The Temple and the Stone

This book was a pleasure to read and hard to put down. It tied together the Templars, Wallace, the Bruce, the Celts, and more, in a finely woven Scottish plaid! I love Historical Fiction, and I HATE when they are historically inaccurate, but this book wraps itself around a framework of actual fact! Well worth the reading. I want to see more books like this!

What if...William--Braveheart--of Wallace was involved in a plot to revive both the Scottish monarchy and the mythical Temple of this lost militant Christian order. Turner & Kurtz weave a masterfully researched yarn that strives to answer the above while capturing the haunting magic of the Celtic Isles and blending it with it's Christian successor's beliefs. This page turner will thrill fans of fantasy and sword & sorcery while keeping those who love involved, political plots intrigued. The details of daily life are stunning...this is a labor of obvious love for the peroid and it's people.

This book adds a magical part to the story of the Scottish matyr William Wallace. The characters seem real and the plot is well done. This book is one of the best books that Ms. Kurtz has turned out in a long time! If you like the Adept series, you'll love this book.

While in the library I wanted a book to read while on a trip. I counld find anything. One of my friends handed it to me saying, "This looks like something you might like." So, taking this with me I was instantly hooked. I never did any research on the Templars when I studied the Renaissance in school. This book was a piece of literature I would rate with Tolkien because, Kurtz knows what she is doing and the book is well thought out and planned. If she reads this, please keep writing books on the Knights Templar.

Katherine Kurtz and Deborah Turner Harris have created a magnificent blend of history and fantasy that is truly one of the most entertaining books of the summer. Action, intrigue, and excitement throughout keep the pace fast and insistent. Highly Recommended.