Riveting, poignant, and intensely intimate, the rule of four is a thinking persons thriller of the highest order. It is true that at some points in the story it appears to slow down or even stop, the authors are merely deepening their character development to enrich the plot. Log in to see more information about ian caldwell log in or register now. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The fifth gospel book by ian caldwell official publisher. Caldwell was born and raised in fairfax county, virginia during which time he met his future writing collaborator, dustin thomason. Caldwells skill as a writer is evident in his ability to weave detailed. Both graduated from the thomas jefferson high school for science and technology in 1994.
The rule of four by ian caldwell, dustin thomason and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I also appreciate writing that is a bit more polished than what i find in many socalled pageturners. After graduating from princeton university in 1998, he and his childhood friend dustin thomason cowrote the semia. Caldwell and thomason graduated from the thomas jefferson high school for science and technology, in fairfax county, virginia, in. Christi caldwell is new york times and the usa today bestselling author of romance and fiction books.
Caldwell became a published author in 20 when forever betrothed, never the bride, the first book in scandalous seasons series was published. Now, after a decade of research, writing and rewriting, caldwell is back with a solo effort, a new novel that promises to live up to the rule of four. Ian caldwell is the author of the new york times bestsellers the fifth gospel and with dustin thomason the rule of four, which sold nearly two million copies in north america and was translated into thirtyfive languages. While sitting in her graduate school apartment at the university of connecticut, christi decided to set aside her notes and pick up her laptop to try her hand at romance. Ten years ago, ian caldwell and his coauthor, dustin thomason, struck gold with the rule of four, a pageturning academic mystery with emotional depth. If you love patricia cornwells books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Ian caldwell made his debut as a published novelist in 2004 with the rule of four alongside dustin thomason. Signed books by ian caldwell, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards. Royal mail aims to deliver within 12 working days monsaturday.
This time the embattled inspector has met his match hunting a brutal killer across a frozen hell and the one witness who may have survived a crime of cold treachery. The fifth gospel by ian caldwell is a literary thriller that takes place in 2004 at the vatican, the chief residence of the catholic pope in italy. A year of literary curiosities is a playful and provocative collection of 365 extracts sourced from the british librarys collections, encompassing a wide range of great works in literature, poetry, essays and letters, historical and scientific treatises along with a myriad of eclectic imagery. Below is a list of laura caldwells books in order of when they were originally published. The fifth gospel by ian caldwell 26mar2015 hardcover 01jan1600.
Thomason has since executiveproduced several television series. After graduating from princeton university in 1998, he and his childhood friend dustin thomason cowrote the semiautobiographical the rule of four, which was published in 2004. Those who dislike this book must be fans of fastpaced novels that do all the thinking for you. Ian caldwell is an american novelist known for coauthoring the 2004 novel the rule of four. In 2004, ian caldwell was the bestselling firsttime author of the rule of four dial press, 2004, written with his best friend and coauthor dustin thomason. See all books authored by ian caldwell, including the rule of four, and the fifth gospel, and more on.
Laura caldwell made her debut as a novelist in 2002 with burning the map. Ian caldwell books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. The rule of four audiobook by ian caldwell, dustin thomason. He cowrote the 2004 novel the rule of four with his childhood friend ian caldwell. Ian caldwell books list of books by author ian caldwell. The fifth gospel, march 2015 hardcover the rule of four, june 2005 paperback. In order to solve the murder, he will have to discover the ancient secret his friend. He is the coauthor of the rule of four, which sold over two million copies in the us alone, and has written and produced several television series, including. Explore books by author, series, or genre today and receive. I was delighted to find that this book has much more of. Booksellers have named ian caldwells the fifth gospel, a book that. The hellfire club by peter straub paradoxosalpha paradoxosalpha.
