike) and history and mystery spanning generations. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey through the gorgeous Italian countryside and the historical relics and clues all wrapped inside the suspense of the supernatural. This book is a delightful escape that kept me up late into the night. Warning: Do not start this book if you can’t afford to lose sleep. I started reading one evening and was immediately drawn in. The next thing I knew it was 3 a.m.!
I LOVED this book. It had everything that makes for a great story. I love mysteries, and The Proof hooked me from the very beginning with characters I grew to love (and really, really dislike) and history and mystery spanning generations. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey through the gorgeous Italian countryside and the historical relics and clues all wrapped inside the suspense of the supernatural. This book is a delightful escape that kept me up late into the night. Warning: Do not start this book if you can’t afford to lose sleep. I started reading one evening and was immediately drawn in. The next thing I knew it was 3 a.m.!