The Book of God and Physics
A Novel of the Voynich Mystery
On Sale: 05/11/2010
The Book of God and Physics
A Novel of the Voynich Mystery
On Sale: 05/11/2010
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About the Book
“Joven has put together a fine recipe for a thriller.”
—Washington Post
A novel of the Voynich mystery, The Book of God and Physics is a gripping, fascinating, and eminently intelligent literary thriller akin to the genre-bending masterworks of Michael Gruber and the “secret histories” of Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code et al). Author Enrique Joven centers his compelling, fast moving story around a very real historical artifact—the indecipherable Voynich Manuscript—and spins an extraordinary tale that asks whether legendary scientific figures (Brahe, Koeppler, Galileo, Copernicus) might have hidden some of their secrets within its pages.
Critical Praise
“[T]he quest to crack a tantalizing old riddle . . . here takes on new twists . . . A book to delight lovers of well-crafted fiction—and well-anchored fact.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Joven has put together a fine recipe for a thriller . . . .The science and history lessons come fast and furious . . . Luckily, Joven’s lively expository prose (given in Dolores M. Koch’s smooth and efficient translation) stops the book from collapsing under its own weight.” — Washington Post
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9780061456879
- ISBN 10: 006145687X
- Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks
- On Sale: 05/11/2010
- Pages: 368
- List Price:18.50 CAD
- BISAC1 : FICTION / Religious
- BISAC2 : FICTION / Fantasy / Historical
- BISAC3 : FICTION / Thrillers / Historical
- BISAC4 : FICTION / Alternative History
- BISAC5 : FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense