The Tenth Chamber - Glenn Cooper

The Tenth Chamber - Glenn Cooper (2010)

I think I got a bit obsessed with Glenn Cooper this fortnight, after reading his first two earlier books about the Vectis Library. So in The Tenth Chamber, we are taken to remote caves in rural France where a great new discovery is made of early cave paintings. As a team descend to uncover its secrets the somone is not happy about them being made public.

The beginning was interesting and I enjoyed learning a little about the Lascax paintings Auriganacian period, 32,000 years ago. Somewhere in the middle though I could sense where it was heading, and watched it descend into Dan Brown silliness. Still it is harmless fun, and better than the TV. 2/5

Book Of Souls - Glenn Cooper

Book of Souls - Glenn Cooper (2010)

I read his earlier book, Library of the Dead last week, and wanted to follow it up with this sequel. In this one the last missing book of the Vectis Library comes up for auction. Hired by two ex area 51 workers to find the secrets associated with the book, ex FBI agent Will has to leave his new wife and baby and puts every one in danger once again.

I enjoyed these books, which intertwine action with history much better than Mr Brown has lately, and sets it at a fast pace, and with a satisfying ending. I'll be thinking of this book if I am lucky enough to live til 2027. 3/5

Library of the Dead - Glenn Cooper

Library of the Dead - Glenn Cooper (2009)

This reminds me of a Dan Brown type thriller book, with a bit of a twist. After a slightly stilted beginning we learn about the Doomsday Killer who is sending folks postcards telling them the day their life will end.

FBI agent Will Piper is assigned to the case with his history of solving serial killer cases. With a new partner, he seeks to find who is murdering on the streets of New York City.

Of course, I figured out what was going on half way through, but it was nice to see how it played out.

3/5