When Daniel Sheppard entered the priesthood, he thought he finally found the peace he had sought his entire life. His thirst for knowledge and his desire to question everything sometimes ruffled feathers within the church, but his passion and inspiration stimulated his parishioners. His peace became short lived when he uncovered a conspiracy within the church. Daniel was resistant to become swept into these events, focusing instead on his work in the church. It wasn't until a curious child came into his life that he began to question everything. Going against the will of the Archbishop, Daniel joined Isis-a group of religious scholars. Together they sought answers--they sought a Golden Thread; a commonality which linked all religions together. Along the way, they discovered that their spiritual progression was tied to their overlapping beliefs. But Daniel would never have expected this new path to have led him toward one of the most amazing and wondrous spiritual revelations of... More > the modern era.< Less
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By David Wozniak
Oct 15, 2009
"Fascinating read..." The strength of The Darma Revelation is that is works on so many levels. On the surface it is a good vs. evil glossy page-turner which is full of suspense, similar to many of the popular novels lining our supermarket aisles today. But that's where the similarities end. Think the late Michael Crichton. Think quantum mechanics. Think collective consciousness. The story interweaves these concepts in a brilliant way, blurring the lines between great fiction and great science. There were times when I was reading this book that I felt that I was reading the most entertaining physics book that I had ever read. I mean this in the best possible way. This is the second level at which this novel works operates on, and it does so quite well. Thirdly, think Dan Brown, but in a more reverent and inspiring light. Here, Halt takes us on a journey which challenges us to change the way we think of everything. Your religion, my religion, all religions. Could there be a... More > common thread at work? Whether or not you agree with the author, one thing is clear: at the end of this book you will come away with a alternative view of your belief system, and you will a better person for it. Overall, a great read.< Less
