Reliquary by Kris Brooker
A theocratic Commission rules. Patron rules absolute. The people believe they are protected by Saints, and that their city alone survived Armageddon.
When a Duma crime-boss tasks Scout to track down a stolen Relic, what he omits to mention is the Commission want it too, and they’ll kill anyone who stands in their way.
Find the thief, find the relic. Find a heretic, Kat, who’s as dangerous as she is beautiful. Scout puts them both in the crosshairs of a state sanctioned assassin. Their survival now depends on finding the relic.
It’s an uneasy alliance, through a black market in forbidden history into an underworld of religious sects, to find they’ve stumbled upon an ancient prophecy, and into a heretical coup.
All sides desire the relic. Understanding it’s purpose will reshape the future of Mankind.
A chilling dystopian vision. 5*
Agree with Darius. Plot and finale may not sit well for the devout. But a gritty cast, twisty plot, and energy that others will enjoy. I did
Hell of an imagination and a quality cast!
Decent enough book. Writes well, but didn’t much care for the subject matter. Levelled by strong female voice which I liked
I’m not religious, but fucking awesome book.
The devout may want to turn the other cheek, lol