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4.7 Star Rating. This is a full-length counter-terrorism thriller and is book-4 in Ed Mitchell’s award-winning Gold Lust Series. “You will see the religious world through a different light. The ending will surprise you.”

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Customer Praise

GoodReads Reviewer: Catherine ★★★★★
“The best so far. A thriller that kept me glued to the end. The discovery of religious relics by a young archeologist stirred fear and anxiety in the world’s religious leaders. These zealous leaders were willing to go to extremes to get a Jesus Letter. Ed’s knowledge of all the technical equipment that was used is amazing. I suggest everyone read “The Destiny Relic“. You will see the religious world through a different light. The ending will surprise you.“

Avid Reader: David Gray, Kansas City MO ★★★★★
“You have always been good at capturing action, but your turn of phrase has become remarkable, up to the most carefully crafted author’s standards. Structuring each sentence, choosing each word, to impart exactly the right thoughts is truly difficult. I liked the Oasis character. I totally support strong women characters. Hank surprised me when he tasered her. Right up to the end, I feared he might perish with his secret legacy known but to a few. Since writing The Destiny Relic has the Secret Service visited you yet?”

Series Buyer: Kevin Pederson, CA ★★★★★
“I bought your first four books and am reading them one after another. I haven’t watched TV for a week. Love the characters.“

NetGalley Reviewer: Kelly Watley ★★★★★
“Mesmerizing! The characters jump off of the page with realism. I truly enjoyed reading “The Destiny Relic” and I wasn’t ready for it to end. Give it a try, you’ll enjoy it. Can’t help but visualize the plot scenario and how it had me biting my nails and flying through the chapters to the exciting end. Very entertaining!”“

Book buyer: Mary Heiskala, Salinas CA ★★★★★
“I finished your wonderfully written book. It exceeded my high standards with no boring spots and held my interest throughout. It is exciting and compelling with a sense of urgency supported with details and technology that actually exist today. Plus, it’s filled with intelligent fast-thinking characters with competing interests. Now I have two new favorites. Oasis is a bright, courageous, with-it gal who is good at reading people. Friar Lawrence is very human and very savvy. It amazes me how you fit together all of the interesting pieces: staging houses, the archeology lab, a sand storm, and a hermitage. The escape in the Mercedes was right out of James Bond. And all of the characters and pieces led to a satisfying ending. For me, The Destiny Relic is better than most movies made today. Thank you for this thought-provoking read.“

NetGalley Reviewer: Anthony Philo ★★★★★
“I read this cover to cover and stayed up all night to finish. The plot sucks you in and holds you spellbound. Hank, the main character, is believable. Great book!

Amazon verified purchaser: VermontReviewer ★★★★★
“5 Star Thriller: The story’s main character Hank Cameron, early in the story is bitten by a snake. After Hank discovers a priceless relic that will be wanted by many different religions, he becomes a hunted individual. Also, Sheik Sarraf frames him and he is now really in trouble. The sheik’s second-hand man Darkar is stealing antiques, but making it appear as though Hank Cameron is the criminal. Hank’s Uncle Digger comes to help Hank. The sheik’s daughter Sana is also helping Hank. Find out if Hank will open a treasure trove or find nothing at all. I found this a wonderful read. I especially enjoyed the ending where Hank has a surprise for all. 5 Solid Stars on The Destiny Relic by Ed Mitchell.”

Book Buyer: Tom Faith, San Jose CA ★★★★★
“I came away from reading The Destiny Relic asking how you did it? Great weaving of romance, military, archaeology, politics, religion, computer programs, geography, and technology. Oh, and drones too! What you wrote should be required for Bible studies. I also liked your page listing the main characters. I found it really useful.”

GoodReads Reviewer: Myrna R., UK ★★★★★
“This is a marvelous story, in fact, I will go as far as to say it is outstanding. When I started reading it I never expected it to be so good. It is one of the best books I have read for a long time in this genre. It was a thrill a minute and kept me quite breathless. I never even got up to make myself a cup of tea while I was reading. I did not put it down till I finished the last page. I can highly recommend it.”

Book buyer: Gracie Cataldo, Austin TX ★★★★★
“Home Run. The Destiny Relic WAS a thriller! . . . kept me guessing til the end. The chase especially through Amman was masterfully thought out. I particularly enjoyed the dialogue . . . You sure kept me holding my breath until the very end. Thanks for a great read.”

Gift Book Reader: Debbie Worthington ★★★★★
“This book is really good!! Was reading in bed when the snake bit him and I am so afraid of snakes. I had a hard time sleeping.”

GoodReads Reviewer: Jud Hanson ★★★★
“Hank Cameron is your basic Indiana Jones wanna-be archaeologist until he discovers a cache of documents in a cave that could up-end the history of the world’s three major religions. One of these documents appears to be written by Jesus himself. When news of the discovery breaks, radical factions in the Middle East take it upon themselves to craft their own “Jesus” document that supports their religious and political agendas. How this will all end is anyone’s guess.”

. . . Mitchell has drawn from his military experience to compose the plot and characters in this book. While he takes some literary license, the storyline was quite believable and one I think could very well happen in real life. I would recommend this book and give it 4/5 stars.”

Book buyer: Deborah Madgruga, Atascadero CA ★★★★
“Thank you for the entertainment. It was far better than turning on the TV.”

GoodReads Reviewer: PattyH, East Haven CT ★★★ 1/2
“The Destiny Relic by Ed Mitchell is the fourth book in an adventure series. I have not read the previous books, and although I think it would have made some of the book come together more for me, it was still a solid lead. It can be a standalone.

