Book Review: Father of Lies by Serena Cairns
Father of Lies is a Lovely Winding of Serpentine Lore and Legend
Father of Lies is tastefully written without the need of intense macabre or blood dripping from the ceilings. It is a merging of ideas, and even churches and faiths. I particularly enjoyed that there is a strong female lead too. The author has effortlessly written her into the role as the book progresses.
All the characters have distinct personalities, and are well developed. I must confess that I find Benvenuti to be a fascinating character. He is so unlikeable, and seemingly beyond redemption, and yet, I felt that there was more to him than is revealed.
Father of Lies does not set a pace quite as brutal as with a typical Dan Brown novel, but there is plenty of intrigue, and suspense. The story includes a little of the familiar iconology and is a blending of different faiths, from Christian to Pagan. Being an avid reader of all things Maya, I was pleased to see even just passing reference to both Kukulcan, and Quetzalcoatl. There is a lovely winding of serpentine lore and legend, tightly bound with religion.
There is a chance that some Catholics or Christians might take offence to some of the subject matter. If you have a deep-seated faith, you may not want to read this novel as it will challenge your way of thinking. This is an alternative viewpoint that is not for everyone.
Having said that, and if you are still reading my review, I believe you will thoroughly enjoy this novel with all its twists. There is no cliffhanger, but there is plenty of scope to turn Father of Lies into a compelling series. I see great potential and I look forward to reading more from Serena Cairns.
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