The Gaudi Key: A Novel

New Age History Thriller The Gaudi Key is a New Age Mystery Thriller that centers on what did Jesus mean when he said, "........upon this rock I will build my church." Esteban Martin and Andreu Carranza then build a fun, complex jaunt through history concerning the church, cathedrals, architecture, secret societies, esoteric symbols and meanings, and many other New Age topics. They weave a tense, suspenseful drama around families and individuals who through the ages play a pivotal role in keeping the "Great Secret" hidden from the "Dark Side". From the time of Christ to today, the ancient secret brotherhood of the 7 Knights of Moriah have successfully guarded the "Great Secret" and its sacred object. Now the end time grows near and the powers of evil strike to unravel the secret and take possession of the object. It is all up to Maria and her boyfriend, mathematician Miguel, to figure out the Grand Master's puzzles and riddles in order to understand the Secret and keep the sacred object safe. It is an interesting, although at times overwritten story, with many puzzles, riddles, innuendos, double entendres, and other metaphysical esoteric meanings. One must pay attention or you could quickly get lost in all the games being played. Character development was OK for the scope of the book but could have been better. The evil portrayal was actually quite well done if a little too violent at times. No gratuitous sex or language. Some extremely graphic violence with associated description. Not for the squeamish or faint of heart. I would recommend this book as a hardback library book, or, better yet wait for the paperback. I liked the historical aspects of this book, and enjoyed the religious questions raised. Note of caution, the reader needs to pay attention our you WILL get confused and lost in the verbiage. It is an interesting tale but complex by its telling.

If you never read Davinci Code this book would be a lot better. Unfortunately its Spains Davinci Code. Very similiar. Aside for that its very good. The characters are a little confusing at first, but once you get into it its good.

For readers familiar with Barcelona this thriller is a nostalgic read. Well written and with a lot of suspense. Do not try to compare with this or the other book on the same genre. Entertaining reading!

This is an excellent work, especially if you are a fan of riddles...a fan of architecture...a fan of mysteries. The architecture described is by the world famous Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. Hidden deep within his works (and in the location of his works) is a secret that will affect all of mankind. The search for this secret and the murderous attempts by a secret organization to stop the search fuels the action. Then, the mixed motives (the enemy wants the searchers to find the secret that they cannot find) regarding the ultimate goal, all contribute to the mystery. Not to be negative or to spoil a fascinating book, the ending leaves me wanting for more, but the search is really the joy in reading this book. And, as is rarely the case in recent books of this genre, the authors really know what they are talking about and mention a few side details that are also worthy of further reading (including the stellar constellation DRACO - hint, read about the Cambodian temples; the statement "as above so below" - hint, read about the pyramids of Egypt AND about the Cambodian temples). Almost casually strewn throughout the book, as the breadcrumbs mentioned, are at least a dozen other mysteries worthy of further reading. I had a copy of Antonio Gaudi's work with me as I read this book and I highly recommend doing that. Edward Altmann