Hank Cameron is a thief – he’s taken a religious artifact. Well, that’s what some really crazy people think. Now he has a bounty on his head – dead or alive he is wanted by many.

Hank is an interesting character, and you can’t help but be drawn into him. Definitely rooting for him to get away from some really shady characters and hope he can survive capture. Quick read, lots of action – contemporary to the times. Good Read – Recommend. 3.5 stars.”

Awards & Editorial Reviews

Midwest Book Review, Sr Editor Diane Donovan
“Imagine a war on terror that forces ordinary citizens to choose sides in a struggle fueled by religious zealots. Consider the impact of a single individual hated by all sides of the equation, from the Vatican to Muslim extremists and the Israelis. Then add an Indiana Jones-style tension over the discovery of a religious relic that could change the world, and which succeeds in angering everyone. Pair these elements with the dilemma of discoverer Hank Cameron, who finds himself immersed in conflicts that hold no easy resolution, for a thriller that comes out firing from the first chapter and excels in staccato, nonstop action throughout.

The Destiny Relic is a story of passions ignited by an impossible find, but it’s also the saga of a grad student in archaeology whose findings could either change the world or destroy it.

The last thing on Hank Cameron’s mind was becoming embroiled in a Middle Eastern conflict. As military, political, and social issues coalesce on his turf, he discovers far more than an archaeological revelation in a series of truths that places his life and the world in jeopardy.

The Destiny Relic is the fourth book in the Gold Lust series, but it stands well alone as a riveting, tension-filled story that keeps readers wondering whether any of the main characters will survive the conflagration of conflicts that blossom around them. Many are dragged into a conflict they never could have imagined; but few are able to escape.

Tension is exquisitely wrought as Mitchell brings Hank and his associates and relatives to the brink of extinction again and again. The relics are key to disparate forces’ strengths and bargaining positions. But Hank has a bargaining chip unique to his abilities and powerful role: one which even the most avid thriller fan will find compellingly realistic and frighteningly familiar.

Imagine a war on terror that forces decisions about the most basic of beliefs, choices, and survival tactics. Then consider the impact of The Destiny Relic, which holds the power to take an action-packed story, lace it with political and social observation, add a dash of humor for good measure, and involve all levels of thriller readers in a vivid saga that just won’t quit.”

Blog Reviewer: Alyssa Ross
“I loved this book. It hooked me right from the first page, and I didn’t want to put it down. It was clearly well researched, incredibly well written, and thoroughly engaging.

I loved the premise of this story and it just kept getting better. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book. I felt like I was right in the story, and I couldn’t disengage myself from it.

This is the first book I have read by this author, but it most definitely will not be the last. Now I definitely have to read the previous books in this series!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Fiction, Suspense Novels, Intrigue or thrillers. Especially if you enjoyed The Divinci Code or any books by Dan Brown.”

Theresa Micheletti, Cardinal Society of Novus Spiritus
“The Destiny Relic provides an intriguing tale of power, politics and religion. Through his thriller genre, Ed presents a wonderful message we could only hope the world would take to heart.”

Donovan’s Bookshelf – Recommended Reading
“. . . The Destiny Relic, a thriller armed with more intrigue in its first chapter than most competitors feature in their entire book.

The first strength to note about this vivid story is that it’s the fourth book in the Gold Lust series. While it supports prior action and events, it serves as a standalone thriller and opens with a list of characters divided by country and group to help newcomers get up and running.

Speaking of getting quickly into the story, Hank provides an assessment of his latest archaeological challenge that captures both his youthful enthusiasm for his chosen profession and why his pursuits differ from the norm: “This is not your grandfather’s archaeology expedition. We’re not looking for a city or a religious site mentioned in the Bible, or an old church or even a Roman battlefield. No, we’re doing what no one else has ever tried. We’re looking for the buried wealth of merchant clans strung across the Middle East 2,000 years ago. These clans were some of the richest and most influential in the region. They accumulated their fortunes by guiding camel caravans between Turkey and Egypt, and from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.”

The sense of anticipation powering The Destiny Relic is thus driven not just by unfolding events, but by Hank’s own perceptions of the possibilities of and threats to his mission.

As circumstances carry Hank from an archaeologist’s dream job to a foreign visitor’s nightmare, clashing with political and terrorist forces, they successfully immerse readers with a combination of high-octane action, the promise of treasure and deadly danger, and undercover missions and encounters.

From surveillance missions and political clashes to Hank’s efforts to survive, another big plus to this story is that it takes time to build a vivid atmosphere which brings readers directly into the Middle Eastern environment: “A green refuge of date palm trees and vegetable gardens filled the wide floor of the semicircle shaped canyon. Nearby, dozens of birds flew among the trees. Above the orchard, the walls rose two-hundred-feet, stripped with wavy bands of yellow, pink, and tan stone. Despite being protected by high cliffs, a steady breeze sank into the canyon and flowed out the entrance crack, keeping the oasis warm without being uncomfortably hot as in the scorched valley the men had left.“

From issues surrounding the preservation and ownership of sacred texts to hacking and cyber-emergencies, the personal struggles of Oasis Jazir (senior field agent in the Israeli Mossad who hates Hezbollah), weapons traffickers and those who changed her family forever, and others who hold their own special reasons for struggle, The Destiny Relic is loaded with observations that lend insights into real-world forces, conflicts, and ideals.

This thriller embraces not just political but religious struggles, sacrifice, and belief systems. Its injection of an unexpected romance that somehow manages to blossom against the backdrop of continual life-threatening controversies creates a story that is dramatic and realistic . . .”