Without a doubt, this is the worst book I have ever read in my entire life. I mean that, and I’ve read a lot of books. This is worse than The Da Vinci Code in part because it pretends to have done research, while Dan Brown at least admits he writes fluff intentionally.

I saw Morris Bishop’s great book on the Middle Ages in the “Sources”....too bad Mr. Patterson didn’t use it. It would have at least solved his problem with improper titles.

Just for starters here are a few things wrong with the novel:

Weak plot. Cardboard characters. Anachronistic language….and as noted above, Improper use of titles for royalty and clergy.

What is really hard to believe is that it took two people to actually write this schlock. If I were Andrew Cross, I wouldn’t admit responsibility.

Take my advice folks, don’t abuse your brain cells by wasting them on this.