EDITOR’S CHOICE
A gripping, intelligent thriller blending ancient mysteries, high-stakes action, and shadowy conspiracies. Brennan delivers a compelling, thought-provoking, and exhilarating read.
Stewart F. Brennan’s The Shard of Asclepius is a gripping blend of science fiction, conspiracy thriller, and ancient mystery, delivering a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. The novel thrusts us into a shadowy world where an all-powerful organisation, the Collective, wields unseen control over global affairs, listening, watching, and manipulating from the shadows.
At the heart of this thrilling adventure is David Collins, a Montrealer whose intuition leads him to an ancient technological artefact—one with the potential to heal or destroy. As he deciphers the mysteries of the shard, David finds himself entangled with the enigmatic Order of Hermes, a secret society dedicated to safeguarding hidden knowledge from falling into the wrong hands. But the Collective will stop at nothing to maintain their grip on power, and their relentless pursuit sparks a deadly chase across Quebec and New York State.
Brennan crafts a compelling narrative with well-researched historical and esoteric elements, adding depth to the story’s mystery. The tension remains taut throughout, as David and his allies race against time to unlock the shard’s secrets before the Collective can seize control. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the eternal battle between those who seek knowledge for the greater good and those who would exploit it for domination.
For fans of high-stakes thrillers with a touch of the arcane, The Shard of Asclepius is a must-read. It’s an intelligent, exhilarating ride that keeps you questioning just how much of our reality is truly under our own control.