Booksellers have named ian caldwells the fifth gospel, a book that has been in the works for more than a decade, as their top indie next list pick for march. Patricia cornwell books in order kay scarpetta series in order. These questions, discussion topics and author biography are intended to enhance your groups reading of the rule of four by ian caldwell and dustin. Christi caldwell blames judith mcnaughts whitney, my love. He graduated phi beta kappa in european history from princeton university, and lives near washington, d. The rule of four is a fantastic book, well researched and well written. Explore books by ian caldwell with our selection at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the fifth gospel. The thrills are more thrilling, the enigmatic text is more imaginary, and the characters are deeper and more perplexing. Buy the fifth gospel by ian caldwell from amazons fiction books store. Ian caldwell is the recipient of the 2016 itw thriller awards. Buy the fifth gospel by ian caldwell with free delivery. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
In 2004, ian caldwell was the bestselling firsttime author of the rule of. A year of literary curiosities is a playful and provocative collection of 365 extracts sourced from the british librarys collections, encompassing a wide range of great works in literature, poetry, essays and letters, historical and scientific treatises along. He graduated phi beta kappa in european history from princeton university, and. None of the books by ian caldwell have been adapted for a screenplay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I prefer books that appeal to more of a female readership, with characters falling in love, and relationships being the core of the story. Ian caldwell is the author of a forthcoming novel set inside the vatican. Since then she has authored over a dozen novels, in different series, collections, and omnibuses. Mar 26, 2015 ian caldwell is the author of the new york times bestsellers the fifth gospel and with dustin thomason the rule of four, which sold nearly two million copies in north america and was translated into thirtyfive languages. This is a companion to ian caldwells the fifth gospel and not the original book. The rule of four by ian caldwell, dustin thomason reading guide.
Caldwell and thomason graduated from the thomas jefferson high school for science and technology, in fairfax county, virginia, in 1994. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for ian caldwell but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. The catholic herald the second novel from ian caldwell, coauthor of the bestselling the rule of four, kicks off at 90 mph and doesnt slow down. Caldwell s work has been likened to that of the author dan brown due to the fact that he is mixing historical fact with contemporary fiction and exploring them in a way that brown has done in his works such as the da vinci code, and angels and demons. A list of all christi caldwells series in reading order. If you love patricia cornwells books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, co. So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. Charles todd returns to the world of scotland yards inspector ian rutledge.
Below is a list of ian caldwell s books in order of when they were originally published. Here, caldwell talks about his many years of research, his aim to provide readers with an unprecedented level of realism, and more. Dell publishers officially published the rule of four on 28 june 2004. Ian caldwell is the author of the new york times bestsellers the fifth gospel and with dustin thomason the rule of four, which sold nearly two million copies. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The fifth gospel by ian caldwell 20150326 hardcover. I was delighted to find that this book has much more of that than dan browns books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Author ian caldwells complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. His second book, the fifth gospel, was published in 2015. The hellfire club is what the rule of four might be if it had graduated college and grown up some.
The fifth gospel is a masterful intellectual thriller that will change the way you look at organized religion, humanity, and perhaps yourself david baldacci. Vj books is the largest online bookseller of signed and collectible books in the world. Ian caldwell is a princetoneducated writer whose first novel, the rule of four. Shop amongst our popular books, including 10, the fifth gospel, the rule of four and more from ian caldwell. Below is a list of ian caldwells books in order of when they were originally published. Known for his historical fiction as well as his thrillers and mystery suspense novels, the author ian caldwell is a highly successful american writer who has written and cowritten a number of popular books over the years, with his talents for both accuracy and engaging characters in edgeofyourseat narratives held in equal measure, with his worldwide audience growing steadily daybyday. To continue reading, get the full word biography in patricia cornwell books in order. Everything in the fifth gospel rings true because ian caldwell spent ten years researching and writing the novel. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. In ian caldwells masterful followup to his international sensation the rule of four, a lost gospel, a contentious relic, and a dying popes final wish converge to send two brothersboth vatican priestson an intellectual quest to untangle christianit. Official facebook page of international bestselling novelist ian caldwell, author of the fifth gospel and coauthor of the rule of four. Ian caldwell attended princeton university, where he studied history. Ian caldwell is american author of mystery thriller fiction, which also tends to have historical plot points related to them, also.
1133 1152 1084 1327 1298 472 232 462 1377 751 798 253 348 754 50 1517 1029 960 1388 825 866 428 637 1351 732 943 620 489 1415 1383 452 1096 653